Recent content by skiberg1

They are not stressed. They just don't want to spend the money.

I never really thought of it in that way, but I think you are correct. This site used to be vibrant and full of discussions, particularly weather related. Now its dead, absolutely dead. I recall a few years back the constant admonishments from the host or others about not discussing a storm more...

Was at Massif today. Hotel will be 200 rooms 800 people. Spoke directly with condo sales. Snow was good not great. Some soft snow in trees. Been there a few times and the trail rating is similar to Europe. Blues r mostly quite tame, although they have a few good blues that r completely bumped...

18 yr old Highland Park is in waiting for tonight. It’s been described as “glorious”. We’ll see.

I actually went to SR last weekend, got out of car looked at line, creeping lift, surprisingly limited snowmaking results and left. Did not even ski and I have a pass. I would not pay for what they have produced so far, loon is better option right now. Cannon way ahead by looks of it. They open...

I suspect at some point they will start to dump underperforming assets or simply go belly up like almost all major ski companies (ASC etc.). Vail is quite powerful, but investing in an industry that has not grown in 50 years is dangerous.

That's because Vail is small in comparison. You are right its incomprehensible.

I often wonder. When the snow is good, the off-piste can be life changing. You will never look at skiing in the same way again. The above tree line, high alpine terrain, is so much more significant that the US. The vert can be crazy. 10 mile long consistent intermediate terrain is not uncommon...

Warth or Schrocken in St Anton. Roldal in Norway. Obertaun eastern AT. Andermatt CH. Id say these are some of the biggest snow areas in Europe. Few others but none have the unique terrain variation of Alta. Andermatt may be closest, but limited below tree line.

Mid-December is a total crapshoot. I would only consider a few places. Not because other places may not have snow, but because these places most certainly will. I like the Tirol area because of a consistent snow history. 1. The AT Glacier resorts (Stubai, Piztaller and especially Hintertux) 2...

How was Flumserberg? I've gone past it many times and always wanted to give it a try. I also have wanted to try the area in Liechtenstein. You are so right, there are literally hundreds of small to med sized resorts that will probably be great for a day. That's how I found Pila and why I like...

Sounds like we have similar taste. Look into Engleberg. You can stay in Lucerne which is a really nice city and then drive, or take the train, less than 45 mins away. You can stay at town near base, but its a bit quiet. You can also ski multiple areas in the region by staying in Lucerne. You...

What type of place are you looking for and what matters most?

My Favorites include the following. Keep in mind they are dependent upon a lot of things, but primarily snow quality and terrain. I also tend to prefer smaller and more authentic resorts that attract a more local or regional crowd of skiers. 1. Tigne/Val Disere- I think this place is the best...

I just went last year, and I've been twice and I am not a fan. Total PIA to get to lifts. You absolutely will be walking for min 10 mins in Zermatt unless you stay at the few hotels right next to lift, but those are not in center of town and then you have to walk into the town. We took a cab...