Who’s going skiing and where 2019
Discussion
Rojibo said:
Can you not do some kind of sabbatical and go for a month or so? Permission from the wife may be more difficult than from HR 
Honestly - nope. Added to the fact I can comfortably say the same for every job I’ve had bar when I was contracting (between contracts) or shelf stacking on casual hours (zero hours they call it these days).
jonny996 said:
Welshbeef said:
Honestly - nope.
Added to the fact I can comfortably say the same for every job I’ve had bar when I was contracting (between contracts) or shelf stacking on casual hours (zero hours they call it these days).
You could always "work from home" just don't tell them what home.Added to the fact I can comfortably say the same for every job I’ve had bar when I was contracting (between contracts) or shelf stacking on casual hours (zero hours they call it these days).
Plus of course the random last minute face to face meeting in London Town.
Not practical.
How do people do it? Either own company student/unemployed retired / between jobs.
Rojibo said:
So. First day off to a great start. Though my girlfriend did not enjoy her ESF lesson at all. We met in the afternoon and I taught her far more than they managed to. She actually enjoyed it. 
Interestingly. Crystal have just told me that due to a error made on their behalf, she is not booked in for the rest of the week on morning lessons, they’ve offered afternoon lessons instead but that just ruins our plans. I guess I’ll push for private lessons for her. Not sure what my rights are in this situation.
Bad luckInterestingly. Crystal have just told me that due to a error made on their behalf, she is not booked in for the rest of the week on morning lessons, they’ve offered afternoon lessons instead but that just ruins our plans. I guess I’ll push for private lessons for her. Not sure what my rights are in this situation.
Also that’s If there is any private lesson availability.
Plans might have to be changed as getting her to ski kind of trumps everything else otherwise it’s a ski holiday for you and a snow break watching you ski for her (and never again..)
EddieSteadyGo said:
You've done good though. Powder conditions at the start of the week. Blue skies mid week. (Just a bit poor, conditions wise, at the end).
I'm going back to the UK tomorrow, but back Friday evening with the kids for half term...
Living life fast - oh no that’s he you tuber - living life like a PH Director I'm going back to the UK tomorrow, but back Friday evening with the kids for half term...
Edited by EddieSteadyGo on Sunday 10th February 19:34
. Living the dream EddieSteadyGo said:
Just to make a serious point for a moment, as I know you love, like me, your alpine time. I'm guessing, but you are probably not much different to me, being around mid 40's. We need to prioritise our time, as we don't last that long. Life is full of bad things. So my intention is to make use of what's available.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve got a March ski trip 3/4 days but due to work commitments the other 2 had to pull out so I’m going solo. So I’ll be having early nights good sleep lots of skiing and possibly my first ever dry ski trip but I’m not going to not ski
As flagged my option for a 3 day on the snow with a couple of mates has fallen away work commitments meaning they can no longer come.
So is it sensible to go solo? It would be very much a SKI holiday and likely only a couple of beers a night if that. Early doors to bed and early on the slopes.
BUT solo seems hard / practically grab a table for lunch nip to toilet come back table gone etc.
Or should I simply think sod it enjoy the snow a glass of beer inlay the end of the day then back to hotel nice meal (likely take it as room service) film/read a book bed by 8pm.
Or cancel it and go next year?
So is it sensible to go solo? It would be very much a SKI holiday and likely only a couple of beers a night if that. Early doors to bed and early on the slopes.
BUT solo seems hard / practically grab a table for lunch nip to toilet come back table gone etc.
Or should I simply think sod it enjoy the snow a glass of beer inlay the end of the day then back to hotel nice meal (likely take it as room service) film/read a book bed by 8pm.
Or cancel it and go next year?
flight147z said:
I wouldn't have a problem with going solo personally. If you go for the skiing more than the social side I still think you'd really enjoy it. I've done whole days skiing solo but never a full trip.
Early start, first lifts, full day skiing and should be easy enough to eat out alone. Depending on how busy I was I would then either catch up on work in the evening or perhaps relax with Netflix a book etc.
Yes I’ve done all day skiing solo before but notvtje whole trip. Early start, first lifts, full day skiing and should be easy enough to eat out alone. Depending on how busy I was I would then either catch up on work in the evening or perhaps relax with Netflix a book etc.
My slight concern is what if I have an off then it’s getting home with luggage solo too.
Plus boredom - not actually speaking to anyone really for 5 days 2 days travel 3 on the snow (odd phone call being the exception).
EddieSteadyGo said:
Definitely go. Firstly, when you are on your own, it gives you a chance to concentrate on your technique. Secondly, you can book a couple of lessons - not for actual learning, but for some camaraderie. And thirdly, there are always Facebook groups in the area where you are going, which you can join and post to see if anyone else fancies skiing with someone different.
Looks like return flights to Bansko are now £300 return plus accommodation plus transport plus ski pass plus food+drink. Actually will end up being rather pricy. GipsyHillClimber said:
Welshbeef said:
Yes I’ve done all day skiing solo before but notvtje whole trip.
