J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by felthorpe

As an alternative to buying a helmet, you could just get a Buff (a thin cloth tube thingy which you wear over your head). These are very lightweight and easy to shove in a pocket but will keep the ears warm, the hair out of your eyes and the other peoples sweat off your head if you hire a helmet. It can also be worn at home after, just in case you decide skiing is not for you (unlike a ski helmet).

Alpes D'Huez for us too Jan 4th and then off with the Group to Folgarida in Feb :-)

Having tried to sit in the garden yesterday to catch a little sun and realising how cold it was when the sun went behind a cloud, it occurs to me that the Summer is nearly over :(

Of course this just means that the Winter is not far off and our trip to Folgarida :D

For those of you still considering joining us; we are already discussing routes to get there, new skis, pizza etc. on our Facebook page.

All you have to do is join us......

Ally is looking for a dodgy Italian next time :-)

You may all be interested to know that the ski holiday planned for 2014 is now gathering pace with 12 people confirmed with flights and travel organised. Plenty more room for anyone who wants to join us.

Just booked a hol for next season.

We are off to Alpes D'Huez on 4th Jan, yipeeeeee...

I need to get some lessons in so I have a fighting chance of keeping up with the other J2Skiers in Italy in Feb!

Iceman wrote:£740!!!!!!

Thats a lot for somewhere that is not near the lifts and you have to get a shuttle bus to the town :shock:

What are you talking about Icy?

That is an all in price for half board in a decent hotel and including lift passes, ski hire and travel. The shuttle bus is dedicated to the hotel, so no hanging about and if you feel like walking you can.

I think it's a very good price for this quality of holiday. Organising a big group is not easy and I think Ally deserves a pat on the back for taking it on.

I didn't think you wanted to come anyway?

I didn't actually mind Val Thoren but I disliked La Plagne. Can't really tell you why. I felt that way about the skiing too.

Same for Les Arcs, didn't much like it but loved Alpe D'Huez and Les Deux Alpes??

Didn't go a bundle much on Tignes either (but the company was good) :D

Think I am as mad as you Ally! :lol: