Brisky Skiing Trip......

ZootyRS · 06-02-2008, 12:25

I haven't been to Rossendale for yonks, so would be on for a trip one evening.

Note for beginners:

1) it's much harder to learn on a dry slope than snow, so if you can master Rossendale then snow is a breeze. Don't be put off if you don't like Rossendale - wait till you get to the snow - much better!

2) You need to have the basics before skiing by yourself. They do a taster session £14 for 45 mins for complete beginners.

I'd also like to try the Trafford Centre place, but I'll wait until the fuss has died down

As for the holiday...

Alps or Pyrenees gives the option of driving or flying. If you drive make sure you've got some way of getting your car home if you break your leg

Switzerland and France can be expensive. Austria and Andorra cheaper. But the snow can be dodgy in Andorra.

If you're anything but expert then I thoroughly recommend getting some lessons while out there, it's the only way to learn the techniques properly. If there's enough of us at similar levels then we should be in groups together and therefore have a good laugh

This sounds good.

ZootyRS · 06-02-2008, 12:30

Forgot to say. If you don't want to fly, and it's too far to sit in a car, there's always the choo-choo:
Snow train.

Tom_vRS · 06-02-2008, 13:03

Well I completely agree - whilst I can snow plough quite comfortably, stopping and going quite quick isn't a problem, its been 4 years since I last went, so lessons are certainly in order.

Never been to an indoor place before, quite up for that too.

postmanpat · 06-02-2008, 15:25

Ski

no ta, bin bag or a tea tray

and then a p1ss up

George · 06-02-2008, 15:52

Andorra is a duty free place and its quite a cheap place to stay. The slopes are good, it can get a bit crowded at times, but it was 3 years ago when i went.

3 weeks today and im off to colorado skiing, sorry to rub it in

Blade404 · 06-02-2008, 16:21

Skiing.. nahh... Snowboarding.. yeah!

It's been awhile but I wouldn't mind doing some snowboarding again.

They have a proper indoor slope (real snow) at Xscape near Castleford.

***Neo_VR*** · 06-02-2008, 16:27

Oh and if you fall over on a dry slope... expect pain.. and lots of it

ZootyRS · 06-02-2008, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

Oh and if you fall over on a dry slope... expect pain.. and lots of it

Gloves are a must. Padding on your bum optional. I'd avoid learning to snowboard on a dry slope! And if you fall, fists clenched. Hands out, fingers splayed to break a fall might just result in broken fingers as well

pixi · 06-02-2008, 19:42

Aswell as above, one of the main injuries for snowboarding is broken wrists where you put your hands down first when you fall over, ouch!

Eurostar do snow trains that will take you close to some resorts and some of them even have a club/disco style theme to them to make the travelling go quicker

I've always fancied Andorra for the duty free side of things.

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ZootyRS Frustrated Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: It's grim Posts: 1,920 Thanks: 18 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Brisky Skiing Trip...... I haven't been to Rossendale for yonks, so would be on for a trip one evening. Note for beginners: 1) it's much harder to learn on a dry slope than snow, so if you can master Rossendale then snow is a breeze. Don't be put off if you don't like Rossendale - wait till you get to the snow - much better! 2) You need to have the basics before skiing by yourself. They do a taster session £14 for 45 mins for complete beginners. I'd also like to try the Trafford Centre place, but I'll wait until the fuss has died down As for the holiday... Alps or Pyrenees gives the option of driving or flying. If you drive make sure you've got some way of getting your car home if you break your leg Switzerland and France can be expensive. Austria and Andorra cheaper. But the snow can be dodgy in Andorra. If you're anything but expert then I thoroughly recommend getting some lessons while out there, it's the only way to learn the techniques properly. If there's enough of us at similar levels then we should be in groups together and therefore have a good laugh This sounds good. __________________ My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal

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ZootyRS Frustrated Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: It's grim Posts: 1,920 Thanks: 18 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Brisky Skiing Trip...... Forgot to say. If you don't want to fly, and it's too far to sit in a car, there's always the choo-choo: Snow train. __________________ My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal

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pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,117 Thanks: 99 Thanked 85 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Brisky Skiing Trip...... Aswell as above, one of the main injuries for snowboarding is broken wrists where you put your hands down first when you fall over, ouch! Eurostar do snow trains that will take you close to some resorts and some of them even have a club/disco style theme to them to make the travelling go quicker I've always fancied Andorra for the duty free side of things. __________________

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