| Ski waxing question No.2 |
Can someone point me in the right direction of a site or something like that, that can give instruction/guidance etc on waxing ski's for a beginner. Many thanks again Onion ...
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| Ski waxing |
Some advice please, just bought my first pair of ski's and was wondering how often i should have them waxed. Is this a job for the shop, or is it one to learn my self. I've also seen so...
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| Borovets |
Looking to go Skiing in Borovets. Has anybody got recent (From 2001) experience of the state of medical facilities. Thank You.
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| 'Enemy Coast Ahead' or 'A Guide to Speeding in France' |
"Enemy Coast Ahead" or "A Guide to Speeding in France" <Crackle from the crystal set as the dial finally settles on the 191kHz band> "And now, some messages for our Englis...
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| driving to Meribel |
I'm likely to be driving from Bristol to Meribel for the last week of March. Is it best to have a short ferry crossing from Dover, or should we overnight on the ferry from Portsmouth or else...
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| Les Contamines/Megeve |
We've booked a trip to Les Contamines (with Ski Total) in March. Never been there before so I was wondering if anyone out there has been and would let me know about their impressions (I have...
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| Snowboarding in Italy end of March |
Hi all, I'm curently based in Trento in Italy (Monte Bondone is quite ok for weekends). In the last week of March, my girlfriend and I want to go snowboarding in the Italian alps....
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| Ryanair, Ski Carriage and Poor Stansted Train Times... |
This post is going to serve as a 'rant' as much as anything else, but maybe someone can offer me some words of wisdom. We're leaving tomorrow on the dream skiing holiday (cheap, lots o...
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| Skiing in Europe over the Christmas break |
I am considering bringing my family to Europe to ski over Christmas break. We are looking for a location that has advanced terrain, but are concerned that skiing in Europe at that time of ye...
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| Snowforcasting |
Hints and tips on snow forcasting please! Specifically: I am hoping to ski in kitzbuhel, Austria on the 23 March. Flights already booked, but I have left the accomidation, I am plannin...
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| Stricter Enforcement of Ski Carriage Charges for UK Flights? |
Are operators, reps/customer service staff, check-in staff, baggage handlers, etc. getting more draconian this season in enforcing the requirement for skis/boards to have prepaid carriage fe...
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| Dalbello SGS |
Does anyone have experience with the Dalbello SGS boot's? I bought a pair last week, but on first try, i learned that whenever i put pressure on the ski, the bottom, adjustable, part o...
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| rental cars and ski-racks |
I recently hired a car at Geneva airport from Budget with ski-racks included. They provided magnetic ski-racks, which were quite battered but they still charged over CHF50 for a week. We wer...
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| Skiing Courmayeur, some basic transportation and logistical questions... |
Hi, I posted this to rec.skiing and got some great info, and they suggested I look here for more detailed info. 1)Flying into Malpensa and looking for the shortest, easiest way t...
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| Route advise: Salzburg Airport to Zell am See |
Hi all, You may have seen my previous postings about 'Bloody cheap transfers to Zell...' and 'How many skiers can you fit in a mini'. Anyway, the now 7 of us have booked 2 h...
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| Accomodation Sankt Anton - March |
Hello, we are looking for an appartment/chalet for 7 persons in Sankt Anton am Arlberg. Any information concerning an interesting place is welcome! Many thanks in advan...
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| Snow in La Tania (Courchevel) in late March |
Hi, Anyone care to hazard a guess on the snow cover in La Tania at the end of March? Last time I stayed in Le Praz the snow was fairly sparce in Feb. I know it will be alright u...
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| Ski areas near Nice? Snow this week? |
Any recommendations on ski areas near NIce? And anyone know the conditions? Also child friendly ski areas with babysitting if anyone knows. Thanks MG
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| Max the stork is in big trouble |
> http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/dyn/news/newsticker/345913.html > > The stork Max has decided that winter is over. He has left his winter > residence in Morocco and is heading...
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| Pyrenees 2000 and Les Angles, the French Pyrenees Orientales |
Before last week I was only working on hearsay. Now I can honestly say that these resorts are good. Yes I am interested in renting out my gite (see web site below) but they are go...
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| Weekend Ski Breaks |
I am looking to grab a long weekend of skiing, flying out on Thursday 25/3 and returning Sun 28/3. I would prefer to go to Meribel but am open to suggestions (for an intermediate). Can anyon...
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| Just to cheer you up.... |
for those who haven't spotted this article: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,1153513,00.html (I'll say it for you Bruce.... "I told you so!") ...
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| USA East Coast - where? |
Hi, Just back from another superb 8 days en famille at Les Arcs, we've been to the Alps for many years now and fancy perhaps not doing the 800 mile each way drive for a change nex...
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| La Rosière avalanche |
To be confirmed (caught the end of a news bulletin on local radio) ... avalanche in La Rosière today, one death, one survivor dug out... Grim weather all day in the Tarentaise, very hi...
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| ski conditions/ aosta valley |
grazie .
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| TR: The Puymorens' Couloirs |
A consommer avec modération.... http://www.pistehors.com/resorts/pyrenees/porte-puymorens.htm
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| Re: steepest blacks |
Not an official black maybe, but the Aiguille Rouge speed ski piste at Les Arcs starts off from the summit at a 76% incline, and is supposed to average 59% ... anyone tried it ?! ...
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| Recommendations for Weekend Sking in Early December in Europe |
Hi, I have to organise a stag weekend for the first weekend of december this year, and even though it is very early, I woas wondering could we book somewhere that is fairly reliab...
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| Snow conditions in Massif de Sancy? |
Anyone know how conditions have held up after warm weather? Thought we'd give it a try as it's just a three hour drive away, but don't want to waste a round trip... Any insi...
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| Summer in Kitzbuhel |
Hi everybody!! I'm absolutely new to thos group and I wanted to ask all of you your opinion about going in the summer in Kitzbuhel. In particular I've been offered a package in a hotel calle...
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