J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Stunning views :roll:

and that, in a nutshell, is a the problem with Grindelwald et al, stunning views of mountains you're not actually on. That begs the question if it would be worthwhile without those views and for a lot of people it's just not. While for Zermatt you could transport the skiing anywhere and it would still be worth going. The lift system is awful as well, huge chunks of your day lost waiting for trains or being on them. It' probably still worth going once but there's really so many better places to ski.

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

dianep wrote:Can anyone tell me if restuarants in Austria (Kaprun) are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Also, would we be able to buy traditional christmas food in the supermarket/shops if we decide to cook our own Christmas dinner. :D

Never been skiing to Austria, but this link might help with contact numbers. :wink:

http://www.qype.co.uk/at322-kaprun/tag/restaurant

I've stopped there a couple of times on route, I can't speak for the skiing but the town is very nice. )

Salski wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:As you know the wife and I are off to Adelboden in March minus child and I would really like to do something special for her,
typical bloke I lack idea's, the only one I have had is a dog sled trip, any idea's ? :?:

Ian, you sound like a lovely husband )

(My husband was going to organise something 'special' for my 40th birthday. Three weeks before the event, all he had done was look at cross channel ferries from Hull to Zeebrugge :( Needless to say, I took matters into my own hands)!

I really like Rose and her horse drawn sled option, bottle of fizz through the snow covered woods,I think I'm going to arrange that one. Thanks for all your ideas though.
And yes I'm a wonder husband, at least I think so but you'll have to ask Mrs W for confirmation of that one :lol: .

Dorset Boy wrote:Are you sur, it's showing3 on my screen! :shock:

3+1 star=4 star :lol:

I bet your using a Pc

Stunning views :roll:

Just give him or her a ticket to France :lol:

It was also on the BBC Tv six o clock news tonight :lol:

Restaurants at Christmas Started by User in Austria, 15 Replies
dianep wrote:Can anyone tell me if restuarants in Austria (Kaprun) are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Also, would we be able to buy traditional christmas food in the supermarket/shops if we decide to cook our own Christmas dinner. :D Never been skiing to Austria, but this link might help with contact numbers. :wink: http://www.qype.co.uk/at322-kaprun/tag/restaurant

Ax 3 domaines Started by User in France, 4 Replies
I've stopped there a couple of times on route, I can't speak for the skiing but the town is very nice. )

Karma, The stars Started by User in Ski Chatter, 21 Replies
Dorset Boy wrote:Are you sur, it's showing3 on my screen! :shock: 3+1 star=4 star :lol: I bet your using a Pc

Ultimate "Chocolate Box" Swiss Ski resort Started by User in Switzerland, 32 Replies
Stunning views :roll:

Converting a Francophile..... Started by User in Austria, 25 Replies
Just give him or her a ticket to France :lol:

Trading Standards called in Started by User in Ski Chatter, 36 Replies
It was also on the BBC Tv six o clock news tonight :lol:

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