February 22, 2012 7:00 PM. 26 attended.

Let's get it on Part #2 ("I have a trip", "I want a trip")

Part 2 - We've never seen so much snow before, the Resorts are recording record snowfalls wooohaa! Let's get it ON! (PART 2) Everyone wanting a trip or planning a trip, get your details added to the list below!

The previous Snowmeetup event was a huge success and many trips were found and planned on the evening, but a lot of guys also got so much information they needed to go home and follow up on all the great deals and specials that the members had found. This follow up is so that we can update the list of who's going where and when as a result of last week, as well as for those who couldn't make it, this is the one of the last chances to join many of the guys going on trips within the next few weeks. 

I HAVE A TRIP - Part 2

  • To get your trip added to this list, you must attend the social so that anyone wanting more info, can speak to you there and then. 
  • Amelia : I am looking at going to St Anton for 7 days on the 17th March and looking for people who might be interested. I am an intermediate Snowboarder - Any level (skier or snowboarder) welcome. Its 3 Star Accom half board ( private ensuite )in the center of town close to the lifts and Apres Action. departure from Gatwick airport £600pp twin share ( or there are triples if there's an odd number) ski pass is 200 pounds for the week. If your interested in coming along I will be there on Wednesday. 
  • Marianne GV - “I am looking to book a trip to the Brits Festival in Laax, Switzerland, from 18 to 25 March. A shared accommodation for 4 people would come to 491 GBP per person for the accommodation, the lift passes, tax and an event pack to the festival.” - If I can't book this trip I'm looking to travel for a week in March. 
  • Jenny - “Looking for up to 3 people to join me in self catered chalet, Switzerland for in/out skiing (some time in March or over extended Easter period. Fantastic pistes and stunning area. Looking for friends who enjoy socialising/cooking/skiing together”

I WANT A TRIP - Part 2 

  • Dorothy - “ideally 1 week starting Easter weekend 7 or 8 April, would prefer a catered chalet in a resort with good snow record. I am willing to do the research and find some offers providing I know how many people are going. Dorothy”
  • William - “any trip any time this year
  • Serge - “1 or 2 weeks from middle of march anywhere.”
  • William Chee Wai Cheong - “looking for a trip (or two) in march. am flexible for 1 week trips or long weekends!”
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  • To get your "want" ad added to this list, you must attend the social so that anyone wanting more info, can speak to you there and then. 


    Trip details listed below are copied over from the previous social. Please check the RSVP list to see who is attending. Contact the people below using the meetup contact-member facility.

I HAVE A TRIP - Carry over list from previous meetup

  • David Overton : “Heading to Geneva for the weekends of the 10th and 17th. The rest is flexible!”
  • Laurence : “Val d'isere Chalet - 9th to 16th December 2012. The resort is suitable for all levels of skier/boader. Approximately £400 for half board chalet accommodation. Extra costs include lift pass, lessons and equipment hire as required. Up to 14 spaces.”
  • Pete : “Got the week from 18th earmarked - There are 3 definates at the moment and more are welcome. Lots of ideas banded around - Austria, Bulgaria, Italy and Canada... ”

  • Julia : I am going to Baqueira (Spain) with some friends on 18 March and there are a couple of places available. its chalet board £527 flying from Gatwick. 
  • Eoin : "Me and a friend are going to Chamonix for a week 10th to the 17th of March. Staying at the UPCA. Total cost is £625 all inclusive plus transport. The only thing that is not provided is alcohol.... Would love for a couple more to join us. See ye next Wednesday!!"

  • Alison : “Flights booked to Geneva 17 Mar for 1 week with 3 friends. Current resort shortlist looks like Morzine, Val Thorens or Les Arcs. ”
        

I WANT A TRIP  - Carry over list from previous meetup

  • David Overton : “Anywhere with good snow and/or apres”
  • Pete : “18th onwards for a week to hook my group up”
  • Paul : “Week somewhere, open to suggestions”
  • Lauren Carter : open to all ideas”
  • Alan and Cathy : We went to Val d'sere last December on Laurence's recommendation (also the 9th - 16th) and would definitely love to go back again this year. 
  • Joanna : “Anything from a weekend to a couple of weeks (I'm pretty new to snowboarding)”
  • Zoe B : “March Sometime - up to 1 week. ”
  • Clare : “Last minute easter week? Near to Zurich would be amazing as I will be there around then anyway...level - intermediate - can get down a slope fine but technique far from perfect! but will most probably take a few lessons as it has been 3 years.”
  • Lily : “something cheap and cheerful as I'm a beginner looking to get a taste. Will deffo want to take a couple lessons out there too, just up for the whole fun of it. Anything from a long weekend plus. ”
  • Russel Morgan  : “Looking for a mid to late march week long trip.” 

