Advanced skiing
Advanced skiing can be enjoyed throughout many resorts all over the world, with skiers in this category being comfortable in any kind of terrain, and showing a strong sense of control. Those classified in the advanced skiing category have mastered many different skiing techniques, from parallel turns and carving, to mogul bumps and glade skiing, are confident about skiing any kind of mountain and will not hesitate to attempt any off-piste terrain.
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Advanced skiing - Enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of exciting off-piste terrain
Skiing at a higher level is extremely demanding, both mentally and physically, with the right attitude and level of fitness being essential to successful advanced skiing. Advanced skiing can be full of challenging terrain, such as moguls and steeps, meaning that skiers have to maintain a high level of control at all times, and adapt to changing situations and diverse conditions. Advanced skiing can also mean leaving behind the crowds, the lifts and the groomed slopes in search of the untouched powder of off-piste terrain, which offers plenty of exhilarating natural slopes, and frequently throws out challenges in the form of varying surfaces such as ice, crud and slush. A local guide can direct skiers to some of the best places for advanced skiing, and can seek out the best snow on any given day.
Advanced skiing - Explore some of the most challenging terrain in world-class resorts
There are some renowned resorts for advanced skiing, both in Europe and North America, which offer the perfect challenge for more competent skiers with a sense of adventure. Chamonix in France is well known for its height, major mogul fields and endless amounts of off-piste, whereas Verbier is home to some staggering steep couloirs and St. Anton boasts high alpine skiing, with practically all of its runs rated as difficult. In the USA, Jackson Hole offers perhaps the most challenging terrain in the country, known for its famous vertical and assortment of bowls, glades and chutes, with Colorado boasting advanced skiing in resorts such as Aspen and Breckenridge.
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