 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
I have a chance to go skiing in a few weeks, and, for various reasons, the options are basically:
Niederau, Zell Am See, Bad Hofgastein and Schaldming.
I've been skiing once before, about 7 years ago, so I'm very much a beginner. I'll be travelling solo also and booking ski school.
All of the above options are in or around the same price point so I'm just wondering if any of them stand out as better than the others ?
Early 40s, not necessarily into crazy après, but not a hermit either !
Thanks in advance.
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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've booked to go to Schladming next month. Not been to any of the above but I'm sure it has the larger ski area and is considered quite lively compared to the others.
I'm sure someone will along shortly to give you some serious knowledge!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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In my view, none of the options stand out from the others either positively or negatively. All are excellent resorts and have plenty of pistes for beginners. Yes, they have their differences, but you can’t make a bad choice out of that list. I’d check the local websites of each resort to see if there are any particular events on that might tip the balance one way or the other. Also, if the ski school is not included in the price, you might want to research the schools before selecting a resort.
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I'd go with Zell am See. There are some really good blues up on the mountain and some excellent ski schools. There's also a very good Apres Ski scene with the SCGB which you would have no problems joining.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I'm in Bad Hofgastein this week and I really like it, but it's not ideal for beginners. Most of the runs are reds and a lot of the blues are fairly dull roads. I learnt in Niederau and really enjoyed it, but it's a small place and not much for nightlife. I'd go with Zell.
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@wk1974, Schladming and BHG are not great for beginners. Zell am See fits the bill.
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Inclined to agree that BHG is probably more suited to intermediates. Schladming has got some great beginner runs, particularly on Hauser Kaibling, and numerous good ski schools. Zell is a great place to ski and is a lively town, but is a relatively small ski area, resulting in many of the blue runs getting straight lined by speed freaks.
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Another vote for Hauser kaibling
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Thanks for all the replies guys, much appreciated indeed !!
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