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"Sue" wrote in message
news:IJnFdBJhm4FDFwey@mashtub.demon.co.uk...
> In message <1125590641.609507.315020@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> halfpeaw writes
>
>>I actually posted this question earlier under the title "Skiing in
>>Italy" unfortunately my original thread went from skiing to
>>Australian cuisine and my original question got lost in the discussion,
>>funny how stuff like that happens. Anyway I am still really curious
>>about skiing in the Alps. I will be in Italy over Christmas and would
>>like to spend 2 days skiing. I'm in college so I am looking for
>>something place not too pricey. Also I want someplace where I'll be
>>able to ski yet my misguided friends will be able to snowboard. Also
>>will it be possible to rent decent equipment while I'm there. I
>>don't feel like skiing with 10 year old used equipment. I've been
>>looking in to Val Di Fassa(sp?). Anyone's opinion or experiences
>>would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
>>
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> I'm too lazy to suggest you crosspost to rsre so I'll do it for you.
>
> In Europe you can snowboard, but you'll be faced with some transport
> skiing and snowboards are not an efficient way to move around.
> You can hire satisfactory equipment, because many Europeans do. Take your
> boots, hire your skis or board.
>
> Could someone post a URL for the wallaby recipe?
>
> --
> Sue ];(:)
>
From Venice, you are probably restricted to the Sud Tirol aka the Dolomiti.
Despite the name, they are in Italy (well, now they are) on the Austrian
border. Most famous resort is Cortina but this is mostly a poser's paradise
and won't fit the 'poor student' image. Nearby is the Sella Ronda, a
circular ski route linking several villages/resorts around a central massif.
Biggest centre is Selva di Gardena (aka Wolkenstein) but the most demanding
skiing is allegedly at Arraba.
The Sella Ronda itself is not kind to boarders (endless drag lifts, a lot of
linking flat bits) but, for two days, you would probably be OK staying
around one bit of it. Very beautiful scenary but a bit light on nightlife.
Snow can be iffy in early Jan (and in late season) but that's true in most
of Italy. Much of the Sella Ronda is quite low and south facing but you
might get a tan.
One other possibility is Madonna di Campiglio a bit further west (north of
Verona and Lago Garda). Choice may well be a matter of transport options.
Why does someone want a recipe for a rugby team - or did I doze off?
Paul
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