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Who's booked for 09/10 and where are you going?

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snowmummy · 02/07/2009 19:18

We've already booked for next January. We're going to Puy St Vincent with Snowbizz and I can't wait. We never used to book so early, we'd wait and see what the snow conditions were like but with 2 little ones in tow, things aren't so simple these days!

So where are you all going?

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Lapsedrunner · 18/10/2009 08:23

well....not cheaper, but at least cheaper!

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Lapsedrunner · 18/10/2009 08:23

Planning to take DS to Austria the week before Christmas (cheap & quiet) , not booked yet.

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Sixer · 16/10/2009 00:38

Sorry HW we use ESF. Have done since DC were 2/3. They are very good, have a snow garden, and your child will learn to ski from a very early age. Plus they will test/ certify/give a badge that is recognized throughout the French Alps. Downfall is, it's a small resort, so they may well be the only English speaking children. Personally, we thought this was great, as our DS had Franglaise. Even now our eldest is 8, and the time of year we go, he might have 1/2/3 others in his group that are english speakin. It's not a problem to him. The Instuctors are fab. Especially when your on you 3rd day of skiing and your dc pass you on the slopes with ski school, what a feelin!

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Sixer · 16/10/2009 00:27

Who are you travelling with HW? We have always gone by Ryanair into Turin. I believe Eastjet into Chambery isn't much further. We normally have a Chalet for about 10, so we hire a couple of cars as well, which are handy for popping down to Briancon for that first big shop, food, snacks, booze etc! Also for when DC are knackered beyond belief and can't walk further than their nose!

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Reesie · 15/10/2009 20:24

2 weeks in Chamonix in March! Yipeee!

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happywomble · 12/10/2009 07:32

Its our first time at MG Sixer..we're really looking forward to it. Which ski school do you use ESF or the International one?
Do you fly there? We are hoping to go by train but cannot book it yet as the prices aren't yet out.

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JeMeSouviens · 12/10/2009 01:49

Should be in Smithers, BC this year, the move from Quebec all going well. Otherwise it'll be Tremblant.

Funnily even though we're only 45mins from our nearest ski field, we only skied ONE lousy day last season. Was most disappointed, but with a toddler, I think that is what stopped us. He's still wee, but we've bought him his gear so will be starting to teach him at first snowfall this year, but we're still finding it hard just to find daycare at Smithers. Anyone been and can you recommend anything?

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Sixer · 12/10/2009 00:52

Montgenevre 4th year running. We love the place. Funny how i'm happy to say this here on MN, yet in RL I won't tell anyone where we go. Please keep it out MN secret.

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fridayschild · 11/10/2009 21:59

We were in hochgurgl last February and it was COLD. Take your thermals!

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happywomble · 11/10/2009 10:20

We've booked to go to montgenevre in March. Looking forward to it!

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madwomanintheattic · 17/07/2009 08:50
Grin
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Wheelybug · 16/07/2009 19:56

Thats what I usually do Madwoman

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madwomanintheattic · 16/07/2009 19:04

whispers
hope it works out. you could always get him to close his eyes

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Wheelybug · 16/07/2009 17:41

madwoman - well done your dd2. I think the speed would probably effect him visually but tbh we probably wouldn't know until we tried it and its a bit of an expensive 'try'. We'll see how he goes over the winter I think and maybe go late season ( if we're brave enough to take dd1 out of school !).

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madwomanintheattic · 16/07/2009 13:59

ooo, you lot are getting me all over-excited!

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Cosette · 16/07/2009 13:23

We're going to Courchevel at the end of March with PIL and SIL and family. PIL are going to look after and have a go at teaching our then 3.5yr old DS to ski..

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mumof2222222222222222boys · 16/07/2009 13:19

We'll be going at Christmas to our place near to Les Orres, Vars and Puy st Vincent - so maybe see you on the slopes Snowmummy!

I had a day at Puy in March and it was lovely. DS1 is pretty competetent for a 4 year old, but we will probably stick to the smaller places: Reallon, Crevoux, St Leger les Melezes as we're not covering too much ground and teh passes are a lot cheaper!

If I get a day on my own, I'll be off to Montgenevre.

Oh I can't wait!!

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Work2hard · 16/07/2009 13:00

We are going to Sainte Foy at Christmas. with Venture ski. Booked AGES ago as paranoid about getting a good holiday booked well in advance. Have not been with them before but it looks like a good set up and they have impressed me with their attitude

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madwomanintheattic · 16/07/2009 10:19

wheelybug - if dd2 can do it, your dh can. she has athetoid cp and associated balance/ co-ord issues. make sure you find somewhere where they have an adaptive capability just in case he needs to try outriggers or sit-ski etc. would it be the speed that affected him or just a balance thing?
sounds v hard. poor dh - hope he recovers.

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CaurnieBred · 16/07/2009 10:14

Have booked to go to La Tania again with Le Ski as we were very happy with both resort and accommodation last year. Going in January as they were offering free lift passes which made it more affordable. Will have to take DD out of school (first time as she starts in Sep and will just bite the bullet re approval or otherwise - we cannot afford to go in half term). And can't go in our usually preferred month (March) as DD has her first ever ballet/tap show at the end of the month and it would mean missing rehearsals!

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Wheelybug · 15/07/2009 17:29

Not sure if we will go next season. Were planning to but DH has been ill with something which effects his balance and co-ordination so we're not sure he'll be able to ski (possibly ever ) but if we do it'll prob be La Ros.

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snowmummy · 15/07/2009 17:19

Ooh Whistler is on my 'list'.

We didn't go this year either because the kids were too young - we went 07/08 season when DS was nearly 3 and DD was nearly 1 and it was an absolute disaster!! We skipped this last season so that we could spend more this coming season and I am really excited too - can't wait to be back in the mountains

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Skimummy · 11/07/2009 21:10

We are going to Whistler for two weeks in January...I am very excited after not skiing this year due to DD being too young! Didn't stop DH skiing a week though .

May see if there is a last minute deal at Christmas as well...unlikely but you never know!

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snowmummy · 11/07/2009 16:42

Hi Pralinegirl,

We're going in January too. We've been away in January a fair few times because its cheaper and we've always had good conditions. Its also quieter which is always nice. We're also taking our son out of school. I really don't think it will do any harm. Like you say a week's fresh air and exercise, and family time is a good thing.

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pralinegirl · 11/07/2009 10:59

Going to obergurgl with esprit, DH so far ignorant of this.... Fed up waiting to discuss it with him and they were discounting so... But going in jan for 1st time so I hope enough snow/not too cold. Always wanted to try there.

Esprit have really cut down their accommodation this year. Last year we went with them to Belle Plagne - super hotel and resort. Ony slight annoyance was the 2 seatings for dinner.

Yes we are taking DS out of school, am sorry but after his father watched sports day he was totally disgusted by how little they were doing. If he gets a week's exercice, fresh air and family time then super.

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