SF - Ski Club of Great Britain

ski holidays 2012–13

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Front cover: St Anton Am Arlberg – Josef Mallau 

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Ski Club Freshtracks provides 

inspirational group holidays 

matching skiers of the same 

ability, using only the best 

instructors, mountain guides and 

Ski Club Leaders. Freshtracks is 

also perfect for solo bookers. 

This unique holiday concept really works – more than 

80% of our valued members rebook with Ski Club Freshtracks. 

Identify your ski standard then pick a memorable experience… 

CONTENTS 

Your ski standard 4-5 

Single room holidays 6 

Family holidays 6 

Peak Experience – holidays for the over 50s 7 

Instructors, mountain guides and Ski Club Leaders 8-9 

All holidays at a glance 10-11 

NEW Ski Club Freshtracks chalet in Flaine 14-17 

Off Piste Powder-filled holidays for all standards 12-33 

Action We’ll lead you to the best slopes 34-39 

Development Hone your technique with top instructors 40-47 

Weekend Pack a week’s skiing into a long weekend 48-55 

Touring Adventure with no boundaries 56-61 

Heliskiing Spectacular ascents, breathtaking descents 62-65

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YOUR SKI STANDARD 

Freshtracks holidays rely 

on accurately assessed ski 

standards. If no-one is left 

behind and no-one is held 

back, everyone gets more 

out of their holiday. 

It’s vital that you’ve accurately assessed your own ski 

standard to ensure you’re on the most appropriate 

holiday for your ability. Page five outlines the various 

ski standard categories we use. 

If you’re in any doubt, please call us and we’ll be 

happy to advise you on which category is right for 

you. If you misjudge your ability, you may be asked 

to make alternative skiing arrangements. 

Your fitness is important... 

You need to consider your fitness levels when assessing 

your ski standard. It’s important to have a good level of 

fitness and plenty of stamina. 

As a guide, a skier with an average level of fitness can 

ski all day with an hour’s rest at lunch and may need 

to stop and rest after 15-20 dynamic turns. You should 

be at least this level of fitness or above to consider an 

off-piste holiday. 

In the month before your holiday, you should be doing 

aerobic exercise for a minimum of 40 minutes, three 

times a week. If you’re ski touring, you need to consider 

your training programme several months before the trip. 

You can find advice on ski fitness from former British 

ski champion Graham Bell on skiclub.co.uk in the Info 

& Advice area. 

Identify your ski standard from the descriptions below. If you’ve been on a 

Freshtracks holiday before, we’ll have a record of your ski standard. 

On Piste 

Early intermediate on piste 

• Ski confidently on blue runs 

maintaining a consistent speed 

• Ski red runs in good conditions 

• Blacks are still too intimidating at 

this stage 

• With about four weeks experience, 

your control is improving 

• You may have many years experience 

and choose to stick to the blue runs 

Intermediate on piste 

• Ski parallel confidently on 

groomed red runs, maintaining 

a consistent speed 

• Experience of skiing a variety of snow 

conditions, though bumps may be 

a challenge 

• Ski red runs top to bottom all day with 

limited stops 

• Working towards being able to conquer 

black runs 

• Skied for approximately eight weeks 

Advanced intermediate 

on piste 

• Comfortable and in control on a red 

bumps run 

• Ski confidently on moderate black runs 

• Able to vary turn radius to cope with 

challenging conditions 

• Confident and fit enough to ski piste at 

a good pace all day with limited stops 

Advanced on piste 

• Confident to ski the whole groomed 

mountain, including steep blacks, 

varying turn radius to cope with 

conditions 

• Ski top to bottom on red runs and all 

but the toughest blacks, regardless of 

changes in snow quality and terrain 

• Enjoy skiing bumps except in very icy 

or difficult conditions 

• You try to take the fall line whenever 

possible, enjoy high energy skiing and 

are fit enough to ski fast all day 

Expert on piste 

• Ski fall line descent of all runs including 

bumps, fluently and at a fast pace, 

regardless of changes in snow quality 

and terrain 

• Able to manage speed control and 

comfortably vary your speed and turns 

as the terrain demands 

• Enjoy skiing steep slopes and can ski icy 

or challenging snow conditions 

• You’re used to skiing hard and fast all 

day and are extremely ski fit 

Off Piste 

Aspirer off piste 

• Minimum silver standard on piste, 

and keen to try off piste 

• Looking to learn to ski off piste or 

improve off piste technique 

• Linking more than five or six turns in 

ungroomed snow is a struggle 

• Fit and with the attitude and aptitude 

to progress 

Intermediate off piste 

• Can link about 10 to 15 continuous 

turns in deep powder snow 

• Can safely negotiate a variety of off 

piste snow conditions including 

chopped up powder and wind slab 

without holding up the group 

• Need more practice and tuition to gain 

consistent control 

• Gaining confidence to control speed 

and direction in steep terrain off piste 

Advanced off piste 

• Confident and competent to ski all 

but the most difficult slopes regardless 

of changes in terrain, but not always at 

the fastest pace 

• You may have many years' experience 

and be good in powder but you need 

to work to improve in difficult snow, 

and therefore are not ready to progress 

to our expert category 

• Ready to tackle steeper slopes and 

ski faster, you love to ski off piste 

whenever possible 

• Technically good, you ski fast, are fit, 

and don’t mind the odd climb to reach 

a perfect slope 

Expert off piste 

• Maintain a strong pace regardless 

of changes in snow quality, including 

breakable crust and deep powder 

• Ski controlled fall line descents on the 

steepest terrain 

• Extremely fit, you ski fast and fluently 

off piste on steep slopes and enjoy 

skiing couloirs 

If you need help assessing 

your ski standard, 

please give us a call on 

020 8410 2022. 

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SINGLE ROOMS 

Privacy costs nothing 

The majority of people on Ski Club 

Freshtracks holidays book as individuals, 

so we offer a selection of holidays 

with no additional supplement for 

a single room. 

These holidays are detailed below, 

and can be identified throughout the 

brochure by the Single room icon F - S 

The rooming allocation on every Ski Club 

Freshtracks holiday includes a small 

number of single occupancy rooms 

where possible, usually at a supplement. 

Alternatively, we regularly help individuals 

find a room sharer. 

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Date single Holidays resort Zone Page standard 

Dec 24-1 Parsenn Party Davos Action 36 

Dec 26-2 Swiss Bliss 1 Laax (Flims) Action 36 

Jan 5-12 Parsenn Powder and Piste 1 Davos Off Piste 21 Peak Experience F S 

Jan 6-13 Deux Alpes Development 1 Les Deux Alpes Development 43 

Jan 10-17 Wengen Fun Wengen Action 36 Peak Experience F S 

Jan 19-26 Austrian Achievement Bad Hofgastein Development 44 Peak Experience F S 

Jan 27-3 Vertical in Val 1 Val d’Isère Development 45 

Jan 27-3 Tignes Powder & Piste 1 Tignes Off Piste 25 

Feb 2-9 Ski and Spa 1 Bad Hofgastein Action 38 Peak Experience F S 

Feb 3-10 Technique Top up 2 Courmayeur Development 43 

Feb 9-16 Swiss Bliss 2 Laax (Flims) Action 36 Peak Experience F S 

Feb 24-3 Deux Alpes Development 2 Les Deux Alpes Development 43 

Mar 2-9 Ski and Spa 2 Bad Hofgastein Action 38 Peak Experience F S 

Mar 3-10 Technique Top up 3 Courmayeur Development 43 

Mar 7-11 ‘Bad’ Girls Weekend Bad Hofgastein Weekend 52 

Mar 9-16 Wengen Off Piste Wengen Off Piste 29 Peak Experience F S 

Mar 9-16 Nendaz Singles Nendaz Off Piste 30 

Mar 10-17 Deux Alpes Development 3 Les Deux Alpes Development 43 

Mar 10-17 Vertical in Val 2 Val d’Isère Development 45 

Mar 17-24 Vertical in Val 3 Val d’Isère Development 45 

Mar 17-24 Tignes Powder & Piste 2 Tignes Off Piste 25 

Mar 23-30 Swiss Bliss 3 Laax (Flims) Action 36 Peak Experience F S 

Mar 28-1 Easter Extravaganza Davos Weekend 54 

Apr 13-20 Final Fling Les Arcs Action 39 Peak Experience 

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FAMILY SKIING 

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Ski Club Freshtracks offers family holidays 

which ensure everyone gets the most out of 

their time away. Children over six years old 

ski in groups organised and led by Ski Club 

Leaders*, meaning parents are free to ski 

independently or with other members of 

the group. 

As with all Ski Club Freshtracks holidays you 

have the benefit of being in a group with 

other like-minded skiers – a great way to 

make friends for both children and parents. 

If you have older children (aged 16 years 

and over), you can join any appropriate 

holiday in the Ski Club Freshtracks 

programme (except Peak Experience 

holidays), providing all family members are 

the right standard for your selected holiday. 

Specific family holidays coincide with school 

holidays, and are detailed below. They can 

be identified throughout the brochure by the 

Families icon - F S 

S*Leaders are not qualified instructors. Children must be able to ski on blue and red pistes. 

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Dec 29-5 Families New Year Flaine Off Piste 17 

Feb 17-24 Families Half Term Off Piste Nendaz Off Piste 27 

Feb 17-24 Families Austrian Half Term Zell am See Action 38 

Apr 7 - 14 Families Easter Instruction Val d’Isère Development 46 

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PEAK EXPERIENCE 

Invigorating skiing for the over 50s 

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Peak Experience holidays are designed for skiers aged 50 and over, and are very popular indeed. 

Resorts are selected for their superb skiing and more sophisticated après, and holiday groups 

are naturally made up of like-minded people. Of course, you’re welcome to go on any Ski Club 

Freshtracks holiday up to the age of 65, after which, we recommend you join Peak Experience 

holidays. They can be identified throughout the brochure by the purple colouring and Peak 

Experience F icon S - 

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Dec 8-15 

Dec 9-16 

Jan 5-12 

Jan 10-17 

Peak Experience Holidays 

Pre-season Progression 

Arlberg Achievement 

Parsenn Powder and Piste 

Wengen Fun F 

resort Zone Page 

Val Thorens Development 42 

St Anton Development 42 

Davos Off Piste 21 

Wengen Action 36 S 

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Single rooms F 

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Jan 12-19 Ski & Schnapps Zermatt Action 37 

Jan 12-19 Dolomite Dream Santa Cristina Action 37 

Jan 19-26 Austrian Achievement Bad Hofgastein Development 44 Single rooms F 

Jan 19-26 Virgin Snow Madonna Action 37 

Jan 19-26 Damüls Descents Damüls Off Piste 23 

Jan 26-2 Improvers Powder Skills 2 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Jan 26-2 Austrian Improvers 1 Lech Development 45 

Jan 26-2 Andermatt Adventure 3 Andermatt Off Piste 20 

Feb 2-9 Ski and Spa 1 Bad Hofgastein Action 38 Single rooms F 

Feb 2-9 La Rosière Development La Rosière Development 46 

Feb 2-9 Adventurous Powder 1 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Feb 9-16 Swiss Bliss 2 Laax (Flims) Action 36 Single rooms F 

Feb 9-16 La Grave Adventure 1 La Grave Off Piste 26 

Feb 16-23 Powder Performance Skills 1 Chamonix Off Piste 19 

Feb 23-2 Powder Performance 1 Gressoney Off Piste 28 

Feb 24-3 Austrian Action Zell am See Action 38 

Mar 2-9 Ski and Spa 2 Bad Hofgastein Action 38 Single rooms F 

Mar 2-9 Austrian Improvers 2 Lech Development 45 

Mar 2-9 Silver Powder Performance 2 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Mar 9-16 Wengen Off Piste Wengen Off Piste 29 Single rooms F 

Mar 9-19 Colorado Experience Vail/Aspen Action 39 

Mar 16-23 Learn to Ski Powder 4 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Mar 16-23 Engelberg Extreme 3 Engelberg Off Piste 24 

Mar 23-30 Swiss Bliss 3 Laax (Flims) Action 36 Single rooms F 

Apr 13-20 Final Fling Les Arcs Action 39 Single rooms 

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YOUR ON-SNOW EXPERIENCE 

It’s what we're all about – making the 

most of your time on snow. 

Whether you have just a quick weekend break each year or try to get 

away a few times, we want to make sure your time in the mountains 

is inspiring and memorable. 

The people that make this possible are our Ski Club Leaders and 

hand-picked mountain guides and instructors. Whichever Ski Club 

Freshtracks holiday you go on, you’re in good hands from 

start to finish. 

Ski Club Leaders 

Ski Club Leaders are comprehensively trained volunteers who offer an 

unrivalled skiing service for Ski Club members and host our Freshtracks 

holidays around the world. From fighter pilots to farmers, our Leaders 

come from all walks of life with one thing in common – a love of skiing. 

