Snowboarding in Whistler...
18-06-2007, 10:20 AM
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Snowboarding in Whistler...
Has anyone been? I'm looking to go for a couple of weeks next year with a few mates so any advice on where to stay, what time of year is best to go etc would be great!
18-06-2007, 11:44 AM
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Thats at Tamworth snowdome
If I were you, i'd do the learning at the Snowdome (they run full day courses etc). Then when you are on holiday you can spend the week enjoying the mountain instead of keeping to the nursary slopes.
Also you will hurt and ache lots when learning, so you will spend all holiday knackered and in pain if you do it on holiday!
Thats at Tamworth snowdome
If I were you, i'd do the learning at the Snowdome (they run full day courses etc). Then when you are on holiday you can spend the week enjoying the mountain instead of keeping to the nursary slopes.Also you will hurt and ache lots when learning, so you will spend all holiday knackered and in pain if you do it on holiday!
18-06-2007, 01:00 PM
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www.fasttrackski.co.uk has good deals for whistler (check near bottom of page)
i use them every year and have never had 1 bad issue with them!
going to use them again in jan for my snowblading / snowboarding holiday!
i use them every year and have never had 1 bad issue with them!
going to use them again in jan for my snowblading / snowboarding holiday!
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Originally Posted by Phil
Although it's probably not a good time to think about snowboarding, I can still hardly walk after going on all these on Saturday night...
http://www.xscape.co.uk/snow/milton-keynes/
They do board in a day for Ł150 which is well worth it.
Snowboarding can be the must frustrating thing in the world to learn but once you get it you can look like a pro within no time.
I advise board in a day and then keep going back for more and more lessons as many as you can afford.
Also on your first holiday get some lessons for at least the first day or two even it is just to learn how to use a pull lift for that rare occaison you got to use one!
Always wear the followig:
Helmet (safety and keeps your head warm)
Googles ( don't be a cunt and try and wear sunglasses )
WRIST GUARDS
Padded knee pads (saves the knees and keeps them warm)
Impact shorts
Back protector if your a mental fucker
18-06-2007, 01:22 PM
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random, my mate just phoned, to say any thought on where to go skiing/boarding this year and book it
he did canada this year, had 4meters of snow whilst i went andorra and had 4"s of snow ( really!
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he did canada this year, had 4meters of snow whilst i went andorra and had 4"s of snow ( really!
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18-06-2007, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
Although it's probably not a good time to think about snowboarding, I can still hardly walk after going on all these on Saturday night...
18-06-2007, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dannn
Tamworth is pony compared to Milton Keynes snozone:
http://www.xscape.co.uk/snow/milton-keynes/
They do board in a day for Ł150 which is well worth it.
Snowboarding can be the must frustrating thing in the world to learn but once you get it you can look like a pro within no time.
I advise board in a day and then keep going back for more and more lessons as many as you can afford.
Also on your first holiday get some lessons for at least the first day or two even it is just to learn how to use a pull lift for that rare occaison you got to use one!
Always wear the followig:
Helmet (safety and keeps your head warm)
Googles ( don't be a cunt and try and wear sunglasses )
WRIST GUARDS
Padded knee pads (saves the knees and keeps them warm)
Impact shorts
Back protector if your a mental fucker
http://www.xscape.co.uk/snow/milton-keynes/
They do board in a day for Ł150 which is well worth it.
Snowboarding can be the must frustrating thing in the world to learn but once you get it you can look like a pro within no time.
I advise board in a day and then keep going back for more and more lessons as many as you can afford.
Also on your first holiday get some lessons for at least the first day or two even it is just to learn how to use a pull lift for that rare occaison you got to use one!
Always wear the followig:
Helmet (safety and keeps your head warm)
Googles ( don't be a cunt and try and wear sunglasses )
WRIST GUARDS
Padded knee pads (saves the knees and keeps them warm)
Impact shorts
Back protector if your a mental fucker
18-06-2007, 03:45 PM
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Have yet to do Whistler, have been to Banff which covers Sunshine Village, Banff(Norquay) & Lake Louise both in January and in March.
January was very cold as cold as -14 which with windchill factor was as lower than -40
March was a far better warmer more sunshine.
Worthwhile checking out Banff its got everything you could possibly want from a holiday, whether your boarding or not.
January was very cold as cold as -14 which with windchill factor was as lower than -40
March was a far better warmer more sunshine.
Worthwhile checking out Banff its got everything you could possibly want from a holiday, whether your boarding or not.
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Originally Posted by Rhys
AWesome!!! Hmmm will look into getting some lessons at the start of winter time as wouldnt mind going out about Feb, March time next year
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Originally Posted by Phil
Originally Posted by Dannn
Tamworth is pony compared to Milton Keynes snozone:
http://www.xscape.co.uk/snow/milton-keynes/
They do board in a day for Ł150 which is well worth it.
Snowboarding can be the must frustrating thing in the world to learn but once you get it you can look like a pro within no time.
I advise board in a day and then keep going back for more and more lessons as many as you can afford.
Also on your first holiday get some lessons for at least the first day or two even it is just to learn how to use a pull lift for that rare occaison you got to use one!
