Hi all, you snow-addicts!
Don't want to waste your time, so I'll try to be short!
Going on a business trip to Milan in the beginning of December. Unfortunately, don't have much time to research all the deepness of ski/boarding in Italy (besides, my Italian is on zero level), so I've got through some googling and wikimaping, collected some ideas and thoughts on how to spend a couple of weekends... Now I have some questions open about specific things, hope you guys and gals could help to sort them out!
So, the first part is place to go boarding for a weekend.
My research has led me to Breuil-Cervinia. Reasons: 1) snow in December; 2) huge ski-area + Zermatt; 3) reasonable distance from Milan; 4) beautiful landscapes and views
So, ok, I use snow-forecast, found webcams, bus tickets (17 EUR 1way) so on, but there are sort of things to be clarified:
1.1) Is it possible to find low-cost accommodation there? Really, what I need is to take a shower and sleep for 1 night, no need of luxury So, if you can provide some places names, contacts and approx. prices -- this would help me a lot!
1.2) Is there a chance to find gear for rent (board with binds and boots) and where exactly, what's the avr. price; availability/sizes...?
1.3) As far as I know now, there are some kind of special ski-passes with permission for all the area + Zermatt. Can you shed some light on it? Should I go for it?
1.4) Any opened snowpark? Any other thoughts and suggestions on topics I've missed are so welcome!!!
The second part is kinda board-shopping in Milan. Not that I'm planing to buy lots of gear but it would be nice to spot some outlets/sales/boardshops for some gear and clothes from boarding brands, not going through Gucci-Dolce, etc. finding the right stuff, you know So:
2.1) Are there any good board(surf)shops in Milan with reasonable prices, wide selection of brands etc. in Milan and around (reachable by Subway?)?
2.2) Are there any stocks/outlets with this kind of stuff?
3.1) Any other tips for boarder/kitesurfer first time in Milan?
Well, looks like I failed being short here, mi scusi!!! And thanks a lot in advance!
Don't want to waste your time, so I'll try to be short!
Going on a business trip to Milan in the beginning of December. Unfortunately, don't have much time to research all the deepness of ski/boarding in Italy (besides, my Italian is on zero level), so I've got through some googling and wikimaping, collected some ideas and thoughts on how to spend a couple of weekends... Now I have some questions open about specific things, hope you guys and gals could help to sort them out!
So, the first part is place to go boarding for a weekend.
My research has led me to Breuil-Cervinia. Reasons: 1) snow in December; 2) huge ski-area + Zermatt; 3) reasonable distance from Milan; 4) beautiful landscapes and views
So, ok, I use snow-forecast, found webcams, bus tickets (17 EUR 1way) so on, but there are sort of things to be clarified:
1.1) Is it possible to find low-cost accommodation there? Really, what I need is to take a shower and sleep for 1 night, no need of luxury So, if you can provide some places names, contacts and approx. prices -- this would help me a lot!
1.2) Is there a chance to find gear for rent (board with binds and boots) and where exactly, what's the avr. price; availability/sizes...?
1.3) As far as I know now, there are some kind of special ski-passes with permission for all the area + Zermatt. Can you shed some light on it? Should I go for it?
1.4) Any opened snowpark? Any other thoughts and suggestions on topics I've missed are so welcome!!!
The second part is kinda board-shopping in Milan. Not that I'm planing to buy lots of gear but it would be nice to spot some outlets/sales/boardshops for some gear and clothes from boarding brands, not going through Gucci-Dolce, etc. finding the right stuff, you know So:
2.1) Are there any good board(surf)shops in Milan with reasonable prices, wide selection of brands etc. in Milan and around (reachable by Subway?)?
2.2) Are there any stocks/outlets with this kind of stuff?
3.1) Any other tips for boarder/kitesurfer first time in Milan?
Well, looks like I failed being short here, mi scusi!!! And thanks a lot in advance!