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Dan · Mar 31st 2009, 5:46pm

Just back from Arinsal, had a wicked time. Stayed at Poblado & as usual Danny, Kevin & the girls (Gemma, Lynsey & Chloe) were very accomodating. The resort was really quiet but Quo Vadis was normally busy. The rooms were clean, secure & as close to the gondola as you can get, keeping walking to a minimum!
Found the food in El Moli to be probably the best around, not one bad dish between us in there. Had good nights in El Cau & Ciscos with the workers finishing up for the season.
The slopes were empty, like having your own ski slope, they was a bit icy in the morning but improved during the day & it snowed on the Saturday. Took a trip over to Pal for the day which was good as quite varied & visited Arcalis which was the nuts, loads of snow & loads of runs. Had a look in the cave at the Stalagmights which was unexpected.
Only gripe I have is that the strength of the Euro meant it was pretty expensive out there as the exchange rate was 1 for 1. Other than that, I can't fault the resort. The people were great & the snow was really good, I would recommend Arinsal to anyone as the links to Pal opens it up to the more advanced skiier & the snow parks are far more challenging than in previous years.
I would also choose Poblado again as the location is second to none. Also, we met Steve from arinsal.co.uk in the bar!!

Danny.

luke allen · Mar 21st 2009, 11:23pm

Almost finished packing leaving for gatwick at 2am, I feel like a kid a christmas

Andy and Becky · Mar 13th 2009, 11:28pm

Steve,

Many thanks for the promt reply, I'll look into it when I get there.

Andy

steve · Mar 13th 2009, 5:46pm

Yes, you can rent helmets - they cost €22 for 6 days from Sant Moritz, or you can buy them from around €50.

Andy and Becky · Mar 13th 2009, 11:07am

We'll be out on the 22nd too, flying from Manchester with crystal into toulouse. Can't wait, Becky's first time and my return to boarding after 5 years off. Looking forward to some good skiing and a good chill out in the sun. Will be staying at the Micolau.

One question for Steve, do the hire shops rent helmets and any idea of rough cost for a week...might just buy in the sales if I can, having an xl head means there might be a few left.

Roll on a week sunday, can't wait :oD

steve · Mar 6th 2009, 7:17pm

I e-mailed UFO again but they haven't got back to me yet.

There is a Big Air competition on the 22nd in Arcalis, then there's a boarder cross and a ski cross competition on the 28th, both also in Arcalis.

luke · Mar 3rd 2009, 1:55pm

Whats happening on the 22nd?
any news yet?
Luke

Dan · Feb 7th 2009, 2:37pm

Thanks Steve. I see it has snowed again over there, just hope it's like it when I come over!

steve · Feb 6th 2009, 7:59am

I've checked with UFO and they've nothing confirmed as yet. I'll post on here as and when I find out anything.

Dan · Jan 24th 2009, 2:14pm

Hi Steve, as you are the font of all knowledge, do you know if there are any ski/boarding comps on w/c 22nd March? When we have been before around this time UFO put something on which meant lots of parties! I'm not up to their level on the slopes but the atmosphere was really great as the party was at a different bar each night. Any info would be appreciated. Cheers. Danny