Messages posted by : chaletslovakia
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I spent many seasons in N. America before getting too homesick and returned to Europe. The main differences are this: N. American resorts are more snowboarder friendly. Think benches to strap in at the top of the lifts, many more natural hits on the slopes. Also we are not nearly as outnumbered there. N. American resorts are more efficient. Lifties actually work there; a 6 man lift has 6 people put on it whenever possible.... no middle-aged men sucking endlessly on Galousies oblivious to the lift line mayhem. The slopes are quieter in N. America. This is purely down to the smaller volume of people. Alpine prices are too high... and with the weak dollar at the moment.... Okay now for the Europe positives. Huge resorts, but lets be honest - they are far too big to be practical. Old charm that you don't get in N. America. All those lovely languages to listen to. Backcountry and off piste possiblities are always the same everywhere: local knowledge is pow(d)er. get over there; save Europe for the later years |
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Could it be Purgatory in Colorado? |
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Guarunteed snow is always a gamble unless you can scan the weather reports and go last minute. On and off-piste conditions always change daily. Are you looking for guarunteed snow now? Jasna (Slovakia) has just had a week of snow (over 2 foot) and the forecast for next week is spring sunshine. If you mean hiking in its traditional term then the foothills of the Tatras are perfect forest trails with great views of the peaks. If you mean hiking to get some backcountry boarding/skiing then I would advise against it, as a beginner. Jasna is a great all-round resort and won't break the bank. Don't overspend unnecessarily for something you are new too. Boarding is great but tough to learn - perseverance is the key. |
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Hello MrCrazy.... I live in Slovakia, at the town that serves Jasna ski resort. It is the largest ski area in Central Europe with 17 lifts and about 27 km of piste; with LOTS of off-piste. The scenery is fantastic and the prices are very good value. An evening meal will cost between £3 and £7. The Slovaks haven't the greedy Bulgar mentality. There are plenty of websites giving more info about Jasna and the surrounding area. Pls feel free to contact me for more info... ps is Crazy really your surname? |
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Yep after a weird January and warm February winter is back too here in Slovakia. Temps are right down and the forecast is snow snow snow....! |
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New Zealand has a reputation as world class slope destination. However, my experience was that it was good, not great. The North Island has two resorts that are bigger and cheaper than the Southern Isle resorts but snowfall is not as dependable. Treble Cone is the best of the Southern Resorts based from Queenstown, where you can also access the resorts of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. All are a drive from town. Expect to see the big freestyle names at the Treble Cone park on good days. As a general rule the lift served pistes are somewhat limited, but there is a vast range of off-piste possibilities if you are prepared to hike or pay for some heli-action. |
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You must learn to use the force. Then a simple wave of the hand will control her mind and she will agree to whatever you say.... |
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You don't often get gondolas serving nursery slopes... Nearly all nursery slopes are very small, and very flat. It is almost as easy to walk up them (at least in board boots). I think that wherever you go you will have enough draglift nursery slopes to satisfy. Only visited Arinsal once and remember it being quite a small resort. This is in your favour. |
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