European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 26, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Ski Europe is Michael Abrams twin to bars haul skiers of the austrian slopes getting Down is up to them. Skiing at its Best Index skiers Ideal base hoping for Snow Little Swiss gems tyrolean treats making a dry run the grading slopes atop the world Chamonix Challenge swedish slopes hiking on skis resort hot spots getting started dressed right rackets and skis 3-4 5 6-7 8-9 h-12 14 15-17 18-19 20-21 24-25 26-27 28-29. 30 31 Byj. Kin Cruger staff writer Only superlatives will do when it comes to describing the european ski experience. Europe s ski areas Are the world s biggest and they take in the most varied of terrain. There Are scores of ski areas in Europe that make even the biggest areas in the states look lilliputian. Neighbouring mountains and vast valleys Are frequently knitted by interconnecting Trail and lift networks into Gigantic ski regions often called circuses. These circuses can serve up More than 100 Miles of downhill runs and allow you to ski for a week without repeating runs. At some of the circuses you May Start off on a Glacier swoop Down through treeless snowfields and then wend your Way through Woods All the Way into the resort itself. Because of the layout of Many european ski resorts it s possible especially in the newer ski resorts to ski right from your lodging s door. While stateside skiers May have to make do with nothing but the most utilitarian of cafeterias european skiers often bewildering Choice of charming Mountainside restaurants and huts from which to Sample ethnic delights or to warm themselves in front of an open fire. There is one attribute that puts european skiing in a class by itself and that s atmosphere. Many european resorts drip with quaintness and Charm. Who can resist a horse drawn Sleigh ride through " lightly falling Snow on a Winter s chef who in t charmed by the sight of colourful murals adorning houses who does t like to Amble beside tumbling along Cobblestone lanes lined by ancient dwellings who is deaf to an oomph band s summon to make merry do you have to go to the most famous and consequently expensive resorts to experience such atmosphere decidedly not but you should seek out the advice of knowledgeable skiers to steer you to the Best places. Keep in mind that those in the know folks can be found at your local ski club. Skiers and snowboarders work their Way Down one of the easier runs on the Glacier at Solden Austria. Staff editor John layout and design maps Susan p. Harris composition Brian so Fri editorial assistance Louis d. Pierce october 26, 1994
