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Old February 4th 04, 01:35 PM
Steve Pardoe
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Default Which resort to go to?

Hi, Jeff & all,

As you'll see from the thread below, we've just come back from Breckenridge
(CO), and it was excellent. Easy lodging in town centre right near the Peak
9 lift, and loads of eateries (or go for self-cater like we did). Even has
a brewery in the town.

Loads of easy / intermediate runs, and all very well-groomed, harder stuff
too, if, like us, you graduate to it after a couple of lessons.

Hit http://breckenridge.snow.com/

HTH, have a good one,

Steve, Cheshire, England


"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I know this is a bit of a daft question (cos its down to personal taste!)
but, here goes anyway. My girlfriend and I have the chance to go for a
holiday in North America, originally I was looking at Whistler or Banff,

but
since the pound is so strong against the US Dollar it would be silly to

rule
out the US resorts.

My question is which resorts would be suitable for an

beginner/intermediate
skier and an intermediate snowboarder for a 11 day break around mid

march?.

We don't particularly want to hire a car and spend eons driving between
resorts, so somewhere with a fair selection of shops, eateries and a bit

of
nightlife would be a bonus, almost forgot! and good ski / board

instruction
school.

If anyone can give any clues it would much appreciated. (might be quicker

to
list resorts not to go to)

Thanks

Jeff




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Old February 5th 04, 01:13 AM
Sarissa
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Default Which resort to go to?

Try
http://skisnowboardeurope.com/top10s.html
for some ideas

Sarissa
Jeff wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I know this is a bit of a daft question (cos its down to personal taste!)
but, here goes anyway. My girlfriend and I have the chance to go for a
holiday in North America, originally I was looking at Whistler or Banff, but
since the pound is so strong against the US Dollar it would be silly to rule
out the US resorts.

My question is which resorts would be suitable for an beginner/intermediate
skier and an intermediate snowboarder for a 11 day break around mid march?.

We don't particularly want to hire a car and spend eons driving between
resorts, so somewhere with a fair selection of shops, eateries and a bit of
nightlife would be a bonus, almost forgot! and good ski / board instruction
school.

If anyone can give any clues it would much appreciated. (might be quicker to
list resorts not to go to)

Thanks

Jeff





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Old February 7th 04, 10:14 PM
Louise
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Default Which resort to go to?

Hi there,

There are so many......personally I would recommend Banff/Canmore
area, there are a couple of hills close to there to choose from.
Norquay and Sunshine Village. Norquay is smaller but has a good
beginner hill, and cheaper lift passes. Sunshine has over a hundred
runs, excellent instruction packages, and plenty of runs for all
levels. Canmore while less well known than Banff, is a great place to
stay, excellent choice of bars, restaurants and gift shops. Much less
commercialised than Banff, and retains a great friendly local
atmosphere. There are good shuttle services from Calgary airport to
Canmore, and from Canmore to all local ski hills. We stayed in a B&B
there and it was a great experience, I noticed a B&B called By the
Brook, has a deal on ski/snow boarding packges at the moment which
sounded fairly good value, although you still need a flight. What we
like about the B&B experience is the hosts are always willing to give
you the local knowledges and help out with equipment hire, best places
to eat etc.

Hope you have a great time, the snow is the best for years in that
area at the moment, lets hope it continues.

Hit the powder !!!
Lou

"Jeff" wrote in message ...
Hi Everyone,

I know this is a bit of a daft question (cos its down to personal taste!)
but, here goes anyway. My girlfriend and I have the chance to go for a
holiday in North America, originally I was looking at Whistler or Banff, but
since the pound is so strong against the US Dollar it would be silly to rule
out the US resorts.

My question is which resorts would be suitable for an beginner/intermediate
skier and an intermediate snowboarder for a 11 day break around mid march?.

We don't particularly want to hire a car and spend eons driving between
resorts, so somewhere with a fair selection of shops, eateries and a bit of
nightlife would be a bonus, almost forgot! and good ski / board instruction
school.

If anyone can give any clues it would much appreciated. (might be quicker to
list resorts not to go to)

Thanks

Jeff

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Old February 8th 04, 11:44 PM
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Default Which resort to go to?

HI Jeff

I live in the states and I am sold on The Salt Lake City Utah area for
Skiing. My son and I go 2 times a year ( Jan and March) and we have never
been disappointed. I prefer to not stay at a lodge so I have some freedom
as to where to go. Salt lake City area has a good bus system for skiers.
There are many resorts to choose from.

www.skiutah.com

We ski and snowboard at Brighton. Almost 70% of the runs at Brighton are
beginner to intermediate class. This is where many locals go. 500 inches a
year and plenty of pines to keep the sun from turning the surface icy.

