Pondering just where to go for snow this winter? Beginners or seasoned pros, Austria is the place to be to ski. Here’s why:
Snow, Snow and More Snow
The powder you’ll find in the Austrian Alps is without a doubt some of the best in the world. Not only will you glide down the slopes all winter, but the snow stays powdery all through the spring, giving you plenty of months to make your way there.
Charming Ski Villages
The numerous hotels and catered ski chalets Austria has to offer gives you plenty of options as to where to stay while hitting the slopes. There are a number of particularly picturesque ski villages: Obergurgl, at an elevation of over 6,000 feet; Lech, a hotspot for the rich and famous, and St Anton, home of the first ski club in the Alps, to name just a few.
Runs as Long as the Eyes can See
The vertical drop, or distance between the highest lift-served point and the end of the ski run, gives skiers an indication of the length of a resort’s runs. Some of Austria’s ski resorts boast incredible drops, including Ötz valley’s Sölden, with a vertical drop of over 6,100 feet.
Top notch ski schools
Another benefit of heading to this European nation is you’ll learn to ski from the best of the best. Austrian ski-schools are known around the world so, beginners, you can rest assured you are in good hands. Runs vary in their difficulty as well, so every skier can find some that suit their abilities.
Affordable price
Finally, skiing on Austria’s beautiful slopes doesn’t have to break the bank and, especially compared to some resorts in the United States, it can actually be quite affordable. The resorts at Ellmau, Mayrhofen and Schladming in particular have ranked high on the list for best budget skiing.
So, when you imagine yourself skiing down the powdery slopes of the Alps, look no further than Austria.
This article was contributed by Ski Total.