BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, October 25, 2012 (Press-News.org) If you've never been skiing or snowboarding before, then you might feel put off by the technical jargon, specialist equipment and knowing exactly what kit you need. However, there is no longer the need to feel daunted as ski holidays specialist, Mark Warner has put together some special ski weeks for adult beginners to help you on your way to finding your ski legs!
The specially selected weeks include all you need to get you on your way to discovering the amazing world of wintersports: ski or snowboard hire, lift passes and five half days of group ski or snowboard school, as well as flights, accommodation and transfers all included in the holiday price.
To make sure you are fully prepared before you go, there are also special 'how to' videos for beginners live on the Mark Warner website, which cover everything a beginner needs to know, from How to Carry Your Skis, to How to Parallel Turn from a Snow Plow.
Plus, Mark Warner has also put together a special Ski Packing list covering everything including equipment, clothing, resort-wear, mountain-specific toiletries and a 'mountainside checklist' so that you are fully prepared. There is even a Ski Glossary so that you can know your moguls from your mittens and your bubble-lifts from your button-lifts.
The Mark Warner special adult beginner ski weeks are available at Chalet Hotel Christina, La Plagne on 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th January and 3rd, 10th 17th March as well as at Chalet Hotel Aiguille Percee, Tignes on 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th January 2013.
Priced from GBP999 per person to include return flights from London Gatwick, fuel supplement, return resort transfers, seven nights accommodation including breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner with wine, lift pass (local area only), ski/ snowboard hire (not including helmets) and five half days of group ski or snowboard school.
For bookings or more information contact Mark Warner and quote 'Beginners' Weeks' on 0844 273 6796 or visit www.markwarner.co.uk.
For media information please contact Sarah Lloyd-Morrison at Magenta PR sarah@magentapublicrelations.co.uk
New Mark Warner Ski Weeks for Beginners from GBP999pp Including Everything from Flights and Transfers to Lift Passes and Ski School - Plus 'How to' Videos, Ski Packing List and Ski Glossary
Ski holidays specialist, Mark Warner has put together some special ski weeks for adult beginners to help holidaymakers find their ski legs.
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[Press-News.org] New Mark Warner Ski Weeks for Beginners from GBP999pp Including Everything from Flights and Transfers to Lift Passes and Ski School - Plus 'How to' Videos, Ski Packing List and Ski GlossarySki holidays specialist, Mark Warner has put together some special ski weeks for adult beginners to help holidaymakers find their ski legs.