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23 Jul 19, 01:49 PM |
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As a skier of many years, if you want to ski in April you will need a high resort where the snow is still good or any where with a glacier ski area. If you are driving, the cheapest way to get to the alps, in Austria you must have winter tyres fitted to your car, its a legality. In all resorts you must travel with snow chains. Austria si by far cheaper to eat on the mountain and in town compared to the French resorts. There are also beautiful resorts in Switzerland, my favourite place but its mega expensive to ski in Switzerland.
If you are flying, have a look at Crystal ski, ski solutions where the price includes flights and transfer to the resort. Alternatively, to reduce costs, self catering in an apartment or chalet or catered chalet. With these alternatives you will also need a transfer from whichever airport you fly into price varies but average euros 80pp return. Also you need the proper outfits and in layers, ie: base layer, mid layer and your jacket. I believe helmets are compulsory for children attending ski school. Ebay a really good source for gear as its your first time skiing. Do your research and you will find the resort that will suit your family. |
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23 Jul 19, 02:45 PM |
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Excited about Disney
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Try indoor skiing at one of the UK centres. They are brilliant for a beginner. One day lesson offers come up regularly. We have been to the Manchester one. My son loved his day lesson. I've skiied in France. The indoor, although not the same, compares well.
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23 Jul 19, 07:31 PM |
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I agree in April you need to go high to get decent snow.
Tignes isn't pretty but will have good snow still and lots of activities. Unlike some resorts the nursery slopes aren't part of the ski lift network so you don't need a lift pass for the first few days. It's quite expensive and you'll find some US ski resorts will be comparably priced. |
23 Jul 19, 09:29 PM |
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23 Jul 19, 11:37 PM |
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24 Jul 19, 10:37 AM |
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Crystal Ski.
We have always found them loads cheaper but I know that a couple of other dibbers have used SKi Safari or Ski Independence. I am very pleased with our price - it is a bit cheaper if you go mid February too! We are away over Xmas so wanted to spread it out a little. We havent skied that late before - we always go in January - which can be -30! so hopefully we'll have some good weather! (we had actually booked with Inghams back in February but even losing our deposit we are saving £300! ) |
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