 Poster: A snowHead
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For my two cents, (and this is from a summer climbing and winter walking point of view) the scenery is vastly superior in the alps...though i would say from a personal (and worryingly sentimental) point of view, if Scotland were to have better skiing it would beat them all hands down for beautiful surroundings and friendliness of the locals, and haggis is under-rated!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I haven't been to US, only to Europe, mailny France, and Banff. Scenery is stunning around Banff, but away from the National Park rather dull. I still prefer Europe as it has that 'je ne sais quoi' I couldn't put my finger on what was missing, but there was definitely something.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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tomski01, I'm not sure about the sentimental bit (actualy not to sure about the haggis either) but skiing aside Scotland has some of the most fantastic places in the world.
I have been to Canada and the States but Torridon and the Old Inn at Gairloch take me back year after year (this is nothing to do with the real ales at the Old Inn honest).
The North West Highlands are just about the best place to chill out in the world, even after the monster drive.
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Stepehen, it most certianly is....i plan to spend a lot of time there this summer doing some hiking/climbing.
Somehow the midges give the place even more character (if that is possible!)
PS The Old Inn is ace, and lets not tell anyone about the magnificent secret beaches on the West coast...doh i've said it now! I think i fancy an expedition to the Knoydarts this summer, apparently its amazing there! Love it love it!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Acacia, No. But, I'm on the Ski Patrol at Timberline. Bob 
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Interesting thread which all comes down to personal preference.
We did a trip to Banff 6 years ago (scary how time flies) over New Years and it was incredible. Very cold to begin with but did warm up. The snow there is something else. For example we had a huge dumping overnight yet despite it being -28, it just wiped off the windshield and didn't freeze. Drier snow - Champagne Powder which as a boarder was just divine. The draw back is that you have to drive or get the free shuttle in to resort. You get used to it.
Love Europe and been to a few different resorts (not as many as I would like). It is different but there is that charm of the Alps which you don't get the otherside of the pond.
First trip since Banff was last year to Alpe D'huez and going to Chamonix in 10 days, I am just happy to be boarding and back on the snow. Any chance to do it is a big win in my eyes.
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wow that's some thread resurrection!
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By staton, no surprise.
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FAQ
). The lifts are very good, although there were big queues at their equivalent of half term, but the runs are short and all a bit samey. The options for on mountain food were limited and it does get very very cold 
Mind you if I was going with my family I'd think about it because of the nice village and top to bottom Greens, Blues etc. But Europe has real mountains (and not hills) with seriously long runs. I can't speak for elsewhere in North America but if it's skiing that you are going for all the big French ski resorts knock the socks of Tremblant!
