hello! ski newbie here

Matt, good choice on where you are going by the way, ive been twice and its a super ski area.

I think first of all its important for you to appreciate what level you are at before you go. Having some time at Hemel will help you gain confidence, but I think you need to assess yourself or perhaps better still be assessed as to what level you are at. If you are linking parallel turns then there is no reason why you cant go out with your mate, provided he/she is patient and prepared to wait around for you and show you a few basics as well. However, if you're still at beginner level and cant turn without snowploughing you could be a danger to yourself and others by heading out alone or with your mate, and if thats the case you really must book lessons to benefit from the trip and get anything out of it.

ALL GOOD COMMENTS WE ARE SOMETIMES A SURPRISINGLY INTELLIGENT BUNCH WE SKIERS, I AM 64 AND SKIED FOR 42 YEARS AND THEY ARE RIGHT HAVE THE LESSONS EVERY DAY LET MATEY WORK OFF HIS ADRENALINE IN THE MORNINGS SO IT DOES NOT AFFECT YOU. WHAT'S MORE YOU WILL FIND GREAT FRIENDS IN BEGINNERS CLASSES BECAUSE YOU SHARE SOMETHING BEING 1ST TIMERS AND REMEBER ITS NOT AN ENDURANCE WEEK FOR THE COMMANDO'S ITS A HOLIDAY THAT IS MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE WENT SPENT ON THE SLOPES AND NOT THE CLINIC - WHICH HAPPENS TO BE MILES AWAY, HAVE FUN, STAY SAFE