HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi folks thankyou for all the suggestions. Innsbruck maybe?. now there is an idea.I have never been but IT guy at cubs school (who takes the prep ski trip in Oz each year) spends every Dec/Jan in Innsbruck. Exactly that reason - he is a ski nut....Mrs is a non skier but loves the Alpine lifestyle. Must be OK for the Mrs if they go back every year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yes MB we spent just 4 days there a few years back - there are plenty of different resorts around including one with a funicular heading straight up hill from near the old town centre. We stayed in a pub built in the 13th century - fricking amazing feeling coming from such a young country like ours. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 As far as doing the season in Japan - that would probably be my first choice but unlikely as Mrs SJ has never been to Japan and is not real good with languages. Ok, if Mrs SnowJunky is not real good with languages, how about... Burlington, Vermont? Greater Burlington has about the same population as Innsbruck, is close to Montreal, almost as close to Boston, and a quick flight to New York City, for some great getaway options for her. And they do speak English there (sort of). Of course it's New England, so you're not looking at powder paradise. But a bunch of well-known ski areas like Stowe, Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Killington and Lake Placid, NY (1980 winter olympics) in reach. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Park City, Utah, USA Plenty of shops & restaurants. Sundance Film Festival Great scenery Bands play the valley Vibrant arts community in Salt Lake City approx. 45 mins away Salt Lake City airport approx. 45 mins away. Access to non-snow destinations for weekends away Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 How about Seattle? Thats got a few resorts close by and Vancouver/Whistler isn't too far away to switch things up with SJ skiing and Mrs SJ hanging in the city Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 snowjunky, if you do that, will you need 6 years to recover when you get back? Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 If I do what Muika - all of the above? Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Park City, Utah, USA Plenty of shops & restaurants. Sundance Film Festival Great scenery Bands play the valley Vibrant arts community in Salt Lake City approx. 45 mins away Salt Lake City airport approx. 45 mins away. Access to non-snow destinations for weekends away I'd listen to Mike on a subject like this! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 If I do what Muika - all of the above? Just joshing. You need 2 months to recover after 2 weeks ski trip, so..... Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 How about Seattle? Thats got a few resorts close by and Vancouver/Whistler isn't too far away to switch things up with SJ skiing and Mrs SJ hanging in the city Another good suggestion. Seattle's a great city where you can legitimately live a city / mountain hybrid life. Alpental, Steven's Pass, Snoqualamie about an hour from downtown. Crystal and Baker about 3 hrs. Whistler and the Oregon resorts perfect for long weekends. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 For your OP, I think Europe fits the bill far better than anywhere in N.America. Innsbruck might be ideal if you're talking about a full 3- or 4-month season. Plenty to do for her, and some pretty good skiing right around the town, I've heard (seems they had an Olympics or two there). You could even day-trip to St Anton in an hour, or Kitzbuhel in 90 mins. Doubt either of you would get bored. I like Tubby's suggestions of Salzberg & Turin as well, though Turin would be a long trip to the slopes. Might be some intriguing possibilities in eastern Europe, Croatia/Slovenia/Slovakia. Banff would be great for you, but doubt there's enough there to keep a non-skier sane during the -30 days. I wouldn't recommend Denver. You'd both need cars to do anything, and day skiing via I-70 would get very old, very soon. Vancouver would be better for the Mrs, but commuter skiing to Whistler wouldn't be a lot of fun. Salt Lake/Park City better for you, less so for her. Tahoe might work if she really likes outdoors, stay away from South Lake Tahoe, though. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Not language problems in US of A. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Well, maybe! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just remember if you hear someone yell ``Freeze'' they're not commenting on the weather Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 It might also be better to talk about faffing about rather than fannying about, to avoid any confusion. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 How about Seattle? Thats got a few resorts close by and Vancouver/Whistler isn't too far away to switch things up with SJ skiing and Mrs SJ hanging in the city Another good suggestion. Seattle's a great city where you can legitimately live a city / mountain hybrid life. Alpental, Steven's Pass, Snoqualamie about an hour from downtown. Crystal and Baker about 3 hrs. Whistler and the Oregon resorts perfect for long weekends. Lots of great options up here in Seattle. You ridden around here MikePow? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yep. Had 2 weeks in Seattle in November 2005 before heading to Keystone, Colorado for the season. And 2 weeks in April 2006 at the end of the season. Alpental, Baker, Crystal. Loved it. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Nice! Glad you enjoyed your time here. Snoqualmie is nothing great, but the convenience of it only being ~45 minutes from Seattle is nice. It means you can pop up there for some turns after work if you want. Tragically I've only been to Baker twice but it's been super deep both times. Making it a priority to get there again this season. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Would love to go over there and check it out. Though it's never become more than just casually saying that. Link to post Share on other sites
SantaCruz 0 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Muika - I don't think it'd be worth it coming all the way from Japan just to ride Seattle area mountains. Whistler is not that much farther away (~4 - 6 hours drive depending on traffic and how long the border crossing takes) and is probably worth it in terms of an international trip. Of course if you're in the area for something else then I'd say it's worth taking a few days to poke around. Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I spent a few weekends at Baker trying to ski (before I switched to a sideway stance) with work mates from Seattle whilst I was there for a qualifying program. Nice mountain, pity I couldn't ski well. I think they hold the world record for snowfall for one season, 28.96m. The average is 17.9m I'm sure mt grandview would smash this record if they ever bothered to keep records... Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 You got that right Dunga! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 29 meters? That's the early December base at Mt Grandview, before the seroius snows begin! Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Mt Granview. Get the name right. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 But...it's just so....GRAND! Link to post Share on other sites
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