Product Description Ski Europe is the most up-to-date resource for information about planning a ski vacation in Europe's Alps. It has been American skiers' top choice for a guide to skiing in the top resorts of Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy and Spain. Charles Leocha and his team of prize-winning journalists present an unparalleled guidebook for any skier planning to ski in the Alps. This guide, as it has for the past 12 years, provides the most comprehensive information available about Europe's biggest and best destination ski resorts for downhill and cross-country skiers and snowboarders. Ski Europe provides unflinchingly honest evaluations of the trails and difficulty of ski terrain at each resort and explains the flavor of each resort that creates the real magical experience of skiing. These ski journalists ski hundreds of trails, visit hundreds of hotel rooms, wander through scores of restaurants and bars and dance in dozens of discos to bring readers the real scoop about every major resort in Europe. The most comprehensive guidebook to skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding in Europe published in the U.S. Review "...find out which resorts are geared for singles, lacking nightlife, good for beginners or perfect all-around." -- New Haven Register December 18, 1999 "Explores ski areas from Austria to Italy and includes basics such as lodging, dining and lift-ticket prices." -- USA Today, Nov. 8, 1996 "Provides all the information you need to make intelligent choices, plus tips on getting the best deals." -- Gannett Newspapers, Nov 30, 1997 About the Author Charlie Leocha has been writing Skiing America and Ski Europe for more than a dozen years. He is considered the world's expert on destination ski resorts in North America and Europe. He lives in New Hampshire and keeps a place in Boston.