Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
I would be on my own and would be looking for a group to join. Only checked ESF websites so far - ESF Tignes has a lot of info on off piste skiing/groups etc, the VDI one OTOH mentions off-piste groups rather briefly.
So, should I be in Tignes or VDI? Or no difference?
Villlage ambience etc is not high on the list of priorities. It is access to good off-piste areas that I am after.
Thanks beforehand
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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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Thanks vm, gentlemen,
I have checked offpisteskiing dot com also but the dates of the course that i want might not work for me.
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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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Another vote for Evo2. Had my first off-piste adventure with them last January. Spent a lot of time with my face in the snow but that was strictly my own fault
The quality of instruction, safety standards and local knowledge is superb.
They are in both Le Lac and Val Claret but the one you choose is purely down to personal preference.
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wot kitenski said....
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wot kitenski said....
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We will be in Val d Isere from 13 March for 8/9 days, and 4/6 out of big group also looking at off-piste starter lessons and guiding.
How long in advance do we need to book,
and any of the guides at Alpine Experience specifically recommended for adventurous beginner group? ( All are confidant on black on-piste and have played around in off-piste next to slopes, but never had formal off-piste lessons.)
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lizski, I would suggest you email Alpine Experience with details of your group and take their advice. They are a small ski school, about eight instructors and guides, but all very experienced off piste and three are mountain guides.
How far in advance to book. Don't know! Some days are popular and get fully booked well in advance. You could ask them about bookings already made for your dates. Whatever, do not leave it until you arrive in Val d'Isere or you may be to late. I think that applies to many of the ski schools there, they get booked before people arrive. I have just emailed my January booking to Alpine Experience to reserve my place.
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Mountain Masters in Val are good. Rupert Goldring and colleagues will give you good value. Although in VAl they ski the whole of Espace Killy and know the place like the back of their hand. Will be there again soon!!
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