 Poster: A snowHead
|
I've had a quick search through these threads but couldn't find one relating to Kitzbuhel.
Would skiing here be good for intermediates?
TIA
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
Yes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
|
t40ora, there's masses. Do a search in the "forum search" area (see above).
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
t40ora, Yes, predominantly an intermediate area. Some steep stuff but not enough to suit experts so mainly populated by intermediates.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
|
t40ora, perfect for intermediates. It's a large ski area and there were really only two runs which I didn't enjoy (I'd describe myself as an average intermediate). I went in March 2008 and unfortunately there was no snow at resort level (which is common as Kitz is very low) but from the top of the Hahnenkamm bubble lift upwards the snow was great and I really enjoyed the terrain. Add to that the pretty bustling town, great nightlife plus good value for money accommodation and you've got a damn fine resort in my opinion.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
queen bodecia, So would going early January (2nd) be generally risky in terms of lack of snow?
pam w, Thanks - what a Numpty, I've been on this site a year and didn't spot the search facility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
t40ora, that's an impossible question to answer. Kitzbuhel town itself is quite low (700m) but the ski area goes right up to 2000m. Where the western Alps rely on high altitudes, that's not such an issue in the eastern Alps where the temperatures are generally lower. But answering the question "will there be snow?" is something no one can reliably do.
If the temperatures are low enough, the resort is well fixed for snowmaking and they even managed to keep one run open down to resort level when I was there (temperatures in resort were between 3 and 10 degrees!). It was quite odd skiing down a narrow white strip with green fields either side! But like I said, the snow higher up was fantastic and every time it rained in resort (almost every night), that meant fresh snow up on the mountains.
Keep the faith buddy. It's the best any of us can do.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