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Thanks all. Obviously Dolomites vs Snowbird is totally apples and oranges. Our primary hope is to go to Europe. We already got permission from our wives for a longer than usual trip. The Dolomites are on the bucket list, even if we are just on piste. Given how the season seems to be going, off...

Does anyone have any reliable websites for snowfall info in the Dolomites? We are still holding out hope that a trip the week of the 25th will work out. All of the forecasts prior to this past weekend referred to the "south" getting significant snow. While Ive been able to cobble together from...

Watching this thread and the forecast closely. We are going to hopefully head to Europe the last week of February. No flights or lodging booked. The plan is to make a decision a few days prior. If there is no cool down and no new snow between now and then we will probably give up on any hope of...

If we stay away from France completely (Switzerland,Italy,Austria larger resorts) do you think we will have an issue? Seems based off reading this thread the French seem to stick in France.

Trying to make sure I understand this holiday schedule correctly. Is Feb 25-Mar 2 in the clear as far as school crowds or should I still be mindful of where to avoid that time of year? Seems like possibly just avoid the French alps but otherwise seems like a light week. Thanks!

I suppose what I like about Europe is the relatively easy access guided off piste. Most mountains have either groups that can be joined or private guides that if pooled with a couple friends remains less expensive than a day ticket at Vail. A paid private guide at a major US resort A)is not...

When I am alone I dont care to be near the hill. Stay down the canyon in LCC to save $$ plenty of times and I actually wouldn't have any issue doing so with kids, especially with the added costs of ski school etc. The issue with Aspen is if you stay downtown and your kid learns at buttermilk, it...

How were the lift lines on Thursday/Friday vs Saturday/Sunday with all the Italians? Courmayeur has been at the top of my list for a while based on ease of access from East Coast, quintessential village vs French purpose built resorts, and easy off piste. The flight from Newark gets into Geneva...

Definitely done with Aspen proper, staying in town and dealing with Buttermilk etc. In a world where Europe proves impossible or too impractical and NYC-Vail flights are not that much more exorbitant than NYC-SLC flights I'd definitely consider staying in Snowmass. As far as domestic options it...

Thanks for this, this is very helpful. Interesting points on Presidents Week. It has been years since I have been anywhere other than Aspen where there are never any issues but I have just assumed that the usual spots just get slammed that week. But I suppose it might not be as bad as Christmas...

I have been to Jackson each of the last four superbowl weekends and can attest to all of this. Apres Vous laps to start the morning are wonderful but are skid off quickly and are downright dangerous by the afternoon. They are steeper than your average blue groomed run and are definietly for more...

Absolutely, I know what Im getting into, and am just calibrating whether in spite of all of that it beats the alternative--not going at all. This is more or less my only chance at Europe for the next few years. So its really just about mitigating these things to the best I can and hoping for the...

I agree about St Moritz. Especially if I get hotel rooms at the Monopol where I stayed last time which was directly at the base of the corviglia furnicular. Austria/Italy possibly better bang for buck but I cant argue that it definitely could fit the bill.

Luckily I have been spoiled so have avoided east coast skiing all these years. It was useful for me growing up getting some extra days to learn, and will be useful for the kids in that capacity, but ever since I could work, pay and travel on my own I have gotten on a plane whenever I have the...

Thanks all. Did not consider Munich as a gateway city but wow I see it's less than 2 hours from Kitz. That's a pretty easy connection and those flights like the Zurich/Milan flights are probably ~500 tops in winter. Seems easy enough to avoid Austria at Mardi Gras week, certainly for next...

These forums have long been my source for all things Europe and I am hoping I might find some feedback in deciding where to ski next year (and subsequent years.) Some background–my wife does not ski (enjoys food, villages, apres, spa etc) and I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old. The 3 year old...

What a coincidence we ate there last night! Some tripadvisor research led us there even though it was about a 15 minute walk over to St Moritz Bad. It was fantastic. Authentic food and great wine. Definitely a good recommendation. We splurged at Chez Veglia tonight which is an outpost of the...

We arrived in Milan yesterday morning at 6 am and were on the lifts at Corviglia by 10:15. No travel hiccups and an easy transfer. We decided to stay at hotel monopol at the base of the corviglia funicular. The draw of staying in town ultimately swayed the decision. We are very happy...

Say no more, St. Moritz over Courmeyer, I agree with you. Thank you. I am not going to reserve anything today so maybe I will change my mind. Perhaps even reserve nothing and if our flight lands earlier than expected make a last minute decision to take on the extra driving to Dolimites. The...

For those reasons I think the Monta Rosa areas are out. I land in Milan at 6 am Monday. The two options I am weighing most heavily are: 1. St. Moritz 2. Stay in Courmeyeur--do our first day on piste, hire a guide for the 2nd day, ski grand montets the 3rd day, and play the 4th day by ear...