Hi,
I've just moved to Geneva and I'd like to try snowboarding - but I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to downhill skiing let alone snowboarding, and I don't have any gear (will rent first) or clothes yet.
Could anyone recommend good and not horrendously expensive snowboarding courses close to Geneva that would be doable without a car and fluent French?
If there are other beginners who might be interested in joining me, we could garther a small group and go together :-)
cheers,
Tuuli
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 14:06
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Hi,
I've just moved to Geneva and I'd like to try snowboarding - but I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to downhill skiing let alone snowboarding, and I don't have any gear (will rent first) or clothes yet.
Could anyone recommend good and not horrendously expensive snowboarding courses close to Geneva that would be doable without a car and fluent French?
If there are other beginners who might be interested in joining me, we could garther a small group and go together :-)
cheers,
Tuuli
Tuuli LOct 29, 2009 @ 14:06
I've just moved to Geneva and I'd like to try snowboarding - but I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to downhill skiing let alone snowboarding, and I don't have any gear (will rent first) or clothes yet.
Could anyone recommend good and not horrendously expensive snowboarding courses close to Geneva that would be doable without a car and fluent French?
If there are other beginners who might be interested in joining me, we could garther a small group and go together :-)
cheers,
Tuuli
Tuuli LOct 29, 2009 @ 14:06
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 14:41
i want to join! If you find anyone let me know :)
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 16:39
Sorry - I don't have any info for you, but would love to come along - for beginners skiing and/or
snowboarding.
snowboarding.
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Sorry - I don't have any info for you, but would love to come along - for beginners skiing and/or
snowboarding.
Emma W, Oct 29, 2009 @ 16:39
snowboarding.
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 18:38
Hi there,
can offer you some ski and / or snowboard lessons, for advanced or beginners.
I went with my classes to cluse, just round geneva or at the slopes of st. gervais ( worked there as an instructor for 3 seasons ).
If you're interessted in, and / or have some other question, just contacted me and see the posting in the ski and snowboard forum ( its one of the last ).
sport on, Mumble
can offer you some ski and / or snowboard lessons, for advanced or beginners.
I went with my classes to cluse, just round geneva or at the slopes of st. gervais ( worked there as an instructor for 3 seasons ).
If you're interessted in, and / or have some other question, just contacted me and see the posting in the ski and snowboard forum ( its one of the last ).
sport on, Mumble
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Hi there,
can offer you some ski and / or snowboard lessons, for advanced or beginners.
I went with my classes to cluse, just round geneva or at the slopes of st. gervais ( worked there as an instructor for 3 seasons ).
If you're interessted in, and / or have some other question, just contacted me and see the posting in the ski and snowboard forum ( its one of the last ).
sport on, Mumble
mumble, Oct 29, 2009 @ 18:38
can offer you some ski and / or snowboard lessons, for advanced or beginners.
I went with my classes to cluse, just round geneva or at the slopes of st. gervais ( worked there as an instructor for 3 seasons ).
If you're interessted in, and / or have some other question, just contacted me and see the posting in the ski and snowboard forum ( its one of the last ).
sport on, Mumble
mumble, Oct 29, 2009 @ 18:38
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 19:30
When you say beginners you mean i-have-no-idea-how-to-stand-on-a-snowboard beginners who never ever skied right? Not my fault that in Cyprus we have sun 360 days per year :P
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When you say beginners you mean i-have-no-idea-how-to-stand-on-a-snowboard beginners who never ever skied right? Not my fault that in Cyprus we have sun 360 days per year :P
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 20:32
I would be interested too.....rank beginner :)
Please do let me know....
cheers,
P
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I would be interested too.....rank beginner :)
Please do let me know....
cheers,
P
zzzzshhh, Oct 29, 2009 @ 20:32
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 20:37
mumble, I didn't find your post from the forum but I'll contact you once the season starts.
I guess it wouldn't be too difficult to gather a small group of English-speaking snowboard beginners and take some lessons together. I did some googling and in addition to mumble's offer there seem to be at least a few skiing schools around that offer lessons close to Geneva, charging a few hundred frangs for a few hour lesson per a group of 3-6 people, which doesn't sound too bad. So anyone who's interested, post on this thread, and let's arrange something when the winter actually comes!
It would still be nice to know if someone has good or bad experiences with different schools/instructors.
Being from Finland, I'm not a complete beginner and I'm fine with cross-country, but I haven't done downhill skiing in 15 years and never tried a board...
