J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andyhull

You should find the black runs in St Anton compare well with those in Canada. It's one of the very best resorts in the world for challenging terrain. Zurs, Lech and Stuben are certainly worth visiting too (included on the area pass).

That brings back some memories, great resorts, great area. I must go back some day.
The scenery is something else. As good as those photos are, no photos really do it justice.

Val D'Isere 9th December and Veriber 7th Jan

It'll soon be even quicker to get back as they are going to replace the old Platiers 1 & 2 bubble in Meribel valley halving the ascent time. That can be a bit of a bottleneck.

Never ski with a hip flask.

This is because it affects your balance.

Far better to ski with two hip flasks...

Of all the resorts I've skied, I think Soldeu is probably the most beginner friendly.

I've been back to VT several times. Once was enough to Portes Du Soleil, the queues were horrendous (though Les Gets is a little gem).
VT is a great base for 3Vs, plenty of tree lined slopes in Courchevel easily assessable from VT.

You're not wrong Ian.
And lets face it ice is better than grass.