Ski In Ski Out

Well its been far too long since i last blogged due to various reasons but nevertheless here I am again. This 'weeks' blog focuses on ski in ski out and what makes a great family ski holiday as a consequence. Firstly however let me deal with the definition, as some chalets who use the ski in ski out label are found miles from the piste and this in my opinion is just wrong! Ski in ski out to me should mean that it is right next to the piste and that you can ski to a main lift station, ad therefore back again at the end of the day.

So definition out of the way, what makes a ski in ski out properties such great family chalets, if at all? Well I think this question is a simple one, and its total convenience. Yes it is nice to see skiers skiing by your chalet, but the real benefit is taking away the trauma of loading up the gear in to a bus, or walking down difficult paths, only to find as you put your equipment on, Jonny has forgotten a glove or two!

Ski In Ski Out

Personally speaking, if you are going on a family ski holiday I want my chalet close to the piste, and ideally ski in ski out. Family skiing should be a pleasure and this doesn't mean struggling with children, their equipment, plus their clothing, as well yourselves with your skis and poles downs icy paths or slippery roads which has obvious inherent dangers.

In which case you need a catered chalet or luxury catered chalet that is close to the ski lifts, the slopes, and the preferred ski school, or ideally a ski in ski out property where you and the family can just put your skis on, and ski from the door. But just a small warning when booking a ski in ski out chalet, before booking, just ask the operator what they mean by ski in ski out as one or two claim such, when they are some way away in reality and are certainly not family friendly ski in ski out if you are skiing between chalet gardens and roads in the case of spurious claimants!

Ski in ski out should mean in my opinion that it is right next to the piste, ideally a blue piste, and for family ski holidays located conveniently to the ski school.