Skiing the Planet:
Planetskier Recommends

The blog about skiing around the world. The most recent blog articles can be found here:

Click here for the main site. There is also a full list, an off-piste guide, services "approved by the Planetskier", and a map.

These are the winners of the "Approved by: The Planetskier" award. This is an honorary nomination for ski areas, bars, restaurants, or hotels that go beyond the usual. It is a prestigious distinction and only given for those establishments that provide truly exceptional service to the skiers. (Or ones that give me free stuff. I'm cheap. Anyone?).

Cafe Bulle, Les Arcs, France
Escargots de Bourgogne dans un cafe de piste de ski ... j'approuve
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February 2012
Les Arcs, France

La Folie Douce, Val Thorens, France
The best after-ski in the world? No question about it. Who would have thought we'd find this in France?
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January 2012
Val Thorens, France

Skiservice, Helsinki, Finland
They can repair my skis. 'nuff said.
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January 2012
Kauniainen, Finland