March ski vacation suggestions.

[Laz]

Hi Ballers,

 

My wife and I looking to go on a ski vacation in mid March. I'm looking for suggestions.

 

This is our current list:

 

1) Acupulco: this is our first choice. We really enjoyed it last year. The only issue is flights from Toronto are not that convenient or cheap.

 

2) Costa Rica: love it, but prefer to take the kids

 

3) Orlando: cheaper, but other than skiing.....zzz

 

Any other suggestions? Chile? I vaguely recall hearing about a good site somewhere in the Caribbean. Texas, California?

 

Thanks.

[Horton]

@laz the best thing you can do is buy my wife and I a ticket and take us with you to Costa Rica

[lpskier]

Brent, aka The Clown, lives in Montreal. I believe he is skiing in Chile now, and has the last several winters. I imagine that he is kind of an expert on the subject. He posts on SkiFly. @SM is Brent's ski partner and posts here. Maybe he can point you in the right direction.

[desmonipoux]

why don't you try Saint Martin

http://www.skicaraibes.com

a great place to ski and a great place for after ski

warm water and great weather as well in March

 

 

 

[barefooter2baller]

If you google map St. martin and look for the lake that is in Mullet Bay golf course, there is someone skiing the course. Looks like a good place to get a few runs in but not a ski destination.

[Stevie Boy]

I have skied at Mullet Bay, it,s on the Dutch side it was a fair number of years ago, just before the hurricane wiped them out, the water sports operation at Simpson Bay used to run it.

I helped them out for a bit, they were adjacent to the waterway through to the lagoon, parasailing, jetskis etc also available, if you ski at Mullet Bay, do not stomp around on the bottom, you are likely to step on something, If Julian Shore is still there give him my regards, great coach and does all the discipilnes, he used to be free style barefoot champion, starts from bridges, towed by helicopters a whole bags of tricks, unfortunately when he was giving a demo at a show one day, the boat driver took him too close to the jetty whilst he was skiing backwards, needless to say he is lucky to be alive, broke almost every bone in his body, hospital for 9 months, that,s why he lives and works in warmer climates

[desmonipoux]

Looks like a good place to get a few runs in but not a ski destination.

 

To be honest, this is not true....

Saint Martin is a perfect place to ski, even for very good skiers.

The coachs are good, the boats are good, the water is good, the slalom is good.

There are plenty of good french skiers who are skiing there year after year, believe me.

Have fun.

Nicolas

 

[andjules]

Depending on what you like to do, I'd say the aprés ski in Miami/Lauderdale is a little more fun than Orlando (if you decide against something more exotic). You can grab some fairly affordable warm-up sets at McGinnis, and then drive up to Chet's for some real coaching. I think you can also get some good coaching at Miami Water Ski Club.

[barefooter2baller]

Nicholas,

 

What I was referring to is that I was going to spend thousands of dollars for a

ski destination I wouldn't choose a location that could be ruined by a 8 mile an

hour wind from any direction.

You can have great coaches and great boats but if you don't have relatively calm

water the day is ruined as in sure you know. That is a very large body of water compared to other ski destination.

 

 

[MISkier]

I'd be wary of a slalom course running next to a golf fairway, especially if someone like me is hitting a drive on shore. That golf ball could easily traverse the airspace over the slalom course.

[Luzz]

@Laz have you considered the Dominican Republic? Mario Pigozzi has a nice ski school outside of Boca Chica, and he is hands down the kindest guy I know. Lake skis great. However, if you are bringing the family, I'd stay in Santo Domingo. About 30min drive to the lake, but better hotels and things to do with your kids.

[The_MS]

Snowbird, Utah.

[barefooter2baller]

Luzz,

Do you have additional info on Mario Pigozzi place?? I can't find anything online..

thanks

[andjules]

Catalina Water Ski Lake, Boca Chica, DR

http://bit.ly/14M4npt

 

[desmonipoux]

@barefooter2@baller

 

I must say you are right concerning the wind, it is sometime a little windy

otherwise, everything else is just great

[Laz]

Thanks for everyone's replies.

 

Saint Martin looks interesting. Also, the Dominican site looks like it's worth a try. @Luzz I'm going to send an email. @andjules Thanks for the link.

 

We usually make a couple of trips to Florida over the winter already.

 

Acapulco was amazing last year but the flights are not so good for us.

[Luzz]

@barefooter2baller‌ This is their instagram, you can see some good pictures of the site. Mario has a SN 196 with ZO, and he is hands down one of the best drivers in the world, he drove the last two editions of the Worlds as well as plenty of other titled event. His son, Robert, just dominated the Jr. Worlds.

Generally, he has someone preparing a good meal on site, if not himself (hint: he is from Italy ;) ).

The site is called Catalina Ski Lake.

 

[lpskier]

If you want to have first quality skiing and beach vacation, rent a house or condo on the beach in Seagrove Beach, Fl., or one of the nearby communities, and ski with Cory Pickos in Santa Rosa Beach, a 10 minute drive away. Cory has a two lake site with lots of good skiers and coaches. I've skied there several times and always enjoyed my experience. The beach and the water are beautiful. Bright white sand and warm blue and green water. Bring (or rent) a bike, kayak, SUP and your appetite for fresh sea food.

[wtrskior]

@luzz where would you recommend someone stay near the site? I have been to Boca chica 15 years ago as a very young pup. It was fun for a 19 year old, but very sketchy! Lol. I'd not take my family there, but it was some time ago. There are some great areas of DR.

[DUSkier]

errrrrrrr,,,,,,,, MOOMBA!!!!!!! Only place a skier should be in March =)

[barefooter2baller]

@‌Luzz

I've googled Mario's place in DR and I can't find a thing on it. The instragram site doesn't show where it is either. Where is this place?? Address doesn't work either

[barefooter2baller]

how do I make it so when I do this "@‌Luzz" it notifies the username??

[barefooter2baller]

@Luzz

I've googled Mario's place in DR and I can't find a thing on it. The instragram site doesn't show where it is either. Where is this place?? Address doesn't work either

[andjules]

@barefooter2baller‌ this is about the most you'll find about it online (phone # + email): http://bit.ly/14M4npt

And here's a google maps link so you can see satellite imagery: https://goo.gl/maps/Gp9JC

And possibly (unconfirmed) youtube of the site:

[barefooter2baller]

Thank you @andjules . I've sent an email and message through FB. Still waiting for a response.

[wtrskior]

@barefooter2baller‌ you can see it from google maps. North of Boca chica

[barefooter2baller]

Found it thank you! @wtrskior

[GregHind]

Melbourne Australia is amazing. Moomba is a once in a lifetime trip. Unbelievable. The US dollar has just shot up in value vs the Aussie. Plenty of skiing here...

[adkh2oskier]

March? I'd head for Jackson Hole, they are getting bombed this year. Whistler would also be great.

[everyday]

My wife and I are leaving for SRI LANKA in a week. Slalom course and a Infinity Boat with lots of sight seeing activities available. I will post some pics when we return.

Costa Rica is a great place to ski and has many activities and sites to see.

[Edward_Skupien]

Have you considered Thailand? There is a great ski lake near Bangkok.