Skiing in Lebanon

[sirwa69]

Beiruit is the pits but a 3 hour flight from the gulf and 1 hour drive up the mountain brings you to Faraya.

The skiing is awsome. And cheap as chips, Ski and boot hire $7 per day, Ski pass $23 per day. Heineken $2 on the mountain.
During the week you have the lifts and mountains to yourself and the local pubs resturants are great.

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[El Peligroso]

During the week you have the lifts and mountains to yourself and the local pubs resturants are great.
Rumour has it that I'm normally pretty good at finding a pub, but on my last visit to Faraya (Jan 2003) I found that on a week night you'll probably find more activity in a graveyard than in Faraya!
Your comment on having the mountain to yourself is true and the people are friendly and helpful.

Out of 10 I would rate the resort as a 6. Good fo a quick ski, but it's not the Swiss Alps.

[wandrinabout]

I concur with El groso.
If you go mid week, make sure you take along plaything or two, and maybe even trivial pursuit! Otherwise good.

Hows your wrist bloke?!!!:cool: