Dorian-- taking the que from your previous post on your many skiing experiences, I would like to ask you a little follow-up question. Ive been to some great resorts in regions like the 3 Valleys in France, the Austrian Arlberg region, and Vail/Aspen in the States. Ive also skied smaller resorts in both Europe and South America (Las Lenias, Bariloche, SM de los Andes, etc.). What makes Whistler Blackcomb so much better than these other destinations?

From my experience, European type resorts are more rich in tradition, have better albeit more expensive/fancy hotels/dining options, but tend to have older lifts and longer lines than -say- the US resorts in Colorado. The Ski runs in Colorado are usually much longer/wider, greater out of piste areas that what you find in Europe. The woods in Europe are usually more interesting that what Ive found in the US. How does WB fit into my comparison? The smaller resorts in Argentina are IMO a blend of Europe & the US, and what makes them special is the NightLife with a great mixture of different peoples (locals, Brazilians, some Europeans, etc.).

While Im sure I will see a lot of what Whistler has to offer myself, if you have some time I would really like to hear your views on that makes WB the best winter experience. Thanks.

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Gaucho100K

[This message has been edited by Gaucho100K (edited 11-27-2001).]