SF - Ski Club of Great Britain

Powder-filled holidays for 

all standards 

We all dream of it – gliding through untouched powder in the freedom of the mountains. 

Ski Club Freshtracks Off Piste holidays are a chance to do exactly that, with 

the reassurance and guidance of highly qualified instructors or mountain guides. 

If you’re new to off-piste skiing, this is the perfect way to learn. If you’re intermediate 

to expert or advanced in the powder, this is a chance to really push the boundaries 

and discover parts of the mountain which some skiers never have the opportunity to 

experience. 

• Experience the thrill of powder skiing 

• Ski the whole mountain 

• All holidays use top instructors or guides 

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Premier Party 

Val d’Isère France 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, EXPERT OFF PISTE* 

It doesn’t come much better than this. This is not 

so much a warm up as the real thing! Descend on 

Val d’Isère, escaping the pre-Christmas hubbub, 

to ski your socks off by day and enjoy the great 

nightlife in the evening. You’ll improve your 

off-piste technique, skiing with some of the best 

instructors and mountain guides in the Alps. 

The emphasis will be on skiing as much of the 

vast Espace Killy area as possible, honing your 

skills in the powder. Come and see why this 

has become one of the most popular Ski Club 

Freshtracks holidays – you won’t be disappointed! 

Accommodation and travel are provided by 

Mark Warner. 

• Six action-packed days’ skiing with mountain 

guides and instructors 

• Choice of evening meal with wine included 

(staff night off midweek) 

• Book early to avoid disappointment – 

this trip regularly sells out 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £835 

Sat 3 – Sat 10 December 

Ian Robinson, Laura Johnson 

Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, Alain Vaufrey, 

Patrick Speziali, Serge Strippentoir, Tchenko, 

Kieran Buchanan 

Charter Gatwick – Geneva 

Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel le Val d’Isère - chalet board, twin share 

www.markwarner.co.uk 

REF 2 

Mountaincraft Course 

Tignes France 

Spend six fascinating days with mountain guides 

learning about avalanche awareness, snow 

structure, transceivers, navigation and route choice, 

equipment emergencies, survival and weather 

conditions – all vital skills for skiers who like to 

venture far from civilisation. Use the lifts to access 

most of the routes in the Espace Killy network, as 

well as being introduced to touring equipment and 

techniques (weather permitting). Aimed at fit and 

strong intermediate off-piste skiers and above, who 

have experience in varied conditions on and off 

piste. Choice of evening meal with wine included, 

with accommodation and travel provided by Mark 

Warner (staff night off midweek). 

• Six full days with a mountain guide 

• Includes lectures and mountain craft techniques, 

on and off snow 

• Comprehensive learning experience for 

adventurous spirits 

New Year Off Piste 

Andermatt Switzerland 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, EXPERT OFF PISTE* INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 


Sat 10 – Sat 17 December 

Gillie Revill 

Jim Kerr, Dave Cumming 

Charter Gatwick - Geneva 

Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel Hauts de Tovière - chalet board, twin share 


Welcome the New Year in style – the quaint resort 

of Andermatt is the perfect setting for celebrating 

in the snow. Spend your days exploring the vast 

off-piste opportunities with your mountain guides. 

Then return to the cosy and charming 3* Hotel 

Sonne hotel run by the equally charming Frau 

Nager. After dinner you can explore the bars in 

town, or save your celebrations for the 31st! If you 

prefer the mountains to an overpriced New Year’s 

night out at home, then Andermatt is the answer! 

• Six days with mountain guides 

• Four separate ski areas to explore with 

your guide 

• North facing, snow sure slopes, often quiet 

during the week 


Mon 26 December – Mon 2 January 

Hilary Napier 

Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini 

Scheduled Heathrow - Zurich 

Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch 

REF 5 REF 15 

For more information or to book visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Ski Club Leader Mountain Guide/Instructor 

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Parsenn Powder 

and Piste 

Davos Switzerland 

ASPIRER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

Do you sit on the chairlift and watch skiers glide 

effortlessly down pristine powder slopes, or look 

at the snaking tracks etched into the mountainside 

and wish you could do it yourself? If so, come to 

Davos and learn how. Spend six days exploring 

this huge area, from the long tree-lined runs which 

extend all the way down to the valleys below 

Davos, to the perfect hidden powder stashes on the 

Pischa and Rinerhorn mountains and in Klosters. 

Then return to the impressive Sunstar Parkhotel 

4* Hotel, to unwind in comfort and enjoy an 

appetising dinner in the panoramic restaurant. 

• Improve your technique with extensive 

off-piste skiing 

• Three days with local mountain guides, 

three days with Ski Club Leaders 

• Piano bar, lounge and wellness centre 


Sat 7 – Sat 14 January 

Malcolm Luthmon 

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Walter von Ballmoos, Steffi Bernhard 

Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Sunstar Parkhotel 4*- half board, twin/single room 

www.sunstar.ch/davos 

REF 21 


Sat 25 February – Sat 3 March 

Bob West 

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Walter von Ballmoos, Steffi Bernhard 

Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Sunstar Parkhotel 4*- half board, twin/single room 

www.sunstar.ch/davos 

REF 76 

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Learn to Ski Powder 

Flaine France 

ASPIRER OFF PISTE* 

If you can ski well on prepared pistes and want 

to learn how to tackle ungroomed snow then this 

is your opportunity. Day one will be warming up 

with your Ski Club Leader, then five action-packed 

days with a local instructor to teach you foolproof 

ways to stay on your feet and master the art of 

skiing in powder. You’ll learn how to link turns and 

deal with different snow conditions. Flaine offers 

exceptional off piste, making it the perfect powder 

classroom. Hotel Le Totem enjoys a perfect position 

in Flaine Forum with skiing virtually to and from 

the doorstep. 

Course only price: £395 

• One day with Ski Club Leader followed by five 

days instruction 

• Over 265km of dazzling ski runs plus huge 

amounts of off piste 

• Conveniently located hotel at foot of the slopes 


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tbc 

Yann Westercamp, Diane Moreau 

Charter, Gatwick – Geneva (regional options available) 

Coach 1.5 hrs 

Le Totem Hotel 3* - half board, twin share 

www.crystalski.co.uk 

REF 19 


Sat 18 – Sat 25 Feb 

tbc 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 72 


Sat 3 – Sat 10 March 

Jerry Crowley 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 88 

For more information or to book visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022 

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Val d’Anniviers 

Adventure 

Grimentz Switzerland 


If you’re looking for an opportunity to seek out 

some supreme powder, why not consider a 

week-long trip to off-piste heaven? Another hidden 

gem to add to your collection, Grimentz is a 

fairytale village offering magnificent views over 

the Val d’Anniviers. A week packed full of powder 

skiing is on offer, with top local guides giving you 

a chance to sample the delights of this relatively 

unknown area. Grimentz is charming, authentic and 

picturesque - all the ingredients are there for an 

enjoyable and rewarding holiday. 

• Six days with local mountain guides 

• Explore a fantastic off piste ski area 

• Comfortable and cosy 3* Hotel de Moiry 



Tony James 

Romain Tavelli 

Not included 

Coach 3 hrs 

Hotel de Moiry 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hotel-grimentz.ch 

REF 22 



Tony James 


Not included 

Coach 3 hrs 



FS F 

REF 30 

Powder Performance 

Skills 

Chamonix France 


The Mont Blanc Valley – there’s nowhere quite 

like it. Just the name conjures up images of fields 

of powder snow waiting to be skied. After a day 

warming up with your Ski Club Leader, it’s five 

days of unadulterated skiing heaven sprinkled with 

timely technique tips to make sure you get the 

most out of every run. Weather permitting, you’ll 

ski the Vallée Blanche, perhaps the most famous 

ski run in the Alps, and once that’s done our guides 

will take you down a host of equally inspiring runs. 


