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  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,648
    @SWEnglandAddick

    have a look at Cairngormmountain.co.uk
    for some great live video.
  • Salad
    Salad Posts: 10,189
    ask on here: SnowHeads
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    My boy just got back from Crans Montana, Switzerland.

    Had a great time.
  • SomervilleAddick
    SomervilleAddick Posts: 3,575
    Off to Jackson Hole in the morning. Got a friend who works on the mountain, and he says it’s been really good.
  • Addickted2TheReds
    Addickted2TheReds Posts: 7,736
    Not going this season.

    Gutted
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    edited February 2019
    Just seen the news out in Crans Montana, Switzerland of an avalanche. Many missing and fatalities.

    My son was there two weeks ago!


  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,813
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,493
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Sorry, no. What are prices like generally for next year? Concerned there will be a lot of pent up demand and prices will increase hugely
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,813
    my missus did plenty of research and the hotel we've booked seemed to be a great deal, £6k for 6 of us, all in - flights, half board, ski hire / school / lift passes etc - everything we'll need?

    Sounds alot but we were being quoted alot more for other places.

    my kids will love it and given they've basically spent a year at home, thought they deserved something to look forward to
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,623
    Elthamaddick said:
    my missus did plenty of research and the hotel we've booked seemed to be a great deal, £6k for 6 of us, all in - flights, half board, ski hire / school / lift passes etc - everything we'll need?

    Sounds alot but we were being quoted alot more for other places.

    my kids will love it and given they've basically spent a year at home, thought they deserved something to look forward to
    Have a look at the website ‘we love to ski’ - very good info on there
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  • CAFCBourne
    CAFCBourne Posts: 3,791
    Jints said:
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Sorry, no. What are prices like generally for next year? Concerned there will be a lot of pent up demand and prices will increase hugely
    Booked myself away next year to Val Thorens fairly reasonable just shy of £1,500 for the week half board, passes, flights transfers etc.

    I think once were allowed to travel it'll rocket 
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Yes. But it was many years ago (Charlton played Walsall away and we won 4-1?) I quite like it and the skiing wasn’t over challenging although I ended up in hospital due to avoiding a snowboarder that was about to crash into me. Luckily it was the last day but I missed a tour of Sofia booked before my flight back. It was very cheap and food was passable. 
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,493
    CAFCBourne said:
    Jints said:
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Sorry, no. What are prices like generally for next year? Concerned there will be a lot of pent up demand and prices will increase hugely
    Booked myself away next year to Val Thorens fairly reasonable just shy of £1,500 for the week half board, passes, flights transfers etc.

    I think once were allowed to travel it'll rocket 
    That's very decent for VT. Thanks, will start thinking about that for 2022.
  • BassAddick
    BassAddick Posts: 75
    £1500 for Val Thorens should be good, I had a chalet there with Skiworld last season for £1200 all in, local lift pass
  • Webby
    Webby Posts: 345
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Yes went with a group of 20 of us last year, mixed abilities and ages. We paid less than £700 a head, half board including ski passes, equipment hire, transfers etc. Great value and very cheap to eat and drink out compared to typical ski resorts. I am not a great skier but found just enough pistes to keep me amused for a week, great nightlife too. It is kind of the Benidorm of skiing but price was important for me as was paying for 4 people.
  • meldrew66
    meldrew66 Posts: 2,561
    edited February 2021
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Yep, we have been going there every February for the past 5 years. We are an intermediate, mid-50’s married couple who enjoy social skiing. Borovets has something for everybody. Can be very lively at night, though that’s not our thing. It is amazing value all round. Less than £750 each for a week that includes absolutely everything, including free hotel pools and spa, half board, lessons and passes. Loads of ok hotels, most very close to or a nice walk from the slopes and nightlife. We were due to be in Lion hotel again right now. It’s a buzzing but relaxed atmosphere with as much action as you want. Probably won’t appeal to the St Moritz crowd though. 

    I only learnt to ski 8 years ago, at Vogel, Slovenia. Stayed in Lake Bled with 1 hour ski bus transfer to the slopes. If you want good value, beginner to intermediate slopes, beautiful, serene & historical location, I highly recommend it. Much prettier country than Bulgaria. We switched to Bulgaria because they hiked up the tuition costs which prompted us to look elsewhere.

    We travel with Crystalski or Balkan Holidays. Balkan switched our 2021 booking to 2022 at the same cost without any hassle.
  • Oh_Yoni_Boy
    Oh_Yoni_Boy Posts: 1,762
    edited February 2021
    Any tips on what's best value for a small-ish group (6-8) when it comes to self-catering, half board, catered etc.?

    I've had a look at a few on Crystalski but there's a lot to choose from! Currently leaning towards a couple of Italian resorts in the Dolomites for the scenery there
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,651
    Goodness knows when holidays are going to be going ahead again?

    https://news.sky.com/story/uk-covid-news-live-latest-updates-on-coronavirus-lockdown-cases-and-the-vaccine-12212131
  • SE10Addick
    SE10Addick Posts: 2,964
    Oh_Yoni_Boy said:
    Any tips on what's best value for a small-ish group (6-8) when it comes to self-catering, half board, catered etc.?

    I've had a look at a few on Crystalski but there's a lot to choose from! Currently leaning towards a couple of Italian resorts in the Dolomites for the scenery there
    If going self-catering, check these out - https://www.pierreetvacances.com/gb-en/ski-holidays-france_om

    Have stayed with them a few times in the French Alps, load of options. I normally drive there as we have a ton of crap we bring, snowboards etc.

