![]() Some Transylvanians still believe that vampires prowl the 5,000- to 8,000-foot-high range that hems in the town. Poiana Brasov’s longest run is a blue named Lupului, or Wolf, but the most bloodcurdling terrain lies off-piste: Pine forests tumble into thickly wooded glades where guides steer powder-seekers through the Bear’s Forest and other well-cloaked stashes. Founded in 1895 as a vacation retreat for the locals of the nearby city of Brasov, it made the transition to winter resort in 1906, holding its first ski competition three years later.In 1950, two cable cars and a gondola began hauling skiers up to eight wide trails, offering 2,500 feet of vertical. Of course, the resort itself wasn’t around in Vlad’s day, but it does go back a ways. Atmospheric Bran Castle, where the Impaler indulged in his torturous pastimes during the 15th century, is a local tourist magnet 30 minutes from the ski hill. ![]() (Fondue, anyone?) These days, Poiana Brasov’s visitors tote skis in lieu of crucifixes, but the Dracula legend lives. Set in the mist-shrouded Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania, about three hours from Bucharest, this mountain town marks the spot where Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, routinely skewered the heads of his enemies on wooden stakes. Romania’s Poiana Brasov throws a different kind of scare into you. ![]() ![]() Some resorts menace you with near-verticalĬouloirs or endless mogul fields. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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