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Christmas skiing

Sun, 26 May 2013 19:27:45 GMT

I have Christmas off for once in a very long time so would you recommend skiing at that time of year? Or should I leave it til when I'm off again in feb!

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 26 May 2013 19:37:49 GMT

Obvious - both !!!!!

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 26 May 2013 20:10:43 GMT

Doh! So obvious! Lol!

Re:Christmas skiing

Mon, 27 May 2013 16:04:50 GMT

Great time to go but remember prices for lift passes, accommodation, flights, meals etc. will all be at their maximum as this is a peak period. Try, if you can, to go about the 8th January onwards-you will save 50% or more.

Re:Christmas skiing

Mon, 27 May 2013 16:17:36 GMT

Yeah I know tis annoying but usually I have to work that time of year so I want to make the most of having it off!

Re:Christmas skiing

Tue, 28 May 2013 22:38:51 GMT

I have to ski Christmas due to my holidays!!

The resorts I have skied over the last few years are:-

2010 Bansko - This was my first ski holiday had an amazing time but very poor resort and limited skiing I skied it all in 3 days so we hired a car and drove to Borovets and that wasn't much better.

2011 Cervina - This resort was amazing loads and loads of runs and massive amounts of snow, quite a cheap resort and with access the Zermatt I qouls say this is the best of the 6 resorts I have visited due to the amount of runs, snow, fast lifts and cheapness and then put Zermatt and it is incredible only down side it's not the most challenging resort but the skiing is amazing.

2012 Tignes Really enjoyed Tignes & Val loads of runs massive amounts of snow and some great challenging runs, the runs aren't as fluid as Cervina you couldn't ski from the very top of the mountain to the very bottom with out going back up lifts to drop you over to the other side of the valley lift system not as efficient as cervina and definitely more expensive.

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Amazing little chalet in the woods just off the run into town.

Hope some of this helps

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:49:45 GMT

That's does help and your plug looks great! All food for thought!

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 29 May 2013 06:15:43 GMT

I really quite fancy skiing at Christmas ....... but never quite works with both of our work schedules, shame :roll:

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:35:45 GMT

Christmas skiing is great, but I do advise doing your research thoroughly, and don't be fooled by 'only going high altitude'... this is total rubbish... Most people will be crammed on to the tip of the highest resort they can find, because they beleive it's the only place that'll have snow...don't fall into this trap.

I live at 1300m, and there's always been more than enough snow for the resort to open early, or at least on time. If you're smart and do your research properly you will find there are some bargains to be had.

It's snowing in my resort now... told you it's not all about altitude!

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 29 May 2013 17:19:21 GMT

Insiders wrote:Christmas skiing is great, but I do advise doing your research thoroughly, and don't be fooled by 'only going high altitude'... this is total rubbish... Most people will be crammed on to the tip of the highest resort they can find, because they beleive it's the only place that'll have snow...don't fall into this trap.

I live at 1300m, and there's always been more than enough snow for the resort to open early, or at least on time. If you're smart and do your research properly you will find there are some bargains to be had.

It's snowing in my resort now... told you it's not all about altitude!

Thats me out then not very smart me :hunf:

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 29 May 2013 19:19:55 GMT

You and me both! Lol

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 15:09:37 GMT

Insiders wrote:Christmas skiing is great, but I do advise doing your research thoroughly, and don't be fooled by 'only going high altitude'... this is total rubbish... Most people will be crammed on to the tip of the highest resort they can find, because they beleive it's the only place that'll have snow...don't fall into this trap.

I live at 1300m, and there's always been more than enough snow for the resort to open early, or at least on time. If you're smart and do your research properly you will find there are some bargains to be had.

It's snowing in my resort now... told you it's not all about altitude!

And your resort is .......... ??? :wink:

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 16:18:17 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Insiders wrote:Christmas skiing is great, but I do advise doing your research thoroughly, and don't be fooled by 'only going high altitude'... this is total rubbish... Most people will be crammed on to the tip of the highest resort they can find, because they beleive it's the only place that'll have snow...don't fall into this trap.

I live at 1300m, and there's always been more than enough snow for the resort to open early, or at least on time. If you're smart and do your research properly you will find there are some bargains to be had.

It's snowing in my resort now... told you it's not all about altitude!

And your resort is .......... ??? :wink:

a secret... I don't want to be seen as a plugger, needless to say it's a very pretty village in a huge ski area, at approx. 1250 -1300m

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 16:29:47 GMT

Insiders wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

Insiders wrote:Christmas skiing is great, but I do advise doing your research thoroughly, and don't be fooled by 'only going high altitude'... this is total rubbish... Most people will be crammed on to the tip of the highest resort they can find, because they beleive it's the only place that'll have snow...don't fall into this trap.

I live at 1300m, and there's always been more than enough snow for the resort to open early, or at least on time. If you're smart and do your research properly you will find there are some bargains to be had.

It's snowing in my resort now... told you it's not all about altitude!

And your resort is .......... ??? :wink:

a secret... I don't want to be seen as a plugger, needless to say it's a very pretty village in a huge ski area, at approx. 1250 -1300m

No idea could be any where, I live in Mulbarton does not mean I am promoting it :shock:

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 16:35:26 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Insiders wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

Insiders wrote:Christmas skiing is great, but I do advise doing your research thoroughly, and don't be fooled by 'only going high altitude'... this is total rubbish... Most people will be crammed on to the tip of the highest resort they can find, because they beleive it's the only place that'll have snow...don't fall into this trap.

I live at 1300m, and there's always been more than enough snow for the resort to open early, or at least on time. If you're smart and do your research properly you will find there are some bargains to be had.

It's snowing in my resort now... told you it's not all about altitude!

And your resort is .......... ??? :wink:

a secret... I don't want to be seen as a plugger, needless to say it's a very pretty village in a huge ski area, at approx. 1250 -1300m

No idea could be any where, I live in Mulbarton does not mean I am promoting it :shock:

Each to their own...

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 20:42:13 GMT

I skied xmas in ADH. I loved it as i was skiing but there wasn't much xmas cheer.

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:10:38 GMT

Go high up and go the week before Xmas so the festivities are in full swing and not wound down. Much cheaper too

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:22:56 GMT

Nah... go Christmas... and don't need to go for Altitude as I said before we've never had any trouble at 1300m and we've always opened early, or at least on time ! Powder snow as far as the eye can see... all you chumps who've 'gone high' don't know what you're missing!

Re:Christmas skiing

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:24:59 GMT

Insiders wrote:Nah... go Christmas... and don't need to go for Altitude as I said before we've never had any trouble at 1300m and we've always opened early, or at least on time ! Powder snow as far as the eye can see... all you chumps who've 'gone high' don't know what you're missing!

TBO I don't really call 1300 mts low ...... I consider some of the Austrian resorts as low -)

Re:Christmas skiing

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:31:16 GMT

Skiing at Christmas is great. A proper white Christmas. Plus although considered peak holiday week is nowhere near as busy as New Year or Feb half term. Well at least that's always the case I. Meribel where I have worked the last 6 Winters. Another shameless plug.....

Actually, no, don't do that - read the rules before posting further, ta, Admin

Re:Christmas skiing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:32:18 GMT

see why I refused to say where I live... shameless indeed

Re:Christmas skiing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:03:56 GMT

Insiders wrote:see why I refused to say where I live... shameless indeed

It is not gonna make me want go there just really interested where you have set up your T-pee....... Pm me the resort :thumbup:

Re:Christmas skiing

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 22:49:21 GMT

Going cervinia 15 th December ? Any good? So looking forward to it but seeing as this weekend the sun is shining I don't want to wish the time away!