leonard 0 Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 I have only ever boarded in Japan - the last 2 years - and am interested in going somewhere else in the world to board. Don't know where to go! Where would you say is the generally-thought-of-as-best boarding resorts? Link to post Share on other sites
hutch 0 Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Ever heard of the powder triangle in BC?.... Fernie is likely to be the next Whistler. Of course there is always Utah....snowbird-alta interconnect. (parkcity for you jibbers out there) Whistler-blackcomb and the backcountry is just straight out sick.....and whistler is a city in itself.....if you don't mind paying thru the ass for a closet there's more.....can anyone beat Girdwood Alaska or Alyeska? check out powdermag.com for some of the lowdown anyone have any suggestions for anywhere in Europe? Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 yep, Whistler, Whislter backcountry. gotta be said, even though it was raining when I was there, the potential was unlimited. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 How does Europe compare with the States? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 no comparison...Imagine Jackson Hole...large, non? Now multiply by 6 or so and you get Verbier, CH. That doesn't even begin to take into account all the BC sking that is possible. Then link it up with everything you've ever imagined...that's how big Europe is...if they have a good snow year next season (this season is not good), make a pilgrimage. It will change the way you think about things. Try Verbier in CH, then La Grave...wind it up in Chamonix. Do be careful. Skiing has consequences in Europe...deadly serious ones if you head off piste with no regard for the mountains. Link to post Share on other sites
Ellmannator 0 Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 I agree that Whistler is great, but if you want to know where to go in Europe then Avoriaz in France wins hands down. A lot of people claim it to be the snowboard capital of the world, and it was certainly one of the first places to welcome boarders and even to have dedicated snowboard slopes, areas and lifts. It's part of a linked area of resorts called the Portes de Soleil which stretches from France across over into Switzerland and is one of the largest linked areas in the world, and the back-country riding is amazing. Another good and large resort is Les Arcs (France) which claims to be the birth-place of boarding, but I was out there last month and the snow wasn't too good - although it's supposed to be pretty good right now. Chamonix (also France) is very popular with serious bc riders, but I've never been. I've ridden in most European countries and France definately has some of the best resorts and certainly the biggest selection, but St Anton in Austria and Sauze d'Oulx in Italy are both very good as well. Link to post Share on other sites
camel 0 Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 You guys forgot something! Las Lenas, Argentina. This place is sick! For those looking for even more challenging terrain than BC and Verbier head south this year. Best time? August. See you there! [This message has been edited by camel (edited 10 March 2002).] Link to post Share on other sites
Stiff_B 0 Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 yeh, I think fernie suck's ass!!! to many people now , and alot of the pretentious whistler assholes!! keep clear fo the place and go else where like surfing in the himalayas... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 France wins out, for sure Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 Hey camel, don't suppose this one would be "Argentina" would it? Link to post Share on other sites
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