So, which version of this beautiful Italian mountain valley view do you like better (click on them to admire them in larger resolution)? I just could not choose between the two and decided to post both of them...
I can hardly imagine snowy white slopes without those charming mountain huts scattered around. I am not the kind to go "skiing" and then spend the whole day sunbathing in a deck chair - quite the opposite actually. I am whooshing around on skis all day usually taking up to three short stops per day to catch my breath and get a snack and something to drink. Nonetheless I would miss those few breaks if did not take them - even more so on cold, windy days.
A mountain hut is simply called rifugio in Italian, but these are often a mix between a ristorante and a rifugio. This does usually not effect their genuine look. Mostly they are made of wood - roof tiles and gutters included, and fit into the surroundings perfectly. In some cases you can actually ski directly up to a bar and order something to warm you up.
In some you can find many local delicacies usually home-made by the staff.
The always cozy atmosphere inside those mountain huts and breathtaking views of the Dolomites can make you quickly forget the cold and simply enjoy every moment of the experience.
On these photos there are of just some of many rifugios scattered around the Civetta ski resort. I did not make it to visit all of them in my all too short week there. Have to save some for another time I guess.
As I have suggested in my previous post this year auntie winter has been very generous with snow. There will probably be enough snow on most European slopes for another few months from now. So if you have not spent any time on white plains you should probably hurry up and book a skiing vacation as soon as possible. There are some seriously good deals available out there this late in the season.
Even if you need more time to plan your skiing holiday there is still more than enough time to do it. And no, I am not talking about going south of the equator... you can find some great skiing options on Northern hemisphere even in June and July.
Places worth considering are definitely Whistler mountain resort in British Columbia, Canada and Vail ski resort in Colorado, USA. Your best chances are probably with Whistler, since sometimes skiing season in Vail can actually end "early" - at the end of May. You can get all the info you need on Vail from the cool infographics below.
Via: Expedia
