 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi there fellow Snowheads, I need some serious advice about the coming week - calling out to experts in Austria and forecasts in general 
As some of you read, Ive been in Austria these last 2 weeks (Kirchberg-Kitz-SkiWelt, then Saalbach). Thanks to God - er, an unexpected change of plans - I'll effectively be on holiday next week (while I've been working a lot in place of aprés-skiing so far). Now, considering it's such a great season I'm thinking to extend my stay: can't ask for more really, but where to go?
I don't have a car, so I'd like to stay in Tirol (anywhere I can reach from Saalbach, possibily by train from Zell am See, without too many hassles). I've checked the forecast and temperatures are expected to rise next week, up to 1C min - 9C max, with rather sunny skies. A return to Ischgl itself might be an option, but a new place to discover it might be even better. St. Anton might work of course, though apparently from what I've read it's better for off-piste than on-piste, but considering the high temperatures forecasted maybe I should go for a higher resort like Ischgl?
I'm higher intermediate (not much off-piste) and tend to like largey resorts - around 200Kms... yeah, i know I'm spoiled, but an area with more resorts which can be reached quickly by skibus (like Kitzbuehel and the SkiWelt) would be great too. Slopewise, I have a soft spot for long runs with character and if they're among the trees it's even better, but of course I'm not picky in these respects. I tend to be easily bored by areas with lots of intersecting pistes which are basically the same, built around a few lifts To give you an idea of my tastes, I absolutely loved Kirchberg-Kitz-SkiWelt and (last year) Ischgl, while I've been a bit disappointed with Saalbach so far (too samey and a bit boring IMHO) and (last year) Mayrhofen didn't drive me crazy - except for the Hintertux area, which I found pretty cool. That's all I've seen in Austria so far.
If anyone can help, it'd be great!
Thanks a lot, ciao ))
Matteo
www.tipsology.net
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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p.s.
I'm well aware that with such a great season, most places would do - if I could just avoid too much slush, I'd be happier
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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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Hello nobrainbcn.
If i was in your shoes i would haed for Schladming.
I know its not in the Tirol but it is not that far away by train.
Ive been to all the resorts youve mentioned and my 2 favourites are Kitzbuhel and Schladming.
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Yeah, I've checked and it's not too far - I'm looking into the accomodation and the snow reports... Since you've been there, may I ask if connections with the other resorts of the area were good/fast? Thanks a lot
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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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Schladming would be fine but the World Cup circus, men and women, are there from 12th-18th March, so I imagine the place may be sold out (though interesting to watch). There are lots of other places in Ski Amadé, e.g. I would think of St. Johann in Pongau/Alpendorf. From there you can reach other resorts (easier with a car but there are buses), e.g. Hochkönig, Gastein valley, etc. St. Johann is also nearer to Zell am See than Schladming, which is at the east end of Ski Amadé.
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Sorry nobrainbcn I forgot about the world champs been on in Schladming.
You could try Wagrain or Flachau which is a very good linked area not too far from Schladming.
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nobrainbcn, Although you say Mayrhofen didn't drive you crazy, it might well be worth trying Zell am Ziller, with teh Zillertal Arena being a good big area (you do well to reach the far end of Konogsleiten and back), and with the Kaltenbach/Hochfugen area being a 10 minute free train ride down the valley.
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Thanks to you all! I'll look into that and make a decision tomorrow
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...in the end, after studying the forecasts websites, considering resorts altitudes and contacting various tourist offices, i've decided to go to Lech. Thanks anyway for your tips, I've saved them for future ski trips!!! I'll send a few snow reports from over there, hope it will be as good as it promises to.
Ciao
Matteo
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