J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by SkiGirl

Bring on the snow & long may it last!! Only 9 weeks until I and my better half go to Niederau (not counting or anything). Keep snowing please!! 8)

Thanks very much! Should have got that done when I was a Xscape yesterday. Duh! :-)

Hi

I have bought a pair of boots and have worn them twice to ski at Xscape. They don't hurt me but my insteps are sore for about an hour or so. I think I've got fallen arches in my feet, but has anyone else experienced this?

My hubby and I went skiing for the first time the second week of Jan '06 to Niederau in Austria. It was really quiet this time of year. We booked a package through Inghams as we have done this year and I'm glad we did because it was our first time. The reps were really helpful and transfers etc. went smoothly. DirectSki seem to have good deals - as I discovered after booking our trip for 2007, I could have gotten it £300 cheaper with them! :cry: Other good things to consider is how close you accommodation is to the nursery/beginners slopes, ski school/ski & boot storage etc. so that you don't have to go far whilst trying to master the art of carrying skis and poles and walking in ski boots at the same time :) Be warned - you will be hooked! We came home this year on the Saturday and booked the same resort and hotel for next year. That's another good point - if you arrive on a Saturday, get your skis, poles and boots then if you can. We did this and it meant not queuing for about two hours on the Sunday before our first lesson. Enjoy :D

Yep the Ski Club of GB website will give you historical snowfall. You have to register but you don't have to become a fully paid up member. :)

Can't wait. Holiday book for Niederau in Jan, counting down the weeks! Have been going to Xscape in Braehead once a month since July as hubby & I only learnt to ski this Jan in Niederau.

Can't wait! Have been going to Xscape at Braehead once a month cos only learnt to ski this January in Austria. Counting down the weeks (less than 12 now)! :D