Who's going skiing and where 2020
Discussion
Welshbeef said:
Just starting to train for the ski season and now as push bikes are out of action on the roads due to wet windy/winter conditions the exercise bike is coming out tomorrow.
Question is how much training on that is needed every day or during each week from now start of Oct onwards to ensure I’ve enough get go to ski all day without the muscles going all right and making progress on the snow challenging OR if loads of powder enough strength to ski through it over and over
Not enough is the simple answer...... we used to ride & train everyday with instructors and Pasteur’s to get set for the season but even so the first few weeks were not great for any of us, but by the time the resorts had opened fully we had our ski fitness back and it was exceedingly rare for any tourists to be able to ski as hard/long as us during the season.Question is how much training on that is needed every day or during each week from now start of Oct onwards to ensure I’ve enough get go to ski all day without the muscles going all right and making progress on the snow challenging OR if loads of powder enough strength to ski through it over and over
We all agreed that the only real way to get fit for skiing was to ski.
Marcellus said:
Not enough is the simple answer...... we used to ride & train everyday with instructors and Pasteur’s to get set for the season but even so the first few weeks were not great for any of us, but by the time the resorts had opened fully we had our ski fitness back and it was exceedingly rare for any tourists to be able to ski as hard/long as us during the season.
We all agreed that the only real way to get fit for skiing was to ski.
So the solution is then to have a summer holiday in One of the South American countries and ski in what its their winter on their much more challenging pistes. We all agreed that the only real way to get fit for skiing was to ski.
Actually how come not many do that currently?
Welshbeef said:
Marcellus said:
Not enough is the simple answer...... we used to ride & train everyday with instructors and Pasteur’s to get set for the season but even so the first few weeks were not great for any of us, but by the time the resorts had opened fully we had our ski fitness back and it was exceedingly rare for any tourists to be able to ski as hard/long as us during the season.
We all agreed that the only real way to get fit for skiing was to ski.
So the solution is then to have a summer holiday in One of the South American countries and ski in what its their winter on their much more challenging pistes. We all agreed that the only real way to get fit for skiing was to ski.
Actually how come not many do that currently?
Marcellus said:
There’s quite a lot of instructors who do, tend to be Aussies though, not many Brits.
I wonder why the proper ski heads here and elsewhere decide to opt for the summer sub instead of actually going for a wild ski experience elsewhere in the world (given were all well paid directors £ will not be an issue)Thus far, booked Tignes in December with dear CAPP0 (of this parish), probably back there with the same mob in April too. There is talk of JapPow in Feb but a wife wanting to spend a month in Canada over the summer months will most likely put paid to that idea in terms of leave and $$$. Hopefully my next ski trip won't be as disastrous as the last....
downthepub said:
Thus far, booked Tignes in December with dear CAPP0 (of this parish), probably back there with the same mob in April too. There is talk of JapPow in Feb but a wife wanting to spend a month in Canada over the summer months will most likely put paid to that idea in terms of leave and $$$. Hopefully my next ski trip won't be as disastrous as the last....
Ha love that4 weeks leave Aug
December ski min 2 days leave possibly 5?
Feb ski 5 days
Apr ski 5 days
7 weeks excluding any other leave that’s very generous leave from the company.
RC1807 said:
Nah... Want to go to lots of different places my wife and I haven't skied before ... You know, when you normally have to pay top dollar in school holidays for 4. 
It can be fun moving around, but will cost you a lot more and if you're learning, it can be better to stay in the same place IMHOA season lift pass in most resorts usually costs about the same as 3-4 weeks......
Andorra for me - I'll be there all December, then every weekend until Easter.
BaldOldMan said:
It can be fun moving around, but will cost you a lot more and if you're learning, it can be better to stay in the same place IMHO
A season lift pass in most resorts usually costs about the same as 3-4 weeks......
Andorra for me - I'll be there all December, then every weekend until Easter.
How much snow will it have that early on?A season lift pass in most resorts usually costs about the same as 3-4 weeks......
Andorra for me - I'll be there all December, then every weekend until Easter.
Welshbeef said:
How much snow will it have that early on?
Last year, not much, one of the worst on record for the Pyrenees - had to drive up to one of the tiger villages every day for the first 2 weeks, then the others opened, but it was into new year before the runs back down to village level were open.The year before, however, had plenty of snow from the day the resort opened at the start of December.
Fingers crossed for this season.
Wife and I are going to Whistler in January. It’ll be our first ski trip so any advice would be appreciated. I’m currently most concerned about what to wear, not just for skiing but the evenings too. What are the basics and where should I get them from?
Thanks - Apologies if this is the wrong thread for getting info like this.
Thanks - Apologies if this is the wrong thread for getting info like this.
