 Poster: A snowHead
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Thanks @NickyJ, that's very interesting
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Where we are a family of four I haven't dared risk booking late but with just two I think I would be tempted to wait (there is more chance of getting last two seats on a flight or last room in an accommodation)
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@RichClark,
As a alternative I've just booked Obertauern, Austria for 19th March just recently. They seem to big up the child facilities in some of the hotels, the skiing looks pretty easy, It stupid high up for Austria (Resort is 1650m up to about 2300m) and skiing goes on well into April and the beginning of May, even looks like it has some decent Apres. I've booked through Crystal but you could DIY as well.
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Thanks @impingu1984, one of the things I'm really looking for is for my son to be able to socialise and make friends both in the chalet/hotel as well as ski school. Happy child makes for a happy dad and more enjoyment around.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@RichClark,
Had my 1st born last Feb (Didn't go skiing because of it of course) and I'm really looking forward to taking him in the next 5 years. Currently go with my Dad but he's now 63, by the time my son can go I suspect it will be a passing of the guard of sorts.
At least his mum will get her own back on me leaving her with him for the next few years skiing....
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Currently go with my Dad but he's now 63, by the time my son can go I suspect it will be a passing of the guard of sorts.
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Don't you believe it. Plenty of people ski into their 70s or 80s. And don't underestimate the value of a skiing grandparent. 
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Does it coincide with any french school holidays?
I did esprit as a single parent last year and it was great. We went for a big chalet hotel so my daughter got to meet and ski with the other kids (it was her first season too, though she'd already done about 10 days). It's also good for the parents as they entertain (or listen service) your kids while you have your meal and far too much cheap wine. Far better than diy-ing where you might not meet people.
Another great thing is you drop your kid off at 8:30 and don't see them again until 5, which allows you to enjoy a full day skiing.
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Another great thing is you drop your kid off at 8:30 and don't see them again until 5,
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Another great thing is you drop your kid off at 8:30 and don't see them again until 5,
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You can do this or you can pick then up when you like. Or not use there kids club at all just use lessons....
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It's actually my kid who's happy about this
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Canuck, I had planned to take advantage of the supervised lunch and pick up at 2pm. I like the idea of also spending time with my son in the afternoon to turn this into a 'boys' week, I'll probably take him sledging/build snowmen/eating crepes/skiing in the afternoons.
Thanks for reinforcing Esprit - I do normally DIY, but i just think this makes more sense for the time being. I'm fortunate enough that I can swallow the additional costs for all the perceived or real benefits of Esprit.
Rich
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| @Gaza, My only reservation is the 15 min hike in boots, that’s seems a bit excessive for me, let alone my son. |
They mini-bus the youngest kids. And the walk is fine for adults.
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Haven't been with Esprit, but have been with Crystal and had Jnr in their kids club. When we dropped him with them in the morning he'd ask the staff what the main afternoon activity would be. If he liked the sound of it he told us to leave him with them, if he thought it sounded boring he'd ask for us to collect him and take him skiing! Nothing like being bossed around by a 6yo (he's now 14 and got bossier).
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You know it makes sense.
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@hammerite 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I've done 6 Easters at Obergurgl and it was good every time. Never terribly busy, in the queues or (equally important) on the pistes. Always lots of snow. The only drawback would be that the snow gets a bit slushy later in the day, on the lower runs, but easy to stay up higher. Rarely bitter cold, which is important for a youngster, who can be put off if they are frozen. Several days out in the sun on the terrace, in a t shirt, beer in hand!
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Poster: A snowHead
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A few years ago my wife and I skied over Easter in La Praz De Lys for 3 days (empty Friday and Saturday, a few more on Monday) and La Clusaz for 1 day (moderately busy on Sunday). We were staying nearby with my sister who said that by Easter the French have hung up their skis for the season! It was very cheap too. This year LPDL is Euro 26 per day £20 and La Clusaz Euro 36 £28.
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