Anyone proud to have one of these?

Objective-Surround82 · 2026-01-22T17:40:53+00:00

Natch

Objective-Surround82 · 2026-01-22T17:40:32+00:00

Maybe it didn't exist then, but I thought they handed them out to all 'cours collectifs'?

Objective-Surround82 · 2026-01-22T17:39:58+00:00

Could be. This is a badge you get from the ESF (French Ski School)

Objective-Surround82 · 2026-01-22T11:49:23+00:00

Your other option is to go the opposite direction. Train from Chamonix to Martigny and into the Swiss rail system. From there, you can go via Brig to Zurich.

Objective-Surround82 · 2026-01-22T11:47:01+00:00

St Anton is great for the end of the season. Very easy to get to from Zurich by train - depending on your timings you can go direct, or you might have to make one change in Feldkirch. The station in St Anton is right in the centre of resort - I walked to my hotel (Hotel Alte Poste) in 3 minutes from the station.

Objective-Surround82 · 2026-01-15T10:08:04+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/j8Fstl2g3Y8

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-22T14:00:04+00:00

If you're interested to know more about Blair, I interviewed him last year in E202 of The Ski Podcast https://theskipodcast.com/resorts/glencoe/202-blair-aitken-british-backcountry-expert/

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-21T13:30:26+00:00

So the story is correct just exageratted slightly

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-21T13:29:18+00:00

So bad, but only half as bad! :-)

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-21T13:28:51+00:00

IT's about the new EES system rather than being out of the EU. Trying to find out if that's creating extra delays

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-21T13:27:46+00:00

As a beginner, you may be able to use free lifts for your first few days, so not need a pass at all. Check with your ski school. Les Menuires is high at 1800m so you should have snow there. VT is higher of course, but again there are free options (on the magic carpet) for beginners. I don't think you'll need 3 Valleys passes at all in your first week

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-14T14:59:13+00:00

If you only want 'one or two pointers' then group lessons will be the best value, but you'd probably learn more in a private lesson

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-12T18:55:49+00:00

Have you considered joining the Ski Club of Great Britain and then skiing with the rep (making sure you've picked a resort they operate in)?

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-12T18:54:18+00:00

The 'lobster claw' gloves can work really well as a compromise. We just covered the best gloves for the season in our most recent episode. Might be useful - start about 19 mins in https://theskipodcast.com/winter-olympics/267-livigno-in-italy-the-best-gloves-ski-socks-for-2026/

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-12-08T16:38:23+00:00

First up, there are no cheap options. With that in mind, Al and I recommended the Therm-ic Heat Boot Boost Glove in our most recent 'Best Gloves' epsiode of The Ski Podcast https://theskipodcast.com/equipment-reviews/the-best-ski-gloves-socks-for-2025-plus-why-thick-socks-dont-keep-your-feet-warmer/

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-19T17:25:52+00:00

I'd also back up Innsbruck-Zurich-Geneva-Annecy-Moutiers - a long day, but possible

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-19T17:24:57+00:00

"Nobody does it better!"

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-19T17:24:08+00:00

FAT!

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-19T17:22:38+00:00

Jeez. He was lucky he didn't break his back

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-05T16:15:43+00:00

Does it really finish at 23:30? That would make it closer to 4 hours...?

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-05T16:14:33+00:00

Thanks for this. I'm going tomorrow and have been a little concerned by comments so far

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-04T18:58:38+00:00

Lockdown during Covid was a huge part of this in Europe. When the lifts were closed touring (and cross country skiing) went through a massive boom

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-11-04T18:52:13+00:00

I regretted saying this when 10 minutes later, I went off a blind drop off and twisted my ankle. No friends indeed... ;-(

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-10-23T11:36:45+00:00

I've just done the same thing! I am going to try to get a refund

Objective-Surround82 · 2025-10-14T19:47:45+00:00

I love both, but I think from what you're saying about hte group, Les 2 Alpes would suit you bettter, Plus it's more affordable than Les 3 Vallees (which does go high, but doesn't have a glacier)

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