I guess it wouldn't be too difficult to gather a small group of English-speaking snowboard beginners and take some lessons together. I did some googling and in addition to mumble's offer there seem to be at least a few skiing schools around that offer lessons close to Geneva, charging a few hundred frangs for a few hour lesson per a group of 3-6 people, which doesn't sound too bad. So anyone who's interested, post on this thread, and let's arrange something when the winter actually comes!
It would still be nice to know if someone has good or bad experiences with different schools/instructors.
Being from Finland, I'm not a complete beginner and I'm fine with cross-country, but I haven't done downhill skiing in 15 years and never tried a board...
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mumble, I didn't find your post from the forum but I'll contact you once the season starts.
I guess it wouldn't be too difficult to gather a small group of English-speaking snowboard beginners and take some lessons together. I did some googling and in addition to mumble's offer there seem to be at least a few skiing schools around that offer lessons close to Geneva, charging a few hundred frangs for a few hour lesson per a group of 3-6 people, which doesn't sound too bad. So anyone who's interested, post on this thread, and let's arrange something when the winter actually comes!
It would still be nice to know if someone has good or bad experiences with different schools/instructors.
Being from Finland, I'm not a complete beginner and I'm fine with cross-country, but I haven't done downhill skiing in 15 years and never tried a board...
Tuuli L, Oct 29, 2009 @ 20:37
I guess it wouldn't be too difficult to gather a small group of English-speaking snowboard beginners and take some lessons together. I did some googling and in addition to mumble's offer there seem to be at least a few skiing schools around that offer lessons close to Geneva, charging a few hundred frangs for a few hour lesson per a group of 3-6 people, which doesn't sound too bad. So anyone who's interested, post on this thread, and let's arrange something when the winter actually comes!
It would still be nice to know if someone has good or bad experiences with different schools/instructors.
Being from Finland, I'm not a complete beginner and I'm fine with cross-country, but I haven't done downhill skiing in 15 years and never tried a board...
Tuuli L, Oct 29, 2009 @ 20:37
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 21:46
I heard that there are quite a few schools/instructors in the Valais area...havnt really got into it, so not too sure tho
cheers
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I heard that there are quite a few schools/instructors in the Valais area...havnt really got into it, so not too sure tho
cheers
zzzzshhh, Oct 29, 2009 @ 21:46
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Oct 29, 2009 @ 22:03
Hi all
great....I'd like to join you..let me know if you find somenthing!!!!
cheers
Federica
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great....I'd like to join you..let me know if you find somenthing!!!!
cheers
Federica
fede a, Oct 29, 2009 @ 22:03
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Nov 4, 2009 @ 22:10
I would happily recommend the instructor my hubby and I had last year.
It was in Avoriaz though, so would need a car or go by the bus.
We (well me)were total beginners.....been on a board once about 5 years ago.We had an instructor called Angel...she was lovely,spoke perfect english...and the most important part..taught you at your own speed...with all the right encouragement.
We are going back this season as well!
If you want any more info drop me a line(cant remember the exact name!!but can dig it out)
Roll on the snow!!
Nookes
It was in Avoriaz though, so would need a car or go by the bus.
We (well me)were total beginners.....been on a board once about 5 years ago.We had an instructor called Angel...she was lovely,spoke perfect english...and the most important part..taught you at your own speed...with all the right encouragement.
We are going back this season as well!
If you want any more info drop me a line(cant remember the exact name!!but can dig it out)
Roll on the snow!!
Nookes
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I would happily recommend the instructor my hubby and I had last year.
It was in Avoriaz though, so would need a car or go by the bus.
We (well me)were total beginners.....been on a board once about 5 years ago.We had an instructor called Angel...she was lovely,spoke perfect english...and the most important part..taught you at your own speed...with all the right encouragement.
We are going back this season as well!
If you want any more info drop me a line(cant remember the exact name!!but can dig it out)
Roll on the snow!!
Nookes
Nookes, Nov 4, 2009 @ 22:10
It was in Avoriaz though, so would need a car or go by the bus.
We (well me)were total beginners.....been on a board once about 5 years ago.We had an instructor called Angel...she was lovely,spoke perfect english...and the most important part..taught you at your own speed...with all the right encouragement.
We are going back this season as well!
If you want any more info drop me a line(cant remember the exact name!!but can dig it out)
Roll on the snow!!
