Anyone organising a group?

Thanks Snapzzz :D

Well, firstly I need a hand designing the survey. I've never done one before. Most importantly we need suggestions for resorts that we think will suit all levels of ski ability and skiers and snowboarders.

I decided to have a go at this because my daughter's uni ski club managed to organize a group ski holiday and I thought that if fifty 18-21 year olds could do it then we could definitely manage it!

They organized it through 'offthepiste.com' and everyone was responsible for making their own bookings and paying their own deposit etc. However, it was a coach trip and I don't know if these people do flights.

So - we need suggestions for reliable companies that do groups and would allow us to organize it so that everyone is responsible for their own bookings.

This is such a tricky one.

A big part of me loves the idea of joining up with a biggish group of other j2skiers.

But I know that for me at the moment (ie; until something changes in my life) I doubt I would ever be in a position to book and commit.

Three types of ski holiday for me.

1 - with wife.
2 - with sister and niece
3 - alone - booked last minute, if I'm lucky, the snow is good and I have been a good boy at home :oops:

And none of these would allow for the said j2ski trip.

Pity really - I would be really jelous if somehow this all got off the ground.
:cry:

How about a final, end of season, trip? Let everyone do their thing all year and meet up for a late march trip in a high altitude jolly?

Andy,
I don't see why it would matter if your sister and niece, or wife were with you. I mean, you wouldn't have to ski with the J2Ski group - just go on the same date to the same place and stay in the same accommodation. It's not like we're going to book a giant bunk room in a hostel :shock:

And, it would be nice to ski with you and Snapzzz and all the other regulars, and meet lots of new J2Skiers :D

And, thinking about it, it would probably be better if everyone sorted out their own means of getting there because I suspect that for a group booking everyone would have to leave from the same airport, and we are all scattered about the U.K.

I will make some enquiries tomorrow.

I've filled out the survey.

We (myself and wife) may be up for this depending on location. As we've already booked our family trip in school hols, that's our expensive trip away so we would want to go for a week during the low season. I was eyeing up 1st or 2nd week of Feb which is before half term and probably optimum time in terms of snow quality/weather. If mid March onwards then this would need to be one of the high resorts.

Might be worth running this whole thing along a bit to see how it pans out?

bedrock barney wrote:I've filled out the survey.

where?

Snapzzz wrote:

bedrock barney wrote:I've filled out the survey.

where?

Ally's survey. Go back about 7 posts.

Thanks Bedrock Barney,
I will have to work out how to get the answers now :lol:

I've just had a look on the Igluski site to see which resorts they recommend for groups. I think the U.S. and Canada are too far away so I haven't included them. The other resorts are:

Igluski top 8 ski resorts for group ski holidays:
St Anton, Austria
This stunning compact town, in the heart of the Arlberg Ski Circus, offers a truly magnificent ski area with slopes appealing to all abilities of skier. No matter what your level, there are multiple grades of pistes available to get to different eateries and watering holes on and off the piste, making it easy for your whole group to meet up.

Chamonix, France
Against the majestic backdrop of Mont Blanc, the lively, charming town of Chamonix, in the Northern French Alps, plays host to an extensive ski area suitable for all levels of skier and snowboarder as well as enough apres ski bars and non ski activities to keep even the most diverse of groups entertained

Kitzbuhel, Austria
This fashionable Tyrolean resort really has something for everyone; from first time through to advanced skiers, with an exciting appeal to every age group. Its vast vibrant nightlife is relaxed and welcomes all groups to enjoy a little of its Kitzbuheler charm.

Soldeu, Andorra
This attractive Pyreneean resort is a great cost-effective groups destination with its fabulous selection of large properties enabling the whole group to stay in the one venue. An all encompassing ski area, superb tax free shopping, fun kids clubs, lively bars and nightclubs, make this resort an enticing choice for your larger groups.

Les Deux Alpes, France
Groups so enjoy Les Deux Alpes, bathed in the glory of the Southern French Alps. This mixed ability ski domain lends itself to all levels of skier and snowboarder alike with endless fun to be had both piste side as well as village side in the bars, restaurants and other sports facilities that this fun filled town has to offer.

Meribel, France
The mecca that is Meribel, nestled in the middle of the world renowned 3 Valleys is undoubtedly one of the favourite locations for groups. Here, diverse levels of skiers and snowboarders can separately enjoy all that the slopes have to offer during the day, not forgetting to meet up at the odd recharge stop for a vin chaud or a melt-in-your-mouth hot chocolate! They can then easily get together to enjoy the vibrant apres-ski to be found throughout each altitude of this ski paradise.

Sauze d'Oulx, Italy
"Sauze" still remains a firm favourite with its British clientele and its simple attraction is not difficult to understand. Mixed ability groups enjoy skiing on the extensive Milky Way circuit by day, finding it easy to meet up on the mountain for a few well earned rest breaks, and then can party all night down in the lively town. The transfers are short, the accommodation is good value, the food is delicious and the nightlife is pumping!

Soll, Austria
Spectacular Soll needs no introduction as a prominent leader on the European ski circuit in terms of its sheer size of skiable domain coupled with its insatiable appetite for fun apres ski activities. This said, Soll still manages to capture a unique Austrian charm and through its wide selection of quality accommodation, its variety of excellent well priced restaurants and bars, and its good range of mixed ability slopes, it appeals to groups of all levels and sizes.