Other resorts to look at include Alta, Solitude and Snowbird.

We stay in Sandy / Midvale area. Several Hotels to choose from. Several
ski and equipment rentals to choose from. All within 5 miles of the slopes.

www.skinsee.com

Enjoy the time but check out your options.

Deven



"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I know this is a bit of a daft question (cos its down to personal taste!)
but, here goes anyway. My girlfriend and I have the chance to go for a
holiday in North America, originally I was looking at Whistler or Banff,

but
since the pound is so strong against the US Dollar it would be silly to

rule
out the US resorts.

My question is which resorts would be suitable for an

beginner/intermediate
skier and an intermediate snowboarder for a 11 day break around mid

march?.

We don't particularly want to hire a car and spend eons driving between
resorts, so somewhere with a fair selection of shops, eateries and a bit

of
nightlife would be a bonus, almost forgot! and good ski / board

instruction
school.

If anyone can give any clues it would much appreciated. (might be quicker

to
list resorts not to go to)

Thanks

Jeff




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Old February 10th 04, 11:19 AM
Jeff
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Default Which resort to go to?

Thanks for all the advice everyone, especially the web links (almost too
much choice!!). We've decided to go to Banff in March...I personally liked
the idea of Breckenbridge but the altitude worried my girlfriend...maybe
next year. ;-)

Cheers,

Jeff


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Old February 16th 04, 06:59 AM
eedwards
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Default Which resort to go to?

I am from Colorado... I have skied all the Colorado resorts and have skied
Banff (Lake Louise.) The ski area is long on scenery and pretty good as a
ski mountain. Banff is a charming location. But, if you want a big
mountain experience and great night life, Banff is not up to many of the
Colorado resorts....

That said, I have never skied Whistler... but year in and year out, it
trades the title of North America's best resort with Vail. With Whistler,
you get the spectacular scenery of Banff, outstanding skiing and nightlife
and its Canada... which is still cheaper than the US.


"Louise" wrote in message
om...
Hi there,

There are so many......personally I would recommend Banff/Canmore
area, there are a couple of hills close to there to choose from.
Norquay and Sunshine Village. Norquay is smaller but has a good
beginner hill, and cheaper lift passes. Sunshine has over a hundred
runs, excellent instruction packages, and plenty of runs for all
levels. Canmore while less well known than Banff, is a great place to
stay, excellent choice of bars, restaurants and gift shops. Much less
commercialised than Banff, and retains a great friendly local
atmosphere. There are good shuttle services from Calgary airport to
Canmore, and from Canmore to all local ski hills. We stayed in a B&B
there and it was a great experience, I noticed a B&B called By the
Brook, has a deal on ski/snow boarding packges at the moment which
sounded fairly good value, although you still need a flight. What we
like about the B&B experience is the hosts are always willing to give
you the local knowledges and help out with equipment hire, best places
to eat etc.

Hope you have a great time, the snow is the best for years in that
area at the moment, lets hope it continues.

Hit the powder !!!
Lou

"Jeff" wrote in message

...
Hi Everyone,

I know this is a bit of a daft question (cos its down to personal

taste!)
but, here goes anyway. My girlfriend and I have the chance to go for a
holiday in North America, originally I was looking at Whistler or Banff,

but
since the pound is so strong against the US Dollar it would be silly to

rule
out the US resorts.

My question is which resorts would be suitable for an

beginner/intermediate
skier and an intermediate snowboarder for a 11 day break around mid

march?.

We don't particularly want to hire a car and spend eons driving between
resorts, so somewhere with a fair selection of shops, eateries and a

bit of
nightlife would be a bonus, almost forgot! and good ski / board

instruction
school.

If anyone can give any clues it would much appreciated. (might be

quicker to
list resorts not to go to)

Thanks

Jeff




  #7  
Old February 18th 04, 10:25 AM
Paul Healy
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Default Which resort to go to?

Vail or Aspen in Colorado. Mammoth or Heavenly in California. Whistler in
Canada

Paul
"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I know this is a bit of a daft question (cos its down to personal taste!)
but, here goes anyway. My girlfriend and I have the chance to go for a
holiday in North America, originally I was looking at Whistler or Banff,

but
since the pound is so strong against the US Dollar it would be silly to

rule
out the US resorts.

My question is which resorts would be suitable for an

beginner/intermediate
skier and an intermediate snowboarder for a 11 day break around mid

march?.

We don't particularly want to hire a car and spend eons driving between
resorts, so somewhere with a fair selection of shops, eateries and a bit

of
nightlife would be a bonus, almost forgot! and good ski / board

instruction
school.

If anyone can give any clues it would much appreciated. (might be quicker

to
list resorts not to go to)

Thanks

Jeff




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