Tillygoesskiing
Diva in Training
Hi all,
I am trying to alleviate some lockdown boredom by planning my first ski trip and I'm looking for some tips. It's quite bewildering when you don't really know what you are looking at. I'll be going on my own as I don't know anyone that skis, so I'd really like to go to a friendly place where I might be able to have a chat in the evening if and when I fancy (although this is far from a priority. I was reading another thread about companies and they all seemed to suggest that people were there for Après, and I am really going for the skiing.
I am looking for a weeklong trip somewhere affordable (in Europe) - I am a teacher so have to go during the Christmas holidays or February break. There is also an October break is that a good skiing time?
How much roughly do you think I should be looking to spend in pre-covid times - just so I can get an idea of what the cost should be like. I live in Scotland and I'm aware that post Brexit prices are likely to be different.
What kind of things should I be looking for in packages? - some places seem to put ski hire lift passes etc. in packages and some don't.
I did a learn to ski in a day course at an indoor ski centre and took to skiing pretty well, I would say I need a few post beginners lessons - Is it better to do these at the indoor place and hit the slopes ready to go, or take the lessons at the ski centre I go on holiday to.
Finally, I don't have the cash to buy everything, but I will invest in my own helmet and ski socks, I was wondering though if I would have a better trip if I got my own boots. I wore kids boots and skis at the indoor place (I'm 22cm and 48kg) and I have seen some pretty good-looking sub £100 boots that I would be happy to invest in if they fit. I didn't have any problems at the indoor place, but I was only there for one day. I also always wear superfeet insoles in my shoes and have them in size 22.5 and 23.5 cm options so I could just put them in the boots to make them more comfortable.
Thanks
Tilly
I am trying to alleviate some lockdown boredom by planning my first ski trip and I'm looking for some tips. It's quite bewildering when you don't really know what you are looking at. I'll be going on my own as I don't know anyone that skis, so I'd really like to go to a friendly place where I might be able to have a chat in the evening if and when I fancy (although this is far from a priority. I was reading another thread about companies and they all seemed to suggest that people were there for Après, and I am really going for the skiing.
I am looking for a weeklong trip somewhere affordable (in Europe) - I am a teacher so have to go during the Christmas holidays or February break. There is also an October break is that a good skiing time?
How much roughly do you think I should be looking to spend in pre-covid times - just so I can get an idea of what the cost should be like. I live in Scotland and I'm aware that post Brexit prices are likely to be different.
What kind of things should I be looking for in packages? - some places seem to put ski hire lift passes etc. in packages and some don't.
I did a learn to ski in a day course at an indoor ski centre and took to skiing pretty well, I would say I need a few post beginners lessons - Is it better to do these at the indoor place and hit the slopes ready to go, or take the lessons at the ski centre I go on holiday to.
Finally, I don't have the cash to buy everything, but I will invest in my own helmet and ski socks, I was wondering though if I would have a better trip if I got my own boots. I wore kids boots and skis at the indoor place (I'm 22cm and 48kg) and I have seen some pretty good-looking sub £100 boots that I would be happy to invest in if they fit. I didn't have any problems at the indoor place, but I was only there for one day. I also always wear superfeet insoles in my shoes and have them in size 22.5 and 23.5 cm options so I could just put them in the boots to make them more comfortable.
Thanks
Tilly