To me, ski resorts in Europe still feel like a fever dream. The hundreds of lifts, wide-open bowl skiing, glaciers, red-rated runs, and the surreal après-ski game seem far different than anything you see in North America. This video from Mpora really shows what makes European skiing, specifically in Switzerland, special. One of the best ski regions in Switzerland is Valais: which consists of Zermatt, Verbier, Saas-Fee, and many others. This video focuses on the ski resorts of Région Dents Du Midi, Nendaz, and Aletsch Arena. You can check out their full guide to these Valais ski resorts here.

Image/Video Credits: Mpora

Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ian Wood became passionate about the ski industry while learning to ski at Mt. Sunapee. In high school, he became a ski patroller at Proctor Ski Area. He travelled out...