Ace wrote:

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 13:58:48 -0000, "David Brown"
wrote:


"Roy" wrote in message

- Andorra is ok but it is exactly what it says on the
label, cheap and cheerful (been there, never again) - the emphasis on
cheap,
with mediocre skiing.

Where abouts did you go?
I'd agree with PdlC but Soldeu has a whole unused mountain over on the right
as you look at the piste map. You have to get the 'snowcat' lift to Pic
D'Encampadana which only runs for a couple of hours a day but you have
plenty lovely of untouched powder runs. Also if the snow is good there are
lots of challenging runs under the chair lifts. Don't right off the whole
of Andorra.


Oi! It's supposed to be a secret.

Yes, hush!

but now you mention it, yes, it's massively underrated for challenging
skiing - even without the snowcat tow (and it only runs on days when
they feel like it and is not publicised) there's actually _loads_ of
skiiable off-piste terrain.

I've booked a week in Soldeu for a few intermediates and we're hoping to
discover some off-piste: average powder experience is close to nil. Can
anyone recommend a good person to learn from?

I gather the Andorra ski-school is pretty good, although AFAIK it's the
only school around. Should we hire one of their instructors?

-Sarah