Brisky Skiing Trip...... - BRISKODA

Loz · 05-02-2008, 21:13

Very much a feeler right now! From a previous thread, some people seem to think a brisky skiing trip would be good. I agree, however:

a) I don't think I can be trusted to organise something like this
b) I'm scared of flying

It's something I'd love to do, so I thought I would see how much interest there is and then maybe we can do something about it

Not too far away if theres a plane involved though please

Tom_vRS · 05-02-2008, 21:17

No need for a plane Loz, its no further to drive than the Ring really...

And yes Loz, you can be trusted!!! Might I suggest 5 days skiing in the Swiss Alps somewhere - some great driving roads, probably 2 days there and 2 days back, so say a 10 day holiday?? Just an idea.

I'll start a list

1) Loz
2) Tom_vRS

Captain Scarlet · 05-02-2008, 21:23

Good thinking Tom. I could be tempted myself. Swmbo not keen on skiing. Although my brother in law is thinking of going next winter.

Mr Grumpy · 05-02-2008, 21:25

Only lunatics go skiing.
I've seen them with broken limbs, nasty contusions, and horrid lacerations.
How can chucking yourself down a hill attached to a bit of slippy plastic be fun?
Madness, I tell thee.

Tom_vRS · 05-02-2008, 21:28

Skiing is awesome. Its essential to get atleast a days tuition on nursery slopes, but its easy to pick up the basics...

Know your limits and you'll be fine.

Snow boarding on the other hand

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Babs · 05-02-2008, 22:50

I'm rubbish, and I'll want to try snowboarding rather than risk getting spread wide open (insert reference to other thread here....)

1) Loz
2) Tom_vRS
3) Babs (tentative)

Loz · 05-02-2008, 22:52

Lol!! Well I'm sure it will be possible to hire snowboard instead of skis

pittVRS · 05-02-2008, 23:50

Never mind Skiiing, can we just go to Switzerland, have a fondue party, get pissed, then drive home?

andy2407 · 06-02-2008, 00:18

Maybe you need a mini-meet at Ski Rossendale*|*Welcome to Ski Rossendale*|*The North West's home of Snowsports to get a bit of practice in.

Its only about 3 miles from me, so I will come and watch!

Or is that new ski place next to the Trafford Centre open yet?

Captain Scarlet · 06-02-2008, 07:15

My brother in law lives in Rawtenstall. Can see it from his house. I'm going to the Trafford centre on monday so could check if it's open. People say snowboarding is harder, but I fancy trying it too.

***Neo_VR*** · 06-02-2008, 07:47

Yes the one at trafford centre is open... IIRC its cheaper than rossendale too.

Loz · 06-02-2008, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by pittVRS

Never mind Skiiing, can we just go to Switzerland, have a fondue party, get pissed, then drive home?

I'm up for that!

I've been to Rossendale years ago. I have been meaning to go to the indoor one nr Trafford Centre too. How much is it there again? You looked into it once didn't you Col?

symonevans · 06-02-2008, 10:08

Yeah has any one been to the one near the trafford centre?

Any reviews? Cost?

***Neo_VR*** · 06-02-2008, 10:20

IIRC its £22 for a 1.5hour session peak time, £17 off peak
you would really need to look at going on a weekday, because it gets booked solid and really busy in the evenings and weekends.

You have to be able to ski to go on the slope because they only have a main slope and a training slope which is usually in use for lessons.
a taster lesson is £22 for 50 minutes.

Price List

cheezemonkhai · 06-02-2008, 10:52

Hmm snowboarding

Ants · 06-02-2008, 10:54

Ski Ros is 17 quid for 2 hours or 19 quid for as long as you want. The one in manchester is not worth bothering with at the moment its too busy. After queueing for the lift i got 9 runs in 1.5 hours or about 5 mins of actual snowboarding. The one at castleford is better in this respect. As for a holiday, the swiss alps are hellish expensive. Austria would be cheaper, but it depends if you want to drive or fly.

Fluffmeister · 06-02-2008, 11:03

Andorra is normally nice and cheap and pretty good for novice's.

Tom_vRS · 06-02-2008, 11:15

Switzerland was just an idea based on me having 2 sucessful holidays there on a budget

Both times were by coach, and under £400 for a week in a hostel with full board, ski passes and kit etc. Spent about £30 of my own money each time IIRC

redbaron · 06-02-2008, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

Only lunatics go skiing.
I've seen them with broken limbs, nasty contusions, and horrid lacerations.
How can chucking yourself down a hill attached to a bit of slippy plastic be fun?
Madness, I tell thee.

i dont think i have ever agreed with you before...

Loz · 06-02-2008, 11:56

Much as I "can ski" it would literally be I can stay upright, go down a hill and stop at the bottom. I think I would want at least a lesson. I agree that Rossendale would be less busy at the mo. If we were gonna do a snow trip it might be worth going Rossendale for a practice or lesson for anyone who wants one?

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