• One warm-up day, five days with mountain guides 

• Use of mini bus throughout the week included 

• Conveniently located hotel in bustling 

Chamonix town centre 



Ken Piddlesden 

Roland Steiger, Graham McMahon 

Not included 

Not included 

Hotel Les Aiglons - 3 nights half board, 4 nights 

B&B, twin share. www.aiglons.com 

REF 20 

STANDARD 

Sat 18 – Sat 25 February 

7 NIGHTS £1175 

SF 


Roland Steiger, Matthieu Desprat 

Not included 

Not included 

Hotel Les Aiglons - 3 nights half board, 4 nights 

B&B, twin share. www.aiglons.com 

REF 69 

Improvers 

Powder Skills 

Flaine France 

ASPIRER, INTERMEDIATE OFF PISTE* 

You’re a strong intermediate skier on marked runs 

with some off-piste experience. You’re keen to work 

on your style, and willing to learn. This improvers 

week is aimed at aspirant powder hounds who’ve 

perhaps already done a ‘learn to’ holiday. We’ve 

chosen Flaine because it has so much of the right 

terrain – a natural progression of slopes which will 

not intimidate and hamper confidence building, 

vital for progress in more varied snow conditions. 

After warming up with your Ski Club Leader, spend 

five days with a local instructor sure to know where 

all the best snow lies. 



days’ instruction 

• You’ll see your technique improve and your 

confidence grow 




tbc 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 26 

STANDARD 


7 NIGHTS £975– 

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tbc 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 38 

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STANDARD 



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Jerry Crowley 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 96 


Cham Slam 


NTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, EXPERT OFF PISTE* 

For the fit and fearless amongst you, we have a 

week in Chamonix aimed at expert skiers, followed 

by an equivalent week for aspiring experts. These 

adventure weeks will explore the furthest reaches 

of all five of the ski areas covered by the Chamonix 

Mont-Blanc Valley pass. Spend five days in the 

company of top local mountain guides for superchallenging 

and exciting skiing, amid some of the 

most dramatic scenery in the Alps. Challenges 

will present themselves in the form of powder 

bowls, the impressive routes on glaciers, and the 

demanding couloirs. 


• One day warm up day, five days with mountain 

guides 

• Expert or advanced intermediate holidays 

• Conveniently located hotel in bustling Chamonix 

town centre 




Mathieu Desprat, Rémy Lécluse 

Not included 

Not included 

Hotel Les Aiglons - 3 nights half board, 

4 nights B&B, twin share. www.aiglons.com 

REF 27 

STANDARD 

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Martin Burrows-Smith, Dave Cummings 

Not included 

Not included 


4 nights B&B, twin share. www.aiglons.com 


REF 39 

Off Piste Progression 

Tignes France 

ASPIRER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

The Espace Killy is one of the greatest off-piste ski 

areas in the Alps. Whatever your standard this ski 

area has it all. This is an ideal holiday if you want to 

challenge yourself and really bring on your off-piste 

proficiency. Coaching in off-piste technique and 

how to deal with different snow conditions will be 

the focus of the week. You’ll need a good level of 

fitness to get the most out of this holiday. Tignes 

is also a great night out – there’ll be no hanging 

around by day or by night! Accommodation and 

travel provided by Mark Warner. 

• Six days with mountain guides or instructors 

• Amazing off-piste ski area, exhilarating skiing 

all week 

• Instruction included to improve your technique 


Sun 15 – Sun 22 January 

Trevor Edington-Brown 

Serge Strippentoir, Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, 

Patrick Speziali, TDC 

Charter Gatwick – Geneva (regional options available) 

Coach 4 hrs 

Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, 

twin share. www.markwarner.co.uk 

REF 32 


Sun 5 – Sun 12 February 

Toby Carless 




Coach 4 hrs 



REF 61 


Sun 26 February – Sun 4 March 

Gerry Aitken 




Coach 4 hrs 



REF 80 


Sun 11 – Sun 18 March 

Anna Kellagher 




Coach 4 hrs 



REF 101 


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Extremely Whistler 

Whistler Canada 


Whistler is arguably the ultimate off-piste skiing 

destination with an enviable snow record – it had 

almost 16 metres of snowfall during the 10/11 

winter season. The varied terrain will challenge 

everyone, including the most accomplished skiers. 

Your Ski Club Leader will show all the mountain has 

to offer and to take your skiing to new levels. You’ll 

spend some of your time with Extremely Canadian 

freeskiing clinics and mountain guides to make the 

most of this renowned ski area both in and out of 

bounds. The conveniently located 3* Listel Hotel 

also boasts one of Whistler’s finest restaurants. 

