J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

Mike from NS wrote:

caron-a wrote:I'm not a spa or shopping type person but.... :mrgreen:

... and neither is bandit or so she says. Shopping for skis doesn't count -- doesn't everyone shop for skis - the necessities of life ... that's only normal human behaviour :shock:

This means that they are both "keepers" !!!! all oxymorons aside :mrgreen:

So Ian --- go with the sled and have the sled guy add a violinist or some source of soft music and lots of warm blankets. Mrs. W will tell everyone about her husband - "the keeper" - the thoughtful one :!: If not that, she will think you have flipped or have done something for which you need great forgiveness..... You see - we are male and therefore are not thought to be capable of this type of thinking or kindness for kindness sake.

Mike :wink:

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

ise wrote:it seems a shame to travel and not try local customs, the main meal in Austria would be Xmas eve and you might find a local hotel to book a table at. I've had some pretty amazing Christmas meals in Austra over the years personally although some have been pretty epic )

Yes it does seem a shame but then again I suppose it all comes down to taste. :-)

I think you find it comes down to perception, there's nothing in an Austrian Xmas dinner that's alien to the British palate.

ise wrote:it seems a shame to travel and not try local customs, the main meal in Austria would be Xmas eve and you might find a local hotel to book a table at. I've had some pretty amazing Christmas meals in Austra over the years personally although some have been pretty epic )

nl28 wrote:Hi Ian,

We're planning to leave on the 19th and return on 29th.
I have been looking at resorts around Basel.

Thanks!

GreyCat wrote:Shop around or sort out a DIY vacation. In these challenging times the TOs have got to start discounting sooner rather than later.

Because of the way Easter falls this year, alot of resorts will stay open well into April. Late season skiing can be fantastic. Good luck....

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

I must say I've always quite fancied Zinal, I will get there one day :lol:

it's not going to appeal to everyone, you've got to understand our way of life before coming or you could be a bit disappointed.

getjim wrote:
The lift system I used was certainly not awful. If you go to any resort at peak times expect to queue. I went first week of January 08 and never had a problem with queues and that was including getting over to Wengen to watch the Lauberhorn downhill racing.

I said waiting for trains which is still the main way to get around Grindelwald and Wengen of course unless you stick to a handful of runs at the top. It's like commuting and I'd work if I wanted to do that :D I've never skied First which actually looks quite good though.

nl28 wrote:Hi all,

Me, my dad and my younger sister are planning to ski in switzerland.
My dad is a skiier, my sister and I are snowboarders. Me and my dad are intermediates and my sister is a beginner.

We are planning to drive from England, and are not looking to splash out on a high-end resort.

Could anyone give us some recommendations on where to go and where to stay?

Much thanks!

tima wrote:Thanks for your comments so far guys all a great help. Now just need to get to a mountain to practice. Can't wait. Got a rollicking to day from the wife though for getting over excited about going. I can't help the fact that I love skiing.