Always wear the followig:
Helmet (safety and keeps your head warm)
Googles ( don't be a cunt and try and wear sunglasses )
WRIST GUARDS
Padded knee pads (saves the knees and keeps them warm)
Impact shorts
Back protector if your a mental fucker
http://www.xscape.co.uk/snow/milton-keynes/
They do board in a day for Ł150 which is well worth it.
Snowboarding can be the must frustrating thing in the world to learn but once you get it you can look like a pro within no time.
I advise board in a day and then keep going back for more and more lessons as many as you can afford.
Also on your first holiday get some lessons for at least the first day or two even it is just to learn how to use a pull lift for that rare occaison you got to use one!
Always wear the followig:
Helmet (safety and keeps your head warm)
Googles ( don't be a cunt and try and wear sunglasses )
WRIST GUARDS
Padded knee pads (saves the knees and keeps them warm)
Impact shorts
Back protector if your a mental fucker
19-06-2007, 08:13 AM
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ive yet to go to either tamworth or milton keynes i must make some time to check them out.
those jumps above look quite good fun, wud love to have a go on them!
those jumps above look quite good fun, wud love to have a go on them!
20-06-2007, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy_R
Have yet to do Whistler, have been to Banff which covers Sunshine Village, Banff(Norquay) & Lake Louise both in January and in March.
January was very cold as cold as -14 which with windchill factor was as lower than -40
March was a far better warmer more sunshine.
Worthwhile checking out Banff its got everything you could possibly want from a holiday, whether your boarding or not.
January was very cold as cold as -14 which with windchill factor was as lower than -40
March was a far better warmer more sunshine.
Worthwhile checking out Banff its got everything you could possibly want from a holiday, whether your boarding or not.
Now we just need to find a decent chalet for 8 people with a hot tub for less than Ł400 each for 14 nights
20-06-2007, 08:08 AM
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Hi Phil,
I have stayed in Whistler
Its split into two parts - Upper Whistler & Whistler village,
The Village is where its at - all built pretty recently with a big square in the centre with loads of bars & restaurants.
If its chalet you are looking for you my find yourself in upper area. There are bars etc there but its only a 10 min walk the square.
I stayed at the Fairmont Chateau
http://www.fairmont.com/Whistler/?cm...ateau+whistler
but that was only for the wife & I
Will ask my pal who also rented a chalet - he might have the datails still
You WILL have a fantastic holiday
I have stayed in Whistler
Its split into two parts - Upper Whistler & Whistler village,
The Village is where its at - all built pretty recently with a big square in the centre with loads of bars & restaurants.
If its chalet you are looking for you my find yourself in upper area. There are bars etc there but its only a 10 min walk the square.
I stayed at the Fairmont Chateau
http://www.fairmont.com/Whistler/?cm...ateau+whistler
but that was only for the wife & I
Will ask my pal who also rented a chalet - he might have the datails still
You WILL have a fantastic holiday
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Originally Posted by dangerous - reyland
Hi Phil,
I have stayed in Whistler
Its split into two parts - Upper Whistler & Whistler village,
The Village is where its at - all built pretty recently with a big square in the centre with loads of bars & restaurants.
If its chalet you are looking for you my find yourself in upper area. There are bars etc there but its only a 10 min walk the square.
I stayed at the Fairmont Chateau
http://www.fairmont.com/Whistler/?cm...ateau+whistler
but that was only for the wife & I
Will ask my pal who also rented a chalet - he might have the datails still
You WILL have a fantastic holiday
I have stayed in Whistler
Its split into two parts - Upper Whistler & Whistler village,
The Village is where its at - all built pretty recently with a big square in the centre with loads of bars & restaurants.
If its chalet you are looking for you my find yourself in upper area. There are bars etc there but its only a 10 min walk the square.
I stayed at the Fairmont Chateau
http://www.fairmont.com/Whistler/?cm...ateau+whistler
but that was only for the wife & I
Will ask my pal who also rented a chalet - he might have the datails still
You WILL have a fantastic holiday
Thinking of America or Canada myself next year for me and my lad. What does say Whistler compare to something like the three vallies in France ?
20-06-2007, 08:17 AM
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dangerous - reyland
If you could ask him that would be great! The place you stayed looks a bit posh for me
We are thinking we will have to stay slightly away from the village to cut down on costs, plus we'd rather have a chalet that be in an appartment, as we tend to eat in mostly when abroad, but I do like to frequent the apres ski
See
If you could ask him that would be great! The place you stayed looks a bit posh for me
We are thinking we will have to stay slightly away from the village to cut down on costs, plus we'd rather have a chalet that be in an appartment, as we tend to eat in mostly when abroad, but I do like to frequent the apres ski
See
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Well, we have booked the accommodation!
8 person house (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom) literally 2 minutes walk from all the bars and across the road form shops. 5 mins from the main Whistler gondolas by foot with outdoor heated pool and hot-tub, plus a private 6 person hot tub on the balcony of the master bedroom.
Ł322 per person for 14 nights (for 7 people)
8 person house (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom) literally 2 minutes walk from all the bars and across the road form shops. 5 mins from the main Whistler gondolas by foot with outdoor heated pool and hot-tub, plus a private 6 person hot tub on the balcony of the master bedroom.
Ł322 per person for 14 nights
(for 7 people)
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