With the exception of some tours, all of our holidays are hosted by Ski Club 

Leaders. They have a thorough knowledge of the resort you’re travelling to, 

know where the best skiing is and they’ll always be on hand to ensure your 

holiday is going smoothly. 

‘Both Leaders were charming, efficient, very helpful and great fun 

both on and off the snow.’ Powder & Piste, Cortina, Jan 2012 

‘I think Toby makes this holiday. He promotes togetherness in the 

groups and brings a fun and lively feel to the whole holiday.’ 

Off Piste Progression, Tignes, Feb 2012 

You can see profiles of all our Leaders on skiclub.co.uk/leaders 

Ski Club Leaders are proudly sponsored by Land Rover. 

For more information visit landrover.co.uk/ski 

Instructors 

All our Development holidays and a number of our Off Piste holidays include 

instruction. The instructors we work with spend their lives in the mountains 

and they’ll use their expertise to take your skiing to the next level. They're all 

highly qualified and as a minimum have reached the international level of ISIA 

(International Ski Instructors’ Association). We use both local and BASI qualified 

instructors to ensure a high level of tuition. 

We don’t only work with one ‘style’ of teaching as we believe that each 

individual can benefit from different methods – and indeed most of us can 

pick up great tips from all intructors. So whether you’re perfecting your 

parallels with Stuart Adamson in Alpe d’Huez or mastering your moguls with 

Rab Bickerdike in Courmayeur you’re sure to move your skiing to a new level. 

Mountain Guides 

We choose our mountain guides carefully. It’s their knowledge, experience and 

above all their enthusiasm that makes the difference and means you have an 

amazing holiday. All the guides we use are internationally qualified and wear 

the badge of the IFMGA – the International Federation of Mountain Guides 

Association, which is the highest professional accolade. 

We’re proud to work with some of the finest mountain guides in the world 

who open up lesser-known resorts so you can experience the true potential of 

the mountains and a new side to familiar places. From exploring the potential 

of Les Diablerets with Andy Perkins, to discovering the real extent of Zermatt 

with Klaus Tscherrig, the opportunities are endless. 

You can find out more about all our instructors and mountain guides online in 

the ‘Leaders and guides’ section of the Ski Club Freshtracks homepage. 

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HOLIDAYS BY DATE 

Date Holiday Resort Zone Page Standard 

December 

Dec 2-9 Premier Party Val d'Isère Off Piste 20 

Dec 8-15 Pre-season Progression Val Thorens Development 42 Peak Experience F S 

Dec 9-16 Mountaincraft Course Val d'Isère Off Piste 20 

Dec 9-16 Arlberg Achievement St Anton Development 42 Peak Experience F S 

Dec 9-16 Seasons Start-Up Tignes Development 42 

Dec 13-16 Mountain Mayhem Klosters Weekend 50 

Dec 13-17 Andermatt Escape 1 Andermatt Weekend 50 

Dec 16-23 Technique Top up 1 Courmayeur Development 43 

Dec 20-23 Lech Long Weekend 1 Lech Weekend 50 

Dec 22-29 Improvers Powder Skills 1 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Dec 24 -1 

Dec 26-2 

Parsenn Party 

Swiss Bliss 1 

Davos 

Laax (Flims) 

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Dec 26-2 Andermatt Adventure 1 Andermatt Off Piste 20 

Dec 27-30 Swiss Getaway Villars Weekend 51 

Dec 28-1 Off Piste Weekend 1 La Grave Weekend 51 

Dec 29-5 Families New Year Flaine Off Piste 17 Families 

January 

Jan 5-12 Learn to Ski Powder 1 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Jan 5-12 

Jan 6-13 

Jan 10-17 

Parsenn Powder and Piste 

Deux Alpes Development 1 

Wengen Fun 

Davos 

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Jan 12-19 Silver Powder Performance 1 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Jan 12-19 

Jan 12-19 

Ski & Schnapps 

Dolomite Dream 

Zermatt 

Santa Cristina 

Action 

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Peak Experience F S 


Jan 12-19 Val d'Anniviers Adventure 1 Grimentz Off Piste 21 

Jan 12-19 Klosters Coaching 1 Klosters Development 44 

Jan 13-20 Off Piste Progression 1 Tignes Off Piste 22 

Jan 17-21 Powder and Piste Weekend Davos Weekend 51 

Jan 17-21 Touring Skills Weekend 1 Les Diablerets Weekend 55 

Jan 19-26 Learn to Ski Powder 2 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Jan 19-26 Virgin Snow Madonna Action 37 Peak Experience F S 

Jan 19-26 Mont Blanc Exploration St Gervais Off Piste 32 

Jan 19-26 Austrian Achievement Bad Hofgastein Development 44 Peak/Single F S F 

Jan 19-26 Damüls Descents Damüls Off Piste 23 Peak Experience 

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January continued 

Jan 19-26 Andermatt Adventure 2 Andermatt Off Piste 20 

Jan 19-26 Lötschental Exploration 

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Jan 20-27 

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Jan 24-28 

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Jan 26-2 

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Jan 26-2 

Jan 26-2 

Jan 26-2 

Italian Powder and Piste 1 La Thuile Off Piste 23 

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St Anton Adventure St Anton Off Piste 24 

Nendaz Adventure 1 Nendaz Weekend 52 

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Austrian Off Piste Weekend Fieberbrunn Weekend 52 

Engelberg Extreme 1 Engelberg Off Piste 24 

Cham Slam 1 Chamonix Off Piste 19 

Improvers Powder Skills 2 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Austrian Improvers 1 Lech Development 45 

Andermatt Adventure 3 Andermatt Off Piste 20 




Jan 26-2 Adelboden Exploration Adelboden Off Piste 32 

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Jan 26-2 Monte Rosa Safari Zermatt Touring 58 

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Revelstoke/Whitewater 

Jan 26-9 Canadian Cat Adventure 

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Jan 27-3 Vertical in Val 1 Val d'Isère Development 45 Single Rooms F 

Jan 27-3 Tignes Powder & Piste 1 Tignes Off Piste 25 Single Rooms F 

Jan 31-4 Off Piste Weekend 2 La Grave Weekend 51 

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Jan 31- 4 Italian Interlude Courmayeur Weekend 52 

February 

Feb 2-9 Cham Slam 2 Chamonix Off Piste 19 

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Feb 2-9 Ski and Spa 1 Bad Hofgastein Action 38 Peak/Single 

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Feb 2-9 La Rosière Development La Rosière Development 46 Peak Experience F S 

Feb 2-9 Wicked Off Piste 1 Les Diablerets Off Piste 25 

Feb 2-9 Engelberg Extreme 2 Engelberg Off Piste 24 

Feb 2-9 Adventurous Powder 1 Flaine Off Piste 17 Peak Experience 

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Feb 3-10 Off Piste Progression 2 Tignes Off Piste 22 

Feb 3-10 Technique Top up 2 Courmayeur Development 43 Single Rooms F 

Feb 3-10 Méribel Masters Méribel Development 46 

Feb 9-16 Wicked Off Piste 2 Les Diablerets Off Piste 25 

Feb 9-16 Learn to Ski Powder 3 Flaine Off Piste 17 

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Feb 10-17 

Klosters Coaching 2 Klosters Development 44 

La Grave Adventure 1 La Grave Off Piste 26 Peak Experience F S 

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Swiss Bliss 2 Laax (Flims) Action 36 Peak/Single F S F 

Cham Slam 3 Chamonix Off Piste 19 

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Pyrenean Adventure Hautes-Pyrénées Touring 59 

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For advice, more information and to book a holiday, get in touch with the 

team. They’re experienced skiers and experts in their field, and will ensure 

you choose an exhilarating skiing holiday which is tailored to your needs. 

+44(0) 20 8410 2022 freshtracks@skiclub.co.uk 


February continued 

Feb 10-17 French Heli Adventure La Rosière Heli 64 

Feb 16-23 Adventurous Powder 2 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Feb 16-23 Powder Performance Skills 1 Chamonix Off Piste 19 

Peak Experience 

Feb 17-24 Families Half Term Off Piste Nendaz Off Piste 27 Families 

Feb 17-24 Families Austrian Half Term Zell am See Action 38 Families 

Feb 23-2 Improvers Powder Skills 3 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Feb 23-2 Chamonix Exploration Chamonix Off Piste 19 

Feb 23-2 Adrenalin in Alagna 1 Alagna Off Piste 27 

Feb 23-2 Powder Performance 1 Gressoney Off Piste 28 Peak Experience 

Feb 23-27 Craters and Crampons Sicily Weekend 55 

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Feb 24-3 Deux Alpes Development 2 Les Deux Alpes Development 43 Single Rooms F 

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Feb 24-3 St Anton Adventure 2 St Anton Off Piste 24 

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Feb 24-3 Off Piste Progression 3 Tignes Off Piste 22 

Feb 24-3 Austrian Action Zell am See Action 38 Peak Experience F S 

Feb 28-3 Nendaz Adventure 2 Nendaz Weekend 52 

March 

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Mar 2-9 Ski and Spa 2 Bad Hofgastein Action 36 Peak/Single F S F 

Mar 2-9 Italian Powder and Piste 2 La Thuile Off Piste 23 

Mar 2-9 Adrenalin in Alagna 2 Alagna Off Piste 27 

Mar 2-9 Powder Performance 2 Gressoney Off piste 28 

Mar 2-9 Stubai to St Anton Safari Stubai/St Anton Touring 58 + 

Mar 2-9 Austrian Improvers 2 Lech Development 45 Peak Experience F S 

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Mar 2-9 Silver Powder Performance 2 Flaine Off Piste 17 Peak Experience F S 

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Mar 2-9 Powder Performance Skills 2 Chamonix Off Piste 19 

Mar 3-10 Technique Top up 3 Courmayeur Development 43 Single Rooms F 

Aspen/Silverton/ 

Mar 3-15 Colorado Hat Trick 

Telluride Off Piste 29 

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Mar 7-11 Touring Skills Weekend 2 Argentière Weekend 55 

Mar 7-11 'Bad' Girls Weekend Bad Hofgastein Weekend 52 Single Rooms F 

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Mar 9-16 Wengen Off Piste Wengen Off Piste 29 Peak/Single F S F 

Mar 9-16 La Grave Adventure 2 La Grave Off Piste 26 

Mar 9-16 Improvers Powder Skills 4 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Mar 9-16 Sainte Foy Exploration by Rail St Foy Off Piste 33 

Mar 9-16 Aosta Exploration Champoluc Off Piste 33 

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Mar 9-16 Nendaz Singles Nendaz Off Piste 30 Single Rooms F 

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Mar 9-19 Colorado Experience Vail/Aspen Action 39 Peak Experience F S 

Mar 10-17 Deux Alpes Development 3 Les Deux Alpes Development 43 Single Rooms F 

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Sales and Operations 

Manager 

Chris Borley 


Consultant 


March continued 

Simon White 


Consultant 

Mar 10-17 Off Piste Progression 4 Tignes Off Piste 22 

Mar 10-17 Vertical in Val 2 Val d'Isère Development 45 Single Rooms F 

Mar 10-19 Japan Powder Adventure Niseko/Furano Off Piste 26 

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Apr 25-29 

Swiss Escape Laax (Flims) Weekend 53 

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Argentière Adventure weekend Argentière Weekend 53 

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Powder Paradise by Rail Les Arcs Off Piste 29 

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Nendaz Powder & Piste Nendaz Off Piste 30 

Learn to Ski Powder 4 Flaine Off Piste 17 Peak Experience F S 

Val d'Anniviers Adventure 2 Grimentz Off Piste 21 

Engelberg Extreme 3 Engelberg Off Piste 24 Peak Experience F S 

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Albula Alps Tour Savognin Touring 59 

Zermatt Safari Adventure Zermatt Touring 58 

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Vertical in Val 3 Val d'Isère Development 45 Single Rooms F 

Tignes Powder & Piste 2 Tignes Off Piste 25 Single Rooms F 

Lech Long Weekend 2 Lech Weekend 50 

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Adventurous Powder 3 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Bernese Oberland Tour Interlaken Touring 59 

Swiss Bliss 3 Laax (Flims) Action 36 Peak/Single F S F 

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Andermatt Escape 2 Andermatt Weekend 50 

Off Piste Weekend 3 La Grave Weekend 51 

Easter Extravaganza Davos Weekend 54 Single Rooms F 

Grimentz Powder and Piste Grimentz Off Piste 31 

Silver Powder FPerformance 3 Flaine Off Piste 17 

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Vallée de la Clarée La Grave Touring 61 

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Zermatt/ 

Reverse Haute Route 

Chamonix Touring 60 

Silver Powder Performance 4 Flaine Off Piste 17 

Families Easter Instruction Val d'Isère Development 46 Families 

Weekend Safari Interlaken Weekend 55 

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Final Fling Les Arcs Action 39 Peak/Single F S F 

Ortler Ski Tour Bormio Touring 61 

End of Season Snowdown Val d'Isère Off Piste 31 

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Zermatt Touring 60 

Last Blast Tignes Weekend 54 

Apr 25-29 End of Season Off Piste Zermatt Weekend 54 

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THE THrIll 

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Head 

OFF PISTE 

• Learn to ski off piste or 

improve your technique with 

top instructors 

• Experienced mountain 

guides will take you to 

the heart of the mountains 

and find exhilarating 

powder skiing 

• Adventure even further 

with our explorations 

skiclub.co.uk/offpiste

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NEW fOr 2012-13... 

cHAlET frEsHTrAcks 

The chalet 

We're very excited to announce that this year Ski Club Freshtracks will 

be running our very own chalet. Flaine is the perfect venue for our 

new venture. Our off-piste weeks with Yann and Diane in Flaine are 

some of the most popular Freshtracks holidays and we run weeks there 

throughout the season. This year, we hope to match the fantastic onsnow 

experience with some great accommodation and hospitality. 

