The majority of ski holidaymakers still plan to get away this winter although the proportion as declined since the summer.
But in reality only 29% are confident they will be able to ski at all despite the positive intentions by most, according to new research.
This is mainly due to the latest government restrictions and Covid-19 travel advice.
A total of 79% out of 2,000 respondents said that the government’s travel corridor/quarantine policy is not fit for purpose.
A new poll by the Ski Club of Great Britain found that 86% of skiers still intend to go the slopes with a quarter having already booked their holiday.
There has been a slight decrease compared with 96% stating they would want to ski in a previous Ski Club survey in June.
More than half (57%) want to book within a month of travel against 10% recorded having booked within a month of travelling last season.
This indicates a huge rise in late booking intentions for the upcoming season.
As many as 59% of skiers still plan to book independently this season against 61% last winter, while 38% will continue to book a package holiday.
The June survey found that 86% of skiers flew to their destinations last season.
However, that number will most likely drop with only 59% now planning to fly.
Other modes of transport showed 27% plan to drive using Eurotunnel and 8% by ferry.
There was a slight drop in people intending to stay in hotels – 38% said they would book a hotel this season compared to the 43% who booked a hotel last season.
Other accommodation results showed that 25% will book an apartment this winter (up from 19% last season) indicating this increase taking a share from both hotel and chalet bookings. Only 19% have indicated booking a chalet (down from 25% last season).
Lastly, 39% of bookers plan to travel as a family against 37% last winter, 28% with friends and 19% couples.