Wind hold and closures? She needs to visit Mammoth...
Not too familiar with it. If it is, it's on a different scale. There are outliers in Austria and Italy too, like mini resort complexes above towns or around lift stations, and the odd place you need to take a lift to, but I don't think they're comparable to the French projects. If I'm not mistaken, Verbier is a high-altitude village that has expanded over time, as opposed to a largely purpose-built resort that sprung up due to government policy.Maybe a Swiss thing too?
Tony, let’s do it. Get the rest of the foodie/wine contingent of the NEG crew together and we’ll have a blast! It will be cheaper than going to big sky or Aspen, i bet…even with airfaire….This whole thread is nothing but Tony bait.
I spent a week Nordic (skate), alpine touring, and downhill skiing in Samoëns France a few years ago. It was a blast. Beautiful country and the weather was incredible. It was during a school break so it was a little crowded. We were shocked at French lift line behavior but, after a couple of days, we learned how to throw elbows like the locals. I’d go again.The fantasy project I've been working on very sporadically is to put together a trip for my small cadre of local friends who comprise a mix of alpine and nordic skiers. (Some do only alpine, some only XC, some both.) For a while I was excited about a Dolomites trip, for some of the same reasons as my friend @Pumba. But as I tried to drill deeper into the practicalities I got discouraged. Specifically it boils down to the fact that the best nordic skiing and the best alpine skiing don't generally share trailheads. (The nordic skiers are real skiers, not tourist shufflers.) So the daily transportation logistics get very challenging.
Doesn't have to be e.g. Gressoney but yeah XC tends to be in valleys and below treeline while best alpine skiing is in the ...um...alpine. you could base yourself in the Inn valley where there is a big uphill skinning culture to ski groomers.The fantasy project I've been working on very sporadically is to put together a trip for my small cadre of local friends who comprise a mix of alpine and nordic skiers. (Some do only alpine, some only XC, some both.) For a while I was excited about a Dolomites trip, for some of the same reasons as my friend @Pumba. But as I tried to drill deeper into the practicalities I got discouraged. Specifically it boils down to the fact that the best nordic skiing and the best alpine skiing don't generally share trailheads. (The nordic skiers are real skiers, not tourist shufflers.) So the daily transportation logistics get very challenging.
LOL. You saw this person walking down the street with a SkiTalk sticker on, but weren't quick enough to intercept?Another Ski Talker a couple of appartments down on Kendos who I haven't met yet.
What are the odds? Now I'm very curious who it is...Another Ski Talker a couple of appartments down on Kendos who I haven't met yet.
Pretty soon we’ll have a gathering in Krygyzstan and someone will say, “I was there and saw you guys, but just didn’t meet up.”What are the odds? Now I'm very curious who it is...
Or post a pic of a helmet or skis with a SkiTalk sticker ahead of them in the life line, and ask "Was this one of you guys?"Pretty soon we’ll have a gathering in Krygyzstan and someone will say, “I was there and saw you guys, but just didn’t meet up.”
Do we need to start a "missed connections" forum here?Or post a pic of a helmet or skis with a SkiTalk sticker ahead of them in the life line, and ask "Was this one of you guys?"
Tony is pretty specific. Italy, with xc and alpine skiers able to stay in same place.try to specify what you're after on a Euro trip, and we can definitely help narrow down options.
I was referring to the comments on purpose-built villages.Tony is pretty specific. Italy, with xc and alpine skiers able to stay in same place.
Maybe he’s thinking too much in the closet. Here they just use two cars and go different directions. Maybe over there you have to rent one car.
1) Make the alpine skier suffer by coose a lodging away from the lift! Yes it's counter intuitive. But many of such lodging establishments offer shuttle services to the lift. The same shuttle can also transport nordic skiers to a distant trailhead so they can ski different part of the Nordic circuit.the best nordic skiing and the best alpine skiing don't generally share trailheads.
When I ski in the Dolomites, I almost always pick a place to stay that is not in a village with lifts. Since I want to go skiing in a different title ski area every day (all in the same Dolomiti Superski pass by the way), I much rather drive a bit every day (and get more house for the budget that we have).1) Make the alpine skier suffer by coose a lodging away from the lift! Yes it's counter intuitive. But many of such lodging establishments offer shuttle services to the lift. The same shuttle can also transport nordic skiers to a distant trailhead so they can ski different part of the Nordic circuit.
She is on a cruise right now I will ask her the details when she comes back. She did tell me the food was amazing the slopeside lodging plentifull and much cheaper. They got the guide for one or 2 days to show them around the complex terrain and lifts to the best snow. No backcountry adventures since her family are mostly advanced intermediates. Snow was variable since the elevation and aspect and distances are so vast. She said the guide was worth it and not too expensive. Much cheaper than any lesson for multiple people here in Colorado. Amazing food all over.If it snows in Europe next season, I’d jump at the chance to go! I just renewed my ikon pass last night and there are some amazing European destinations on it.
I dont mind skiing groomers and keeping it “mellow.” The thought of skiing from town to town and eating amazing food in beautiful scenery is enough for me! Can you share more specifics on your sister’s trip? Transport/lodging costs, was there enough snow to keep them entertained!? What types of guiding services did the use - to go off piste or lessons?
Sadly, not a huge surprise thst Zermatt is cheaper than say going to Tahoe. I would much rather pay 30 for a gourmet meal than for frozen pretzel!!! The 30 dollar pretzel is real! It did come with 3 sauces though. Ha ha.
If I were to go, i have my eyes on the Dolomites or France, which I’m sure would be much cheaper than Switzerland and definitely cheaper than staying on mountain at Alta or Snowbird!!! …..Hmmmm, could the next Gathering be in Europe @dbostedo???
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