The chalet itself is in the colourful Scandinavian-style development, Les 

Chalets du Hameau. Close by, you’ll find a grocery store, restaurant and 

bar, plus there's a free shuttle service to and from the main resort until 

midnight. We'll also have a Freshtracks minibus to shuttle members to 

the slopes each morning. 

Our six bedroom chalet has a large open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner 

complete with Scandinavian wood-burner, flat-screen TV and wi-fi. In true 

Scandinavian style, a sauna comes as standard to help relax and refresh 

you ready for another day off piste! The two chalet staff will be serving up 

hearty breakfasts, scrumptious afternoon teas and delicious four course 

evening meals (with one day off) – and rest assured, we'll choose a good 

selection of wines to accompany the food! 

Bedrooms 

The bedrooms are a good size and have traditional wooden chalet styling. 

Room 1 – twin/bath/wc – first floor (as kitchen/lounge/diner) 

Room 2 – twin/bath/wc – ground floor 

Room 3 – twin/bath/wc – ground floor 

Room 4 – twin – shared bath & wc – second floor 

Room 5 – twin/single – shared bath & wc – second floor 

Room 6 – twin/single/shower – shared wc – second floor 

The Leaders 

Each week, one of our volunteer Ski Club Leaders will be in the chalet to 

host the week. The Leader’s roles include picking you up at the airport, 

co-ordinating the week and taking you skiing on day one to 

get your legs warmed up for the much-anticipated days ahead. 

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The resort The instructors 

At the heart of the Grand Massif, Flaine has fantastic, vast and varied 

terrain for skiers of all levels. As a resort built because of its majestic 

mountains and generous dumps of snow, Flaine benefits from one of 

the best snowfalls across the Alps, with an average of almost six metres 

a year. With its runs being predominantly north-facing, the resort is 

renowned for maintaining fantastic snow throughout the season. 

Situated in the centre of a snowy bowl, there’s a wealth of off-piste 

terrain to ski both within the bowl and also over the top of the 

mountain ridges; in between pistes, tree runs, couloirs, gullies, powder 

fields and backcountry routes dropping from 2500m down to 700m. 

Staying in the Freshtracks chalet is made even 

better by the epic on-snow experience that we 

want to give you! 

After an exploratory warm up day with the Leader, 

you’ll be taught, guided, coaxed, tweaked (and 

entertained!) by two brilliant instructors – Yann 

Westercamp and Diane Moreau. 

PE Improvers Powder Skills 3, Flaine, March 2012 

Cresta Norris They were all BRILLIANT! Charming, 

fun to be with, great communicators, exhilarating... 

taught me more than I ever expected about offpiste 

technique. I was stretched to my limits on the 

mountains and saw more of Flaine's off-piste runs 

than I ever expected. What’s more, they knew the 

best restaurants, the best snow, the speediest lifts, 

and all the mountain wildlife. They worked well 

together as a team and were delightful to all of us. 

Some people say you can't teach an old dog new 

tricks but this team certainly taught me masses! 

Learn to Ski Powder 1, Flaine, January 2012 

Chris Bee This lady was both instructor and guide. 

She was the best ever. In particular, she would often 

present me with stuff which seemed daunting: but 

I came to realise that she knew EXACTLY what was 

within my capabilities and I found I could do it. 

David Chalmers Yann was outstanding - 

wonderful teacher and confidence building leader. 

Best I have ever skied with in 40 years of skiing. 

Yann Westercamp 

Yann is our head instructor in Flaine 

and has been managing our weeks for 

the past 16 years. He first arrived in 

Flaine in 1969, the same year the resort 

opened, and has returned every season 

since! His intricate knowledge of the 

surrounding mountains and leading 

expertise means Yann will always take you to the best snow, 

trails and powder fields that others can only dream of finding. 

An ISIA qualified instructor with years of technical knowledge 

and experience to draw upon, Yann is held in very high regard 

amongst Ski Club members. Away from skiing, as an outdoor 

sports enthusiast, Yann spends his summers windsurfing, road 

and mountain biking and playing tennis – and sharing all that 

with his friends! 

‘After all this time I'm still excited and really looking forward 

to sharing my passion with all old and new Freshtracks 

members! Always hoping to find the best spot with the best 

snow of the moment to enjoy myself and share the good 

feeling with everyone!’ 

Diane Moreau 

Diane is based in Flaine all winter, 

every winter, and has a tremendous 

knowledge of the local mountains. 

Passionate about skiing and extremely 

well versed in Flaine’s terrain, Diane 

knows exactly where to take you to 

ensure you find couloirs, gullies and 

mountain sides that will always leave you wanting more. Being 

a patient teacher who’s always open to new ideas makes Diane 

very popular with Ski Club members. With her husband and 

young family based in Flaine too, Diane enjoys spending time 

with them when not on the mountain. 

We also work with some other highly-regarded instructors 

in Flaine – Philippe Clerc, Luc Dumontier and Susie Legon. 

Outstanding teachers, these three have also been very well 

received by our members and receive consistently excellent 

feedback. 

Philippe Clerc Susie Legon 

Date Holiday Title Standard Ref Type Leaders Price 

Sat 22 - Sat 29 Dec Improvers Powder Skills 1 14 Simon Greaves £1,175* 

Sat 29 Dec - Sat 5 Jan Families New Year 20 F S Simon Greaves £1,275* 

Sat 5 - Sat 12 Jan Learn to Ski Powder 1 21 Helen Gloster £775 

Sat 12 - Sat 19 Jan Silver Powder Performance 1 25 Helen Gloster £775 

Sat 19 - Sat 26 Jan 

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb 

Sat 2 - Sat 9 Feb 

Learn to Ski Powder 2 

Improvers Powder Skills 2 

Adventurous Powder 1 

33 

F46 

S 

F61 

S 

Adrian Gardner 

Adrian Gardner 

Brian Wingrove 

£775 

£775 

£895 

Sat 9 - Sat 16 Feb Learn to Ski Powder 3 66 Brian Wingrove £895 

Sat 16 - Sat 23 Feb Adventurous Powder 2 73 Darryl Shailes £1,299* 

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar 

Sat 2 - Sat 9 Mar 


Silver Powder Performance 2 

77 

F93 

S 

Darryl Shailes 

Steve Donson 

£895 

£895 




Learn to Ski Powder 4 

101 

F114 

S 

Steve Donson 

John Cahill 

£895 

£895 

Sat 23 - Sat 30 Mar Adventurous Powder 3 122 John Cahill £895 

Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr Silver Powder Performance 3 130 Jerry Crowley £1,199* 

Sat 6 - Sat 13 Apr Silver Powder Performance 4 133 Jerry Crowley £865 

Included in the price – set transfer from Geneva Airport, 7 nights chalet board accommodation, twin share, 5 days instruction, 

transceiver and Ski Club Leader. *Group flights included - Scheduled, Heathrow-Geneva. 

COURSE ONLY – It’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis - £395 including warm up day with Ski Club Leader 

and five full days instruction. 

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cHAmONIx... 

THE frEsHTrAcks WAy 

The resort 

Perhaps the world's most famous off-piste 

destination. With its reputation as a freeride 

mecca, Chamonix attracts mountain guides and 

backcountry addicts from around the globe both 

to visit and to settle. It’s an area that’s impossible 

to get bored of, with new challenges each day 

from powder bowls to demanding couloirs and 

impressive glacial routes in dramatic scenery. 

And the best way to experience this legendary terrain? With Freshtracks 

of course! Our holidays offer… 

• The best mountain guides to find you the best snow 

• A Ski Club Leader to host and coordinate the week and take you 

from place to place 

• Exclusive use of Freshtracks minibus 

• Excellent value hotels 

The Chamonix lift system consists of several distinct and very different 

ski areas high above a steep-sided valley where the town and its 

villages are located. From one day to the next you can explore the 

resort’s different ski areas: Brevent & Flegere, Les Grands Montets, Le 

Tour & Vallorcine (Domaine de Balme), L'Aiguille du Midi / La Vallée 

Blanche and Les Houches. And if that wasn’t enough, the Chamonix 

Mont-Blanc lift pass extends over to Courmayeur and even Verbier! 

All these different areas could prove a challenge if it wasn’t for our Ski 

Club Leaders and minibus to ferry you around. So no need to check bus 

times and walk to and from stops and lifts, we’ll collect you from the 

hotel door and take you direct to whichever area you’re skiing that day. 

These adventure weeks will explore the furthest reaches of all the ski 

areas in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley. The first day will always be 

a warm up day with the Leader, acclimatising you to the surroundings, 

checking kit and getting your legs geared up for the challenges ahead. 

The mountain guides we work with in Chamonix are second to none; 

each has their own style and specialities but all are true experts and 

enthusiasts on the area. 

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Martin Burrows-Smith 

Roland Steiger 

Matthieu Desprat 

Simon Abrahams 

Rémy Lécluse 

Stuart Macdonald 

The hotels 

Date Holiday Title Standard Ref Type Leaders Guides/Insturctors Hotel Price 

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Cham Slam 1 45 Ken Piddlesden Matthieu Desprat, Simon Abrahams Hotel Prieuré 3* - half board, twin share £999 

Sat 2 - Sat 9 Feb Cham Slam 2 56 Ken Piddlesden Rémy Lécluse, Matthieu Desprat Hotel Excelsior 2* - half board, twin share £725 

Sat 9 - Sat 16 Feb Cham Slam 3 70 Ken Piddlesden Simon Abrahams, Jim Kerr Hotel Excelsior 2* - half board, twin share £725 

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Hotel Prieuré 

This cosy 3* hotel is in a fantastic central location, just 

a moments walk from the bustling centre of Chamonix. 

The hotel has a chalet feel from the décor of bare 

wood and traditional fabrics, which extends from the 

charming dining area through to each of the rooms. 

Your stay is on a half board basis, which includes 

a hearty breakfast buffet and delicious four-course 

evening meal. There’s also the opportunity to ‘dine 

around’ at one of the sister hotels as an alternative 

one evening. In addition it's also well equipped with a 

sauna and jacuzzi to help you relax and all mod cons in 

your rooms including TV and wi-fi. 

www.bestmontblanc.com/hotel-prieure 

Hotel Excelsior 

The Hotel Excelsior is a traditional family run 2* hotel 

located in the quiet hamlet of Tines, a ten minute drive 

from the centre of Chamonix. The hotel restaurant is 

well respected locally for its original and high quality 

menu so you’ll be eating well here! Your stay is on 

a half board basis and the hotel has a special daily 

menu for their guests, or you can choose from the ‘a 

la carte’ menu if preferred (payable locally). The rooms 

are very simple yet generally spacious and some have 

magnificent views of Mont Blanc. 

www.excelsiorchamonix.com 

Hotel de la Couronne 

One of the oldest hotels in the valley, the Hotel de 

la Couronne has been well received by Ski Club 

Freshtrackers for many years now. With a friendly and 

welcoming atmosphere, a location right in the heart 

of Argentière and at the foot of the Grand Montets, it 

is the perfect base for an off piste holiday. Staying on 

a B&B basis allows you the opportunity to try out the 

local restaurants - or head down to Chamonix for an 

evening! 

www.hotelcouronne.com 

Sat 16 - Sat 23 Feb Powder Performance Skills 1 74 Ken Piddlesden Roland Steiger, Rémy Lécluse Hotel Prieuré 3* - half board, twin share £1,050 

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Chamonix Exploration 78 David Lewis Stuart Macdonald Hotel Excelsior 2* - half board, twin share £750 

Sat 2 - Sat 9 Mar Powder Performance Skills 2 94 David Lewis Roland Steiger, FMartin Burrows-Smith Hotel Prieuré S3* - half board, twin share £1,075 

PRICE INCLUDES – Set transfer from Geneva Airport, 7 nights half board accommodation, twin share, 5 days with mountain guides, transceiver, Ski Club Leader and private minibus service. 

