I'm looking to plan a ski trip for next winter and I wanted to know about some good slopes for a moderate skiier, I'm not looking for a mountain with alot of little kids or green circle slopes.
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Mount Snow is a great place that is not too challenging yet has a variety of terrain.  Its a big mountain but you are able to ski and see it all.  Killington is a lot bigger but has many trails.  Check out Stratton which is a beautiful mountain, Okemo, Smugglers Notch (challenging terrain).  Those are in Vermont.  New Hampshire and Maine also have great big mountain skiing.
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Remember, rental shops usually buy the most basic and inexpensive equipment and then rent them out a lot. Those two year old skis have probably seen more than ten years worth of skiing in that time.  As the previous poster said, there are tons of good deals on Ebay. Also, check out your local ski shops, if they have any equipment left over from last year you can usually find very good prices on brand new gear.
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Heck yeah!!!!! Anyone who doesn't absolutely love skiing doesn't know what's good for them! I love skiing SOOO much, I could ski every day for the rest of my life!(without stopping) Just one question... you like warren miller, don't you?
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I LOVE Sugarloaf/USA. It is where I ski all winter. It has a bunch of different terrain, for all levels. It is the second biggest mountain in Maine, so it has a lot of terrain to choose from. It has great ski programs, where you can schedule a private lesson, or groups lesson. It has a lot to do off the slopes too. The atmosphere is so friendly everywhere, and I think that everyone is treated like a local. There are so many great restaurants to choose from, depending on what you want.
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http://www.backcountry.com/\n\nBackcountry.com is awesome. Great selection and awesome customer service. \n\nAlso, bookmark www.steepandcheap.com. This site only sells one item at a time but it's always at an amazing price and you'd be surprised what they put up there. I check it at least once a day
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The first suggestion has to be if you cannot snowboard yet then give it a try!  You might like it, and it solves the problem of having nothing else to do when everyone else is out on their boards. Even if you are unable to snowboard then there will be some snowy sport you could have a go at.\n\nAnyway, back to the question.  I went to Are in Sweden a couple of years ago which is quite a nice little place with a reasonble amount of things to do in town if you're not boarding/skiing.  There's dog sledding, skidooing, ice driving (take your licence) and a fair few shops and nice cafes etc. to keep you occupied.  If  Sweden won't suit then try and find a resort near e.g. Salzburg in Austria.  In general France is a bad choice if you are not going to be out on the slopes as many of the resorts are purpose built and have nothing else for you to do!
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It is (I know this for sure, because I am going there this summer) happening in British Columbia, Canada. More specifically, Vancouver, and the surrounding areas. There are numerous mountains for the downhill (skiing and snowboarding) events to take place at. The indoor events (ice skating, curling, etc.)- as well as the opening/ closing ceremonies- will happen right in Vancouver. I'm not sure where the nordic, and other outdoor events will happen, but probably just outside the city. They have really great facilities everywhere, so even though they have a lot of work to do, they already have a great head start. Also, I know from experience, the village at Whistler/ Blackcomb are great "tourist" attractions, and there is a great deal to do right in Vancouver.
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you can find skiers via the web on epicski.com or teton gravity research.com
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Davos is a pretty good resort, linked reasonably well with Klosters.  It's got a far range of skiing/boarding available so would suit pretty much any ability.  There can be some really good powder too!  A couple of things I'd say though - 1) The linking between runs is not fantastic - you may find yourself taking your foot out of the binding and pushing far more than you'd like. 2) It's very expensive for eating/drinking out/
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i personally hate rosis but the scratches are the one ski i respect. take them to the park and have fun with em. if you dont like em, demo some others. it all depends on what skiing you like
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Skiing in Italy can be great!  I lived in Europe for ten years and worked in Outdoor Recreation for the Army, so I got around, lol. I can offer some really good advice.\n   It sounds like you already chose where you are going, so I'll skip the "where to go" thing. (Are your plans carved in stone?)\n  Here's some stuff to remember. Europe is not the US, many differences, most are very pleasureable. However, depending on where exactly you are going, you need to know some things. Ski Rentals: If you are planning to rent, be prepared to get dull edged raggedy crap. So unless you have your own equipment, do whatever it takes to tell them you want high end, TUNED skis.\nThere are a lot of variables concerning snow, and it doesn't look like Abetone is in the Alps. So, don't count on snow, sorry. With luck you will have some, but only the Alps are reliable. Abetone is for beginners and intermediates, which means it is not high. Do you ski well?\nYou might look into alternate places to drive to, if you will have a car, just in case.\n   Feel free to contact me if you'd like, I loved skiing Europe, know a lot of easy helpful hints, like to know I can help people enjoy their trips, and, well, I am of 100% Italian descent, lol. When I skied Italy, it was Amoretto shots and Cappocinos everywhere! LOL. Italians are nice, and at least you won't be in France. LOL!
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I skied Kitzbuehel at the end of this season - ultra-lux hotel for 100 USD/night, and lift tickets were 50 Euro for 2 days. I'm sure prices go up around the World Cup, but it was surprisingly reasonable for being a destination resort. There's a town on the other side of the mountain (check a map - I forget the name) where I'm sure even cheaper lodging could be found.
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I've been at Borovets at NYE. It was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere is just wonderful. There are other couples but you can't say it's too crowded. The nature over there is really fascinating. It's high in the mountains so you'd better take warm clothes. And about the snow, yeah, there is always snow there during the winter. The ski slope are very well equipped and there are instructors for beginners. It's not expensive at all and you can afford everything that is on offer at the resort. Oh, yeah, and Bulgarian people are really friendly and hospitable.\nIn my opinion Borovets is a really great choice for NYE. It is certainly something different and interesting. Bulgaria is a really nice country and once you visit it you'll love it. \n\nHope I've been helpful and have great time at NYE!
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depending on your skiing level i`d say andorra if you are just starting out and say meribel if you are a confident skier.\nThey are both good resorts and offer some very open skiing...meribel has the most testing runs and its linked to the 3valleys,the 3 valleys has so many runs to choose from altho andorra has quite a few aswell.\n\ngood luck
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If you're gonna spend most of the time playing around on the piste the Silencers are perfect, largely because they are some of the best value on the market this season. For a ski thats more freestyle than all mountain you may have to splash out and get some Public Enemys or Missdemeanours.
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Marmot in Jasper just closed this week .. and then there was a huge dump of snow lol.  March is fine for skiing, marmot is awesome .... go check it out :-))
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Probably your best bet is Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado.  It's one of four mountains and is devoted to beginners.  The other mountains are Highlands, Aspen and Snowmass, which cater to intermediate and advanced.  \n\nButtermilk's ski school has a "never ever" program where they will rent you all the equipment (not clothes, but skis, boots, polls), get you a lift ticket and a lesson.  It's a great deal and the instructor will walk you through the rental process to answer any questions.  They are professional and know exactly what your concerns may be and will answer all your questions patiently.  For information on the program try www.aspensnowmass.com and for other Aspen mountain information try www.ski.com or www.snowmass.com.