michael.a Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Kind of an off-shoot from the thread in December about the best carving places in the US... do any of you have a great place to recommend in the Alps? So far I'm lucky to say Ive been to the Italian Alps (Livigino, Dolomites) and Switzerland (St. Moritz) and I really recommend Val Gardena in the Dolomites, the size is of the entire resort (like 400 miles of runs) is incredible, the runs are well groomed, and even with the crowds its easy to find a great blue run all to yourself. Any other favorites out there? Criteria is the same, wide empty runs, good infrastructure, prices, carving heaven... France, Austria? Besides Zinal of course ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairywater Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Chamonix, France. It's been a long time. Can't beat the areas atmosphere, food, varied terrain. http://www.truveo.com/Carving-Session-with-Friends-in-Lech/id/748699340 Still looks good:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Best mix of good slopes, food and mood: ITALY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgforce Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Best mix of good slopes, food and mood: ITALY I couldn't agree more!!! In Austria I like Kaprun and Solden (if you like steep) is a good mountain for carving and you will get to meet a lot of local carvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Depends are you looking for carving or atmosphere and afterboard activities. If first one is your target, then Oppdal Norway is good option: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ahh...a......a...h............a..h........................... Good Lord. What time was this at? Why is there nobody there? Are there many runs like this? How much is a plane ticket to Norway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ahh...a......a...h............a..h...........................Good Lord. What time was this at? Why is there nobody there? Are there many runs like this? How much is a plane ticket to Norway? That is from our annual carving camp, first week of March. There is another boarder as you can see on top right corner Not similar but good carving ones, plus more steeper one. This is picture of same slope but from different angle http://www.ojankaivajat.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Vangslia_sideview.JPG And here nice panorama of part of area to understand why pow-board is good to take there too: http://www.ojankaivajat.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/opddal_panorama.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Why empty? Pokkis owns the mountain.... That simple.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Why empty? Pokkis owns the mountain.... That simple.... :lol: I just hope that i would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 This is picture of same slope but from different anglehttp://www.ojankaivajat.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Vangslia_sideview.JPG And here nice panorama of part of area to understand why pow-board is good to take there too: http://www.ojankaivajat.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/opddal_panorama.jpg That's awesome. How much is a lift ticket there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Depends are you looking for carving or atmosphere and afterboard activities. If first one is your target, then Oppdal Norway is good option: Showoff. Braggart. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Lift ticket for 5 days is bout 180 USD Here is slope map: http://oppdalbooking.no/FilesUploaded/HtmlContentBlocks/1726/Images/Loypekart2009-LR.pdf Slope in pictures is number 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 That's awesome. How much is a lift ticket there? You did notice the surface lift right? Aka the T bar. Are most surface lifts and some above snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 3 chairs, rest surface. One of those 3 is in slopes we ride, we are brave men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 You did notice the surface lift right? Aka the T bar. I don't really have a problem with that, I've had to ride them a few times before. As per pokkis' note in another thread, it discourages riders from getting on that hill, thus leaving it open for those who REALLY want to ride it... ME. Hhahahahahahha. PS: pokkis, I'm checking out the trailers to your vids... you guys are dope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 We like to have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Depends are you looking for carving or atmosphere and afterboard activities. If first one is your target, then Oppdal Norway is good option: WoWowowo... sure the alps are more majestic in scenery and i could never complain about the italian atmosphere (bombardinos anyone?), but did make me drool a bit on the keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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