COURSE ONLY – It’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis - £425 including warm up day with Ski Club Leader and five full days instruction. 

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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 

• HAT (Henry’s Avalanche Talk) included 

• Book early to avoid disappointment – 

this trip regularly sells out 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £840 

Sun 2 - Sun 9 Dec 

Ian Robinson, Laura Johnson 

Pascal Arpin/ Elizabeth Chabert/ Tchenko/ Patrick 

Speziali/ Uffe/ Pierre Liotard/ Serge Strippentoir/ 

Olivier Carerre/ Jean Marc Pic/ Alain Vaufrey/ 

Didier Pointiere 

Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble 

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 mountain guides 

• Includes lectures and mountain craft techniques, 

on and off snow 

• Comprehensive learning experience for 

adventurous spirits 



Peter Burwood 

Pascal Arpin, Dave Cummings, Jim Kerr 

Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble (regional options available) 

Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel Cygnaski - chalet board, twin share 

www.markwarner.co.uk 

REF 4 

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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. Make the most of six days’ exploration with 

your knowledgeable mountain guides. Evenings 

can be spent unwinding in the peaceful village of 

Andermatt at the charming 3* Hotel Sonne. 

• Six days with mountain guides 

• Four separate ski areas to explore with your guide 

• North-facing snow-sure slopes offering brilliant 

off-piste skiing 


Weds 26 Dec - Weds 2 Jan 

Simon White 

Andrea Enzio 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch 

REF 17 



Ali Ataie 

Andrea Enzio 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 



REF 38 

Parsenn Powder 

and Piste 

Davos Switzerland 

ASPIRER, INTERMEDIATE 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 4* Sunstar Parkhotel, 

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 

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 

• Conveniently located hotel at the foot of the 

slopes 





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Mike Edmunds 

John Haddon 

Walter Von Balmoos 

Romain Tavelli 

Not Included 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Coach 3 hrs 

Sunstar Parkhotel 4* - half board, single room 

Hotel Alpina Grimentz 3* - half board, twin share 

www.sunstar.ch/davos 

www.alpina-grimentz.com 

REF 22 

REF 28 



Bob West 


Not Included 

Coach 3 hrs 



REF 115 

STANDARD 


7 NIGHTS £1195 

F 

Roy Davies 

Andrea Enzio 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 



REF 48 S 



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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 

STANDARD 

Sun 13 - Sun 20 Jan 

Alan Lyons 


Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, Serge Strippentoir, 

Patrick Speziali 


Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share 


REF 30 


Sun 3 - Sun 10 Feb 

Toby Carless 


Patrick Speziali, Henry Schniewind (Hat) 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 62 


Sun 24 Feb - Sun 3 Mar 

Anna Kellagher 


Patrick Speziali, Henry Schniewind (Hat) 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 84 


Sun 10 - Sun 17 Mar 

Ed Killwick 


Patrick Speziali 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 107 

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Damüls Descents 

Damüls Austria 


Ski Club Freshtracks are once again 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 



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Vanessa Cornborough 

SkiSchule Damuls 

Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich 

Coach 2 hrs 

Alpenhotel Mittagspitze 4* - half board, twin share 

www.alpenhotel-mittagspitze.at 

REF 37 

Italian Powder and Piste 

La Thuile Italy 


After a successful debut in the Freshtracks 

programme last year we are revisiting 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 border 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 in local restaurants and 

include wine! 

STANDARD 


Phil Taylor 

Rab Bickerdike 

None 

Coach 2 hrs 


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Chalet Alpina 3* - half board, twin share 

www.chaletalpina.it 

REF 40 

STANDARD 


Bernard Horwood 


None 

Coach 2 hrs 


Chalet Alpina 3* - half board, twin share 

www.chaletalpina.it 

REF 88 



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St Anton Adventure 

St Anton Austria 


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 

• Choice of evening meal with wine included 

(staff night off midweek) 

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 

Tignes Powder & Piste 

Tignes France 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

The Espace Killy is known the world over for both 

it’s on and off piste skiing. What better way then to 

spend a week than incorporating the best of both? 

Dividing your time between the Ski Club Leader and 

a local mountain guide you will spend your time 

cruising the pistes and tackling the powder. One 

of the great advantages of this ski area is the vast 

off piste that's easily accessed by the lift system 

so the focus is very much on getting down hill not 

up! Accommodation is with Mark Warner, close to 

lifts and inclusive of breakfast, afternoon tea and 

evening meal – including wine. 

• Four days with Ski Club Leader, two days 

with mountain guide 

• Single rooms at no supplement 

• Staff day off leaves you one evening free 

to explore the local restaurants 

Wicked Off Piste 

Les Diablerets Switzerland 


These ever popular weeks always seem to get lucky 

with the snow and in an area where few people 

venture off piste you get to keep most of it all for 

yourselves! Let Andy and Julie-Ann guide you round 

the ski areas of Les Diablerets and Villars, exploring 

all of the superb terrain 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 family run hotel is 

conveniently located in the centre of the village and 

is a focal point for good food and ambiance 


• Accommodation at the comfortable and cosy 

Auberge de la Poste 

• Easily accessible by train from Geneva airport 







Sun 27 Jan - Sun 3 Feb 


Katy Ellis 

Arlberg SkiSchule 

Charter, Gatwick - Friedrichshafen 

Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel Rosanna - chalet board, twin share 


REF 41 


John Haddon 

Roger Christen, Fredi Krummenacher 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Schweizerhof 3* - half board, twin share 

www.schweizerhof-engelberg.ch 

REF 44 


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Kyle Newman 

Stephen Nicholas 

The Development Service 

Andy Perkins 


Not Included 

Coach 3 hrs 

Rail 2 hrs 

Chalethotel Hauts de Toviere - chalet board, twin share 

Auberge de la Poste 3* - half board, twin share 


www.aubergedelaposte.ch 

REF 53 

REF 59 







Andrezj Kowalski 



Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel Rosanna - chalet board, twin share 


REF 83 

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John Haddon 


Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 



REF 60 



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Helen Kirkland 

Stephen Nicholas 

Pierre Liotard 

Andy Perkins 


Not Included 

Coach 3 hrs 

Rail 2 hrs 

Chalethotel Hauts de Toviere - chalet board, twin share 

Auberge de la Poste 3* - half board, twin share 


www.aubergedelaposte.ch 

REF 120 

REF 65 

F 

Malcolm Bentley 


Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 



REF 116 S 



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Japan Powder 

Adventure 

Niseko/Furano Japan 

ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

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 metres! 

• Both hotels, in true Japanese style, boast hot 

springs to relax in 


Sun 10 - Tue 19 Mar 

Marguerite Nice 

NOSAC/Hokkaido Powder Guides 

Not Included 

Coach 3 hrs 

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

www.thegreenleafhotel.com www.princehotels.com 

F 

REF 109 

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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 ungroomed, 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 Auberge Edelweiss 

• Transfers included 

STANDARD 


David Sterland 


F 

Jean-Yves Hubaud, Phillipe Andre, Maxant Danilo 

Not Included 

Coach 3 hrs 

Auberge Edelweiss 2* - half board, twin share 

www.hotel-edelweiss.com 

REF 68 



Caroline Stuart-Taylor 

Jean-Yves Hubaud, Phillipe Andre, Maxant Danilo 

Not Included 

Coach 3 hrs 

Auberge Edelweiss 2* - half board, twin share 


REF 100 

Families Half Term 

Off Piste 

Nendaz Switzerland 


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. Perfect for families who are already 

experienced skiers, enjoy exploring the vast ‘4 

Vallees’ ski area alongside your budding teenagers 

– no doubt hoping to out ski you by the end of the 

week! If they have any energy left at the end of the 

day there is a heated outdoor pool in the resort 

as well an ice rink with regular ice discos and ice 

hockey. 

• Staying at the comfortable and cosy 

Hotel le Déserteur 

• Six days with local off piste guides 

• Children must be at least 13 years old 



Kim Moss 

Neige-Aventure 

Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva 

Coach 2.5 hrs 

Hotel le Déserteur 3* - half board, twin share 

www.ledeserteur.ch/en/ REF 75 

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 

STANDARD 



FRichard MG Jones 

Andrea Enzio 

Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin 

Coach 2.5 hrs 

Albergo Mirella 3* - B&B, twin share 

www.alagna.it 

SREF 79 

STANDARD 


Tim Ingham 

Andrea Enzio 


Coach 2.5 hrs 


Albergo Mirella 3* - B&B, twin share 

www.alagna.it 

REF 89 



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Off Piste

XX 28 

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Powder Performance 

Gressoney Italy 

ASPIRER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

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 

guides 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 



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Truda Odor 

Guide Monterosa 


Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Dufour 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hoteldufour.it 

REF 80 



Gerry Aitken 

Guide Monterosa 


Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Dufour 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hoteldufour.it 

REF 90 

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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 offers a contrasting experience – it’s a 

challenging resort which offers only ungroomed 

terrain. The 4* Ice House Lodge in Telluride is 

ideally located to access the extensive skiing. 

• Two days skiing with local mountain guides 

• Experience three resorts in one holiday 

• Optional heli skiing day (payable locally) 

Sun 3 - Friday 15 Mar 

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 96 

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 


Coach/Rail 3 hrs 

Sunstar Hotel Wengen 4* - half board, twin share 

www.sunstar.ch/wengen 

REF 99 



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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 half your time with your Ski 

Club Leader and half off piste with a mountain 

guide with the slope-side Hotel du Golf and its 

spa facilities and welcoming bar and you have a 

fantastic holiday. 

• Three days with Ski Club leader, three with 

mountain guides 

• Train travel direct from London to resort 

• Fabulously located hotel at the foot of the slopes 

STANDARD 12 NIGHTS £1399 STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1299 STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £875 

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Train, London - Les Arcs 8 hrs 


George Hnatkiwskyi 

Serge Strippentoir 

Included 

Hotel du Golf 3* - half board, twin share 

www.golf-hotel-lesarcs.com/en 

REF 112 

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Nendaz Singles 

Off Piste 



The ‘4 Vallees’ is known for extensive, challenging 

slopes with a lot of off-piste and long bump runs. 

From Nendaz, you can find some of the worlds 

most renowned off piste; the routes down the back 

of the Mont Fort Glacier or the Stairway to Heaven 

which takes you into the bowl to the right of Mont 

Fort with great views of Mont Gele. 

At the end of a challenging day up the mountain 

you can return to the privacy of your own room, at 

no extra cost, and recover in the peace and quiet of 

your own space. 


• Single room at no extra cost 

• Family run hotel just a short walk from 

the main cable car 

S 

Nendaz Powder & Piste 



Nendaz lies on a sunny uneven terrace offering 

stunning views over the Rhône Valley below. The 

hotel takes its name from a ‘deserter’ of Napoleon’s 

army who fled from battle and took refuge in The 

Valais mountains in the second half of the 19th 

century. A traditional Swiss Chalet Style Hotel, you 

have the perfect base from where to head off each 

morning into the largest ski area in Switzerland. 

The week will be spent divided between your Ski 

Club Leader and a mountain guide so you can 

check out both what the on and off piste have to 

offer. 

• Friendly, family run hotel 

• Cosy, bar with open fire place 

• Three days with Ski Club Leader, three days 

with local mountain guide 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £895 STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £699 



F 

Andy Thompson 

John Kerr 

S 



Not Included 

Not Included 

Rail 2.5 hrs 

Rail 2.5 hrs 

Hotel le Déserteur 3* - half board, single room 

Hotel le Déserteur 3* - half board, twin share 

www.ledeserteur.ch/en/ 


REF 104 

REF 113 

Val Descents 



Val d’Isère is one of the world’s best resorts for both 

on and off-piste skiing, whether for advanced skiers 

or confident, mileage hungry intermediates. Many 

people say the lift-serviced off piste is unrivalled! 

For a combination of seriously impressive skiing 

and a captivating village ambience, Val d’Isère has 

it all. Your time on snow will be divided between 

the Ski Club Leader and a local mountain guide 

so there’ll be plenty of opportunity to explore the 

wealth of terrain at your ski tips! Mark Warner 

hospitality will add the finishing touch to what we 

can guarantee will be a week to remember. 

