St
Anton, Austria
Non-stop on- and off- slope action and
pretty village base.
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St
Anton has, along with Wengen and Mürren, a strong British
tradition. From the 1920s, successive generations learned
to ski here, adopting the distinctive 'feet together'
Arlberg style. Sir Arnold Lunn helped start the Kandahar
race here in 1928, and the resort has remained popular
with good British skiers ever since.
It
has also become one of the world's Meccas for ski bums.
That's a reflection of the wonderful, tough off-slope runs
available in the bowls below the Valluga - the best that
Austria has to offer. In good snow conditions they are
superb. Sadly, conditions are often less than perfect
except just after a fresh snowfall, because of their
south-facing aspect. But if you are lucky with the snow
you'll have the time of your life. There's a lot to offer
adventurous intermediates too, both locally and at Lech
and Zürs, a short bus-ride away.
There
are lots of lively discos and bars, which keep going from
3 pm to am. The resort is an ideal choice for the
hard-drinking, disco-loving, keen-for-action holidaymaker
who can stand the pace of getting to bed late and being up
for the first lift - it's not for those who like a quiet
life and gentle, uncrowded slopes.
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What's
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What's
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Extensive slopes for adventurous intermediates and
experts
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Heavy snowfalls, backed up by snowmakers, generally
give good cover despite sunny slopes
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Much-improved lift system has greatly reduced
queuing problems
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Very lively après-ski
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Despite resort expansion, village retains distinct
Tyrolean charm
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Slopes not ideal for beginners or timid
intermediates
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All the tough stuff is off-slope
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Slopes can get very crowded
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Some accommodation a long way out of center-
Surprisingly little to amuse off ~the slopes
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Nightlife can get rowdy, with noisy drunks in the
early hours
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