Sebastian Hope wrote an article about his Pyrenean
skiing experiences which was published in the Financial Times
Magazine in October 2009 -
The ups and downs of cross-country skiing (external
website). You are to be
complimented on your cross country skiing holiday. We found
the hotel very adequate, comfortable and quiet. In particular,
I would like you to repeat the thanks already given to Alain
and Elizabeth for their delicious food. We found the
"light touch" in the daily organisation much to our liking.
Although we accept the consequences of group holidays it is
not our instinctive choice and the freedom to do our own thing
without censure was appreciated. Doug made great progress with
this informal tuition and I made some. Both of us are
determined to continue with cross country skiing and would be
happy to return to Ax-les-Thermes. I'd like to thanks you James for your excellent
coaching- clear, patient, positive and fun. As an experienced
teacher and coach I feel I know quality when I experience it.
To you both thank you for the relaxed atmosphere, yet professional
approach you brought to the group holiday, right from the pre visit
emails, through the weeks skiing, right to the detail of providing
me with grub. I was very impressed. I was very impressed by
Alan and Elizabeth's service also (Hotel Terminus). The meals were
excellent, the rooms were well cleaned and towels changed daily it
seemed. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always there to
greet you with a smile, wishing you a good day or asking how your
day had been. That friendliness also was a feature of their
staff. It was good to feel you were supporting a small, family
business, who deserved it.
Thank
you so much for giving me such a good holiday last week. I had
a great time. Your organization was superb and the attention
to detail impeccable – not surprisingly. I also really enjoyed
the informal format of instruction when needed but freedom to
go at your own pace, which enabled me to get so much out of
the skiing. Would you please pass on my thanks to Alain
and Elizabeth and all their staff? I thought the Hotel
Terminus was perfect for the holiday in every way. Just a
quick e-mail to say thanks for a great week and your patience
especially with me!! It was most enjoyable for both of us,and I am
amazed at what progress we made in a week thanks to your support and
training.Having watched the Cross-country skiing in the olympics we
still have a long way to go though!!! "Thought we would just like to send a big thank you for all you did for us last week. Your organisation, leadership, patience and enthusiasm were all great as was the holiday as a whole. With your help and support I achieved much more than I ever thought possible within only one week. We will undoubtedly return for another trip at some time and in the meantime we will recommend you most highly to anyone we come across who is looking for a great outdoor holiday." John and Diane Shadlock, Feb 2009 "James, Cathy and Nathan, many thanks from Phil and I for a great trip. We really enjoyed the week and are already talking about doing something similar next year." Phil and Philippa Barker, Feb 2009 "Thank you for a fantastic holiday. Screaming muscles and all I thoroughly enjoyed it and, muscles permitting, look forward to coming again." Judy Lawson, January 2009
"Just to say many thanks for organising our skiing trip, we had
a great time and are missing Ax and the mountains."
"What a great few days in the Pyrenees. I’m still buzzing from
it!"
"I really enjoyed the holiday thank you and actually enjoyed
the variety of activities provided. Thank you again Cathy for
the massage - which was excellent." "Thank you James & Cathy for being brilliant
hosts. I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday from start to finish
(well I know the weather helped). I hope that I will continue
to practice my cross country skills in future - maybe on one
of your other trips." "Just
wanted to say thanks for a lovely week - we really enjoyed
ourselves and definitely will go cross country skiing again."
"Just to let you know we thought you coped very well with the
week given the difficult circumstances. Was impressed by your
cheerful and positive nature, and will certainly recommend you
as a tour leader! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - you may
see us next year if you can promise a bit more sun!
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