    I quite like the drive, but we also make a stop off along the way and stay overnight. That way we can get the tunnel after work on a Friday, drive 3-4 hours, have a chilled meal and get up bright and early with a leasuirly drive up the mountains.

    Flaine gets looked down on as being "ugly" but it's good skiing, snowsure and great for families. Also closest distance wise!

  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    edited February 2021
    Find reading this thread quite depressing.
    Sadly my skiing days are long over........without doubt the best holidays I have ever had.
    Some times I close my eyes and imagine I am back up there in The Dolomites on a beautiful sunny day doing battle with a black run or two..........in my day, at my best, I could handle them.
    Then reality quickly kicks back in, it ain’t gonna happen fella....it ain’t gonna happen.
    Chokes me up I can tell ya.😕😢😕
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  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,813
    meldrew66 said:
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Yep, we have been going there every February for the past 5 years. We are an intermediate, mid-50’s married couple who enjoy social skiing. Borovets has something for everybody. Can be very lively at night, though that’s not our thing. It is amazing value all round. Less than £750 each for a week that includes absolutely everything, including free hotel pools and spa, half board, lessons and passes. Loads of ok hotels, most very close to or a nice walk from the slopes and nightlife. We were due to be in Lion hotel again right now. It’s a buzzing but relaxed atmosphere with as much action as you want. Probably won’t appeal to the St Moritz crowd though. 

    I only learnt to ski 8 years ago, at Vogel, Slovenia. Stayed in Lake Bled with 1 hour ski bus transfer to the slopes. If you want good value, beginner to intermediate slopes, beautiful, serene & historical location, I highly recommend it. Much prettier country than Bulgaria. We switched to Bulgaria because they hiked up the tuition costs which prompted us to look elsewhere.

    We travel with Crystalski or Balkan Holidays. Balkan switched our 2021 booking to 2022 at the same cost without any hassle.
    https://www.rilaborovets.com/en

    we've booked here
  • stuart_lee_SE9
    stuart_lee_SE9 Posts: 40
    I go to Borovets every year with a few pals and absolutely love it, it offers incredible value for money and you've picked the best hotel in the Rila.  It's bang at the bottom of the slopes, has a spa, pool etc, good restaurants and a lovely upstairs outside roof terrace.

    Great choice.
  • meldrew66
    meldrew66 Posts: 2,561
    Elthamaddick said:
    meldrew66 said:
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Yep, we have been going there every February for the past 5 years. We are an intermediate, mid-50’s married couple who enjoy social skiing. Borovets has something for everybody. Can be very lively at night, though that’s not our thing. It is amazing value all round. Less than £750 each for a week that includes absolutely everything, including free hotel pools and spa, half board, lessons and passes. Loads of ok hotels, most very close to or a nice walk from the slopes and nightlife. We were due to be in Lion hotel again right now. It’s a buzzing but relaxed atmosphere with as much action as you want. Probably won’t appeal to the St Moritz crowd though. 

    I only learnt to ski 8 years ago, at Vogel, Slovenia. Stayed in Lake Bled with 1 hour ski bus transfer to the slopes. If you want good value, beginner to intermediate slopes, beautiful, serene & historical location, I highly recommend it. Much prettier country than Bulgaria. We switched to Bulgaria because they hiked up the tuition costs which prompted us to look elsewhere.

    We travel with Crystalski or Balkan Holidays. Balkan switched our 2021 booking to 2022 at the same cost without any hassle.
    https://www.rilaborovets.com/en

    we've booked here
    Perfect. You won’t be disappointed.
  • onthe99
    onthe99 Posts: 27
    Elthamaddick said:
    meldrew66 said:
    Elthamaddick said:
    Just booked a ski trip for next Feb - kids never been before and could do
    with something to look forward to, booked Borovets in Bulgaria.

    Anyone ever been ??
    Yep, we have been going there every February for the past 5 years. We are an intermediate, mid-50’s married couple who enjoy social skiing. Borovets has something for everybody. Can be very lively at night, though that’s not our thing. It is amazing value all round. Less than £750 each for a week that includes absolutely everything, including free hotel pools and spa, half board, lessons and passes. Loads of ok hotels, most very close to or a nice walk from the slopes and nightlife. We were due to be in Lion hotel again right now. It’s a buzzing but relaxed atmosphere with as much action as you want. Probably won’t appeal to the St Moritz crowd though. 

    I only learnt to ski 8 years ago, at Vogel, Slovenia. Stayed in Lake Bled with 1 hour ski bus transfer to the slopes. If you want good value, beginner to intermediate slopes, beautiful, serene & historical location, I highly recommend it. Much prettier country than Bulgaria. We switched to Bulgaria because they hiked up the tuition costs which prompted us to look elsewhere.

    We travel with Crystalski or Balkan Holidays. Balkan switched our 2021 booking to 2022 at the same cost without any hassle.
    https://www.rilaborovets.com/en

    we've booked here
    Oooh, get you flash!

    Took the family to Borovets in Jan2020, so kids learned to ski there. We loved it, and found the food in restaurants to be pretty good.
    My mate made a video which is on YouTube which might help a bit.
    https://youtu.be/81KZHjeu7Qk

  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,813
    Brilliant cheers @onthe99

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