A Guide To Booking A Ski Trip 🎿

[@brogantatexo]

Are you going skiing anytime soon?! Let me know! + if you’re experienced, what’s your best skiing tip? 🎿❄️

[@jonsisjourneys4006]

Sestriere at Easter. Like you mentioned...two main things not to skimp on financially....good quality ski socks and eye protection!!

[@jessdavies7069]

Heading off to Japan in 1 month! This will be the 2nd time i'll be going to Japan to Ski, but have skied New Zealand aswell! Would love to head to Europe to Ski one day!

[@jessicawatson7360]

Liked Sol in Austria, great food and bars reasonable price and nice tree lined run.

[@jessicawatson7360]

Jonsi's Journeys yes, a good pair of rap-around sun glasses.

[@MikeFoxtrot1]

Great video, I'm planning to go skiing for the first time this winter and it's quite daunting trying to find out what I need to book.

[@jameslloyd5269]

Just turned 18 and booking my first ski holiday will all my mates. I’ve got to Recommend Utah and Salt Lake City. Been there before and it’s insaneeeee. Thanks for the vid

[@kirstyfreeman8616]

I’ve never been skiing but would love to learn!!! Skiing holidays look amazing! 🥰 xxx

[@brogantatexo]

Highly recommend for the bucket list! xx

[@ruthkeenan9269]

Skiing in Europe is amazing but Lake Louise in Canada has been my favourite resort, you should go there next !

[@brogantatexo]

DREAMY! I am dying to get there! xx

[@jonsisjourneys4006]

We’ve just returned from our ski holiday over New Years! Would highly recommend!! My top tip for keeping phone battery from dying in really cold weather is I take those small hand warmer packs from Home Bargains and put it next to the phone (in a pouch) in my rucksack! We go again to Sestriere in April! Lucky to ski twice this year. I find Aldi ski clothing excellent aswell.

[@brogantatexo]

Great tip!! 🙌

[@garyc]

"Ski School" sounds adorable. Definitely need to save this in case I ever go. Christmas in the snow would be magical! :D x

[@brogantatexo]

Hahah! Definitely! x

[@carrickhayre6037]

Gary! Nice to see you here!

[@cristinamccracken1991]

Loved this video! Just back from a family skiing holiday with crystal in Val Thorens and it was amazing. It was especially good for the aprés - ski.

[@brogantatexo]

I love that! So glad you had a good time x

[@ainhoa7225]

Can you do a “What to pack for skiing” or tse essentials to take with me. First time skiing and I have absolutely ni idea!

[@brogantatexo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYq2gICBfMtsoKM here we go! Xx

[@DHSimulations]

I’m of to Boston USA to ski with my school for a week on the 8th of February, can’t wait 😁✈️🎿⛷

[@brogantatexo]

Amazing! Have the best trip!

[@lauragatehouse7935]

I’ve enjoyed your skiing vlogs. I learnt to ski when I was in my early 30’s and love it ! Have been lucky to pack in a few trips a season since then and am now fairly experienced and have spent a fair amount of time researching gear and I usually book for my group of about 10 people. My top tips: Buy the best gear you can afford. Especially goggles (I use Oakley prizm which are exceptional). Also socks - smart wool are fantastic. Can wear more than one day no problem. Buy your own boots if you possibly can and get them professionally fitted with moulded footbeds. Revolutionise your skiing and comfort. Owning your own skis isnt necessary and it can be nice to try a few different pairs of skis during your holiday. Always take a photo of your lift pass as soon as you buy it incase you lose it and need to get a new one issued. Ideally don’t ski alone Always have lessons. Essential for beginners obviously but there’s always more to learn and Improve on right through to expert/off piste level. So now and again you could always book the odd lesson. Ski train from St Pancras is a great way to get to the alpes. Over night arrive v early on the Saturday so you get an extra days skiing . You can also leave late on the last Saturday so you turn a weeks holiday into 8 days of skiing. Consider booking independently- search chalets on chaletfinder.com it pretty much lists every single chalet in existence. Private transfer all the way - coaches take ages and always waiting for people. Plus too many stops. Catered chalets are ideal for large groups . Hotels or self catered accom for less people can work better as you have more flexibility on eating out and are not constrained to meal times which means more time for Apres !! Always carry a map and Learn how to read it - don’t rely on others as you may well get lost at some point. Always carry a small back pack. I use a flat profile Dakine one. Don’t need to take it off to get on the chair. Also carry camelback inside with at least 1 litre water with energy tablet inside. Really makes massive difference to stamina levels through the day. I think that’s it, at least that will do! Enjoy your skiing it’s amazing and being in the mountains is priceless.

