going sking for first time

aidanki wrote: »

Im new to all this skiing and am going to go skiing for the first time this year

Probably going to go to Czech as I have to go to Prague for a few days

So questions
Wheres a good place to go skiing in Czech ? and somewhere the night life is fairly good ?

What do I really need to bring with me ?
Ive never been skiing before so won't be buying skis Ill rent those at the resort

Spindleruv Myln is a good place to begin skiing. You can take a bus directly from the Florence or Cerny Most bus stations in Prague to Spindl.

Coaches leave regularly from either Florenc bus station near Prague city centre, or more regularly from Cerny Most metro station (the eastern end of the B/Yellow line). The journey takes between three and four hours, depending on the number of stops en route, and where you start from. For full details of times, check the IDOS website. If your Czech is up to it, you can make a reservation online at http://www.svt.cz/amsbus/ (you still have to pay for the ticket in person at an AMS Bus counter 3 days in advance). When you get to Spindleruv Mlyn, you're depositied at the bus station a short walk from the town centre. Walk in the direction the bus was travelling just round the next corner to get to the town proper.

Current fare for the bus is about 6 euro.

Here's some details on bus times: http://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/?pr=1&id=x2dd162g2dd163g2dd164g69

You can book accomodation at http://www.spindleruv-mlyn.com/en/ but one problem you may encounter is the full week bookings often required at cheaper pensions - which means either moving hostels/pensions or trying to fit your plans around the Sun - Sat schedule.

d2ww wrote: »

Never skied there, but found this place online.
http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/skiresorts/resortfacts.aspx/Spindleruv-Mlyn#.VKNHzl4AAA

It's small and 2 and a bit hours from Prague near the Polish border, but fine for a first timer. Ridiculously cheap by western alpine standards which is a bonus! You could check out Polish resorts on the Skiclub site as well.

It's not small for a beginner...

http://flash.holidayinfo.cz/maps/flashmap_hol.php?mapid=35&lang=1

aidanki wrote: »

Im new to all this skiing and am going to go skiing for the first time this year

What do I really need to bring with me ?
Ive never been skiing before so won't be buying skis Ill rent those at the resort

hat
ski goggles
neckgaitor/ snoot
jacket Ideally with a snow skirt
ski gloves
ski pants
ski socks

Here's a list I posted a few years back
http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056498880/2

fannymagee wrote: »

HOLY CRAP!! Oh Lord I laughed reading that- its comprehensive, but How many suitcases does it take to pack all that? Lift pass retractatron?! Scholl corn plasters??!! Brilliant :-)

(BUT they forgot to mention toothbrush, phone charger, adapter plug & hot towels in case of unexpected mountainside childbirth. Minus douze points for those omissions)

Ah I enjoyed that. Goes to show how woefully unprepared I am most days lol. Money, liftpass, SPF, phone & extra battery. Maybe a lipgloss lol. Pockets only, no backpack. BOOM! (The difference in our priorities makes the OH want to kill me everyday, but that's what he's for lol)

I must pass on the omissions list. Make it more comprehensive this year
Jeepers, less than a week to go, I'm salivating with excitement!

sheesh wrote: »

same here!

Where you off to?