Nookes
Nookes, Nov 4, 2009 @ 22:10
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Nov 4, 2009 @ 23:11
Hi,
CERN has an ski club that gives lessons for all levels, and anyone can join even if you are not working at CERN.
Just one thing... there are limited places
You can check the information in their website
http://sites.google.com/site/cernskiclub/
Cheers
CERN has an ski club that gives lessons for all levels, and anyone can join even if you are not working at CERN.
Just one thing... there are limited places
You can check the information in their website
http://sites.google.com/site/cernskiclub/
Cheers
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Hi,
CERN has an ski club that gives lessons for all levels, and anyone can join even if you are not working at CERN.
Just one thing... there are limited places
You can check the information in their website
http://sites.google.com/site/cernskiclub/
Cheers
lumespana, Nov 4, 2009 @ 23:11
CERN has an ski club that gives lessons for all levels, and anyone can join even if you are not working at CERN.
Just one thing... there are limited places
You can check the information in their website
http://sites.google.com/site/cernskiclub/
Cheers
lumespana, Nov 4, 2009 @ 23:11
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Nov 8, 2009 @ 10:25
I would also be interested so please let me know if you do put together a little group of us beginners...Thanks!
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I would also be interested so please let me know if you do put together a little group of us beginners...Thanks!
Mfra_19, Nov 8, 2009 @ 10:25
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Nov 8, 2009 @ 22:40
Hi, I'll be at La Clusaz this season and don't mind giving a few newbies some hints and tips (have been snowboarding now for twenty years or so - yes, it's been around that long!!!). I recommend getting some hip pads and wrist guards (rollerblading ones will do) as these will give you more confidence and make learning more fun!! Enjoy! : )
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Hi, I'll be at La Clusaz this season and don't mind giving a few newbies some hints and tips (have been snowboarding now for twenty years or so - yes, it's been around that long!!!). I recommend getting some hip pads and wrist guards (rollerblading ones will do) as these will give you more confidence and make learning more fun!! Enjoy! : )
Jon A, Nov 8, 2009 @ 22:40
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Nov 10, 2009 @ 22:00
Thanks for interest and info! I'll do a bit more research, and then post a concrete plan of what to do, and ask who'd be willing to join.
Jon, thanks for the offer, I'll keep that in mind, although I think that we might need a bit more than some hints and tips...
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Thanks for interest and info! I'll do a bit more research, and then post a concrete plan of what to do, and ask who'd be willing to join.
Jon, thanks for the offer, I'll keep that in mind, although I think that we might need a bit more than some hints and tips...
Tuuli L, Nov 10, 2009 @ 22:00
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Nov 18, 2009 @ 10:41
The closest ski resort to Geneva (also adequate for beginners and families starting with skiing - not too big) is Praz de Lys Sommand.
http://www.prazdelys-sommand.com/index.php?saison=hiver#
Personally, because I made the experience, you need maybe one or two hours of snowboarding lessons and then one or two days of constantly falling - one thing I have to say: don't give at the end of the first day :-)
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The closest ski resort to Geneva (also adequate for beginners and families starting with skiing - not too big) is Praz de Lys Sommand.
http://www.prazdelys-sommand.com/index.php?saison=hiver#
Personally, because I made the experience, you need maybe one or two hours of snowboarding lessons and then one or two days of constantly falling - one thing I have to say: don't give at the end of the first day :-)
useanotherna, Nov 18, 2009 @ 10:41
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Nov 30, 2009 @ 00:16
Thanks Lumespana for the link, I think I might join, it will be fun to go on a regular basis on Sundays!
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Thanks Lumespana for the link, I think I might join, it will be fun to go on a regular basis on Sundays!
LynnMarla, Nov 30, 2009 @ 00:16
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Nov 30, 2009 @ 00:25
Hi Lynn, just make sure there is free places, check it in the web... there are courses that already run out of places.
Cheers and good luck
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Hi Lynn, just make sure there is free places, check it in the web... there are courses that already run out of places.
Cheers and good luck
lumespana, Nov 30, 2009 @ 00:25
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Jan 8, 2010 @ 10:24
hey guys, whats the latest on this activity? i am a beginner without any equipment, but with a lot of motivation. i see we are a lot of people in this forum...did any one actually find the kind of lessons or maybe a group instructor ?
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hey guys, whats the latest on this activity? i am a beginner without any equipment, but with a lot of motivation. i see we are a lot of people in this forum...did any one actually find the kind of lessons or maybe a group instructor ?
shazz, Jan 8, 2010 @ 10:24
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