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Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

Whatever he chooses to do he'll have a fab time, if he chooses to continue his trip to 'B' then it's more likely there will be enough snow when he goes than not and there are enough people on here to give him advice on the do's and dont's, so that he'll have the best time :D
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)

Sm4sh
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

ayup. you didnt scare me away iv just been at work all day! damn work :lol: thanks for that link snowb4ndit it has made me feel better. my misses went in first choice today and they have told her it will cost £50 to change the date to the 26th Feb. is is a much better time to go then the 15th jan, am i correct? i dont wanna change it then find its still going to be bad :lol: i think i will stick to Borovets as it was hard work trying to get her change the date nevermind the place. also i have never been to a ski resport before so a place that is really bad for you guys i might find to be really fun. as long as there is snow im happy :D if i find i enjoy skiing ill then try other places.
So guys... Is 26th Feb a good week to go????

Snapzzz
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

sm4sh wrote:ayup. you didnt scare me away iv just been at work all day! damn work :lol: thanks for that link snowb4ndit it has made me feel better. my misses went in first choice today and they have told her it will cost £50 to change the date to the 26th Feb. is is a much better time to go then the 15th jan, am i correct? i dont wanna change it then find its still going to be bad :lol: i think i will stick to Borovets as it was hard work trying to get her change the date nevermind the place. also i have never been to a ski resport before so a place that is really bad for you guys i might find to be really fun. as long as there is snow im happy :D if i find i enjoy skiing ill then try other places.
So guys... Is 26th Feb a good week to go????


26th is a bad day to go....the forecast is terrible for that day, especially around 11am. I would go on the 27th ;-)
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Sm4sh
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

bad is gd right? as there would b alot of snow !!! lol also ill arrive a year and 12 hours after that point :lol:

Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

February is usually the best time for snow in europe, so if you can do it, you should.

You 'will' have a good time, I'm sure, and when you've finished your holiday there you'll be able to look forward to next one knowing it'll be even better! :D
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)

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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

snowb4ndit wrote:February is usually the best time for snow in europe, so if you can do it, you should.

You 'will' have a good time, I'm sure, and when you've finished your holiday there you'll be able to look forward to next one knowing it'll be even better! :D


Thats half term teach, more expensive and more people 8)

Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

Ian Wickham wrote:
snowb4ndit wrote:February is usually the best time for snow in europe, so if you can do it, you should.

You 'will' have a good time, I'm sure, and when you've finished your holiday there you'll be able to look forward to next one knowing it'll be even better! :D


Thats half term teach, more expensive and more people 8)


Half term is one week, February has four. This year half term is the week beginning the 15th. Not that that bothers me at the moment. :mrgreen:
Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)

Edited 1 time. Last update at 20-Jan-2010

Far Queue
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!'
posted Jan-2010

sm4sh, don't worry too much about the comments on Borovets. The holiday will be what you make of it.

I was in Borovets two seasons ago, and we had terrible snow and did almost no skiing at all for the week, however, that did not stop the people who were beginning from taking lessons and getting on very well. People seem to forget that beginners generally need very little in the way of pistes to be able to ski and learn. 500 yards of gentle to moderate slope will go a long way with a beginner, however a good skier may be looking for 40 miles plus of skiing a day.

The nightlife was cheap and loud, and if you are happy to "party" then great atmosphere can be found in town. Just watch out for some of the seedier places, and listen to your reps. The hotel food was basic, but there are some decent places to eat in town.

I was unlucky enough to get a sinus infection (which had to be cured by surgery) just before I went to Borovets, but despite that I have to admit I had a good time overall, but there were 24 of us and we did have a hectic evening life :twisted: however, I personally would not consider going back for another ski trip. Others may well feel different about that, only you can tell.

Which hotel have you booked for?

Topic last updated on 23-January-2010 at 15:20