• Four days with mountain guides 

• Centrally located cosy 3* Listel Hotel 

• Optional heliskiing day (payable locally) 


Engelberg Extreme 

Engelberg Switzerland 


Engelberg is a traditional Swiss village with a 

tremendous snow record and skiing to over 3000m 

on Mount Titlis. Nestled above Trübsee there are 

sheltered bowls where the snow is deep and light, 

protected from the wind and perfect for practising 

powder turns. If you’re adventurous, you could 

take the opportunity to ski Galtiberg, a local secret 

that starts near Mount Titlis, crosses glaciers, 

open powder fields and couloirs, and passes rack 

buttresses and frozen waterfalls before finishing in 

the valley some 2000m lower. 


• Stay in the spacious and centrally located 

3* Hotel Schweizerhof 

• Easy train ride from Zurich 


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Bon Viveur’s Adventure 


ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

The beautiful Chalet Colinn dates back to 1840. It is 

set in the quaint village of Le Franchet which boasts 

a view of the Sache, overlooking the Tignes dam. 

It is home to Elizabeth Chabert, one of our most 

popular off-piste instructors, and Mylène Charrière. 

This week is designed to be the perfect mix of 

off-piste exploration with Elizabeth, while you can 

enjoy Mylène’s extraordinary culinary talents. The 

daily mission will be to search out virgin powder 

and with a choice of resorts such as Ste Foy, 

Villaroger, La Rosière plus the mecca of the Espace 

Killy, you surely cannot fail! 

• Six days breathtaking skiing in a choice of 

local resorts 

• Exclusive use of minibus for daily travel 

• Wide choice of fine wines (available at extra cost) 


Fri 20 – Mon 30 January 



tbc 

Extremely Canadian 

Scheduled, Heathrow - Vancouver 

Coach 2.5 hours 

Listel Hotel - B&B, twin share 

www.listelhotel.com 

REF 36 


Paul Messenger 

Roger Christen, Fredi Krummenacher 

Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Schweizerhof 3*- half board, twin share 

www.schweizerhof-engelberg.ch 

REF 37 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1380 F 

None 

Elizabeth Chabert 

Not included 

Not included 

Chalet Colinn - chalet board, twin share 

www.chaletcolinn.com 

REF 42 S 

Mon 30 January – Thurs 9 Feb 

Sat 28 January – Sat 4 February 

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Paul Messenger 

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tbc 

Extremely Canadian 


Scheduled, Heathrow - Vancouver 

Not included 


Rail 2 hrs 

Listel Hotel - B&B, twin share 


www.listelhotel.com 


REF 50 

REF 44 

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Peter Heap 

F 


Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 



REF 84 S 


St Anton Adventure 

St Anton Austria 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

St Anton’s reputation means it attracts skiers 

from all over the world, and the off-piste skiing 

is arguably the finest in Austria. Guides from the 

Arlberg Ski School will provide you with six days 

of exploring the long and challenging bump runs 

and the abundance of off-piste opportunities in 

fresh powder. When you’ve satisfied yourself on the 

mountain, you can relax in the Chalethotel Rosanna 

located in the heart of the town (accommodation 

and travel are provided by Mark Warner). And 

for those of you with excess energy, there’s the 

legendary St Anton après-ski and nightlife to be 

taken on too! 

• Six days with local mountain guides/instructors 

• Huge variety of off-piste skiing 


(staff night off midweek) 



John Haddon 

Arlberg Ski School 

Chartered, Gatwick - Friedrichshafen 

Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel Rosanna - chalet board, twin share 


REF 43 


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Silver Powder 

Performance 

Flaine France 

INTERMEDIATE OFF PISTE* 

If you’ve already learnt or improved your offpiste 

skiing with Yann Westercamp and his team, 

you’ll appreciate their magnetic personalities 

and inspirational style of teaching. This week is 

aimed at steady silver off-piste skiers looking for 

adventure in the Grand Massif’s outstanding ski 

area. The format is similar to other powder weeks – 

your first day’s skiing is with the Ski Club Leader to 

get your form back and thereafter you’re pounding 

the powder for five days with your instructors. 

