#12: St. Anton

We're back on skis. I'm inspired -- there are two inches of snow outside my window!

And we're off to Austria! St. Anton's to be precise. Now, St. Anton's is definitely not for those who are looking for a slower pace, and it also might not be the best spot for a family holiday. But if you're into high-paced, fast action skiing, St. Anton's is definitely somewhere you should check out!

St. Anton's is a narrow valley with as much stuff as possible crammed into its confines – a strange and eclectic mix of traditional and new structures, ski aficionados from all over the world, and great places to eat, drink, and make new friends. Why are so many skiers drawn here? Because St. Anton's has some of the best ski slopes in the world – if you're lucky. St. Anton's is like the little girl from the poem – when it's good, it's very very good, and when it's bad, it's horrid. You can wind up with melting patches and slushy snow when conditions are bad.

Still, skiers from all over the world continue to flock to St. Anton's, and if you're as interested in discos, dancing, parties, and meeting new people as you are in skiing, it's not likely to disappoint.