Alta Ski Resort Review

Introduction

35 Minutes out of SLC lies a throwback to the original days of skiing where men were men and the skis long wooden sticks with leather bits.  Alta might not pamper to the fake tanned Deer Valley set but is does provide a good old fashioned skiing experience.  An intimate resort with only 7 lifts serving 2200 acres of skiable terrain, Alta is not the biggest or most modern resort going around, but it was the first resort in the area (Utah) and one can’t help but to be reminded of how it must have been before Mr Gortex and his Nylon brothers came along.  Respect for the pioneering techniques established early last century is the main reason why snow boarders are not welcome at Alta.

Portes du Soleil Chalet

Chalet Les Beliers sleeps ten guests in five en-suite bedrooms, and the open-plan living area benefits from a 2m stone fireplace and 180 degree views across the mountains - the perfect environment to relax after a hard day's skiing.

For more information, please visit: http://www.chaletlesbeliers.com

Thredbo Resort Guide

Introduction

When the snow is plentiful, Thredbo provides a world class ski experience. Although snow reliability is not the best in Australia, Thredbo has an extensive snow making system which provides top to bottom skiing for most of the season. Thredbo has a great village atmosphere and provides all the amenities a skier needs. Free shuttle buses run through the scenic village at regular intervals.

Mastering Moguls

Only a small percentage of skiers ski moguls well. Many advanced skiers can ski groomed pistes beautifully, but fall apart on the moguls. A skier who has mastered the art of moguls makes it look easy since the motion is fluid and seemingly effortless, however, this is definitely not the case.