A comprehensive breakdown of the various differences when skiing in the European Alps of France, Switzerland, and Italy versus the slopes of North America.

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Stunning Mountain Ranges
2:02 Above-Treeline Slopes
2:53 Vertical Drops
3:27 Size and Resort Interconnectivity
4:08 Getting Between Interconnected Resorts
4:51 Consequences of Ending Up at Wrong Resort
5:20 Signage and Trail Map Differences
6:18 Ski Run Difficulty Rating Differences
7:37 Off-Piste Terrain
8:57 Grooming Operations
9:34 Closed Trail Policies
10:17 Need for On-Mountain Insurance
11:02 On-Piste Trail Congestion
11:29 Lack of Line Management
12:30 Lift Infrastructure
14:36 Public Transportation
15:12 Snow Quality
16:33 Top-Notch Restaurant Scene
17:23 Aprés-Ski and Nightlife
18:46 Ultra-Moneyed Vibes
19:29 Lift Ticket Prices
20:24 Final Thoughts