[@lauragatehouse7935]

Just to add . Items in back pack are - spare goggle lense for flat light or bright light whichever you aren’t using at that time. Sunglasses, hat, suncream, spare layer, water, snacks (sweets and energy bar), money, spare map, small first aid (paracetamol, plasters etc).

[@AlexanderWhite-y5i]

Great video, really informative! Just want to add a safety note on skiing in a hoody/t-shirt when it's warm - when you fall the lack of protection can cause really nasty burns (my sister had to get rescued off the mountain, and spent a month with her arms in bandages and obviously couldn't ski again for the rest of the holiday) if you get into a slide on a fall so do this at your own risk!

[@sallyharris3943]

Yay looking forward to this one! Have 2 young children but one day would love to go skiing when they are a little older 😍 x

[@brogantatexo]

I love that! Xx

[@emmablair3904]

I’m going to Val Thoren in the 3 Valleys during Easter! I’ve been skiing since I was 4 (I’m 18) and go on a ski holiday each year! My best skiing tip would be, it gets a lot easier the more you go and the more you go the better it gets, every holiday keeps getting better❄️

[@brogantatexo]

I love that, thank you Emma! x

[@juliecarriker9950]

It's interesting even if I never go on a ski holiday! If anyone I know does though, I will suggest your video because you out lots of helpful information in it. Love to both of you!!! 💜💜💜

[@AprilSlocombe]

Although I have never been skiing my whole life but have shown interest in dry slope skiing when I was younger (which I never got around to doing), this is a very useful video and I like your back story about how you started skiing. If I travel abroad, I prefer to pay for things in their local currency in cash because it’s easier for me than using a debit card.

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you April x

[@Kathleen_McDermott]

This is a great video & really useful information. 😀

[@ikrobiee]

Nova Scotia has two small skiing areas, called Wentworth and Martock. Beautiful areas but you would need to rent a car as we don’t have a good transportation network. We do have tons of amazing food places and hiking areas.

[@brogantatexo]

Wow, never heard of it!

[@ikrobiee]

Brogan Tate It’s in Canada! I live in Nova Scotia and often we’re overlooked as we are a small province. Lol.

[@jenx89]

Great video! I'd love to try skiing, we have a slope around an hour away from us where I've done snowboard lessons and then a few years ago we went to Bulgaria snowboarding and it was amazing! It was so nice to have proper real snow 😁❄ definitely want to try skiing now after watching benjis progress

[@brogantatexo]

Love that Jen! Let us know if/when you go! x

[@jossiewood1882]

ahhh this makes me miss skiing! cant wait to book my next trip!

[@brogantatexo]

It’s such a great experience isn’t it!? Xx

[@jossiewood1882]

The best!!! Nothing compares❤️❤️

[@evebeinguniquebeingme6205]

I'd love to do a ski trip but with secondary Raynauds it's not wise! However love to live vicariously through your vlogs it's so picturesque too 😄💖

[@jessicawatson7360]

Decathlon do the turn around back-packs so you can pull them fromtways when your on the lift.

[@faysmith7274]

Sun cream very important. Love my board and enjoyed blading. Very lucky as worked in France for First Choice

[@brogantatexo]

Yes! Lots of people forget sun cream, thanks Fay!

[@sallybowen9139]

What a great video Brogan! ❤️ watching your ski vlogs makes me really want to learn!

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Sally!

[@jessicawatson7360]

Been for Nee Year a few times and it’s such fun. Busy on the slopes durring the Nee Year but, allot quitter either end of the week.

[@dtx7462]

How have I only now found this video blimey it’s been out for a year!! This video is so so helpful and really detailed, something I was really hoping to find on KZbin hehe! 😁 I’ve been skiing 4 times with school and college but not for at least 3 and a half years, I blame Uni and work haha, I’m looking to finally book my own trip for the new year hopefully, I have been looking at Crystal deals for January, but I’m obviously new to booking a ski trip so I want the best deal. For someone newer to booking do you think it would be helpful to speak over the phone to ski holiday advisers from different companies to see what they can offer? I would as well obviously need to hire boots and skis, again thanks for making this video even if I’m only finding it now! And you bet I’ve subscribed! 🙂

[@JasmineJessiee]

Oooh first! Looking forward to this one as booking a skiing trip seems scary to me? so much to organise!

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Jessie! Hopefully this video will help show it’s not scary :)

[@zarareynolds7733]

OMG I'm literally on a ski holiday right now😆⛷

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Where are you staying?

[@zarareynolds7733]

@@brogantatexo In Andorra xx

[@brogantatexo]

@@zarareynolds7733 Amazing! xx

[@lem_moon]

I've used the 4Riders Ski app on two trips and it's been really useful. Bit clunky to use but great if I get separated and need to find my way to my group - has a Google maps direction type of function!