LONG WEEKEND TRIP -  - Carry over list from previous meetup

  • Amy : “I'm looking for something cheap and cheerful. Also, due to just starting a new job, I need to try and stay within in a weekend. (short time riding is better than none at all!)”
  • Alison : “Would love a long weekend 3/4 days end Feb or early Apr (or maybe even both!) ”
  • Dee Pee : “A weekend, at any point between now and mid march pls” 
  • Organiser's note ... Don't forget to checkout Ben's plans for a guided off piste long weekend! (currently listed on the snowmeetup calendar.)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

  • DEVELOPERS :  Alan and Cathy  : 18th - 25th March is the annual snowcode (developers + snow + party = snowcode) conference. This year its in Morzine at Chalet Joseph, Rude Chalets, cost £569, excluding flights. About 8 spaces left. If ur a software/web developer then find me on Wednesday (I'll be wearing a snowcode hoodie) also checkout the details atwww.camdug.com. Partners welcome. Here are some photographs from the previous snowcode events.

  • TEACHERS Snowboard/Ski holiday during School holidays :Sarah :   Ok so you get 13 weeks holiday, got to love that, however if you are like me then you have a distinct lack of people who are willing or able to pay peak prices for a weeks buzz in the snow. So thought I would put this group together. Be good to meet up to start with on a social and then plan something from there. I'd love to go in April 2012. I'm from High Wycombe, but willing to travel around the South to meet up. : ) Be cool to do Wakeboard or Surf holidays as well. So stop marking and get some snow in your life! : ) 

 

Give us the details of your trip:  If you have a ski trip planned or are wanting to go on a trip, then give us a short summary of your trip (wanted or have) when you RSVP, and I'll add it to the list above. 

There is only 1 rule for adding your trip (or trip wanted ad) listed here... you have to be able to come on Wednesday! This is so that anyone who sees your trip details and is interested in finding out more about your trip can come as well and meet you.

All the trip details collected above will be mailed to the whole group on Tuesday 21st February. That's over 450 members that will receive your trip details ...phew ...let's get it on!


  • Alan Hemmings (NL Account)
    Alan Hemmings (NL Account)

    Cathy & I are coming up from Cambridge and getting hotel accommodation each time is quite expensive and often difficult, can anyone perhaps offer us place to crash for the night after the social so that we don't have to rush off early back to Cambridge? much appreciated, cheers, Alan

    Posted February 17 at 4:36 PM
  • Amelia
    Amelia

    Hi All, The St Anton Trip I had has now changed cause it sold out on me! For the better - Will bring the details with me Wednesday.
    18-3 to 25-3
    Now looking at a 4* catered chalet with transport and transfers for Under £600 ( between 550 & 590) (includes wine etc in the chalet.)
    Lift passes are about 200-250
    I have my own gear but rentals around 150 ( i think?)
    If anyone cant make it wednesday but is intereseted please email me See you tomorrow

    Posted February 21 at 4:06 PM
  • Alan Hemmings (NL Account)
    Alan Hemmings (NL Account)

    I'm not going to be able to make it (tonight), can someone please take some fotos and tag as many new people as possible so that those planning trips can easily get hold of each other? Have fun...see you at the next social! cheers, Alan

    Posted February 22 at 1:05 AM
  • Serge
    Serge

    Hi All, I have printed a "meetup" logo on A4 paper, will leave it on the table where we are going to convene. Look out for it!

    Posted February 22 at 1:45 PM
  • Alan Hemmings (NL Account)
    Alan Hemmings (NL Account)

    Hi all,I will be making it after all! The whole upstairs area as soon as you walk in to De Troit is reserved for us so you'll easily find us. If in doubt ask at the bar and they'll point you our way ;-D Thanks for the offer for the sign Serge, much appreciated ;-D

    Posted February 22 at 3:04 PM
  • Nicky
    Nicky

    Alan & Cathy I've only just seen your note about staying over. You are welcome to crash at mine whenever - just message me! I'm on the Northern Line. I work in Hatfield so can pick up/drop off from there if that helps too (I think it's on the London - Cambridge line)

    Posted February 22 at 5:56 PM
  • Serge
    Serge

    Very fruitful meeting , thank You Alan.
    I have booked my trip with Jenny 10/3-20/3 to Thyon, there is still a twin room for these dates , if anyone is interested please contact me or Jenny.

    Posted February 23 at 9:38 AM
  • Jenny
    Jenny

    I really enjoyed your Meetup last night, and as Serge has written, he has joined me for a ski trip 10/3 - 20/3. As he mentioned, there is still a twin room available in a self catered ski-in/ski-out chalet in Les Collons, which is in the Swiss 4 Valleys area. Geneva is the nearest airport and then either hire a car from there or catch a train to Sion (£69 return). Then there is a Post Bus up to the resort. Excellent ski domain linking with Verbier. Jenny

    Posted February 23 at 11:04 AM
  • Dorothy
    Dorothy

    I enjoyed the evening although I am still looking for a trip... SkiWorld is having a half price flash sale on Monday 27th Feb - see
    http://www.skiworld.co.uk/Half-price-flash-sale-table
    I'd like to go on either 7th or 8th April - would anybody like to join me?
    Dorothy

    Posted February 23 at 4:14 PM
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