• Comfortable and central hotel with snug 

lounge/bar and open fire 

• Three days with mountain guide, three days 

with Ski Club Leader 

• Travel and accommodation provided by 

Mark Warner 



Peter Sewell 

Elizabeth Chabert, Pascal Arpin 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 125 

Grimentz Powder 

& Piste 

Grimentz Switzerland 


The charming 15th century village of Grimentz 

is nestled beneath high, snow-sure slopes. The 

charming, unspoilt village is less well known than 

some other Swiss resorts and is therefore relatively 

free from crowds and queues. It is renowned for 

it’s excellent, extensive off piste and varied on 

piste – including a black run of almost 1300 vertical 

metres. Those powder hunters amongst you will 

spend your time with either your Ski Club Leader 

or local mountain guide seeking thrills galore! And 

after a long day up the mountain the Hotel Alpina 

and Grimentz could not be better located for tired 

legs! 

• Three days with Ski Club leader, three days with 

local mountain guide 

• Centrally located hotel 

• Fantastic off piste skiing opportunities 


Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr 

Nick Steel 



Coach 3 hrs 



REF 129 

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 

• Choice of evening meal with wine included 

STANDARD 

Sun 14 - Sun 21 Apr 

John Shurmer 


Tchenko, Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, 

Serge Strippentoir 


Coach 3 hrs 

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

www.markwarner.co.uk REF 138 



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Mont Blanc Exploration 

St Gervais France 


Close to the base of Europe’s highest peak, Mont 

Blanc, are the three ski areas of St Gervais, Les 

Contamines and Mégève which, make up the 

Evasion ski area. At lower altitude than their more 

famous neighbour Chamonix, they avoid much of 

the bad weather associated with high mountains 

and provide some fantastic tree skiing when the 

higher resorts are lost in cloud. Your base will be 

the comfortable and well situated Hotel Liberty 

Mont Blanc and each day you’ll travel to one of the 

three areas with St Gervais guide, Bruce Goodlad. 

He’ll find you the best snow around – either straight 

from the lifts or skinning a bit further afield. 

• Quiet areas so no fighting for untracked snow 

• Great access to short tours combining lifts and 

skins to get the best skiing 

• Five days with mountain guide 

Lötschental Exploration 

Lötschental Switzerland 


Famed amongst those in the know for its earlyseason 

powder, the Lötschental promises dramatic 

and exciting skiing in a classic Swiss alpine 

valley. Your first day will be spent warming up on 

Lauchernalp, and your guide will show you how 

to use skins and ‘harscheisen’ (crampons for skis). 

Outstanding skiing and exceptionally long descents 

await, as you explore the wilderness with top 

mountain guide Klaus Tscherrig. This will be an 

introduction to ski touring combining relaxing and 

rhythmic skinning ascents with exhilarating powder 

runs, so it’s worth every bit of effort you put in! 

• Six days with mountain guide 

• Unspoiled traditional resort and ski area 

• No prior touring experience required 

Adelboden Exploration 

Adelboden Switzerland 


Every year, snowfall transforms the Adelboden- 

Frutigen region, nestling at the foot of the towering 

Wildstrubel mountain, into a spectacular winter 

arena. Your guides, Rémy and Christian, have 

extensive knowledge of this little known area and 

will use their expertise to give you a holiday to 

remember. Exploring with Rémy is a guaranteed 

action packed ski adventure! While there’s an 

extensive lift system, you’ll also use touring 

equipment every day to access some of the more 

remote and hidden caches of untracked snow, 

ensuring you get your fix of fresh tracks far from 

the hustle and bustle of the pistes. 

• Six days with a mountain guide 

• Traditional 3* hotel in central location 

• Idyllic mountain village 

Sainte Foy Exploration 

by Rail 

St Foy France 


Set in the base of the Tarentaise Valley, this 

holiday will allow you to cover a huge area in just 

one week. Each morning your first thought will 

be - which resort today? - Val d’Isère, Les Arcs, La 

Rosière, St Foy, La Plagne or the Three Valleys? 

You’ll aim to ski them all! The daily mission will be 

to search out fresh powder and with such a choice 

of resorts, you have a good chance of finding 

it. After skiing hard all day you’ll come back to 

plentiful evening meals whilst discussing the day’s 

adventures. 

• Six days with your mountain guide/instructor 

• Ski Club Leader and minibus to take you to 

each resort 

• Family-run 2* hotel, half board 








None 

None 

None 

Nuala Dunne 

Bruce Goodlad 

Klaus Tscherrig 


Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert 

1-2 hrs 

1-2 hrs 

1-2 hrs 

1-2 hrs 

Not Included 

Not Included 

Not Included 

Train, London - Bourg St Maurice 8 hrs 

Not Included 

Not Included 

Not Included 

Included - tbc 

Hotel Liberty Mont Blanc - half board, twin share 

Hotel Nest - und Bietschhorn 3* - half board, twin share 

Hotel Bristol 3* - half board, twin share 

2* Auberge sur la Montagne - half board, twin share 

www.liberty-mont-blanc.com 

www.nest-bietschhorn.ch 

www.bristol-adelboden.com 

www.auberge-montagne.com 

REF 35 

REF 39 

REF 49 

REF 102 

Aosta Exploration 

Champoluc Italy 


A chance to experience this magical freeride haven 

with one of our most popular mountain guides. 

Skiing with Rémy is never for the faint-hearted, 

especially on the slopes of the Monte Rosa region 

which attract thrill seekers from around the world. 

Each day will be a new adventure to untracked 

snow where your skiing skills will be put to the 

test. You’ll be well looked after at the Hotel Castor 

in the centre of Champoluc where you’ll enjoy 

excellent hospitality – and the famous Tuesday 

music night! 

• Six days with your guide Rémy Lécluse 

• Charming and authentic Italian resort 

• Excellent mountain restaurants 



None 


1-2 hrs 

Not Included 

Not Included 

Hotel Castor 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hotelcastor.eu 

REF 103 



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WE’ll lEAD 

yOu TO THE 

bEsT slOPEs 

All DAy 

EvEry DAy 

Ross Woodhall 

ACTION 

• Maximise your skiing on our 

action-packed holidays 

• Our Ski Club Leaders will 

show you the best snow 

and the resort highlights 

• Mostly on-piste skiing, 

with some off piste 

according to conditions 

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Parsenn Party 


ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED ON PISTE* 

Why not leave the Queen’s speech, leftover turkey 

and Big Ben at home and head off to enjoy festivities 

Swiss-style? Your Ski Club Leaders will make sure 

your days are filled with the sights and slopes of 

the Parsenn ski area. Where possible, you’ll venture 

into accessible off piste to get some powder thrills, 

and with seven days on snow you’ll have plenty of 

time to make the most of it. The 4* Sunstar hotel 

means you’ll also dine in style with your fellow 

revellers, so for a Christmas and New Year to 

remember, this one will be hard to beat. 

• Seven days with Ski Club Leaders 

• New Year’s Eve celebration and meal included 

• Piano bar, wellness centre and hotel minibus 

S 

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Swiss Bliss 

Laax (Flims) Switzerland 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE ON PISTE* 

This hidden gem of the Swiss Alps is continually 

boosting its reputation as an extensive intermediate 

ski playground offering high, wide and sunny 

slopes. Hard on the heels of your knowledgeable 

Ski Club Leaders you’ll sample the Alpenarena to 

its limits, enjoying the long runs for which Laax is 

renowned. Stay in the impressive 4* Sunstar Hotel 

Surselva in its delightful setting in the mountain 

forest at Flims Waldhaus. The hotel’s inviting style 

and cosy atmosphere are conducive to staying in 

and relaxing if that’s what you’d prefer to do. 

• Enjoy long and extensive runs in a stunning 

ski area 

• Six days with Ski Club Leaders 

• Piano bar, wellness centre and private hotel 

minibus 

S 

F 

Wengen Fun 

Wengen Switzerland 


Sitting on a sunny plateau above the Lauterbrunnen 

Valley, Wengen retains an old-world charm thanks 

to the lack of any traffic. Take the timeless cog 

railway up to Kleine Scheidegg and once in the 

mountains, the views are spectacular and the 

skiing extensive – Wengen is linked to both 

Grindelwald and Mürren. After a morning burning 

the calories why not treat yourself to a traditional 

and delicious lunch of rösti before tackling the 

slopes again in the afternoon? Wengen boasts a 

wide range of activities for non-skiers, making this 

a superb choice for non-skiing partners too. 

• Single rooms at no extra cost 

• Six days skiing with knowledgeable 


• Fabulously located 4* hotel with spa facilities 

FS S F 

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Ski & Schnapps 

Zermatt Switzerland 


Zermatt – the name alone conjures up images 

of snow-sure skiing heaven. There’s spectacular 

scenery, the Matterhorn, superb mountain 

restaurants and miles of breathtaking skiing – both 

on and off piste. Your Ski Club Leaders will show 

you around the wonderful, high and extensive 

slopes in four varied areas, taking you straight to 

the best snow. You’ll be staying at the fabulously 

luxurious 4* Hotel Sonne with its Roman spa 

featuring relaxing eucalyptus, camomile and lemon 

steam baths, the unique outdoor whirlpool and 

beautifully designed indoor pool – all contributing 

to a skiing holiday to remember. 

• Six full days with Ski Club Leaders 

• Easy train ride from Geneva or Zurich Airport 

• High standard of accommodation in the 

charming car-free village 

Dolomite Dream 

Santa Cristina Italy 


Santa Cristina, situated on the edge of Selva, has 

traditional architecture and retains a Tyrolean 

charm. The village enjoys a lovely setting under the 

impressive Sassolungo and Gruppo Sella mountains 

which lie at the hub of the Sella Ronda ski area. 

From the village, gondolas rise in two directions. 

The Ciampinoi gondola leads into the Sella Ronda 

and the Seceda lift takes you up to the slopes 

shared with Ortisei from where you can ski the Alpe 

di Suisi. This area offers huge amounts of skiing in 

several areas and your Ski Club Leaders will make 

sure you enjoy every second of your on-snow time. 

• Vast and varied ski area 

• Family run 4* hotel with relaxing indoor pool 

and wellness area 

• Excellent choice of mountain restaurants with 

great food and modest prices 

• Perhaps combine with Virgin Snow? Speak to 

Freshtracks for more information 

Virgin Snow 

Madonna Italy 


If you want a true Italian experience, then Madonna 

di Campiglio is definitely for you. A beautiful 

picturesque village set in the stunning Brenta 

Dolomites hosts the 4* Hotel Bertelli. Here you will 

be treated to an exquisite locally sourced cuisine 

alongside a wine cellar so extensive that it has two 

sommeliers! The hotel also boasts a ski-in ski-out 

location that leads to wide open cruising pistes, 

which seem to never get busy. The atmosphere of 

the town is very relaxed and an early evening stroll 

is a must to take in the incredible views. 

• Six days skiing with a Ski Club Leader 

• Ski-in ski-out location 

• Wellness centre and spa 

• Perhaps combine with Dolomite Dream? 

Speak to Freshtracks for more information 




Mon 24 Dec - Tues 1 Jan 

Wed 26 Dec - Wed 2 Jan 

Thurs 10 - Thurs 17 Jan 

F S S F 

David Bintcliffe, Hannah Bintcliffe 

Bruce Rogers, Judith Rogers 

Paul Firth, Colin Stone 

None 

None 

None 




Coach 2 hrs 

Coach 2 hrs 

Coach/Rail 3 hrs 

Sunstar Parkhotel 4* - half board, single room 

Sunstar Hotel Flims 4* - half board, single room 

Sunstar Hotel Wengen 4* - half board, single room 


www.sunstar.ch/flims 

www.sunstar.ch/wengen 

REF 15 

REF 16 

REF 24 

F S F S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1325 


FF 

S 

Chris Pointing, Phil Guy 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 



REF 69 

F S F S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1150 

Sat 23 - Sat 30 March 

F S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1250 F S 


F 

David Bintcliffe, Chris Evans 

None 

Not included 

Rail 3.5 hrs 


www.sonnezermatt.ch 

REF 26 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1195 F S 


S F 

John Bennett, Eamonn Murphy 

None 

Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona 

Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Interski 4* - half board, twin share 

www.hotel-interski.com 

REF 27 



F 

None 

Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona 

Coach 2.5 hrs 

Hotel Bertelli 4* - half board, twin share 

www.hotelbertelli.com/en 

REF 34 

FF 

Glyn Taylor, Alex Korff 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 



REF 124 S 



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John Bennett, Eamonn Murphy 

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Ski & Spa 

Bad Hofgastein Austria 


If you’re a ski and spa aficionado and it’s the 

privacy of a single room you prefer then this 

holiday, in an extensive 4* spa hotel, is the one 

for you! The vast and varied ski domain is perfect 

for high mileage intermediate skiers. After the 

challenges of the day you can return to your own 

ensuite room and some pampering at the hotel, 

followed by a buffet dinner and live music in the 

bar. These weeks normally sell out quickly so book 

now to secure your place! 

