ZERMATT, Switzerland is not on the list? Hello! Certainly on any Top 10 list in Europe. The best place I have ever had the privilege of skiing, and that includes Chile, Cali, Colorado, New Mexico, and the Northeast U.S. A friend skied Chamonix and I heard some pretty harrowing stories of imense stupidity, but, radical nonetheless…he assures me it is world class in any event.

Zermatt village has been there forever nestled at the very top end of a long deep valley accessible by heli, train, or car, however, there are no cars allowed in the village and parking is limited in any case. There are supermini-van taxi’s and horse drawn sleighs in the streets when snow covered and funiculars as well. The Italian border is right there, so you actually can ski both countries on the same day if you present your passport when buying your lift ticket. Oh yeah, you can ski the glacier at 12,500 all year round and the length of the runs is insane. OH, and the best part is that you stare at the freaking majestic MATTERHORN peak the whole time. )))))))))))))

It is a fairly pricey place to hang out, but, a must visit if even only for a weekend if your in that neck of the world.