Watch yourself improve in leaps and bounds as 

Yann and his team reveal their new top tips. 


• An amazing ski area for learning off piste 




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Martin Jordan 


Charter, Gatwick - Geneva (regional options available) 

Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 47 



tbc 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 79 

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Helen Gloster 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 112 


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Wicked Off Piste 

Les Diablerets Switzerland 


Due to their popularity, we’re running trips to 

Les Diablerets for the 5th year running. Let Andy 

and Julie-Ann guide you round the ski areas of 

Les Diablerets and Villars, exploring all of the 

superb off piste on offer. Under their guidance and 

inspiration and with the Glacier 3000 guaranteeing 

snow, there’s much to thrill you in this traditional, 

unspoilt area. The hotel is very conveniently 

located and as you’re staying there on a B&B basis, 

you’ll have the chance to sample a variety of meal 

options at the excellent local restaurants. 

• Six days with mountain guides 

• Accommodation at the comfortable and cosy 

3* Hotel le Chamois 

• Easily accessible by train from Geneva airport 



tbc 

Andy Perkins, Julie-Ann Clyma 

Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Le Chamois 3*- half board, twin share 

www.diablerets.ch 

REF 45 



tbc 

Andy Perkins, Julie-Ann Clyma 

Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Le Chamois 3*- half board, twin share 

www.diablerets.ch 

REF 58 

Chamonix Powder 

& Piste 



The Chamonix valley cuts deep through Europe’s 

highest mountains and glaciers, and the runs it 

offers are every bit as challenging as you might 

expect - steep, high and long. If you like your 

snow and scenery on the wild side you must give 

Chamonix a try. This week will be spent divided 

between a Ski Club Leader and a mountain guide so 

you can check out what both the on and off piste 

have to offer. Return to relax and review the day’s 

exploits at the comfortable 3* Hotel les Aiglons - 

the hotel is close to the centre of Chamonix and 

offers excellent cuisine. 


• Three days with Ski Club Leader, three days with 

mountain guides 

• Use of mini bus throughout the week included 

• Conveniently located hotel in bustling Chamonix 

town centre 




Simon Abrahams 

Not included 

Not included 


4 nights B&B, twin share 

REF 46 

Adventurous Powder 

Flaine France 

ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

We all aspire to perfection and it is attainable – 

under the guidance and enthusiasm of Flaine’s 

famous instructors Yann and Diane. There’s a huge 

variety of off piste which rarely gets skied out so it 

is possible to find untouched snow weeks after a 

snowfall. Flaine offers superb off piste both in the 

trees and in wide open bowls. You’ll warm up those 

turns with your Ski Club Leader for the first day and 

then spend the rest of the week honing them to 

perfection. It’s a fun week, with limitless challenges 

and thrills. 



days instruction 

• Excellent snow record – a brilliant off piste 

destination 




Martin Jordan 



Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 60 


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Damüls Descents 

Damüls Austria 


Ski Club Freshtracks are very pleased to be featuring 

Damüls–Faschina in this year’s programme. In 2006, 

Damüls was bestowed the title of World’s Snowiest 

Village with a median snowfall of 9.3m every 

winter! An excellent reason to visit we think, and 

to make the most of the area you’ll spend half your 

week with a local instructor who’ll be sure to show 

you some of the hidden gems of the area and give 

you a few top tips at the same time. Your base for 

the week will be the comfortable and traditional 

Alpenhotel Mittagspitze 4*, known for its fine 

dining and excellent service. 

• Hotel in excellent location close to the pistes 

and town centre 

• Luxurious wellness area with indoor pool, 

sauna and steam bath 

• Opportunity to explore this lesser known 

part of Austria 



Valerie Warr 

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Skiscule Damuls 

Scheduled Heathrow - Munich 

Coach 3 hrs 

Alpenhotel Mittagspitze 4* - half board, twin share 

www.alpenhotel-mittagspitze.at 

REF 57 


Japan Powder 

Adventure 

Niseko/Furano Japan 


Come with us to find the greatest powder snow on 

earth. Cold air blows in from Siberia across the Sea 

of Japan, bringing amazing powder and plenty of 

it! It hardly ever stops snowing here so a sun tan 

is not on the cards, but an unbelievable powder 

adventure is! Meet your Ski Club Leader at New 

Chitose airport then transfer to Niseko for three 

and a half days’ skiing with the Leader and a local 

guide, before moving to Furano for a further four 

days of skiing with local guides. Accommodation 

is B&B allowing you to enjoy either Western food 

or sample traditional Japanese fare if you’re still 

feeling adventurous off the slopes as well as on! 