• Six days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders 

• Fabulous spa facilities located within the hotel 

• Complementary wine and beer with your 

buffet dinner 

S 

Families Austrian 

Half Term 

Zell am See Austria 

EARLY INTERMEDIATE, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

INTERMEDIATE ON PISTE* 

Zell am See is a real one off: a lakeside town with 

pretty, tree-lined slopes boasting great views down 

to the lake. The resort has grown up around the 

charming, traffic-free medieval town centre. The 

slopes are well groomed and relatively quiet, and 

the Kaprun glacier is snow-sure. Your children 

will enjoy a half term to remember as they’re kept 

constantly entertained on the pistes by our superb 

Ski Club Leaders. With the kids preoccupied you’re 

free to enjoy the delights of this truly outstanding 

resort - whether you want to ski hard and fast all 

day, or enjoy long leisurely lunches. 

• Six days with Ski Club Leaders for the children 


• Plenty of après-ski activities for the kids 





FF 

S 

Karen Maycey, Reg Favell 

Alban O’Donohue, Adam Copeland 

None 

None 

Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg 

Scheduled, Heathrow - Munich 

Coach 1.5 hrs 

Coach 2.5 hrs 

Kur & Sport Hotel Palace 4* - half board (incl. wine), 

Sporthotel Alpin 4* - half board, twin share 

single room www.kurhotelpalace.at 

www.sporthotelalpin.com 

REF 57 

REF 76 

S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1099 

Sat 2 - Sat 9 March 

FF 

Ian Brent-Smith, Martin Jordan 

None 


Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 87 S 

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Austrian Action 

Zell am See Austria 


Imagine a small, traditional Austrian town, 

picturesque cobbled streets lined with bustling 

cafés, bars and shops, with a magnificent lake 

offering stunning reflections of the mountains 

towering above… sound too good to be true? Well 

it exists, and what’s more it’s the gateway to a 

stunning ski area. This is a great place to perfect 

your style - skiing the varied terrain with our Ski 

Club Leaders. Refuel at lunchtime in one of the 

many fantastic restaurants or head further afield to 

Kaprun where you can enjoy the spectacular views 

from the Aussichs restaurant. 


• Five minutes walk to charming town centre 

• Relaxing spa area with indoor pool 


Sun 24 Feb - Sun 3 March 

F SF 

Robert Moore, Graham Beesley 

None 


Coach 2.5 hrs 

Sporthotel Alpin 4* - half board, twin share 

www.sporthotelalpin.com 

REF 85 

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Colorado Experience 

Vail/Aspen USA 


By popular demand, we are pleased to welcome 

back the best that Colorado has to offer. Spend 

your first five days in Vail - take your pick from five 

local resorts and be ferried around by the largest 

network of high-speed lifts in North America to 

take you to miles of wide open pistes. It is not easy 

to top a trip to Vail but Aspen certainly gives it a 

run for its money. Choose from four resorts each 

day - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands 

or Buttermilk. Keeping yourself busy following a 

full day’s skiing is hardly difficult to do in this busy, 

picturesque town – decide between 200 restaurants 

and countless shops. 

• Ski-in ski-out hotel in Vail 

• Centrally located hotel in Aspen 

• Spa and wellness centres in both hotels 


Sat 9 - Tues 19 March 

F 

Jane Billington, Alastair Ross 

None 

Scheduled, Heathrow - Denver 

Private minibus 

Vail Cascade, Hotel Aspen - B&B, twin share 

www.hotelaspen.com wwwvailcascade.com 

REF 105 

F 

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Final Fling 

Les Arcs France 

EARLY INTERMEDIATE, INTERMEDIATE, 

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE ON PISTE* 

Why not finish the ski season on a high – quite 

literally – 1800m above sea level to be exact! Make 

the most of the spring snow in this huge ski area 

spanning 425km of pistes from the resorts of Les 

Arcs over to La Plagne – and that’s before you’ve 

even thought about off piste… no wonder they 

named the area Paradiski! The resort is practical 

and there are plenty of sun-soaked terraces to 

enjoy the après-ski atmosphere. The hotel has 

excellent facilities and you’ll enjoy the luxury of 

your own room. 

• High altitude resort 

• Ski-in ski-out hotel with swimming pool and spa 

• Single occupancy room 

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Action 


SFF 

Sat 13 - Sat 20 April 

Malcolm Luthman, David Wylie, Linda Westoby 

None 


Coach 3 hrs 

Hotel du Golf 3* - half board, single room 

www.golf-hotel-lesarcs.com/en 

REF 136 


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TEcHNIquE 

AND bEcOmE 

A bETTEr skIEr 

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DEVELOPMENT 

• Open up a mountain of 

opportunity by improving 

your technique 

• We use hand-picked 

instructors so you get the 

best advice 

• Develop your skills with 

others of a similar standard 

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Pre-Season Progression 

Val Thorens France 



Get your season off to a flying start with a week’s 

instruction in the Alps’ highest resort, with 

guaranteed snow. It’s not only a warm-up before 

the season gets under way, but also a great way to 

start the winter as you mean to go on - improving 

your skiing whilst getting maximum fun and 

enjoyment out of the mountains. Your time will 

be divided between top instruction to tweak your 

technique, and skiing with our Leaders to put it all 

into practice. 

• Three days with one of Val Thorens’ top 

ESF instructors 

• Three days with Ski Club Leaders 

• High altitude snow-sure resort 


Sat 8 - Sat 15 Dec 

Ness Cornborough, Jane Billington 

F 

ESF Val Thorens 


Coach 3 hrs 

Hotel le Sherpa 3* - half board, twin share 

www.lesherpa.com 

REF 3 

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Arlberg Achievement 

St Anton Austria 

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, 

EXPERT ON PISTE* 

St Anton is a real mecca for skiers worldwide and 

boasts a wide variety of terrain, so where better 

to improve your skills? Watch your skiing progress 

while you discover the slopes of St Anton, St 

Christoph, Stüben, Lech and Zürs, which are all 

covered by one liftpass. The village of St Anton has 

a unique charm and is buzzing with life, combining 

Austrian cosiness with cosmopolitan sophistication. 

The car-free centre is lined with lively bars, cafés 

and boutiques. 

• Six days of instruction with local instructors 

from the famous Arlberg Ski School 

• Charming and bustling Austrian resort 

• Choice of Chalethotel Rosanna (Mark Warner) 

or 4* Sporthotel 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £925/1350 


David Lewis, Gillie Revill 

F 


Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel Rosanna 3* - chalet board, twin share 

www.markwarner.co.uk or 

Sporthotel 4* - half board, twin share 

www.sporthotel-st-anton.at 

REF 5 

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Season’s Start-up 

Tignes France 



If you want to get your ski legs back before 

Christmas and get the season off to the best 

possible start, look no further. This holiday focuses 

on providing instruction to iron out any problems 

and take your skiing to new levels - it often only 

takes a little constructive advice for your skiing to 

improve in leaps and bounds. There are several 

bars and restaurants within walking distance of 

the hotel, and a free bus service links Le Lac with 

the other Tignes villages until midnight so there’s 

plenty of nightlife if you want it! 

• Six full days with BASI and top local instructors 

• Good choice of evening meals and 

complementary table wine 

• Travel and accommodation provided by 

Mark Warner 



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David Davenport 

Stuart Adamson 


Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel l’Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share 


REF 6 


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F 

Technique Top Up 

Courmayeur Italy 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, 

ADVANCED ON PISTE* 

This week is designed to top up your technique 

whilst offering plenty of fun. Your Ski Club Leaders 

will be joined by a BASI instructor and they’ll show 

you that Courmayeur has it all: brilliant skiing, 

amazing mountain restaurants, stylish bars and 

clubs. All this combined with some exciting offpiste 

terrain is a recipe for a memorable holiday. 

Privacy comes at no extra cost on two of these 

holidays, which means you can relax and recharge 

those energy levels ready for the next day’s exploits 

in the comfort of your own room. 

• Two days with instructors, four days with 


• Charming resort 

• Travel and accommodation are provided by 

Mark Warner 

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Deux Alpes 

Development 

Les Deux Alpes France 



The success of a learning experience is down to 

a positive attitude, enjoyment and high quality 

instruction. As well as getting to grips with 

technique on the snow, we want you to have a 

lot of fun. Les Deux Alpes is a high altitude resort 

peaking at 3,600m. The on-snow formula of 

teaming Ski Club Leaders with a local BASI instructor 

ensures your skiing will move on to the next level, 

banishing those bad habits as you explore this 

snow-sure resort. Add in Mark Warner’s hospitality, 

and you can guarantee this is a trip not be missed. 

• Two days skiing with an instructor, four days 

with Ski Club Leaders 

• Price based on single rooms 

• Polish your technique in snow-sure resort 

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Sean Dukes 


Charter, Gatwick - Geneva 

Coach 2 hrs 

Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, twin share 


REF 12 

S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £999 F S 

Andy Monks, Neil Willis 

F 



Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel Bérangère - chalet board, single room 


REF 23 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1025 S 



F S 

Colin Mason, Mark Cullington 

Bob Dixson, Baxter Horton 

F 





Coach 2 hrs 

Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, single room 




REF 63 

REF 82 

S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £999 F S STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1025 S 



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SF 

Stuart Allen, Ian Cottam 

Alban Donohue, Peter Tomlinson 

Andy McIntosh 




Coach 2 hrs 

Coach 1.5 hrs 

Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, single room 




REF 95 

REF 106 S 



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Klosters Coaching 

Klosters Switzerland 


There’s no better place for getting mileage under 

your skis than the Parsenn ski area – wide open 

slopes for cruising and carving as well as scenic 

tree routes down to picturesque villages. Your Ski 

Club Leader will be joined by a local instructor 

to help iron out the glitches in your on snow 

technique. After a day burning the calories and 

exploring the beautiful ski area, it’s worth pausing 

to take in the stunning scenery. The conveniently 

located Hotel Cresta means there is not far to 

amble after a post-ski Glühwein - or two! 

• Cosy, centrally located hotel 

• Three days with an instructor, three days with a 

Ski Club Leader 

• A short train ride away from Zurich Airport 



Roger Hones 

SkiSchule Klosters 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 

Hotel Cresta 3* - half board, twin share 

www.crestaklosters.ch 

REF 29 



Heather Jeffries 

SkiSchule Klosters 

Not Included 

Rail 2 hrs 



REF 67 

Austrian Achievement 



Set in sunny, spacious surroundings the resort is 

a quiet spa town with lovely long runs through 

Schlossalm, a broad open bowl. There are some 

splendid long reds right down to the valley floor 

- perfect for tweaking your technique with a 

local instructor and put it into practice with your 

knowledgeable Ski Club Leader. Return at the end 

of the day to the privacy of your own room before 

indulging yourself in the hotel spa. Finally enjoy 

the buffet dinner and live music in the bar if you 

still have the energy! 

• Three days with an instructor, three days 

with a Ski Club Leader 

• Fabulous spa facilities located within the hotel 

• Complementary wine and beer with your 

evening meal 



Brian Horn 

F 

Schneesport Schule Gastein 


Coach 1.5 hrs 



REF 36 


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Austrian Improvers 

Lech Austria 



The Arlberg ski area is perfect for those wishing 

to cruise from piste to piste, and your Ski Club 

Leaders will take away the need to consult the map, 

so you have more time to enjoy your surroundings. 

From Lech you can ski the ‘Weisser Ring’ to Zürs 

and back, or even take a short bus ride over 

to experience St Anton. After your day on the 

mountain, there are a number of great locations for 

a well-deserved drink, or head back to the 4* Hotel 

Schwarzwand where you can enjoy some quieter 

après-ski. 

• Three days skiing with a local instructor, 

three days with a Ski Club Leader 

• Cosy family-run 4* hotel with fantastic 

five course evening meals 

• In-house wellness centre with saunas, steam 

baths and relaxation area 


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Deirdre Philpott, Patience Cooper 

F 

SkiSchule Lech 


Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Schwarzwand 4* - half board, twin share 

www.schwarzwand.com 

REF 47 

STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1399 F 


Mike Power, Susie Llewelyn 

F 

SkiSchule Lech 


Coach 2 hrs 



REF 92 

F 


F 

Vertical in Val 




This trip is perfect if you want great skiing coupled 

with the privacy of a single occupancy room. 

Everyone will have an ensuite room to themselves 

for no extra cost, giving you the luxury of being 

rested and ready for big ski days and great nights 

out. Your Ski Club Leader and local instructor will 

show you the best that the resort has to offer, 

covering as many of the 300 km of runs as you 

can. There are lots of wide open pistes for cruising 

and carving as well as serious bumps and some 

of the best off piste routes in the Alps. Travel and 

accommodation provided by Mark Warner. 

