Poster: A snowHead
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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 to s smashed
There was a recent thread here.
The bottom line is, yes, you can get some bargains. But it's worth doing some research on more beginner friendly resorts - as there are some resorts that are less beginner friendly. I'm sure lots of people will pitch in with suggestions.
There's no escaping it, though, that skiing is an expensive sport - and the headline price for flights / accommodation / food are only part of the costs. In addition, you'll need to find money for hiring equipment; a lift pass; lessons; eating on the mountain and clothing before you go.
You can, of course, cut the cost of clothing by borrowing off other people.
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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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Thanks for the response
And thanks for the other thread, will read it now.
Im totally aware of all the extra costs incurred (lift pass, clothing, food etc), so I am hoping to get the headline price down quite a bit. Alternatively, if I could get to the USA for the same price as Europe (thanks to a last minute deal) then both of us would be delighted.
Like you say, I need to be aware which resorts cater for beginners, and this could be even trickier if you are waiting for a last minute deal.
Just wish the other half was good enough to come down some more advanced slopes with me.
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smashed wrote: |
Just wish the other half was good enough to come down some more advanced slopes with me. |
The important thing is to make sure they have a really good time and don't get pushed too much. Otherwise you'll be knackered.
And skiing alone.
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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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Yes, I dont really fancy doing myself any injuries
Luckily we both are heavily into fitness, so we should be ok (Tho there are obvious problems, altitude, strain on legs etc)
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Cheers for the tips.
My girlfriend hits 21 on January 23rd, so we would like to be away for that. I cant see a problem with swapping to a week either side of that if I can get a great deal and I am sure that work can be understanding.
I did the Florida trip USA, but am happy to use a TO if I can get a last minute bargain.
I guess its now time to do research on beginner locations. (Not sure if beginner places are more or less likely to have last minute deals tho?)
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Should be ok to get a good deal that week. The earlier week is one I'd view as one of the quieter weeks in the season.
I think in terms of resorts being good for beginners, I think its more a case of some resorts to avoid as suiting more advanced skiers.
E.g. France avoid Val d'sere, Tignes, Chamonix
Switzerland avoid Zermatt and Verbier.
Austria avoid St Anton
One or two others may suggest other resorts to avoid for beginners. Otherwise most larger resorts in France cater reasonably well. If one comes up ask on here
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smashed, often the best place to find last-minute deals is Teletext p.226 (I think that's the one). This is where many tour operators and agents clear their surplus holidays.
For mid to late January there should be plenty of holidays available until a few days before you travel, and the tendency is for prices to drop to about £200 to £300 for a week half-board in a good resort at that time.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Well a gang of us just booked Arcs 1800 in late Jan for £237 per person (flights, transfer and rooms). Add a few hundred for lift pass, booze and food and it comes out fairly cheap.
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