Does winter get you down? Do you dream of escaping to somewhere, anywhere that has better weather than where you are now? Do you dream of a snowy winter wonderland with the bluest of skies, the purest of snows and the freshest of fresh air? Do you ski? No? Oh, sorry, you're just going to have to stay put then, I'm afraid! At least, if you're a non-skier, this is what the media would have you believe. The ski industry is big and worth around £3bn in the UK. At this time of year you can’t avoid the in-yer-face adverts and social media posts advertising ski gear, ski holidays and ski experiences. So does winter for the non-skier exist? We'll answer this question. But first, what are you reasons for being a non-skier? I tried it but gave up Maybe, like me, you tried resort skiing but simply never clicked with hurling yourself down an icy, snowy slope with 2 planks strapped to your feet. Maybe, like me, you made a fool of yourself one too many times falling off the chairlift or, worse still, ending up flat on your face trying to master the button lift! In my case the phrase ‘all the gear but no idea’ applies! Despite having the Pyrenees mountains as my playground and some un-crowded, great value, family friendly ski resorts on the doorstep, I have never really enjoyed skiing. I am always too afraid of injuring myself to be able to relax on the slopes and of course the more you tense up the more likely you are to have an accident. My skis and boots are gathering dust in the attic as I write. What a waste. Can’t afford it Finances, or a lack of them, are a major consideration if you’re considering ...
Does winter get you down? Do you dream of escaping to somewhere, anywhere that has better weather than where you are now? Do you dream of a snowy winter wonderland with the bluest of skies, the purest of snows and the freshest of fresh air? Do you ski? No? Oh, sorry, you’re just going to
