Innsbruck, Austria-Based Trip

[ChrisC]

James, did you ever consider an Innsbruck-based trip?

There is so much to see within an hour on its local pass (Stubai, Khutai, etc.). Expand it to 90 minutes, and you have Solden, Obergurgl, Mayerhofen/Hintertux, Pitztal, Kaunertal, etc.

 

[jamesdeluxe]

James, did you ever consider an Innsbruck-based trip? There is so much to see within an hour on its local pass (Stubai, Kühtai, etc.). Expand it to 90 minutes, and you have Solden, Obergurgl, Mayerhofen/Hintertux, Pitztal, Kaunertal, etc.

I haven't skied any of those; however, an Innsbruck visit has been under consideration numerous times since the 2010 version of "Where to Ski and Snowboard" included a couple short chapters (which weren't repeated in future editions as the series became more influenced by relationships with ski-vacation operators). I'll get around to it, hopefully sooner rather than later. Too many ski areas/regions, not enough discretionary time and resources.

 

[skiandgolfnut]

I did this trip many years ago. Without a car, I relied on the town bus to get to the different resorts. Ski'd mainly Axamer Lizum and Stubai Glacier. The Nordkette in town was a bust, it was not skiiable when we were there. It was a wonderful city to spend time in but the ski logistics were difficult.

 

[jamesdeluxe]

Thanks for the feedback. Here are some pix of Nordkette from a few years ago.

One of the comments mentions "I like ski resorts with large towns or lakes right next to the slopes. It has a certain urban feel, but when you're skiing, you're surrounded by nature, far from the hustle and bustle." I'm trying to think of other ski areas that are right alongside places that are bigger than "mountain towns" and have direct lift access from town. Off the top of my head: Briançon (Serre Chevalier), Davos (Parsenn and Madrisa), Chur (the small ski area Brambrüesch), any others?