J2 Skiers Go to Zermatt - Winter 2010/11

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:A good idea but to organise it would be a nightmare ........ maybe a weekend would be the way to go 8)

Long weekend at a hotel perhaps? Folks could book in for the number of days they want?

Then, find a hotel which will accept -7 day bookings in season! Tino have have the knowledge here.

A week stay would not be a nightmare to organise, as the accom gets booked and paid for, and folks make their own travel arrangements. Arrival is by train, as Zermatt does not allow visitors cars to enter.

Hub airports are Geneva and Zurich generally.

I may not want to go to Zermatt :lol:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:A good idea but to organise it would be a nightmare ........ maybe a weekend would be the way to go 8)

Long weekend at a hotel perhaps? Folks could book in for the number of days they want?

Then, find a hotel which will accept -7 day bookings in season! Tino have have the knowledge here.

A week stay would not be a nightmare to organise, as the accom gets booked and paid for, and folks make their own travel arrangements. Arrival is by train, as Zermatt does not allow visitors cars to enter.

Hub airports are Geneva and Zurich generally.

I may not want to go to Zermatt :lol:

Then it's up to you to suggest a realistic alternative :D

Lynn_D wrote:Sounds like a great plan :D

How about this for an idea – firstly pick a week and a resort that suits the majority (Zermatt sounds great and you're never going to please everyone)….

Those that want to go with a T/O can group together and book a catered chalet or hotel for 7 days. Those that can only do a short break can arrange to be there for part of the week and meet up on the slopes. This would also give the flexibility for anyone who wants to arrange their own transport and accommodation to do so and it means everyone can cater to their own tastes and budgets. It also limits the logistics problems as it's up to the individual to get themselves there.

I guess there's no reason why everyone would have to stay in the same accommodation and arrive at exactly the same time – meet up on the slopes and for a beer afterwards…… :D

snowb4ndit wrote:

Lynn_D wrote:Sounds like a great plan :D

How about this for an idea – firstly pick a week and a resort that suits the majority (Zermatt sounds great and you're never going to please everyone)….

Those that want to go with a T/O can group together and book a catered chalet or hotel for 7 days. Those that can only do a short break can arrange to be there for part of the week and meet up on the slopes. This would also give the flexibility for anyone who wants to arrange their own transport and accommodation to do so and it means everyone can cater to their own tastes and budgets. It also limits the logistics problems as it's up to the individual to get themselves there.

I guess there's no reason why everyone would have to stay in the same accommodation and arrive at exactly the same time – meet up on the slopes and for a beer afterwards…… :D

That's a good plan Lynn. :D

tino_11 wrote:8 man chairlift a go-go here in Zermatt, no wind, blue skies and an extra hour in bed which confused the hell out of me earlier.

I vote we all form a co-op and buy a chalet in Zermatt then we can all come and go as we please :)