Delighted at all the responses and interest there is from everyone wanting to learn in a group like myself.
I have been on to Josh the ski-instructer in Flumserburg, and he says once I know the number of people and a date to go ahead and book through the website.
He has also said its ok to book beginners lessons at the Weekend, though the website says otherwise. I'm going to clarify this with him.
So I'm up for any weekend in January, except the first one, will still be recovering from the night before!

I would suggest half days lessons.

1.Is there any date that someone can't do?
2. A show of hands, who wants to learn how to ski in a group, so I can contact the school with a number.

Im in! We are 3...but we cxant do it the last weekend of January. I'd like it to be the weekend of the 16th but will wait for responses from the rest.

Thanks for organizing it!!!

Hi Everyone: I have had 2 responses via a PM from two others, and I know that from my last Ski-virgin thread it can take a few weeks for some to realise that either the thread is actually sitting in the forum, and just hasn't been spotted or it hits home with a few, that they cannot ski, so why not join a group!
And here I was thinking everyone can already ski!

I'm slightly concerned that we will roll into January and still not be on the slopes.
Am going to pitch to the Zurich Ski-school, with a rough number ( say 8) and see what dates they come up with!

Will keep you posted!! ( Pardon the pun! )

OK: Since replies to this thread are scarce( very busy time of year) Based on my first Ski-Virgin post:

Here is a list of people to date, that are interested:
Mr_Pan
Aletheia520
Barron
SteveZ
thesheperds
anshuiitk
leylak
deutschmaad
Lurksalot
xomflower1
arorank
ElggDK
Thaider

Sending email to Zurich Ski-school now.....
Anyone new, want to join, add name to above list in red/flashing lights so I can see it.

This will be fun!!!

-deutschmaad

I'd be interested, but I know the basics. Would it be possible to join you in the follow-up session?

Keep an eye on the thread and forum for follow up Natachika. When we eventually get to that stage, I'll post it up.

Ok, Talk about efficiency! Just got a call from Flumserberg now,

1. We have to book in person at Tannenboden.
2. Because we are of mixed ability, she would recommend two groups.
3.She recommends a whole day lesson. How much one learns depends on the individual
4. Lessons run Mon-Fri from tomorrow ( 21st Dec) 10am and again at 2pm.
5. It costs 55chf per person ( I'm assuming this doesn't include rental of gear, forgot to ask sorry, but will email her back)

Now all we need is a date...
http://www.flumserberg.ch/NR/rdonlyr...sf08_09_en.pdf - link to Flumserberg pricelist.

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Hi ,

i have just readed your email , I am interested to join the group , do yo have a date already? , for me could be possible on tuesday 22nd or wendsday 23th , also my level is null , so I would start from basic. I am living in zurich , do you go from Zurich?

Greetings

Fran

Hi Fran, I have to book in person, and will be popping up in January to do it.
I am booking Flumserberg, and will arrange transport, I'm hoping someone out of 10 of us - or it's 12 now, can drive!
You are more than welcome to join. Keep you eyes on this thread after Xmas, for the date and more details.

Hi ,

perfect!.

I can drive but I have no car , anyway we could rent one (or two) if not , we can find out the way to arrive by train.

Greetings

Fran

I am interested in joining but I took couple lessons last year. Therefore, I know some basics, maybe next round or so? Thanks for organizing it.

Hi Everybody,

I also called Flumserberg on Friday and there is a lesson for a complete beginner like me. The session is in afternoon (1.5 hours) starting Mon-Sat from 21st Dec only (tomorrow). It would cost SFr 70 including all equipments and you need to join this session only once. They recommend to join this session before taking personal lessons. I am planning to going with my friends on next Friday/Saturday. Let me know if you want to join me.

For January, I would also like to join you and I think I am fine for all weekends in Jan at this point. Thanks for initiating it.

This week doesn't suit me for learning, but thanks Arorank
Will keep you in mind for Jan/Feb. Keep your eye on the thread for the date.

Hi Fran, renting sounds good...

The prices of renting equipment for ski-ing: http://212.254.197.221:81/wb/pages/home/preisliste.php
Add whats required in the equipment area to 55chf, for a whole day lesson per person.
Anyone what the red stars are?
Am a real novice.

Hi, I'm also interested in a day at the slopes, and am a total virgin
SEnt you a PM.

Hi Xomflower1, will add your name to the list a couple of posts up.
Our group lesson will between Mon-Fri for a whole day Jan/Feb depending on when I can get a day off work and when I can get to Tannenboden to book it.Keep an eye on the thread for more details, great to have you on board!

The red stars are the quality of the equipment. 5 stars is the top of the line stuff, probably brand new and more advanced skis. If your learning lower starts and cheaper prices will be ok.

Thanks Eire!

deutschmaad, add me in your list as well.