• Three days with instructors, three days with 


• Price based on single rooms 

• Full-on skiing, amazing terrain 

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Sun 27 Jan - Sun 3 Feb 

F S 

Alan Lyons 

Snow fun 


Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel le Val d’Isère - chalet board, single room 


REF 52 



F S 

Tom Jarman 

Snow fun 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 108 



F S 

Dave Beecham 

Snow fun 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 119 


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La Rosière Development 

La Rosière France 


La Rosière boasts that is has the sunniest slopes in 

the Tarentaise, but also some of the snowiest! What 

better combination? La Rosière is very different 

from its famous neighbours such as Val d’Isère 

and Les Arcs – smaller, very friendly and much 

less busy – you’ll therefore be very unlucky to find 

yourself queuing for lifts! Divide your time between 

your knowledgeable Ski Club Leader and a local 

instructor and make the most of your time on snow 

- step up your technique whilst getting miles under 

your skis. And why not ski over to Italy for lunch 

one day - included on your lift pass. 

• Traditional alpine accommodation 

• Soak up the evening rays from the chalet’s south 

facing terrace 

• Three days with an instructor, three days with a 

Ski Club Leader 



F 

Elspeth Woolf 

TBC 


3.5 hrs 

Chalet L’Accroche Couer – half board, twin share 

www.chalet-accroche-couer.fr 

REF 58 

Méribel Masters 

Mottaret France 


What better way to take your skiing up a notch than 

by spending six full days with top BASI instructors 

in this vast ski area? Mottaret sits in the centre of 

the biggest linked lift network in the world, with 

over 600km of pistes. The fabulously located 

Chalethotel Tarentaise is not only ski-in ski-out, but 

you can also watch skiers glide past as you have 

breakfast or sip après in the lounge right on the 

piste. On this holiday you are sure to be on first 

and last lifts making the most of what this super 

resort and our great instructors have to offer! 

• Six full days with BASI ski instructors 

• Ski-in ski-out chalethotel 

• One night un-catered enabling you to 

explore local cuisine 



S 

Genevieve Lawson 

Marmalade Ski School 


Coach 3 hrs 

Chalethotel Tarantaise - chalet board, twin share 


REF 64 

Families Easter 

Instruction 




There are few places better to spend your Easter 

holiday than this high and snow-sure mountain 

mecca! If your children are competent on blue and 

red runs you can entrust them to our Ski Club 

Leader who’ll alternate with a local instructor to 

keep them entertained from first lifts to last. 

This will enable you to enjoy the slopes yourself 

– perhaps with other parents, Mark Warner hosts 

or the Ski Club resort Leader. Since you’ll no doubt 

deserve a warm down beer, let the Ski Club Leaders 

take the kids off your hands to indulge in some off 

snow activities such as swimming and ice skating. 

• Fabulous terrain for all standards of skiers 

• Children divide their time between Ski Club 

Leader and local instructor 

• Plenty of après-ski activities for the kids 

F 

S 


Sun 7 - Sun 14 Apr 

Andy Dunfield 

Snow fun 


Coach 3 hrs 



REF 134 

F 

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mAxImum 

skIINg 

IN mINImum 

TImE 

Ross Woodhall 

WEEKEND 

• Pack a week’s skiing into 

a long weekend 

• Ski Club Leaders take you 

straight to the best snow 

• Off-piste options including 


skiclub.co.uk/weekend

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Mountain Mayhem 

Klosters Switzerland 


A weekend away in the mountains is the perfect 

antidote for a dreary December and pre-Christmas 

mayhem. The Parsenn ski area is huge and varied 

with over 300km of runs. Situated only a two hour 

transfer away from Zurich, this royal playground is 

a convenient spot for a short weekend away. Your 

Ski Club Leaders will ensure that by the time you 

collapse on the return bus home, you’ll have seen 

the full extent of this great ski area, from the wide 

open runs of the Jakobshorn in Davos to the tree 

lined slopes down to Klosters. 

• Cosy, centrally located hotel 

• Three days with Ski Club Leaders 

• Liftpass included in the price 

STANDARD 

Thurs 13 - Sun 16 Dec 

Jarvis Goodyear 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 




REF 7 

Andermatt Escape 

Andermatt Switzerland 


Andermatt has a reputation for generous dumps 

of snow and with two ski areas to choose from 

in the immediate vicinity, you’ll be kept busy all 

day. The ever-efficient Swiss rail system provides 

access to even more terrain on the Oberalp pass 

and the surrounding scenery is simply magnificent. 

Your mountain guides will make sure the pace 

is right and with huge off-piste opportunities on 

offer, you’ll be hot on their tails all day long. In the 

evening, you can discuss the day’s highlights over 

a well-deserved dinner and look forward to the 

following day. 

• Four days with mountain guides 

• Cosy and centrally located 3* hotel 

• Evening flights and short transfers 

STANDARD 

Thurs 13 - Mon 17 Dec 

Hilary Napier 

Andrea Enzio 


Coach 2 hrs 




STANDARD 

Thurs 28 Mar - Mon 1 Apr 

Siobhan Duffy 

Andrea Enzio 


Coach 2 hrs 

4 NIGHTS 

REF 8 

£875 



REF 126 

Lech Long Weekend 

Lech Austria 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

ON PISTE* 

The chic resort of Lech is set in a high-altitude 

valley boasting a combination of impressive 

snowfall and traditional alpine atmosphere. It’s the 

perfect destination for a long ski weekend with 

something for everyone – from wide and flattering 

pistes for cruising to wonderful off-piste descents. 

On snow, your Ski Club Leaders will guarantee you 

get the best out of the terrain, making the most 

of the time that you have. At the end of each day 

you’ll return suitably exhausted to the luxurious 

4* Hotel Schwarzwand, located right in the centre 

of this pretty Austrian resort. 

• Centrally located hotel – cosy bar and fantastic 

five course evening meals 

• In-house wellness centre with saunas, 

steam baths and relaxation area 

• Only two hours coach transfer from Zurich airport 

STANDARD 


Steph Cade, Nikki Smout 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 




STANDARD 

Thurs 21 - Sun 24 Mar 

Sue Hands, Tiffany Wainford 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 

3 NIGHTS 

REF 13 

£750 



REF 121 

Swiss Getaway 

Villars Switzerland 


Make the most of the holiday period and escape 

the post-Christmas lull with a quick blast of 

mountain air. Villars is a small, traditional 

southfacing-town overlooking the Rhône valley. 

Surrounded by vast mountains, whose lower 

slopes are carpeted in conifers and dotted with 

chalets, what better destination for a three day 

getaway. Cruise gentle, tree-lined pistes leading 

right into the village, or explore the accessible, yet 

virtually deserted off-piste routes and steeper runs 

off the Diablerets glacier. Back at the hotel, relax 

in the pool and sauna, or with a drink in the cosy, 

wood-panelled bar. 

• Charming Swiss resort 

• Short transfer time 

• Three days with your Ski Club Leaders 

STANDARD 


Peter Lewis 

None 



Coach 1.5 hrs 

Eurotel Victoria 4* - half board, twin share 

www.eurotel-victoria.ch 

REF 18 

Off Piste Weekend 



Accomplished skiers will revel in the dramatic off 

piste of La Grave, with its legendary north-facing, 

ungroomed ski area. The three-stage gondola 

rises to the summit and there’s a seemingly endless 

variety of routes, from narrow gullies to wide 

powder fields, and tree skiing on lower slopes. 

Top to bottom the mountain offers a vertical 

descent of 2150 metres through dramatic glacial 

scenery. Two of the best local mountain guides 

will be with you making all the right decisions and 

keeping you safe whilst having a fabulous ski. 

New Year’s Eve will include a gourmet dinner, wine, 

champagne and music. 

• Accommodation at the comfortable 2* 

Auberge Edelweiss 

• Includes three days with fabulous local guides 

• Option to pay locally for a fourth day of guiding 


Fri 28 Dec - Tues 1 Jan 

Robert Biggle 

Jean-Yves Hubaud, Philippe Andre 


Coach 3 hrs 

Hotel Edelweiss 2* - half board, twin share 


REF 19 


Thurs 31 Jan - Mon 4 Feb 

Radek Berka 



Coach 3 hrs 



REF 54 



Betony Garner 



Coach 3 hrs 



REF 127 

Powder and Piste 

Weekend 


INTERMEDIATE OFF PISTE* 

If you want to get the most out of a short break to 

the mountains, with full-on skiing through the day 

to chic après-ski in the evening, then this trip is 

for you. Davos is a large and lively resort, buzzing 

with nightlife and an enviable variety of options 

for dinner. The skiing is superb, with miles of 

groomed pistes and there are accessible off-piste 

opportunities aplenty. Just two hours from Zurich 

airport, Davos is a perfect weekend break allowing 

maximum time on the snow. 

• Two days with local mountain guide, 

two days with your Ski Club Leader 

• Maximum skiing all weekend 

• B&B accommodation at the comfortable 

3* Sunstar Hotel 

STANDARD 

Thurs 17 - Mon 21 Jan 

Jo Jordan 

Walter Von Ballmoos 


Coach 2 hrs 


Hotel Sunstar Davos 3* - B&B, twin share 


REF 31 



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Nendaz Adventure 


INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

ON PISTE* 

Nendaz is a vibrant winter resort that has grown up 

around the centre of an old Valais village. Situated 

at the heart of the ‘4 Vallees’, Nendaz offers 400 

km of ski runs, and 92 ski lifts, all shared with its 

better-known neighbour Verbier. A short transfer 

from the airport, it’s an ideal base for a long 

weekend – spend three or four days exploring the 

vast ski area with your Ski Club Leaders leading the 

way so you waste no time planning your route and 

lunch stop. The centrally located Hotel le Déserteur 

has a light and bright restaurant alongside its cosy 

and very well stocked bar! A perfect base for the 

weekend. 

• Three or four days skiing with your Ski Club 

Leaders 

• Short 1.5 hour transfer 

• Delicious evening meals using locally sourced, 

seasonal produce 



Ari Weiss Koves, Sandy McGilvray 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel Le Déserteur 3* - half board, twin share 


REF 42 

STANDARD 

Thurs 28 Feb - Sun 3 Mar 

Edmond Omolu, Tam Holmes 

None 



Coach 2 hrs 

Hotel le Déserteur 3* - half board, single room 


REF 86 

Austrian Off Piste 

Weekend 

Fieberbrunn Austria 


Small yet perfectly formed, Fieberbrunn is Tirol’s 

best kept secret and boasts the best snow record in 

the Kitzbüheler Alps. There’s fantastic lift-accessible 

off-piste terrain, which is a popular stop for skiers 

on the Freeride World Tour. Based at the foot of 

the slopes, right next to the cable car, you’re just 

moments away from having it all at your ski tips, 

ready to be explored with your local mountain 

guide. Queuing and crowds are virtually unheard 

of so it will feel like you have the mountain to 

yourselves. Enjoy it now before the secret gets out! 

• Three days skiing with mountain guides 

• Accommodation at the newly renovated Hotel 

Hoch Tirol 

• An undiscovered Austrian gem 

STANDARD 


Andy Dunfield 

SkiSchule Fieberbrunn 


Coach 2.5 hrs 


Hotel Hoch Tirol 3* - half board, twin share 

www.hoch-tirol.at 

REF 43 

Italian Interlude 

Courmayeur Italy 


Just a short transfer from Geneva, charming and 

stylish Courmayeur makes for a fabulous weekend 

destination. This traditional Italian mountaineering 

village has retained much of its original character 

and the 3* Hotel Crampon is ideally located among 

the pedestrianised cobbled streets. Your Ski Club 

Leader will ensure you cover as much ground as 

you can in four days – interspersing skiing with 

delicious lunches at one of the many mountain 

restaurants. Don’t forget to pause for a moment 

and take in the stunning views of Mont Blanc and 

surrounding scenery before starting out again to 

burn off those calories! 

• Four days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders 

• Quiet and centrally located hotel 

• Hotel shuttle bus to take you to the cable car 

each morning 

STANDARD 

Thurs 31 Jan - Mon 4 Feb 

Luke Hanson, Jim Costelloe 

None 



Coach 1.5 hrs 

Hotel Crampon 3* - B&B, twin share 

www.crampon.it 

REF 55 

F 

‘Bad’ Girls Weekend 



A girl’s getaway - spend a long weekend in an 

amazing ski resort at a 4* spa hotel with no boys 

around! Bad Hofgastein offers an abundance of 

skiing, superb pistes and beautiful scenery. You’ll 

be led around by experienced Ski Club Leaders 

who’ll make sure your days are fun-filled and 

action-packed. Spoil yourself back at the 4* Kur and 

Sport Hotel Palace where fantastic facilities await; 

ideal for winding down after a long day on the 

mountain, and spa facilities where you can get all 

the pampering you could wish for! 