• Spend six days with mountain guides, two days 

with Ski Club Leader 

• Japan has an average yearly snowfall of 15 meters! 

• Both hotels, in true Japanese style, boast hot 

springs to relax in 



Martin Yates 

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NOASC/Hokkaido Powder Guides 

Not included 

Coach 3 hrs 

Green Leaf Hotel /New Prince Hotel - B&B, twin share 

www.thegreenleafhotel.com 

www.princehotels.com 

REF 63 

Families Half Term 

Off Piste 

Gressoney Italy 


Aimed at our ‘aspirer’ off piste level and above, 

spend six days with local mountain guides whose 

aim will be to help you stay upright in the deep 

stuff whilst searching for untracked snow for you 

to enjoy. This holiday is perfect for families who 

are already experienced skiers - so your children 

should be 13 years plus. Enjoy exploring the vast 

Monte Rosa ski area alongside your budding 

teenagers – no doubt hoping to outski you by the 

end of the week. You’ll be based at the cosy, 

family run Hotel Dufour, which is a stone’s throw 

away from the nearest chairlift, just what you want 

after a busy day up the mountain! 


• Superbly located hotel 

• Quiet resort – great for families 

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Sean Dukes 

Guide Monterosa 

Scheduled Heathrow - Milan 

Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Dufour 3*- half board, twin share 

www.hoteldufour.it 

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REF 66 

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La Grave Adventure 

La Grave France 

ADVANCED, EXPERT OFF PISTE* 

La Grave is truly a legend among off-piste skiers 

and once you sample its un-groomed, raw terrain 

you’ll understand why. A three-stage gondola takes 

you from the valley floor to over 3,000 metres, 

where your local guides help you discover an 

endless number of routes through couloirs, gullies, 

powder fields, trees and glacial terrain – the choice 

is endless. You’ll have some of the best guides in 

the business to show you round this amazing ski 

area. The quiet resort and cosy hotel are the perfect 

place to rest after a day in the powder. Go on – 

challenge yourself. 


• Plenty of charm at 2* Auberge Edelweiss 

• North facing La Grave retains powder long 

after snowfalls 



Truda Odor 

Philippe André, Jean-Yves Hubaud 

Not included 

F S 

Not included 

Auberge Edelweiss 2*- half board, twin share 

www.hotel-edelweiss.com 

REF 70 



Clive Tayton 

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Philippe André, Jean-Yves Hubaud 

Not included 

Not included 

Auberge Edelweiss 2*- half board, twin share 

www.hotel-edelweiss.com 

REF 95 


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Andermatt Adventure 

Andermatt Switzerland 


For the more experienced powder hunters 

among you, Andermatt has enormous off-piste 

opportunities and a reputation for generous dumps 

of snow, making it one of Switzerland’s best offpiste 

resorts. Renowned for its reliable snowfall 

and exhilarating off-piste terrain, Andermatt 

features a number of ski areas along its valley side, 

and has been a favourite with Ski Club groups for 

many a year. Spend your first day warming up with 

your Ski Club Leader and then make the most of 

five days’ exploration with your knowledgeable 

mountain guides. Evenings can be spent unwinding 

in the peaceful village of Andermatt at the 

charming 3* Hotel Sonne. 

