The most famous skiing mountains in the world can be found in Europe or the USA. You may think that they offer similar experiences, but in reality, they are quite different. Everything from the type of snow to expect, to the size of the mountains vary wildly. Even the atmosphere of the resorts and the attitudes of the skiers are completely different on each continent.

Many Americans dream of skiing the Alps, and Europeans love the idea of hitting the American slopes. What exactly are the differences? Is it really worth flying halfway around the world for the new experience? If you’re planning your next ski trip and aren’t sure whether European or US skiing is for you, here’s our handy guide. [Read more…]