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Old September 22nd 10, 03:04 PM posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
Ace[_4_]
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:11:10 +0200, BrritSki
wrote:

On 21/09/2010 21:22, Ace wrote:
On Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:37:59 +0100, "Mike"
wrote:


So, 2 short visits and diss the resort for some encounter with some bankers.


Well, it's more than some people ;-) But yeah, this and BrittSki's
post do seem to be extrtapolating from a little experience.


Hold on, I listed many of the things that were worth it in Z, but if
you're not a great off-piste skier the skiing is NOT that great and the


Well of course, if you're not into off-piste, I'd agree - the on-piste
skiing is only average. Then again, I rarely stick to pistes, so am
not always the best person to comment on that ;-)

lift system sucks, even if you do know your way round it. We had a day
with a guide in our week there, and we spent about 20% of the day with
him queuing !


I really don't think it's any worse than most other large resorts. It
used to be a lot worse, but it's improved over recent years.

Anyway, it seems that you agree about this aspect in your reply. Ski
there once by all means, and then make your own mind up. I have, and
there are lots of other places I prefer, including Gressoney that you
mention, La Thuile and my own personal favourite Courchevel.


Oh yeah, sure, and I wouldn't/don't often ski Zermatt, but I do think
there's something special about it, so it should be on everyone's
"must ski" list.

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