The Dolomites’ sky-piercing summits, highland meadows and verdant valleys offer a utopia of outdoor adventure, hearty cuisine and wellness pursuits in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Italy

Ski vacations can be awesome trips, and are perfect for many types of travelers, including couples, families or friends. But they can also be expensive and full of sticker shock and unpleasant surprises, from outrageous après cocktails and mediocre but overpriced on-mountain lunches to sky high equipment rentals and lessons.
But it does not have to be that way. By Larry Olmsted

I recently wrote here at Forbes about why Italy’s Dolomites is the best ski destination in the world for this winter for just about anyone, and I’m putting my money where my mouth is - I bought plane tickets two days ago. But it’s even better if you are a fan of ski racing. By Larry Olmsted