End to ski hosting in France

Ranchero_1979 wrote:
British manufacturer of anything works to a standard say ISO 9001, company from abroad or at home comes in and works to a lesser standard destroying British business and reputation.

Ranchero_1979 wrote:I love all this French bashing. This ruling has nothing to do with French Nationalism. They don't care who teaches, guides etc in France just want you to have correct qualifications. As we have a minimal ski industry in UK people seem to be missing point. Try thinking of it from a different perspective.

British manufacturer of anything works to a standard say ISO 9001, company from abroad or at home comes in and works to a lesser standard destroying British business and reputation. In these circumstances any company or worker within that company would wish for clarification on what standards are required so they can cut their cloth accordingly. I believe the French have clarified this. That means anyone from any nation now has a level playing field. Workers and companies investment in skills has been protected. Has nothing to do if you enjoy a bit of company on your holiday or biscuit with your tea.

Interestingly for all the anti French sentiment, they still work less hrs, have better standard of living, better wine, food etc i.e. Keep on moaning so they can keep on smiling in knowledge British will still come and fund their lifestyle, because they have best skiing terrain in world.

Viva France. I am actually English but at risk of offending someone seems like a lot of little man/small Island type mentality on this topic.

Dorset Boy wrote:
There should be a simple solution - licence the guides. They should have to undergo a week's mountain safety and leadership course at the start of the season. The course content could surely be agreed between the TOs and a 'reasonable and forward thinking ESF'. Fail and they're out. Also there should be strictly enforced limits to the size of guiding groups and the minimum skiing ability.

AllyG wrote:

Dorset Boy wrote:
There should be a simple solution - licence the guides. They should have to undergo a week's mountain safety and leadership course at the start of the season. The course content could surely be agreed between the TOs and a 'reasonable and forward thinking ESF'. Fail and they're out. Also there should be strictly enforced limits to the size of guiding groups and the minimum skiing ability.

I think Dorset Boy's idea is pretty good :thumbup: :)

AllyG wrote:I might write it when I'm on the Eurostar on my way to France in a week's time, and I'll have my French dictionary with me to help, and nothing much else to do on the train.

AllyG wrote:Tony, I still think writing a letter is an excellent idea.
I haven't written it yet because I haven't had time. I might write it when I'm on the Eurostar on my way to France in a week's time, and I'll have my French dictionary with me to help, and nothing much else to do on the train.
I hope someone starts up a fighting fund to take it to the European Parliament, if it fails the Appeal in Chambery.