• Five days with mountain guides 

• Four separate ski areas to explore with your guide 

• Snow-sure slopes offering brilliant off-piste 

skiing after snowfalls 



Richard Jones 


Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Sonne 3*- half board, twin share 


REF 71 



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Roy Davies 


Not included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Sonne 3*- half board, twin share 


REF 114 

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Adrenalin in Alagna 

Alagna Italy 


Alagna has been dubbed by the skiing press as 

‘the Italian La Grave’. Lying at the foot of the mighty 

Monte Rosa, it does have some marked runs but 

is essentially an off-piste paradise. A cable car 

rises from the quaint village and the skiing links to 

neighbouring Gressoney and Champoluc, providing 

a wide variety of off-piste terrain for you to explore 

with your mountain guides. Higher up you’ll find 

open bowls and narrow couloirs, some of which 

are accessed by rope. Return in the evenings to 

the low-key and friendly resort and hotel to rest up 

before the fun begins again the following day! 


• Quiet resort and cosy hotel – 3* Albergo Mirella 

• B&B accommodation allows you to sample the 

local Italian cuisine 



David Lewis 


Scheduled, Heathrow - Milan 

Coach 3 hrs 

Albergo Mirella 3*- B&B twin share 

www.alagna.it 

REF 77 



Caroline Stuart Taylor 


Scheduled Gatwick - Turin 

Coach 3 hrs 

Albergo Mirella 3*- B&B twin share 

www.alagna.it 

REF 82 

Italian Powder Fun 

Gressoney Italy 


Not everyone has heard of the Monte Rosa ski area 

but it plays host to some of the best off-piste skiing 

in Europe. If you’re a competent skier in powder 

then you’ll love the brilliant off-piste runs from the 

high points of the lift system in all three valleys 

down to the quaint resort villages. Local quides will 

show you all the skiing on offer and there might 

even be the opportunity for a heli drop or two if it 

takes your fancy (payable locally)! The Hotel Dufour 

is located opposite the chair lift so no time is wasted 

as you get your adventure underway each morning. 


• Superbly located hotel 

• Tranquil and quaint resort 



Jim Scorer 

Guide Monterosa 


Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Dufour 3*- half board, twin share 

www.hoteldufour.it 


REF 83 

Italian Powder and Piste 

La Thuile Italy 


New for this season, Ski Club Freshtracks is visiting 

the relatively unknown Italian resort of La Thuile. 

A well-kept secret, La Thuile offers you the value 

and quality of Italian lifestyle plus the challenge 

of French skiing as it’s situated on a major alpine 

divide between France and Italy. When you’re not 

with your instructor, our knowledgeable Leader 

will be able to help you make the most of La Thuile 

and the surrounding area. You can ski to La Rosière 

over the boarder in just half an hour – it’s all 

included in your lift pass. 

• Three days with an instructor, three days 

with a Ski Club Leader 

• Hotel is just a five minute walk from ski lifts, 

shops and bars 

• Evening meals will be in a restaurant and 

include wine! 



tbc 

tbc 


Coach 2 hrs 

Chalet Alpina 3*- half board, twin share 

www.chaletalpina.it 


REF 85 

Colorado Hat Trick 

Colorado USA 


This spectacular trip takes in two of Colorado’s 

famous resorts, Aspen and Telluride, with a taste 

of a real hidden gem in Silverton. Sophisticated 

Aspen offers a plethora of skiing which is easily 

accessed from the conveniently located 3* Hotel 

Aspen. Your Ski Club Leaders’ local knowledge 

will help you explore the best that this famous 

resort has to offer. A few days with local guides 

in Silverton offer a contrasting experience – it’s a 

challenging resort which offers only un-groomed 

terrain. The 4* Ice House Lodge in Tellurde is 

ideally located to access the extensive skiing. 

• Three days skiing with local mountain guides 

• Experience three resorts in one holiday 

• Optional heli skiing day in Telluride 

(payable locally) 


Mon 5 Mar – Sat 17 March 

Mark Borland 

Silverton Mountain Guides 

Not included 

Mini bus included 

Hotel Aspen, The Ice House Lodge - B&B, twin share. 

www.hotelaspen.com www.icehouselodge.com 

REF 91 

Pure Gold 

Grimentz Switzerland 

EXPERT OFF PISTE* 

The charming 15th century village of Grimentz is 

nestled beneath high, snow-sure slopes. There’s 

a huge amount of off piste skiing to be sought 

out – the resort doesn’t have many pistes but you 

don’t need them! The most fit and fearless powder 

hunters among you will explore the furthest 

reaches of the Val d’Anniviers ski area with local 

guides. If your skiing is technically accurate and 

you’re able to take on anything, you’ll love this 

fun and exhilarating week which has thrills galore! 

