Tucked away in the heart of the Austrian and German Alps, North Tyrol is known around the world for its world-class ski resorts. I'm an avid skier who has had the privilege of spending about half my year just a short drive from the area.

As a result, I've had countless pre-sunrise wake-up calls to load up my gear and make the trip down to the mountains. As someone who fell in love with skiing in Colorado, I wondered how a pair of locally-owned Shepherd 110s from Romp would hold up in Europe. After a couple years of self-proclaimed research, allow me to share with you the best ski resorts in North Tyrol and how a pair of American-made skis compete.