[@brogantatexo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jessicawatson7360]

Activities also count as spree basically, what you do after skiing.

[@jamiealbrecht8034]

Love your skiing videos! You need to come visit Canada someday to ski. You and Benji would love Banff & Lake Louise.

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you! We are desperate to! Gonna save and aim for it soon x

[@garyshepherd9226]

Did Whistler last year - fab!

[@brogantatexo]

It's on my bucket list! Did you book everything yourself or via a company?

[@lindseycoulson8120]

Make sure you get winter ski insurance too (don’t think you mentioned it)

[@brogantatexo]

Yes! Good shout. 👍

[@jessicawatson7360]

You can also go on the ski-train using the euro-star.

[@chrisandeve]

We like to book with Crystal, haven’t tried a chalet though! Chris had lessons at the real snow slope in Hemel Hempstead before we went - I think there’s also one in Milton Keynes and Manchester. Great info for newbies! X

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you! x

[@emanuelturrisi56]

Hello, I just wanted to say I love your channel, you’re very inspirational and I love your personality!🥰do you still have your C1? is the Airscape roof something you use often or is it worth it? Maybe you could do an updated car tour, it would help me lots since i’m buying my first car soon and i’m considering a C1..Have a great day and a great 2020 xx

[@brogantatexo]

Hey! Yes I do still have it. I use the roof in the summer, not as much as I thought I would but I do like the feature! Xx

[@emanuelturrisi56]

Brogan Tate thanks a lot!

[@mariabailey-woods6191]

Great Vlog Brogan really informative. We are currently on our 1st ski trip in Zakopane absolutely beautiful, lots of snow but really struggling with the boots any tips?

[@brogantatexo]

Make sure you do them up properly. The key is to keep your ankle in the back, but still be able to wiggle your toes. Do the TOP clasps / buckles FIRST, then the bottom ones. Don’t do TOO tight first thing in the morning, as your feet warm up and expand / swell with the altitude. Adjust when you need it during the day! Hope that helps?!

[@mariabailey-woods6191]

@@brogantatexo Great well give it a go its put me off as there so uncomfortable didnt know whether investing in my own may be the only option as the ones I wore in Chill Factor hurt and the ones on the slopes jst as bad. Thanks again

[@jamesharatravels]

Ahhh I love this 😍 I’m currently on a high because we just spent the day at norquay ski resort here in Banff Canada it’s my 3rd day in 3 months haha! I had a lesson there in Nov then we did lake Louise in Dec and today we went back to norquay and wow what a feeling when you progress soooooo much! Canada is awesome we have one more resort to try under the ‘skibig3’ I will post you some info so you can see what it’s like! I would like to progress more this season and maybe next winter try a Europe resort ❤️ Hara x

[@brogantatexo]

Amazing!! X

[@jessicabacon9485]

I went to Morzine a couple of years ago during the summer and stayed in a friends chalet and it was stunning! Just got back from Copenhagen and made my very first vlog of it if you wanted to check it out! :)

[@brogantatexo]

I’d love to go in the summer too! Oh awesome, I’ll take a look! x

[@jessicabacon9485]

Brogan Tate Thank you!! Let me know what you think☺️

[@jessicawatson7360]

Is defo worth having lessons they can help so much.

[@karent9887]

Great video really enjoyed

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Karen!

[@nossilfossil3108]

So lost trying to plan a last minute ski trip for first week in Jan. This is helpful but being 3 years old probably a bit outdated :/

[@brogantatexo]

I still stand by everything in this video, nothing has changed. Good luck and have fun!

[@duncanmast]

Never been skiing myself but would like to try. Do you recommend any particular exercises to do before you go that may help prevent any aches and pains as I guess you use muscles you don't normally use when not skiing ?

[@brogantatexo]

Good question! It's all about LEGS in the gym! Any leg workout really and good core strength for balance x

[@lilyloveable]

Third to comment ! l love watching your vlogs Brogan

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks! 🥰

[@cheeseyquavers]

Nice girl - good work !

[@patriciaocallaghan925]

Great vlog....thinking of going skiing with my 15yo daughter but wondering would we be able to learn together in a group or would we have to book private lessons ourselves to ensure we are together.......

[@brogantatexo]

Yes you can learn in a group :)

[@neilb4328]

What's your thoughts on skiing this yr. hope we get the green light to go.

[@jessicawatson7360]

Can also ski in Scotland.

[@skiandscytheguy]

Hahaha, I live 20 km from a big ski resort. No booking for me :-)

[@brogantatexo]

So jealous!

[@TheMightyKinkle]

Ski 2 have gone out of business now 😢

[@vortex21jw]

Dam this didn't age too well with ski2 going out of business :(