DeuceDeuce said:
Wife and I are going to Whistler in January. It’ll be our first ski trip so any advice would be appreciated. I’m currently most concerned about what to wear, not just for skiing but the evenings too. What are the basics and where should I get them from?
Thanks - Apologies if this is the wrong thread for getting info like this.
Rather depends on how much you want to spend & whether you plan on going again. Thanks - Apologies if this is the wrong thread for getting info like this.
You can pick up basics - undershirts etc v.cheaply at Decathalon.
Jackets/trousers range massively in price/quality/style. I've not been to Whistler but believe it gets very cold - sure someone else will be able to give a better view.
Gloves & socks important - don't scrimp here, snood/scarf useful as well.
Helmets you'll (probably) be able to hire, but again choices huge if you buy - if you do buy make sure it fits in your bag for travelling.
Assume you'll hire ski's/boots/boards (no point buying any of these for a first time imo).
Read up on putting your boots on (if skiing) - there's a certain way of buckling them up that will make life much easier; also depending on where your staying don't leave boots in an unheated ski locker/basement.
Not sure on US insurance from hire places but if offered take it - should cover breakages/theft of equipment.
Also make sure you have personal insurance that covers winter sports - essential.
For evenings I just wear usual jeans, trainers & hoody; travel light!
Valmeinier again for me in Jan. Staying right oppo. the main lift this time.
TCEvo said:
Gloves & socks important - don't scrimp here, snood/scarf useful as well.
Very much this - Whistler can get brutally cold on the lifts if its windy so a good set of gloves and something you can pull up over your face are essential.Also some of the disposable hand warmers to keep in your pocket just in case
Decathlon trousers and jackets aren't bad either. Personally I use fleece/waterproofs from walking/climbing, with the only nod to the snow being waterproof trousers with snow skirts. Layer up underneath and it's toasty.
Anyone got any thoughts on La Plagne?? Thinking of going at New Year as there's a motorhome spot with power at 2000m. Ski in ski out to the camper!
Anyone got any thoughts on La Plagne?? Thinking of going at New Year as there's a motorhome spot with power at 2000m. Ski in ski out to the camper!
Off to Morzine again with the family at the end of Feb. Off to a different chalet this year as the one we had previously rented has been sold. Looking forward to the outdoor hot tub in the new place 
And I'm off to Kaltenbach on the lads trip at the start of Feb. It's our firs time there, anybody got any hints and tips? Other places we've been - Mayrhofen, Kitzbuhel, Saalbach and Gerlos - so be interested to know how it compares. Cheers.
And I'm off to Kaltenbach on the lads trip at the start of Feb. It's our firs time there, anybody got any hints and tips? Other places we've been - Mayrhofen, Kitzbuhel, Saalbach and Gerlos - so be interested to know how it compares. Cheers.
DeuceDeuce said:
Wife and I are going to Whistler in January. It’ll be our first ski trip so any advice would be appreciated. I’m currently most concerned about what to wear, not just for skiing but the evenings too. What are the basics and where should I get them from?
Thanks - Apologies if this is the wrong thread for getting info like this.
TCEvo's covered most of it very well but I'd also say layers, layers, layers. Don't look at getting big, thick layers but lots of thinner ones - but these don't have to be ski specific.Thanks - Apologies if this is the wrong thread for getting info like this.
Base layers - go for merino wool if you can. Not cheap but very good and you can easilly get 2 days wear out of one without a hint of getting smelly, so just buy 2 or 3 of them rather than 6 cheaper ones. As it's likely to be cold go for long, rather than short sleeve.
Mid layers - I'd go for a couple of fleece layers, one a little bigger than the other so you can wear both, as they squash down well in a bag. Any similar layer will work though. If really cold you can add a t-shirt to the stack for an extra layer.
Outer layers - I'd say proper ski trousers/salopettes for the legs but if you have a good waterproof jacket just use that. No, it won't have the 'escential' ski features like a snow skirt/flux capcitor/etc but I've never owned a 'ski jacket' and never worked out what I'm missing. Pockets on the upper arm or upper chest are useful for holding your contactless ski pass. If you don't have that then look for gloves with a pocket on the back of the hand to hold your pass. Failing that just eBay a cheap 'bouncer-like' elastic pass holder, or put it in your trouser pocket and accept you may have to hump some of the lift gates to get them to read it.
Gloves - If you tend to feel the cold in your fingers go for mittens rather than gloves.
Evening wear - Skiing is possibly the polar opposite of a cruise, with more people still wearing their ski gear in the evenings than dressing up. Most people just slip in to something simple, comfortable, and not at all dressy.
Indoors - Traditionally all indoor spaces, like accomodation and restaurants, in a ski resort will kept at a temperature just below that on the surface of the sun.
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