Ski Instructor Report 11th February 2012

We had a couple of cold windy days this week, which contrasted with bright sunny ones with great snow conditions. It really was a mixed bag for this week’s guests. Some of my beginners were talking about coming back next season and were asking about the various hotels in Arinsal, (obviously they had not read last week’s report.) We are now ready for the busiest week of the season, half term. Everyone will have children in their party. The only exception will be groups with a school teacher, or someone who has to take their holidays during the half term week. The whole atmosphere is different during that week. I would strongly recommend anyone who does not have to be here that we, to choose any other week of the season. The slopes will be busy, the queues will be longer. The bars and restaurants will be crowded in the early evening’s then quiet later. If you do not have children and do not know when half term is, just look at the hotel prices; some hotels put up there price by over £400 per person that week. Having had my moan, I will probably have a very jolly class and have a great time on the slopes. I am sorry if this report sounds negative but I really do not enjoy half term week. There is a very strong case for Britain (and Ireland) to stager the half term week. I feel that eventually it will happen, some things take time. Consider this; men were walking on the moon over 42 years ago but we have had wheels on suitcases for about 20 years.