What do you think is the best ski resort.

I have to say Vail, CO, USA....but i have never been to Europe.

Likewise, I haven't been to the USA.

I've only ever been skiing in Austria so I can't give a broader outlook on Europe but the skiing in Austria was fantastic!

I dont have a "Best" one right now but the only ones I have been to are in the USA.

It would be hard to determine the best resort because hardly anyone has actually been skiing all over the world.

I have not been all over the world skiing so I couldnt give an opinion. Like what utbeastie said, I dont think a lot of people have traveled all over the world.

I only ski in the USA cant give my opinion.

Originally posted by Hot Sauce@Sep 25 2005, 05:30 PM
I only ski in the USA cant give my opinion.
What ski resorts have you been to in the USA?

My family usually only goes to the 7 springs cause we can do alot of diff stuff there its pretty fun.

Looks like no one here is from europe.

I am from Europe and I believe a few other members are as well.

yeah i'm from europe to, and mayrhofen is my favorite. never been to the USA.

I think that Val d'Isère is the best. but again i have only been in Europe still.


EDIT : spelled Val d'Isère wrong
(hehe had to google it to find out how to spell it..)

I think that Val d'Isère is the best. but again i have only been in Europe still.


EDIT : spelled Val d'Isère wrong
(hehe had to google it to find out how to spell it..)

Interesting.. Have you ever been to Austria?

No, havent been there yet. Its still on my todo list. :)

best ski resort that i was at was Arclais in Andorra the slopes were amazing and the skiing was imense, if anyone is skiing in andorra i suggest that you spend a day in Arclais it's well worth it.

Seven Springs. I am stuck on the east coast, and have been skiing the area for years.

Since I live in Whistler, its a fairly easy question. Whistler is best !!

However, I was really impressed with the new resort at Revelstoke. I spent a few days there last season, and had a blast. 20cm of fresh powder, and it seemed like around 50 people on the mountain each day. Fresh tracks all day in absolutely fantastic terrain.

Strange, all the americans want to try europe and all the europeans want to try america.

Tricky question. In no particular order. Arabba in Italy, Courchevel or Les Deux Alpes in France. Good mix of ski and apres ski in all of em!

For me it has to be Vallandry in Les Arcs, great tree skiing when the weather is rubbish and brilliant uncrowded pistes to cruise most of the time

Fernie, BC

Non-stop powder, unlimited terrain and awesome people. Great party town, too!:cool:

I'm an east coaster so I have to say my home mtn of Whiteface aka Iceface, but I did hit up Snowbird and Powder Mountain last season and had a blast at both.

I've been getting a lot from you, are you in the virginia/pennsylvania area?

I've been getting a lot from you, are you in the virginia/pennsylvania area?

If you're referring to me, nope, all the way upstate NY, bout 2 hours from Montreal

If you're ever in the mood to rock the face, lemme know. I'm pretty sure I can get some passes and a place for ya

vote for favorite ski resorts
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The whole point to skiing for me is the unknown, that buzz you get at the top of a run you don,t know is one off. Thats why I try different resorts all the time, though I must admit the food in Italy has a big draw

You can see all of the the places I've skied in the link below.

I've got to say Deer Valley was a pretty amazing resort for groomed runs is probably my favorite so far. Pas de la Casa has it for crazy nightlife.

I agree with Taff though - trying new places is key.

Steamboat is my number 1, best powder, trees and bumps.

My favorite ski resort is lake tahoe
at homewoods. The view there is really
cool and skiing there is a great idea.

i have been there b4 (Arclais in Andorra) for me its a best place for skiing...

NISEKO!! ye ha

I'd highly recommend skiing in New Zealand if one gets the chance. Europes incredible, Canada likewise, ditto for Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming....I love just about all of them. If you are ever in Arizona come check out Flagstaff & the Arizona Snowbowl. It's a great town, very fun and the mountain is installing fake snow making & upgrading the lifts and runs so things are going to be a blast shortly. It's a couple of hours from Vegas and a couple of hours from Phoenix so it's a nice area to shred. For additional info check out the Snowbowl website or the link below. Bring this post in and I'll give you 20% off the cost of setting you up with gear if you need it. I love seeing new enthusiasts in our area, come check us out sometime. Look up Flagstaff Ski Haus online and bring this in and we'll set you up.

