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| queen_sheba wrote: |
| *not too "blustery" i can get that at glenshee. biting cold wind, no tree cover, wet/rainy are all big no-nos. |
Well that's the number one best resort in the world ruled out then 
St Anton? seems to fit the bill, although Austria doesn't really do chalets
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| queen_sheba wrote: |
howdy.
I'm going trip-crazy here! zermatt, les gets and now Xmas. have to get something organised soon though as good stuff getting booked up. So i was thinking Whistler...however not overly crazy about a 13 hour cheap flight with no leg room and a four hour trip from the airport. I'm sure it's good but there must be good stuff closer?!
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8 1/2 hour flight from glasgow and a 2 1/2 hour transfer the other week when we went.
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red 27, prob not then. isn't st anton one of the most expensive and exclusive resorts in the world? and if no chalets then i'm assuming overpriced hotels.
prog99, 8.5 huh? it's 6 to New york and isn't vancouver way on the other side? seems like they use the curvature of the earth or something if it's direct.
who did you fly with?
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queen_sheba, we flew with Zoom.
The whistler transfer time is very dependent on what roadworks are on the go on the highway at the time (its being widened for the Olympics)
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| queen_sheba wrote: |
| isn't st anton one of the most expensive and exclusive resorts in the world? |
No way, no more expensive than Les Gets certainly, and a quick google reveals plenty of chalets there. Great snow record, great skiing, banging atmosphere at Xmas - I really think it would suit you guys. 
Don't cross the pond just for mediocre piste skiing in -30c temperatures...
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prog99, I think the fastest I got on the transfer coach was about 1hr 45, but that's going back before the roadworks started!
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red 27, hey - it sounds great!
ps Don't cross the pond just for mediocre piste skiing in -30c temperatures... (lol - i agree - plus i HATE flying...really hate it)
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| red 27 wrote: |
| Don't cross the pond just for mediocre piste skiing in -30c temperatures... |
Totally agree. You cross the pond for great skiing on and off piste, lower prices for food & drink and many other reasons!
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and many other reasons!
yeah....and a numb bum!. I even looked at Beaver Creek which looks GORGEOUS but can you imgaine the US airports at Xmas (with the terror problems at the moment) you can't get there directly either....
so i'd rather just mince into Geneva/whatever for austria and be there within a few hours....flights from edinburgh are a pain too - too expensive even now...
so - ease of travel important!
x
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just been looking round chalet wise at St Anton...
cheapest I can find for two weeks is £1400 per person. Ouch!
Looks like back to the drawing board (or Morzine  )
any other suggestions?
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queen_sheba, To get to Beaver Creek, the nearest direct flight airport would be Denver, then a 3 hour transfer. It's worth visiting, but I wouldn't stay for 2 weeks.
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You know it makes sense.
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queen_sheba, Crystal have lots of chalets in St Anton. We stayed in the Schlosshoff once at half term for around £700, it won't be much different at Christmas. Lovely Chalet too.
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Just had a great xmas in JH.
Cross the pond - the ski schools, shops, restaurants etc deliver great service even in the holidays. A bad year in a North American resort often = a good year in a European one. A great one in either is brilliant.
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Poster: A snowHead
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We had a fantastic time in Val Thorens although this may not meet the "not too blustery" criteria. It also depends on the number in your party or the willingness to share a chalet with others (we have always done this and always had a great time). Based on these points I can highly recommend Chalet Catherine and Oliver (Ski Total) which is located right on the piste. (For those who know VT on the RHS as to go up the main drag through the town).
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I went to Zermatt at New Year for a week and it was considerately cheaper than the £1400pp. I got flights to Geneva with Easyjet then booked a really nice apartment right next to the Klein Matterhorn throught the Zermatt tourist office webpage. It was only for 2 people and SC but I had looked at hotels and you could get some really good deals on HB, I only chose an apartment as I prefer a bit more space than you get in a hotel room. With hindsight HB would have been better value as eating out was quite expensive.
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hey there
that's really helpful. thanks
i really loved being away at xmas - my pal did a good deal for our group last time - 525 for 9 days! lol. so thinking a budget of about 1,000 for the two weeks HB or £500-£600 per week (if people only wanna come for one or t'other. st anton is £800 minimum 
so my hunt continues. someone mentioned cham as ticking most of my boxes....? bit feardy-cat of the steeper slopes it's supposed to have though.
there was a fab chalet in whistler would have worked out £504 per person per week i think. the rest seem to be pretty much all double beds. as was st anton.
in fact, the only place that matches bedding layout (mainly twins) and decent price and high quality is fecking morzine! lol....
oh well! i don't mind it just makes it harder trying to recruit people.
will look into val thorens as well as meribel...
sarah
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queen_sheba, to be honest, Glenshee really does look the best for you guys - maybe Lecht?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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red 27, 
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FAQ
. plenty bars, good pool, easy walk home to the chalet.