My slight concern is what if I have an off then it’s getting home with luggage solo too.
Plus boredom - not actually speaking to anyone really for 5 days 2 days travel 3 on the snow (odd phone call being the exception).
I think that a full week solo would be too much for me. I love one or two days on the piste solo and am more than happy to spend most days solo if not going off piste. If I were you I'd not cancel all together but try to condense the holiday down to less days, still enjoy some full skiing days but not get cabin fever, plus save some holiday to see if you can twist a friend's arm into some early spring skiing.My slight concern is what if I have an off then it’s getting home with luggage solo too.
Plus boredom - not actually speaking to anyone really for 5 days 2 days travel 3 on the snow (odd phone call being the exception).
How come every single ski tour operator only does 7+ nights?
Where do you lot get these weekend ski trips? I search online no package exists so you have to sync hotel plus transfer plus flights (which in peak season is mighty tricky to ensure you have availability in all 3 and not get a WTAF on the total price.
Crystal
Igloo
Alpine elements
TUI
?
Help.
Where do you lot get these weekend ski trips? I search online no package exists so you have to sync hotel plus transfer plus flights (which in peak season is mighty tricky to ensure you have availability in all 3 and not get a WTAF on the total price.
Crystal
Igloo
Alpine elements
TUI
?
Help.
EddieSteadyGo said:
Not stupid. I reckon a rented-out place in the Alps will net you a 3% yield.
And then you will have other people living in your home. They will break stuff. And they won't treat things as you treat it. And it will be your responsibility.
My personal view on renting out a holiday home - it is a rubbish business idea. You tie up so much capital for such a poor yield.
But if you have the money available, and it suits you and your family, and it isn't justified as an "investment", then do it, as it is a brilliant luxury.
Provided you like a certain area having a pad means you only ever need to worry about buying the travel there is no worry about the accommodation what it’s like or getting a good price instead you have it. And then you will have other people living in your home. They will break stuff. And they won't treat things as you treat it. And it will be your responsibility.
My personal view on renting out a holiday home - it is a rubbish business idea. You tie up so much capital for such a poor yield.
But if you have the money available, and it suits you and your family, and it isn't justified as an "investment", then do it, as it is a brilliant luxury.
Over the long term 20-30 years skiing think you the wife then with your kids then kids grow up they go different time so do you but some times all together can make it a great pad (though of course it does mean you go to the same ski location for 20-30 years back to back)
EddieSteadyGo said:
True. But bear in mind skiing with a family can involve moving a small expeditions worth of stuff. Which is a pain to pack, transfer, unpack etc.
So if you own a property, everything you need is already there. Clothes, ski gear, toiletries etc. Which means you can travel with hand luggage only. It makes everything simple.
To the extent that going for a few weekends during the season with the family even starts to become viable, and fairly stress free.
There is also the physiological benefit of owning your own place, somewhere in a location you love.
So I see it is nice luxury. But it isn't a sensible option, for the reasons you mention.
But apart from half term kids are in school so unless your opposing taking them out of school (which then means even more time to cover when they are on school holidays given you 5 weeks leave plus your wife’s) it’s hadd to see how fly out on a very late flight arrive ski sat and sun hen mad panic to get to the airport late Sunday (naturally those flights if they exist are extremely expensive. So if you own a property, everything you need is already there. Clothes, ski gear, toiletries etc. Which means you can travel with hand luggage only. It makes everything simple.
To the extent that going for a few weekends during the season with the family even starts to become viable, and fairly stress free.
There is also the physiological benefit of owning your own place, somewhere in a location you love.
So I see it is nice luxury. But it isn't a sensible option, for the reasons you mention.
You could also hire the best ski kit available in resort meaning take nothing. Or drive - actually there are now plenty of resorts you can train to (with taxi at the end)
EddieSteadyGo said:
I've booked two weekends in March with the children. School finishes at 1600. Drive to Heathrow. Arrive around 17:00 with hand luggage only. Park in the short stay at T5. Flight leaves at around 1800 to Geneva. We will arrive at Samoens around 2130 French time. Then will travel back on Sunday evening.
It may prove too much effort, but we're going to give it a go.
Wow that’s punchy - any M4/3/25 traffic and you’ve missed the flight + incited all the costs at restore too. It may prove too much effort, but we're going to give it a go.
60 min timescale is really punchy - good luck
yeah you possibly didn’t think that date through! alfabeat said:
Off skiing in Greece tomorrow for 5 days in Kalavrita. Good snow at the moment and forecast looks good for next week. With young children, it is a great way to get a relatively cheap "fix" for me. Not a big resort by any stretch of the imagination, but for a few days it will suffice.
We did Vogel in Slovenia last year, which was fantastic. I enjoy finding these small resorts which cost a pittance compared to where we used to go in the Alps years ago. And they are generally, extremely quiet.
Apparently there are a few good/cheap places in Poland too. Also Romania totally off the main tourist option. We did Vogel in Slovenia last year, which was fantastic. I enjoy finding these small resorts which cost a pittance compared to where we used to go in the Alps years ago. And they are generally, extremely quiet.
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