As the title asks.

Edit: looks like i’ll have to do it!

Everyone gives beginner advice but some lessons stick after you mess them up yourself.
Bad layering, wrong gear, overconfidence, icy runs, skipping lessons, not checking conditions, going too fast too early

whatever it was.

My family are big skiers. We all live in the Northeast US and every year plan a family skip trip to Colorado. We usually go to Vail or Park City.

In 2027, we are looking to switch things up and take everyone to Europe and ski the Alps for the first time. I've been doing a ton of research and am really torn between Les 3 Vallèes or St. Anton. Here are my details and thoughts:

- 8 total people - 2 seniors (65+), 5 young adults, and one child (10 years old)

- All advanced skiers - used to 8+ hour days in Vail. Most of us prefer cruising and long trails. We can do glades or harder terrain but prefer to cruise. Our favorite runs are long intermediate-level runs in the sunshine with little crowds

- We are looking for fun restaurants, bars, and shopping for after skiing - but we don't need aggressive Après clubs. My dad is 73 and my nephew is 10 - so we prefer outdoor live-music, casual bars, and fun restaurants. Our favorite place is the Red Lion in Vail for those who've been

- Budget isn't as important - this is our one family trip per year so we aren't as concerned about budget as long as it isn't totally egregious. We are used to Vail and Park City prices

- Flying from NYC - we are ok with a long drive but ideally the slopes are within 2 hours of an accessible airport

- Timing - We are looking at February - flexible on the week

From what I've read online - Les 3 Vallées, specifically Meribel, seems like a really good option. Others have told me St. Anton is an awesome mountain. But I'm open to other suggestions since none of us have skiied in Europe before!

Any suggestions, guidance, or tips would be appreciated! Thank you!

I know it’s a weird one, but planning a trip to Thailand and realised a lot of garments are manufactured there. So wondering if anyone knows if you can buy Jackets and Pants less expensively over there and where to shop Thx

My family lives in Santa Fe and we typically visit them for the holidays. I usually go to Taos because I've bought the Ikon pass the past few years and it's included. However, I did not buy the pass this year because I am about to have my first child in September, although still may purchase a four day session pass as I live in Los Angeles and may do a weekend trip to Mammoth.

I have been to Ski Santa Fe and really enjoyed it but I have read it could be very crowded around the holidays. Curious is anyone else has been to any other NM mountain and if so, which one would they recommend for someone doing a day trip or one day overnight from Santa Fe.

Thank you!

Had a weird experience last weekend where the eastfacing runs were already slushy and heavy by 10am but the northfacing stuff was still holding up like legitimate spring skiing well into the afternoon. Not a massive mountain either, just a midsized hill in the northeast. The difference was pretty stark.

Got me thinking about how most people I see just pick a run they like and lap it regardless of time or sun exposure, which is fine, but you leave a lot of good snow on the table that way. My buddy kept heading back to the same groomer that had turned into mashed potatoes while I was having a genuinely good time a ridge over.

Curious how others approach a lateseason day. Do you actively chase the shadow line as it moves, or just kind of go with the flow and accept whatever the mountain gives you? Does this change depending on the resort layout, like whether you have a good trail map that actually shows aspect?

Also wondering if anyone has a favorite lateseason mountain specifically because the layout makes it easy to follow the good snow throughout the day rather than just getting lucky with it.