 Poster: A snowHead
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Yes, it's early.
Yes, the season hasn't started yet.
Yes, I'm aware that I'm not due to hit the slopes until March 8th.
No, I've not even booked so I don't know if I'll even be there.
But that doesn't stop we  s getting all excited about it all, does it? Good.
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As of now, I'm pricing up some likely chalet-based lovin' for us (that's me, MrsFE and baby TommyFE, who enjoyed his first ever skiing holiday in Les Gets last year immensely, and is now 18 months old and ready to tackle WALKING in the snow). Last year we did luxury with SkiFamille and I can't recommend them highly enough, but this season we have the added complication of bringing FRESH MEAT to the slopes - in the form of our never-skied friends Claire and Nick and their 4 year old son James, who has already developed an unholy addiction to stoke videos on YouTube. Not only do I hope La Roz will be more forgiving for them as beginners, but it might also prove to be that vital few hundred sheets cheaper for them...at least until I introduce Nick to the delights of the vin chaud.
It's our first visit to the Tarentaise as well, so I'm quietly excited about it all, especially given La Roz's stellar reputation around here. I can't wait to sample the simultaneous perfect powder and glorious sunshine 24/7...
Any other s getting psyched for a jaunt to the San Bernardo this season?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Nope! But have been there on 3 other jaunts and all were fine, including the San Bernadino pass. All 3 were with Ski Espirit, who were great on all occasions. For an introduction to skiing from a beginners perspective, I reckon La Ros hits the right notes. Have fun!!
Edit: It's probably, though not impossibly, likely that your newbies won't quite be up to skiing over to La Thuile. However, there are plenty of runs for 1st weekers to keep themselves occupied and for you to be able to arrange to meet up at one of several eating places. Your newbies may well wish to ski for half a day at a time and then enjoy a half day with their offspring and La Ros is contained enough for the hol to be enjoyable for all concerned in respect of meeting up for lunch in the town.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Thu 25-09-08 20:18; edited 1 time in total
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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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Oh I will...i'm just hoping that the newbies get the bug and enjoy it, and that MrsFE gets over what was quite a crisis of confidence last year and rediscovers the superb technical skier that she is.
And failing that, I'll be off my tits on vin rouge and tartiflette, so no drama...
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'Ros' or 'Roz'? are afficiandos 'Rozzers' or 'Rosettes'?
I think we should be told...
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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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FastEddie, there are some great confidence building runs to be had there. Notably the blue Roche Noire (from memory). Fast six man chair out of the main area and wide cruisy blue back down. Very confidence-building, not massively challenging - just a nice run and a good un for getting the ski legs back on in the morning.
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FastEddie, La Rosiere will suit you very well I'm sure, there is a very good creche/nursery Les Galopins who will take kids all day, feed them and look after them before, between and after ski school. In our experience of running a chalet in La Rosiere for 7 seasons the vast majority of beginners are able to go to Italy and back by the end of a week. La Rosiere is ideal for begisnners as the slpes are all south or south-west facing so usually sunny and warm, and are mostly wide and well pisted so great for confidence building. The ski schools, without exception, are very well used to dealing with novices and the instructions is of the highest quality. We still own our chalet there although it's now leased it to a small UK based Tour Operator, however my son has three chalets in the village.
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here we go...
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Ray Zorro, I have no such interest.
FastEddie, Good choice.
Edit: where did that go?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Ray Zorro wrote: |
Fr0sty the Sn0wman, where did what go?
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Your post!
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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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Fr0sty the Sn0wman, it is right there - just after yours 
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Ray Zorro, I dont need you to make me look a tit. I can do that on my own
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You know it makes sense.
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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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| red 27 wrote: |
'Ros' or 'Roz'? are afficiandos 'Rozzers' or 'Rosettes'?
I think we should be told... |
All the cool kids are using Z's these dayz.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Ray Sorro
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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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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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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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Mountain Heaven have several places in Montalbert and offer a quality operation.
I have heard nothing but praise for them. The people running the operation are more mature than the average chalet operator
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Of course I have, Ray Zorro, to be honest I learned to ski in the Vosges, where a chairlift was a novelty and the wind blew the drag lifts twenty feet either side of their supposed route. I think I'll be right at home 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hywel, oh, that's just brilliant...I was trying *just* to get excited about skiing, and you put THAT into my mind...
OMFG Mont Ventoux the DAY before Paris! Immense!
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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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I've experienced both and very much enjoyed them although obviously a chalet holiday is pretty much at the mercy of your fellow guests.
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You know it makes sense.
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FastEddie, went to La Ros last year and for your group it will be perfect! I really like the little town centre bit - my only complaint was lack of mountain restaurants, but I think i've been spoilt in the past.
We stayed with Tracks Vacations and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Theres a little snack bar on the right hand side as you walk down from the slopes - BLOODY GOOD KEBAB!
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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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FastEddie, If you want any info on La Rosiere then PM me. A lovely place for a holiday IMHO.
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Poster: A snowHead
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FastEddie, similarly, having done 3 weeks there, feel free to PM if you require any further info. Incidentally, if one of the town centre bars has the usual Rolling Stones tribute band whilst you're there, do make the effort. Its an entertaining evening!
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