I love new zealand

I skied many of the top resorts in Europe and most of the top resorts in the USA both East coast and west coast. If you get old enough you can do that.

Anyway, in Europe I would have to say that Chamonix offers great terrain if you like expert skiing. But it also has great intermidiate slopes. Also, skiing the galcier is something you will never forget (go with a guide). The town is cozy and fun.

Val D'Isere and Zermatt are also favorites with great variety of terrain. Zermatt is such a charming town (no cars) and great open skiing, much above the tree line. Going over to the other side to Italy is great fun (have lunch then head back).

The snow out west in the US is more consistent than in Europe in my opinion. I've been in Europe in February where it has rained at 10,000 ft. Snowbird and Alta have some of the best powder terrain I've ever skied. I love the back bowls of Vail and Aspen has such variety with 4 mountains it's almost impossible to ski it all. Aspen's town is great fun.

Taos NM has some of the best expert slopes I've ever been on, but the town is pretty boring in my opinion. Taos has lots of art galleries (and I love art), but I was pretty bored in the evenings. Go to ski and leave it all on the slopes.

Mammoth Lakes has great variety and lots of powder but is hard to get there unless you live in CA. Flying to Reno and driving seems the best option. The town is fun and lots of good places to eat.

Happy hunting![/QUOTE]

Ski Park City Utah - we have three resorts within a five mile radius.

Hi newbie here.

Best resorts I've been to in USA is Jackson Hole and in Europe is Chamonix. Neither are good for beginers but if you're a decent skier and want lift accessed off piste both are good. I'm too old for them both now but 10 years ago I'd have chosen them. In my opinion the USA can get drier powder for longer but the European resorts are much more free with where you can go and cover huge areas unlike the US resorts which seemed quite small to me. Chamonix is too big for a week, you need 4 weeks minimum to get the best of it.

The European resorts are better for nightlife by miles especially Austria, French resorts can be quieter. That's because everyone stays in the resort. In the US it seems more normal for people to drive to the skiing then drive away at the end of each day. Utah is very much like that.

I agree Austria is good, St Anton and Saalbach are great fun. Saalbach is the best for mountain food and beer! The mountain huts are gorgeous.

I like skiing trees better than anything and USA is better for that as the tree line goes higher in the Rockies than the Alps and the forests are more open. Alps are better for extreme steeps and couloirs etc.

Hard to say which is better, If you're doing a season head to one of the big 4 Alpines - Chamonix, Verbier, Val dIsere or 3 Valleys.
However if I only had 2 weeks I'd want to go to Colorado.

Bit of a ramble...sorry.

There is no single best resort. Every ski area has it's pros and cons. The best ski area is the place that you are at or the next place you are going, otherwise you wouldn't be there or going there.

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Every week, I visit and review a different ski area. Read my blog to look at my reviews: http://skiresortweekly.blogspot.com/ It will be very appreciated if you follow my blog! :)

I love Verbier in Switzerland.

There are just too many to name.

Colorado is one of the best known for skiing resort. But there should be different places that could also offer great experience for skiing.

Seki Onsen Japan and Crested Butte!

I tested several ski resorts in the world and my favorite European resort is definitely Alpe d'Huez in France. A great ski area, plenty of sunshine, a wide range of accommodation in Alpe d'Huez and nearby stations (in the same domain) where the mountain authenticity is preserved. A true paradise of skiing. If you want to discover this destination, you can check this site: alpedhuez-granddomaine-ski.com/eng.html

Yeaaah Alpe d'Huez the best french ski resort !! :)

:D Ski the East at Okemo - Ludlow VT. Very family friendly and I love their grooming.

3 VAlleys in france is massive and gets my vote! the snow over xmas was epic

see vid for proof!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CnljQ2JZEc