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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
Hi all
Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria (skiing on a gletcher). Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). Regards, Mads -- Mads Bondo Dydensborg http://www.madsdydensborg.dk/ Who do you trust? Nobody? Good, let's put Nobody in charge then... - The Register on TCPA/Palladium, 20021109 |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
On Sat, 17 Feb 2007, Mads Bondo Dydensborg wrote:
MBD MBD Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in MBD order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go MBD somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while MBD the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like MBD (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria MBD (skiing on a gletcher). MBD MBD Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family MBD vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). MBD Isn't there a real snow, indoor slope in Dubai? -- Alan ( If replying by mail, please note that all "sardines" are canned. There is also a password autoresponder but, unless this a very old message, a "tuna" will swim right through. ) |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
"Mads Bondo Dydensborg" wrote in message . .. | Hi all | | Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in | order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go | somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while | the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like | (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria | (skiing on a gletcher). | | Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family | vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). The glaciers at Les Deux Alpes or Tignes in France. Despite the addition of the new indoor pool complex, combined with the various sports and activities available on the lake at Tignes, I still think 2 Alpes is a considerably more attractive summer destination. Loads to do for the kids there. Two hair-raising (plastic) summer luge runs, quad biking, mountain biking, grass skiing, tennis, hiking, an adventure park, bungee jumping, horse riding, white water canoeing or rafting (more sedate variations available)... you name it the resort offers pretty much the whole spectrum of summer activities and sports. Nothing to stop the skier joing in too - the Jandri gondolas to the glacier open around 7.15 - 7.30 am, and the glacier closes just after lunch. You're usually back down by 2 pm latest. In July, especially the first two weeks, it's not that busy, and the snow conditions on the glacier are (hopefully) better. You can find very reasonably priced self-catering accommodation, otherwise I would highly recommend the Lutins hotel (quite cheap, comfortable, very friendly hosts, 30 seconds walk from the Jandri lift) or a little further afield, the Cret, run by Jeremy Edwards (of the European Ski School). An excellent local British ski instructor, Charlotte of Easiski (http://www.easiski.com/) will also organise accommodation, lift passes, give you all the gen on the resort, etc, if you'll take a lesson or two! I've been several times with kids from 6 to 18, they (and I) had a great time. Pete http://mysnowsports.com |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
On Feb 17, 10:27 pm, Mads Bondo Dydensborg
wrote: Hi all Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria (skiing on a gletcher). Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). Regards, Mads Suggest Les Deux Alpes in France as it has the largest skiable glacier in Europe. There is no beach but over 40 different activities including nice outdoor pool with sun loungers for the wife! See http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/french.../loadindex.201 which the Summer ski page. XS www.peakretreats.co.uk |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
On 17 Feb, 22:27, Mads Bondo Dydensborg wrote:
Hi all Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria (skiing on a gletcher). Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). Regards, Mads -- Mads Bondo Dydensborg http://www.madsdydensborg.dk/ Who do you trust? Nobody? Good, let's put Nobody in charge then... - The Register on TCPA/Palladium, 20021109 I'd go with Deux Alpes for July as well, even though I live in Tignes and love it to death. We've got the Tour de France arriving in the middle of July and it's going to be very busy - I know a lot of accomodation's already booked up and prices are pretty high. You could always base yourself somewhere between Deux Alpes and Tignes and take day trips? Don't know how feasible this really is, just an idea. Also - anyone heard if they're planning to open Le Fornet this summer? I don't know what the situation is with the new snow canons and t-bar replacement up there. Embarassingly, have yet to make it that far this season :-o Matt |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
"Mads Bondo Dydensborg" wrote in message
. .. Hi all Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria (skiing on a gletcher). Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). Perhaps you should learn to windsurf (or kitesurf which I think is proably easier to learn but much more dangerous) (or persuade you kids that skiing is fun!) -- Michael Chare |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
Michael Chare wrote:
Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). Perhaps you should learn to windsurf (or kitesurf which I think is proably easier to learn but much more dangerous) Ah, I used to windsurf - was actually quite good - from about 83 to 93. Unfortunately, I got an injury in my back around 93, and has been a little worried about windsurfing from that point. These days, when I mount a board (and years go between that event), I tend to get depressed by my current abilities with it... :-/. (Seriously, I can not believe how much strength I appear to have lots in the upper body. One is getting old.). (or persuade you kids that skiing is fun!) The 6 year old loves it. The wife and the 2 year old is "the problem". But thanks! Perhaps I should give windsurfing some more thought. Skiing is just more rewarding, given my current situation. Regards, Mads -- Mads Bondo Dydensborg http://www.madsdydensborg.dk/ United States Patent 6,368,227: A method of swing on a swing is disclosed, in which a user positioned on a standard swing suspended by two chains from a substantially horizontal tree branch induces side to side motion by pulling alternately on one chain and then the other. -- This is not a joke - go look it up. |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
pg wrote:
"Mads Bondo Dydensborg" wrote in message . .. | Hi all | | Its no secret, that I am more interessted in skiing than my wife. So, in | order to go skiing more, I just got this weird idea: Is it possible to go | somewhere in Europe during the summer (July), where I can go skiing while | the kids and the wife spend the time at the beach? Possible just beach like | (outside) climate, combined with a pool? I was thinking perhaps Austria | (skiing on a gletcher). | | Any ideas? Any ideas outside Europe, but still within a "middle class family | vacation budget" (originating from Denmark, btw). The glaciers at Les Deux Alpes or Tignes in France. Despite the addition of the new indoor pool complex, combined with the various sports and activities available on the lake at Tignes, I still think 2 Alpes is a considerably more attractive summer destination. Loads to do for the kids there. Two hair-raising (plastic) summer luge runs, quad biking, mountain biking, grass skiing, tennis, hiking, an adventure park, bungee jumping, horse riding, white water canoeing or rafting (more sedate variations available)... you name it the resort offers pretty much the whole spectrum of summer activities and sports. There is also a couple interesting via ferrata in the Veneon valley, one finishing in Les Deux Alpes itself. Nothing to stop the skier joing in too - the Jandri gondolas to the glacier open around 7.15 - 7.30 am, and the glacier closes just after lunch. You're usually back down by 2 pm latest. In July, especially the first two weeks, it's not that busy, and the snow conditions on the glacier are (hopefully) better. You can find very reasonably priced self-catering accommodation, otherwise I would highly recommend the Lutins hotel (quite cheap, comfortable, very friendly hosts, 30 seconds walk from the Jandri lift) or a little further afield, the Cret, run by Jeremy Edwards (of the European Ski School). An excellent local British ski instructor, Charlotte of Easiski (http://www.easiski.com/) will also organise accommodation, lift passes, give you all the gen on the resort, etc, if you'll take a lesson or two! I've been several times with kids from 6 to 18, they (and I) had a great time. Pete http://mysnowsports.com |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
john elgy wrote:
The glaciers at Les Deux Alpes or Tignes in France. Despite the addition of the new indoor pool complex, combined with the various sports and activities available on the lake at Tignes, I still think 2 Alpes is a considerably more attractive summer destination. Loads to do for the kids there. Two hair-raising (plastic) summer luge runs, quad biking, mountain biking, grass skiing, tennis, hiking, an adventure park, bungee jumping, horse riding, white water canoeing or rafting (more sedate variations available)... you name it the resort offers pretty much the whole spectrum of summer activities and sports. There is also a couple interesting via ferrata in the Veneon valley, one finishing in Les Deux Alpes itself. Hi. What is a "via ferrata" ? (Or am I misreading your comment here?) Regards, Mads -- Mads Bondo Dydensborg http://www.madsdydensborg.dk/ It is a look [of indecision and fear] I know well - if he had been a subordinate commander in battle I would have immediately relieved him of his command. General Sir Michael Rose, Former Commander of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia, on Pres. Bushs 5 minutes lack of reaction to the attack on the World Trade Center. 2004.07.01 |
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Summer skiing - wife/kids dips in the pool, I go skiing
On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:40:13 +0100, Mads Bondo Dydensborg
wrote: john elgy wrote: The glaciers at Les Deux Alpes or Tignes in France. Despite the addition of the new indoor pool complex, combined with the various sports and activities available on the lake at Tignes, I still think 2 Alpes is a considerably more attractive summer destination. Loads to do for the kids there. Two hair-raising (plastic) summer luge runs, quad biking, mountain biking, grass skiing, tennis, hiking, an adventure park, bungee jumping, horse riding, white water canoeing or rafting (more sedate variations available)... you name it the resort offers pretty much the whole spectrum of summer activities and sports. There is also a couple interesting via ferrata in the Veneon valley, one finishing in Les Deux Alpes itself. Hi. What is a "via ferrata" ? (Or am I misreading your comment here?) Permanently roped (usually with metal "ropes") routes across the mountains. -- Alex Heney, Global Villager You will never be younger than you are today.. To reply by email, my address is alexATheneyDOTplusDOTcom |
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