RISkier
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I noticed the thread in the equipment forum on what one piece of equipment you'd buy for next year if money were no object. I thought I'd start a similar thread concerning ski resorts you'd really like to visit but haven't yet had the opportunity. I'm not setting a number (I'd like to go everywhere) but just a few you'd really like to visit and why:
Zermatt Switzerland. Skiing by the Matterhorn can't be all bad. Scenery is reputed to be spectacular. The village is said to be very pretty and the on mountain dining is suppposed to be some of the best in the world.
Selva Gardena, Italy. Or at least someplace in the Dolomites. The Dolomites are supposed to be amazing. Selva Gardena is on the Sella Ronda and has very extensive skiing. The terrain is probably better suited to intermediates than expert skiers. Just really want to see the Dolomites.
Banff, Alberta Canada. Skiing at Lake Louise and Sunshine. My wife has an uncle who lived near that part of Canada. He has raved about the scenery. Banff itself is supposed to be a fantastic village and you can ski at two highly regarded areas.
Aspen. Four ski areas all linked by a convenient bus. Aspen Mountain caters to experts and supposedly has great bump skiing. Snowmass is supposed to be an amazing place for cruising, Aspen Highlands is supposed to have something for everyone, and Buttermilk is kind of a dedicated area for novices. The village is again reputed to be a fantastic base. The only real downside I can come up with is that it is pricey.
Sugarbush. I certainly could come up with more exotic destinations but we haven't yet made it to Sugarbush and my sense is that it has kind of a laid back atmosphere that I think we'd like. And many folks on AZ seem to love the place. So it's simply a place on my to visit list.
When money becomes a consideration there are many other places that might get my tourist dollars, but these are a few fantasy (Sugarbush should be pretty easily realized) ski vacation destinations.
Zermatt Switzerland. Skiing by the Matterhorn can't be all bad. Scenery is reputed to be spectacular. The village is said to be very pretty and the on mountain dining is suppposed to be some of the best in the world.
Selva Gardena, Italy. Or at least someplace in the Dolomites. The Dolomites are supposed to be amazing. Selva Gardena is on the Sella Ronda and has very extensive skiing. The terrain is probably better suited to intermediates than expert skiers. Just really want to see the Dolomites.
Banff, Alberta Canada. Skiing at Lake Louise and Sunshine. My wife has an uncle who lived near that part of Canada. He has raved about the scenery. Banff itself is supposed to be a fantastic village and you can ski at two highly regarded areas.
Aspen. Four ski areas all linked by a convenient bus. Aspen Mountain caters to experts and supposedly has great bump skiing. Snowmass is supposed to be an amazing place for cruising, Aspen Highlands is supposed to have something for everyone, and Buttermilk is kind of a dedicated area for novices. The village is again reputed to be a fantastic base. The only real downside I can come up with is that it is pricey.
Sugarbush. I certainly could come up with more exotic destinations but we haven't yet made it to Sugarbush and my sense is that it has kind of a laid back atmosphere that I think we'd like. And many folks on AZ seem to love the place. So it's simply a place on my to visit list.
When money becomes a consideration there are many other places that might get my tourist dollars, but these are a few fantasy (Sugarbush should be pretty easily realized) ski vacation destinations.
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