J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by jastem

Skied in St. Anton in December 07 but stayed in Lech. Whole area is linked by pistes or very good buses free with lift pass. For a few euros you can take the less crowded yellow post bus. St. Anton is a lively resort with lots of shops, bars, etc. with just about every type of catering. It is quite spread out though but has regular ski buses. If you get sunny spring conditions, the lower resort runs get quite slushy and hard work! Worth going to Lech as it is a beautiful place and the skiing is good with a circuit called the White Ring. Also worth skiing in Zurs.

Have you looked at all-inclusive ski companies such as Skitopia or Equity?

My first ski jacket was Trespass and I bought it because it was 'good value' but hardly very stylish - however it lasted several ski trips until I was treated to a Helly Hansen VERY stylish jacket because we were going to Zermatt for our 25th wedding anniversary and needed to look the part!! The Trespass jacket (and C and A salopettes) are still going on ski trips as I sold them on E-bay. I don't remember ever feeling too cold/hot etc. in the jacket and it had plenty of pockets. Helly Hansen jacket I might add was great for about 5 years ( 12 ski trips) until it developed 'spots' due to a manufacturing defect in the material! Currenly wearing a White Rock jacket. No complaints so far.....

Are you able to book last minute? We usually find that single room supplements will be very much reduced or waived altogether. Have you tried all-inclusive companies such as Skitopia or Equity?

Keep checking the webcams but have you ever tried Madonna di Campiglio/Folgarida in the Dolomites?Great resorts and fantastic scenery!