J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

This has the potential to be at the minimum a really good winter, but, should the weather gods continue, could be one of the great winters.

bald-eagleman wrote:I wouldn't go on my own.

BA! You would be a class act on your own!

I have had solo visits, (OK in the main, to Niederau or Colorado). Outwith Niederau, I would have no hesitation on a solo visit to anywhere. It is the skiing that counts. OK, in Niederau, no matter what time of year, I know many visitors, plus all of the locals. No matter, I would be happy to be solo in any resort.

Notably, in the Arlberg, I asked the hotel person where the locals went to drink. Went there, and formed a strong bond with several locals.

Yes, I have two to three family and friends visits each season, but I do enjoy the solo trips.

SnowLily! You know where all the best snow is!

I agree, Agni.

I would also add that ski school was one of the best I have encountered.

It's everywhere!Wahey!

Thanks to Old Andy for organising the snow dances!

Scandal! There is no such thing as too much snow! The J2Ski snow dance section has performed well! Heaps better than Strictly!

I will arrive in Niederau on Friday, and be in the Skiwelt/Kitzbuhel area Sunday to Tuesday, and several days later in the week.

What a great start to the season!

Pole Plant's observations about the Tyrol feel in Vail are spot on, and have a strong foundation.

An Austrian International racer, Pepi Gramshammer, who was based in Innsbruck, went to Vail, founded a ski school, and built the first major hotel/restaurant in Vail. His solicitor and fund raiser was the husband of a lady, now in her 90s, and who I met last season, is the grandmother of a lovely friend, based in Vail.

Gramshammer hotel was built in Tyrol style, and many hotels followed the lead, and maintained the Tyrolean style.

Pepi and myself in the Gramshammer hotel:

bald-eagleman wrote:`

That's some editing, eagleman!