rfarren wrote:I might, and this is a strong maybe, be hitting the Dolomites in January. I know it's not considered a skiing Mecca, but could be a great relaxing ski trip.
I wouldn't say that. The Dolomites are on many skiers' bucket lists. Snow can be erratic and January is on the early side, so you might want to be flexible about committing too early to lodging. The Alps are compact and with a car you could easily relocate into Austria if the snow is better there. I'll refer you to James for excellent Austria recommendations.