 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi just needed some advice, did my first ski trip the end of last April in Hinterglemm following advice from here and the season was almost shut but with most restaurants and ski schools open
Again this year i can only go WC 10/04 (from easter) or the week after 17/04, i was thinking a higher resort like Tignes/La Pagne (flexible) and for now just booking a flight to Geneva as prices are reasonable from London.
Just wanted some advice on resort recommendations for beginners, must have a good ski school options, some bars and prices not too top end..can anyone recommend anywhere? Also will it make a difference going on the 10th or 17th given season ending, my friend can only go 17th so will otherwise be solo?
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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If you are reasonable second week skiers I would look at Saas Fee.
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Val Thorens is hard to beat for beginners that time of year. I‘ve been 5 times that week on the EoSB which is the same week and conditions have always been pretty good. VT is open into May so it‘s never felt like season is over there that week.
The EoSB itself is excellent as well.
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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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Watching and always asking the same question each year!
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Thanks will read up on the EOSB sounds like it will be a good option, if catering for beginners. Any othrr resort recommendations appreciated!
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| Snowysarah wrote: |
| Watching and always asking the same question each year! |
Each year?! I had a recommendation last year for the first time ski trip, and its that time of year again 
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No, me not you!!
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I always ask where should I go at Easter as my mind is so full of work related stuff I rely on recommendations. Not a dig at you I promise. I love these threads and seeing other people’s suggestions
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I'll second the suggestion of EoSB.
I learnt to snowboard in Val Thorens over three successive Easter holidays. There are some decent blues (Moraine was my favourite confidence-building run)and the snow has been great at Easter.
A few years later I discovered snowHeads and went on my first bash - which was the EoSB.
The EoSB ticks quite a few boxes.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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ischgl is a good shout that time of year
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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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Scotland is often at its best in April
Not too top end
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17th april is very late in the season, I think VT would 100% be the place I’d pin my hopes on and the bash price looks really good so that’s what I’d do without doubt.
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You know it makes sense.
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I’m planning on Val Thorens for a long weekend 21 to 24 April. If the late season turns out to be exceptional (and not too warm) I might even risk La Clusaz or possibly Argentiere in Chamonix but I’ll leave it late to book the accommodation either way.
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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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Norway's supposed to be good late season? I did a skool ski trip there in April 1962 and the snow was OK! But I had nothing to compare it with.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Agree that for beginners wanting good ski school, Norway or Sweden could be nice that late in the year. @Skinewbie1, Look in the Trip Reports section with someone staying in Are, see what you think.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@red 27, so true but I doubt op is after gullies
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