Thanks Gilette, that's great to know. I shall go along tonight then

See you there James: ask for Renate

and here'es the link

https://www.facebook.com/raf.scig

Thanks Renate, I will do that - see you then!

Hi!

I'm in the same position as James except with snowboarding. I was also eye-ing up SCIG. Let me know how your first outing goes James!

Hey Maryam!

I went along with SCIG to Megeve yesterday. You have to sign up and book your place on the outings for the upcoming weekend by going along to the weekly sign-up sessions on Thursday evenings (Motta bus stop).

So yesterday we took the coach from Geneva (by Nations) at 7.30 am (so quite an early start for a Saturday ) and were on the slopes before 10am. It was a full day of lessons with a break for lunch. The coach took us all back to Geneva at 4.30pm.

The ski instructor was really good and it was all well organised. The snow wasn't perfect (obviously not SCIG's fault) but the instructor made the best of it. There were classes at all levels so you can decide whether you want to take it easy or not.

I'll definitely be going along again. Assuming the snowboarding sessions are similar I would recommend it.

Great! Thanks for the feedback James. Will definitely give them a try soon.

Seemingly minor issue I know, but how long did the sign-up process take? Annoyingly, the signup time coincides with a gym class I attend at 1830-1930.

You could probably be done in under 20 minutes if you're organised. You just need to fill out a membership form and outing application form (both very simple), queue for payment then queue for your membership card.

I would recommend getting there early as the queues seemed to build up fairly quickly. Also, try to work out what level of lesson you want to take before you arrive. I spent a bit of time discussing my level with one of the instructors at the meeting.

So depending on where your gym is, it might be a bit tight! But subsequent sign ups will be quicker as you won't need to sort out membership.

Come at 18 h or some minutes earlier and you will be done quickly. I will be at the info counter and can help you with the documents.

Thanks very much James and Rena!! Very helpful :)

Look forward to seeing you Maryam!

Do you need a class for snowboarding? Not sure if they have one (it's min. 3 people in case)

Yeah actually I was thinking of taking an intermediate class. I knew it was minumum 3 people, but I didnt think it would be difficult to find people! I guess I would need to show up on the day and find out. Although, if I show up early at 6pm, they wouldnt know if there will be enough people. What happens then? Do I pay and get reimbursed if there's no class or do I need to hang around till we form a gorup?

Hi all,

I'm moving to Geneva later this month and am really exciting about weekend skiing!

I had a look at Ski Club International de Geneve as mentioned above...do you know is it possible to sign up and join the club but not take lessons, as in just join for the transport and day trip to the resort? Does anyone know when it starts again for the winter season?

thanks so much,

Eoin

I am not a member but have always heard good reports about SCIG.  £Somebody will reply as to when there programme starts but I would assume early Jan - depends when the snow falls

You can either take lessons or not but the those who take lessons benefit greatly and I think there are 6 groups plus a ski touring group.  If the lessons are not free they are very cheap and at the higher levels certainly do not involve standing together on a slope and going up and down a few times

Am sure a regular will add to this but for instance I know one person who is now skiing serious couloirs who started skiing with the club a few years ago 

I am new here, but I am also looking forward to the SCIG season. The 2013 -2014 calendar gives an idea.  It started on 2nd week in December last year, but I think there was a kick off weekend in Zermatt at the end of November.  Last year's calendar is on the website.