Andy GSi
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I always wanted to go skiing for a weeks holiday. I am thinking of going to Austria in Feb. Going to ask a few of my mates to go aswel.
This is where i need ur help guys/girls:
I have not got an idea of what to order etc i.e. ski passes, equipment etc etc. also any good sites to book. What am i looking roughly for a week to spend?
[Edited on 24-10-2006 by Andy GSi]
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Marc
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I've been skiing in Pittsburgh, relatives provided us with gear though 
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Fee
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Can be quite expensive....but well worth it
My dad offered me a skiing holiday last night....but its when we'll be away in India
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Cosmo
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went to Les Duex Alps about 6yrs ago now, have been wanting to go again ever since but just havent had the time 
Loved it though, didnt take long to learn how to ski and when with a load of guys pissing about its even better 
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antscorsa
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been twice in austria, i recmomend soll as its got a good misxture of slopes and a few good bars, one espeicalyl that everybody goes too, i had a brilliant time skiing and will go again asap, if i had the money!
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ed
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I've been skiing a few times 
Don't pay for the missus, it will cost an absolute fortune! You will need to pay for:
Flights
Place to stay (if you go wth mates rent a chalet)
Food and drink
Hire car or transport to the mountains
Ski rental
Lessons
Lift pass
You will need to buy the right clothing too, expecially if you are going in Feb as it will be about -10 or -20...
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
went to Les Duex Alps about 6yrs ago now, have been wanting to go again ever since but just havent had the time
Loved it though, didnt take long to learn how to ski and when with a load of guys pissing about its even better
I'm going there in December and again in March 
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Fee
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you can get some package deals which will include lift pass and ski hire....
I've been to a few places in France and Italy and would recommend either of them.
Skiing is good in Norway too....but it's damn expensive 
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Cosmo
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
I'm going there in December and again in March
Was excellent.
I was with school when I went so were about 40 of us causing trouble, waged war against the German school who were also there and ambushed them off the balconies with snow balls most days
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ed
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I'm running our Uni ski trip there along with some mates, should be hectic!
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a_j_mair
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iv been a couple times to italy for a week when i was at school, was all organised though so not much help.
is great fun
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Andy GSi
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seems that everyone i spoke to has had a good time. going to the travel agent this weekend to book it, so should get advice from them tbh.
cheers for all comments 
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Fee
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have a look around online first....just to check what deals etc there are....
all the normal travel agents will have them on their sites
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supacook2k
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just book it all through a travel agent. escapades do ski holidays aswell. went with them last year to italy, also been to canada,france & bulgaria. you'll love it
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ed
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If you have never ski'd before I would recomend you have a couple of lessons before. For £55 you can have a 3 hour fast track lesson at MK Snowdome. After 2 of those you should be able to ski quite well which means that when you go out to the mountains you will see more of what you went there for - but still have a few more lessons when you are there. The instructor will be more of a guide than a coach so you will have a great time
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Tom
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Might wana do a lesson or two first aswell 
Been before it's well good, probably cheapest way is to try and organise a group.
Get to tamworth snowdome if you can, closest thing to real skiing i've done in uk
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Lawrah
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go to Chamonix
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Lawrah
go to Chamonix
I've been there and may be going early next year aswell (cousin just married rich girl, her family have challet, just need to pluck up courage to ask for a cheap week there with my mates  )
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Lawrah
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Booooty full place, and cheap flights.
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Nick A
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Going Italy end of jan - Courmayour i think
Agree with being expensive though, but is awesome - well worth the money
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GT4Brody
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quote:
Originally posted by Lawrah
go to Chamonix
cousin has got a chalet there, is quite a cool place to go loads of snow boarders there and half pipes jumps etc...
i am thinking of goin skiing for my stag do beggining of next yr...
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Jamescorsa97
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Chamonix is hard for beginners. If you're going to go there make sure you have lessons before you go.
Morzine is more suited for beginners.
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamescorsa97
Chamonix is hard for beginners. If you're going to go there make sure you have lessons before you go.
Morzine is more suited for beginners.
Or la plagne
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Fee
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or meribel...
I used to love meribel
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Fee
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god I'm getting so jealous....I so want to go
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