[Wallam]

I'm booked in.

Although this year i think i'm going to try snowboarding since last time I came back from skiing in france it was in a wheelchair.

[letsdothetimewarpagain]

(Original post by estel)
Dooooo it!

I think I'm 100% wanting to go, 60% there on finding the money without screwing myself up for borneo


On a random note, the ski lifts aren't those scary ropes that you grab onto are they?

[estel]

(Original post by letsdothetimewarpagain)
I think I'm 100% wanting to go, 60% there on finding the money without screwing myself up for borneo


On a random note, the ski lifts aren't those scary ropes that you grab onto are they?

It'll be a mixture of those and the chair lifts/gondolas.

[K]

(Original post by letsdothetimewarpagain)
I think I'm 100% wanting to go, 60% there on finding the money without screwing myself up for borneo


On a random note, the ski lifts aren't those scary ropes that you grab onto are they?

(Original post by estel)
It'll be a mixture of those and the chair lifts/gondolas.

Unfortunately there are a few drag lifts but all the main slopes are served by bubbles, gondolas, chairs or something called 'the lobster pot', don't ask me what that is though?!?

[estel]

(Original post by K)
Unfortunately there are a few drag lifts but all the main slopes are served by bubbles, gondolas, chairs or something called 'the lobster pot', don't ask me what that is though?!?

Weird...

[Valjean]

(Original post by K)
Unfortunately there are a few drag lifts but all the main slopes are served by bubbles, gondolas, chairs or something called 'the lobster pot', don't ask me what that is though?!?

I used to work somewhere called The Lobster Pot in Liverpool... it was a fish and chip shop though, so unlikely to be related.

Erm, perhaps this should be a thread for people thinking about booking, and then have a separate thread exclusively for members who have paid their deposit and committed to it?

[shorty.loves.angels]

(Original post by Valjean)
I used to work somewhere called The Lobster Pot in Liverpool... it was a fish and chip shop though, so unlikely to be related.

Erm, perhaps this should be a thread for people thinking about booking, and then have a separate thread exclusively for members who have paid their deposit and committed to it?

I was thinking separate groups might be a good idea

[Valjean]

(Original post by shorty.loves.angels)
I was thinking separate groups might be a good idea

a list of members going would be good too.

[rachelkeira]

I wish I could afford it, not been skiing since 2010 and I'm getting withdrawal!
Have fun everyone!

[The-Wi$e-One]

(Original post by letsdothetimewarpagain)
Seriously tempted although I haven't been skiing since I was 9

Come on! You can't be as bad as me and Ice Skating *cowers*

[hasan4life]

(Original post by rock.and.rose)
My boyfriend will be there too!

look forward to seeing him too i'll start skiing with him

[Drewski]

I'm booked.


If anyone wants skiing hints/tips/general advice then feel free to ask either here or by PM. I'm a Canadian-trained ski instructor, have well over 20-weeks worth of experience across the Alps, Norway and North America.

I'm proof that even geeks can be cool[ish] on occasions

[shorty.loves.angels]

Anyone know the grand total so far?

Drewski I'm such a n00b that I wouldn't even know what to ask! F it, I'll learn as I go along...

[The-Wi$e-One]

(Original post by Drewski)
I'm booked.


If anyone wants skiing hints/tips/general advice then feel free to ask either here or by PM. I'm a Canadian-trained ski instructor, have well over 20-weeks worth of experience across the Alps, Norway and North America.

I'm proof that even geeks can be cool[ish] on occasions

Lessons with Drewski booked plz

[Drewski]

(Original post by shorty.loves.angels)
Anyone know the grand total so far?

Drewski I'm such a n00b that I wouldn't even know what to ask! F it, I'll learn as I go along...

Well, it doesn't need to be directly related to skiing, can be about salopettes, jackets, gloves, socks, thermals, etc etc...

And I don't know off-hand, only a couple so far, but it's still quite early. Wait till the week before the deadline, it'll go mental then

[Drewski]

(Original post by The-Wi$e-One)
Lessons with Drewski booked plz

I'm not spreading myself too far, I'll take 2 or 3 people, tops. Get more 1-on-1 tuition and should get you out skiing 'properly' within a day or two.

[shorty.loves.angels]

(Original post by Drewski)
Well, it doesn't need to be directly related to skiing, can be about salopettes, jackets, gloves, socks, thermals, etc etc...

And I don't know off-hand, only a couple so far, but it's still quite early. Wait till the week before the deadline, it'll go mental then

They would be pretty good q's actually

I need to get salopettes... what else will I need? and what's less necessary... I don't go too often so don't wana waste cash.

[Drewski]

(Original post by shorty.loves.angels)
They would be pretty good q's actually

I need to get salopettes... what else will I need? and what's less necessary... I don't go too often so don't wana waste cash.

You can hire the stuff you need, but it'll have gone round the houses a bit and won't be that nice...
Get on ebay and you can find all sorts of bargains if you're not too picky. A pair of salopettes is needed. Ski jacket is less crucial [I mean, could wear almost any kind of warmish waterproof coat without issues, doesn't need to a specific skiing one]. Gloves, again, can pick up some cheap ones without too much drama.
Only place I would strongly encourage some money being spent is on the ski socks. Don't - for the love of God - get tube socks. Get proper socks, from a company like Smartwool [others are available]. Spend £15 on a pair, maybe 2 and you will reap the benefits.

[The-Wi$e-One]

(Original post by Drewski)
I'm not spreading myself too far, I'll take 2 or 3 people, tops. Get more 1-on-1 tuition and should get you out skiing 'properly' within a day or two.

thats a good plan, bagsy a place pl0x re our convo in the box yesterday?

[shorty.loves.angels]

(Original post by Drewski)
You can hire the stuff you need, but it'll have gone round the houses a bit and won't be that nice...
Get on ebay and you can find all sorts of bargains if you're not too picky. A pair of salopettes is needed. Ski jacket is less crucial [I mean, could wear almost any kind of warmish waterproof coat without issues, doesn't need to a specific skiing one]. Gloves, again, can pick up some cheap ones without too much drama.
Only place I would strongly encourage some money being spent is on the ski socks. Don't - for the love of God - get tube socks. Get proper socks, from a company like Smartwool [others are available]. Spend £15 on a pair, maybe 2 and you will reap the benefits.

Ah that's awesome, cheers.

Never thought of ebay tbh, I'll stalk over the next few weeks. Daft question: are salopettes sized same as trousers? Borrowed my friends before so have no idea and don't want to order wrong.

You're gona need your own Q&A thread at this rate...