skiing

[EqualOpportunities]

I went skiing in Aviemore in 1989.

The chairlift broke down halfway up a mountain, and my mate and I dangled there for over an hour, trying to work out if a 30' drop on to snow, with a proper roll on impact would be survivable.

It was also getting dark, and as the temperature plummeted, my T-shirt provided no protection and I began to freeze.

After an hour, it started up again and we got to the top, but it was too dark to see, so the rescue vehicle came up and got us.

That was 19 years ago.

I've never been skiing since.

[Board Game Geek]

I went skiing in Aviemore in 1989.

The chairlift broke down halfway up a mountain, and my mate and I dangled there for over an hour, trying to work out if a 30' drop on to snow, with a proper roll on impact would be survivable.

It was also getting dark, and as the temperature plummeted, my T-shirt provided no protection and I began to freeze.

After an hour, it started up again and we got to the top, but it was too dark to see, so the rescue vehicle came up and got us.

That was 19 years ago.

I've never been skiing since.

[Alf W]

Skiing for me falls into the same category as getting married/falling in love.

Can someone explain it as I really don't see the appeal. I just don't get it.

Exercise
Adreneline thrills
Fresh air
Great views
Eat and drink what you like and lose weight
Belly laugh funny
Chance to spend load on gadgets and gear
Great tan on whatever you choose to expose

[Clippy]

Skiing for me falls into the same category as getting married/falling in love.

Can someone explain it as I really don't see the appeal. I just don't get it.

That's what I thought until I went.

IMHO, one of the best holidays you can have.

[Bagpuss]

Skiing for me falls into the same category as getting married/falling in love.

Can someone explain it as I really don't see the appeal. I just don't get it.

Skiing is like making love to a beautiful woman, first you need to make sure you have got the right equipment...

[Sockpuppet]

Skiing for me falls into the same category as getting married/falling in love.

Can someone explain it as I really don't see the appeal. I just don't get it.

[Bagpuss]

Aspen 2 weeks catered chalet < £600!
http://www.skiworld.ltd.uk/ski/holiday/USA/471

[chris79]

I've done it in Austria over Xmas twice and it was fantastic both times!

[Moscow Mule]

Plenty of snow in Europe. I put my skis in for service. Pick them up tomorrow. Ski season starts Saturday.

Of course, you poor saps in the UK will have to see where your pound stretches further. It might be worth my while to ski in Scotland, if there's snow.

Due a blizzard across the whole country tomorrow...

[NotAllThere]

Plenty of snow in Europe. I put my skis in for service. Pick them up tomorrow. Ski season starts Saturday.

Of course, you poor saps in the UK will have to see where your pound stretches further. It might be worth my while to ski in Scotland, if there's snow.

[Svalbaard]

Snow in Canada is great although I find the nightlife is more reserved than in Europe and the landscape less stunning.

As a newbie, if I were you I'd get on an all in Crystal (other companies are available) ski trip with equipment, ski pass and lessons included and then get on a few cheaper end of season trips to France till you get the hang of it.

First place I went skiing was Bulgaria - it was like the wild west with guns, prostitutes and copious amounts of grass and local hootch thrown in by the indigenous oiks for free.

Still one of the best holidays I've ever had.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

any ski experts here, thinking canada

I'm a newbie- what's best: posher place less nightlife, or less posh more nightlife

Depends how important each is to you doesn't it? Now my days of getting trashed are over I look for the best skiing.

[contractor79]

any ski experts here, thinking canada

I'm a newbie- what's best: posher place less nightlife, or less posh more nightlife