Laax, Switzerland

If you are looking for a ski vacation where you will run into beginners in skiing and snowboarding to world class sportspersons in the sport, Laax is the place for you. It has hosted major events in both these sports and tourists from around the world visit each week. To get to Laax, you can take a bus from the Zurich airport or take the train.

The area boasts of accommodations from the most expensive for those who can afford it to hostels for students. Thre are options in-between for those on a budget. This resort area offers a lot to the ski vacationer. it has clubs, pubs, swimming pools, banks, and supermarkets all within walking distance. There is live entertainment in many venues in the resort.

Laax is renowned for its third slalom known as "Death Mountain." This run is steep and can scare even the most experienced skier. Laax has hosted the world snowboarding championship and has been featured in Xbox video games on snowboarding.

The mountain is over 30,000 feet hight and it features a ski lift which can handle weights of over eighty tons at a time. The technology of this ski lift allows it to carry this massive amount of weight while keeping a balanced angle and speed.

Pack the camera. Laax is a ski vacation experience that you will not soon forget.