Are you up for the challenge? 

• Thrilling off piste experience for expert skiers 


• Comfortable and cosy Hotel de Moiry 



tbc 


Not included 

Coach 3 hrs 



REF 105 


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Wengen Off Piste 

Wengen Switzerland 


With skiing alternating between on and off piste 

during the week, your Ski Club Leaders and local 

mountain guides will ensure maximum levels of 

skiing and fun. Revel in skiing surrounded by the 

beautiful scenery and awesome backdrop of the 

Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, as you dip 

off the side of the piste and float down through 

the trees. Staying at the lovely and conveniently 

located 4* Hotel Sunstar, after your skiing you can 

relax in the swimming pool, sauna or solarium. 

• Three days with local mountain guides, 

three days with your Ski Club Leader 

• Central 4* hotel located on main street 

opposite cable car 

• Delicious food, and relaxing pool, wellness 

centre and piano bar 



F 

Paul Whitehead 

Hano Tschabold 

Not included 

Coach/rail 3 hrs 

Sunstar Hotel Wengen 4*- half board, twin share 

www.sunstar.ch/wengen 

REF 104 

Powder Paradise by Rail 

Les Arcs France 


Les Arcs is a purpose-built French resort, and 

the views from your hotel of the surrounding 

forest and slopes and Mont-Blanc will charm any 

mountain lover. The runs offer long descents, 

plenty of steep stuff and tree-skiing if it snows. 

And for those that really like to travel on their 

skis, the link to La Plagne opens up over 400km of 

pistes. Mix in some off piste, with three days spent 

with a mountain guide, and the slope-side Hotel du 

Golf, with its spa facilities and welcoming bar, and 

you have a fantastic holiday. 

• Three days with Ski Club leader, three with 

mountain guides 

• The first holiday to include train travel direct 

from London to resort 

• Fabulously located hotel at the foot of the slopes 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS S£799 

Sat 24 – Sun 31 March 

tbc 

Pascal Arpro 

Train, London – Les Arcs 8 hrs 

Included 

Hotel du Golf 3* - half board, twin share 

www.golf-hotel-lesarcs.com/en 

REF 115 



End of Season 

Snowdown 



What could be better than empty slopes and 

glorious sunshine accompanied by top-notch 

mountain guides, in the world renowned off-piste 

mecca that is the Espace Killy? Not much! So get 

your skis on for one last snow fix. Based in Val 

d’Isère you’ll spend six days covering as much of 

this skier’s paradise as you can in the safe hands 

of knowledgeable guides. Chalethotel le Val d’Isère 

is comfortable and conveniently located both for 

access to the mountains and the resort’s famous 

nightlife. Accommodation and travel are provided 

by Mark Warner. 

• Six full days skiing with mountain guides 

and instructors 

• Rare opportunity for late-season off piste 



Sun 21 – Sun 28 April 

Ed Killwick 

Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert 

Charter Gatwick – Geneva 

Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel le Val d’Isère - chalet board, twin share 


REF 126 

Chile Powder 

Portillo Chile 


Experience a real treat with the ultimate summertime 

mountain getaway. While many Brits are 

heading to packed beaches in the Med, take the 

opportunity to join us slightly further afield in 

the legendary Chilean resort of Portillo. Try out 

the unique lift system, and discover great snow 

conditions and challenging terrain with the help of 

local guides and your Ski Club Leader. The resort’s 

only hotel, the 3* Hotel Portillo, offers a friendly 

atmosphere, a high level of service, exquisite 

cuisine and of course fine Chilean wine. Southern 

hemisphere skiing is something that every 

enthusiast should experience. 

• Eight days skiing, four with local mountain guides 

• Excellent snow record 

• Optional heliskiing (payable locally) 

STANDARD 17 NIGHTS £2500 (Guide price) 

Sat 18 – Sat 25 August 2012 

tbc 

Portillo Ski School 

Not included 


Hotel Portillo - full board, twin share 

www.skiportillo.com 

REF 131 


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