• Four days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders 

• Single rooms and use of the hotel’s extensive 

pool and spa facilities 

• Three nights delicious buffet dinner with wine 

included 

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STANDARD 

Thurs 7 - Mon 11 Mar 


F 

Nikki Smout, Clare Cutt 

None 


Coach 3.5 hrs 



REF 98 

Swiss Escape 

Laax (Flims) Switzerand 


When time is of the essence, there’s no reason why 

you can’t go skiing and Flims provides the perfect 

setting. It’s one of the lesser-known jewels of the 

Swiss Alps and our knowledgeable Ski Club Leaders 

will be there to show you around and do justice 

to the superb pistes – you may even tackle the 

14km run from La Siala. The Sunstar, charmingly 

located in the picturesque forest of Flims offers 

comfortable accommodation and the convenience 

of a shuttle bus to whisk you to the slopes in time 

for the first lift. Before heading back to the hotel for 

a relaxing drink or soak, why not sample the local 

life and après-ski in the lively Flims Dorf? 

• Three days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders 

• Fabulous 4* hotel nestled in the mountain forest 

• Piano bar and lounge, plus a small wellness centre 

STANDARD 

Thurs 14 - Sun 17 Mar 

Andy Witterick, Bridget Cassey 

None 


Coach 2 hrs 


Hotel Sunstar Flims 4* - B&B, twin share 


REF 110 

Argentière Adventure 

Argentière France 


Argentière is an authentic alpine village, located 

at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif and Grand 

Montets. Easily accessed by road, rail and air, it 

makes for an excellent short break destination. 

Set out from the charming and traditional Hotel 

de la Couronne each day to explore the huge ski 

area, dividing your time between local mountain 

guides and knowledgeable Ski Club Leaders. The 

terrain is vast and varied and the resort is a popular 

destination with off piste skiers. After you’ve had 

your fun up the mountain, Argentière plays host 

to plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you 

entertained in the evenings! 

• Two days with mountain guides, two days with 

your Ski Club Leader 

• Easily accessible from Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon 

• World renowned off-piste skiing destination 

STANDARD 


Julian Mountain 

Jim Kerr 

Not Included 

Not Included 


Hotel de la Couronne - B&B, twin share 


REF 111 



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Easter Extravaganza 

Davos Switzerand 



Celebrate Easter with four days of adventure. You’ll 

be up early on Friday to get maximum skiing during 

this memorable long weekend. Davos is a great 

resort for a ski break and the 4* Sunstar Park Hotel 

is the perfect base for this trip. The slopes of the 

Parsenn are shared with the royal resort of Klosters 

and your Ski Club Leaders will make sure everyone 

has fun both on the slopes and in the bars. You’ll 

return home feeling like you’re the King or Queen 

of the mountain! 

• Four days with Ski Club Leaders 

• Hotel boasts a superb wellness centre 

• Excellent four course dinners, lively piano bar, 

open fireplaces 

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Last Blast 

Tignes France 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, 

EXPERT ON PISTE* 

Why not grab the last of this season’s snow and 

head high to snow-sure Tignes? Conditions in April 

can be better than in February or March, often 

with powder or glorious spring snow off piste. The 

Leaders will get you motoring on the pistes and 

take you into easily-accessed off piste. Ski hard 

from the first lift while the snow is at its best, 

have a late lunch and take it easy in the afternoon. 

A great way to end the season – but remember this 

ever popular trip always sells out so book early to 

avoid disappointment! 

• Four days with Ski Club Leaders 

• Stay slope side at the 3* Hotel le Lévanna, 

Tignes le Lac 

• Large sunny terraces and cosy bar 




Thurs 25 - Mon 29 Apr 

F 

S 

Derek Buller, Brian McKeown, Adrian Lamb, Julia Ross 

Paul Messenger, Rosie Cow, Robert Greatbach, Brad Simpson 

None 

None 



Coach 2 hrs 

Coach 3.5 hrs 

Hotel Sunstar Davos 4* - half board, twin share 

Hotel le Lévanna 3* - B&B, twin share 


www.levanna.com 

REF 128 

REF 140 

End of Season 

Off Piste 



End the winter season on a high in the skiers’ 

paradise of Zermatt with a total mountain 

experience. Situated at the foot of the majestic 

Matterhorn, Zermatt is a picturesque village where 

electric cars and horse-drawn carriages are the only 

transport allowed. You’ll spend three days with 

some of the best mountain guides the region has to 

offer and they’ll find you the best snow in the area. 

Staying centrally in the Hotel Tannenhof on a bed 

and breakfast basis leaves you free to try out some 

of Zermatt’s renowned eateries. 

• Spend three days with excellent local 


• Easily accessed by train from either Zurich 

or Geneva 

• Why not try a day’s heliskiing if conditions 

allow (payable locally) 

STANDARD 


Rob Palmer 


Not Included 

Rail 3 hrs 


Hotel Tannenhof - B&B, twin share 

www.rhone.ch/tannenhof 

REF 141 

Touring Skills Weekend 

Les Diablerets Switzerland 

Argentière France 


Sick of fighting to get on ski lifts? Fed up of skiing 

tracked out powder? Ski touring could be for you. 

This weekend will focus on mountain awareness, 

off-piste ski techniques, and the touring skills 

needed to take on an exploration, safari or tour. 

It’s important to learn how to climb on skins with 

touring skis and bindings, and also the different 

techniques needed to ski on glaciated terrain. 

Spend two days honing your off piste technique 

and learning to skin before putting it into practice 

in a day tour, a night in a mountain hut and some 

thrilling glacier skiing. 

• Four days with a mountain guide 

• Three nights in the cosy hotel followed 

by a final night in a mountain hut 

• No prior touring experience required 

STANDARD 


None 

Andy Perkins, Julie-Ann Clyma 

Beginner 

1.5 hrs 

Not Included 

Not Included 


Hotel du Pillon 3* - 3nts B&B plus 1nt half board in 

mountain hut, shared room 

www.hoteldupillon.ch 

REF 32 

STANDARD 


None 

Simon Abrahams 

Beginner 

1.5 hrs 

Not Included 

Not Included 


Hotel de la Couronne - 3nts B&B plus 1nt half board 

in mountain hut, shared room 


REF 97 

Craters and Crampons 

Mt. Etna Sicily 

Ever skied down an active volcano? Well now 

is your chance. Join us this February to explore 

the wilds of Mt. Etna on the east coast of Sicily. 

Traverse the summit of 3329m to stand on a 

crater’s edge and smell the sulpher. Enjoy the 

incredible views of the three surrounding seas 

before skiing back down the wide open terrain over 

and around lava bumps! Some touring experience is 

essential although you don’t need to be an expert. 

The downhill can challenge the best of skiers so 

being an advanced off piste skier is the minimum 

requirement. Places are limited so don’t hesitate 

and come and join us in Sicily. 

• Ski Europe’s largest active volcano 

• Three and a half days with your moutain guide 

• Four nights in local town, Nicolosi 




STANDARD 

Sat 23 - Wed 27 Feb 

None 

Francis Kelsey 

Intermediate 

2 hrs 

Not Included 

tbc 


tbc - 4 nts half board, twin share 

REF 81 

Weekend Safari 

Interlaken – Lötschental Switzerland 


If you are hoping to fit in some ski touring this 

spring but don’t have time for a whole week away 

then this could be your chance to get away from it 

all for the weekend. Starting out in Interlaken, the 

first mission is to get up high! And via the train up 

the Jungfraujoch, you’ll soon be at 3454m. You’ll 

set out on a tour on the Trugberg before arriving at 

the first of the two comfortable huts. The middle 

day will be a tough one with a climb of up to five 

hours, easing out on the last day before the final 

satisfying descent into the Lötschental. 

• Three days with your mountain guide 

• Same start and finish hotel in Interlaken 

• Some prior touring experience required 

STANDARD 


None 

Hannah Burrows-Smith 

Intermediate 

5 hrs 

Not Included 

Not Included 


Mountains huts and hotels - 4 nts half board, 

shared room REF 135 

55 

Weekend

EmbrAcE yOur 

ADvENTurOus 

sPIrIT 

AND rEAP 

THE rEWArDs 

Nigel Shepherd 

TOURING 

If you go ski touring, you can explore breathtaking 

mountain scenery for yourself accompanied by fully 

qualified guides or instructors, staying in mountain 

huts or hotels along the way. 

your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views and 

invigorating descents on untouched snow, and a sense 

of achievement shared with the other members of 

the group. 

If you like day tours but prefer permanent accommodation, 

you can also check out our exploration holidays in the Off 

Piste section. 

SAFARIS OR TOURS – THE CHOICE IS YOURS 

Safaris - the emphasis is firmly on the downhill powder 

skiing, using skins to do your travelling. Safaris tend to 

use more comfortable huts and hotels and involve 

1-3 hour climbs. 

Tours - perhaps a more authentic ski touring experience 

with 2-6 hour climbs and often more rustic mountain 

hut accommodation! 

Each safari or tour offers a different experience so read 

each description to find out more. You can call the 

Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022 for further details 

on each one.

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Safaris 

Monte Rosa Safari 


ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE* 

Set off from Zermatt on a five day Swiss/Italian 

experience through six glorious valleys, skiing 

around Gressoney, Cervinia, Champoluc and 

Alagna. There’s a lot to take in! On this holiday, 

climbing is kept to a minimum and the emphasis is 

on the challenging descents! On the sixth day you’ll 

explore Zermatt’s wonderful ski area and there’ll 

also be an opportunity to try some heliskiing 

(charged locally and weather dependent). This 

safari is an excellent introduction for beginners 

to safaris and ski touring and will give you a real 

sense of achievement as you complete the circle. 

• Six days with your mountain guide 

• Three nights B&B in Zermatt, four nights half 

board in mountain hotels 

• Minimum uphill, maximum descents! 

Stubai to St Anton 

Safari 

Stubai – St Anton Austria 


A fantastic adventure traversing the Tyrol region, 

over mountains and down into valleys on your 

way to the Arlberg valley. You’ll certainly get plenty 

of miles beneath your feet starting at the Stubai 

glacier, crossing through the Ötztal valley to the 

Pitztal, taking in a summit and some exhilarating 

descents as you move on to Ischgl and finally St 

Anton. Along the journey you will use lift systems 

to gain height so you can concentrate your energies 

on the breathtaking descents! 


• Max two hour climbs – the emphasis is on the 

off piste downhill! 

• A chance to take a real journey across the 

Austrian Alps 

Zermatt Safari 

Adventure 



Adventure and adrenalin-filled descents await you 

in the form of breathtaking off piste way above 

the world-renowned Swiss ski resort of Zermatt. 

This action-packed adventure week is the ultimate 

powder hunt as you set out with IFMGA mountain 

guide Klaus Tscherrig. His local knowledge will 

take you straight to the powder skiing using lifts 

and skins to get you there. To get away for a real 

skiing adventure we have added in one night in 

a mountain hut so you will escape the hubbub 

of lively Zermatt and experience the calm and 

tranquillity of staying far up in the mountains... 

and yes, with the untracked fresh snow waiting 

for you in the morning! 

• Six days with local mountain guide Klaus 

• Short climbs with long descents 

• One night in a mountain hut 



Sat 26 January – Sat 2 February 

Sat 2 – Sat 9 March 


None 

None 

None 


Andy Perkins 


Beginner 

Intermediate 

Beginner 

2 hours 

2 hours 

2 hours 

Not included 

Not included 

Not included 

Not included 

Not included 

Not included 

Hotel Tannenhof/mountain hotels 

Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room 

Hotel Tannenhof - B&B, twin share 

4nts HB/3nts B&B, shared room 



REF 50 REF 91 

REF 118 

Pyrenean Adventure 

Hautes Pyrénées France 


Jean-Marc Pic and Olivier Carrere, two of our most 

popular guides, invite you to their home turf of the 

Pyrénées. Discover hidden secrets and unspoiled 

wilderness in this magical area of rolling valleys, 

frozen lakes and pine forests. You’ll be based in 

the gastronomic heaven of the family-run Auberge 

Le Cabaliros from which you’ll set out to explore 

a different route each day - ascending peaks, 

traversing passes and always getting some great 

off piste descents in too! 


• Full board – guides provide picnics 

• Some touring experience and a good level of 

fitness required 


Sun 10 – Sun 17 February 

None 

Jean Marc Pic, Olivier Carrere 

Intermediate 

5 hours 

Not included 

Not included 

Auberge Le Cabaliros - full board, twin share 

www.auberge-cabaliros.com 

REF 71 

Albula Alps Tour 

Savognin Switzerland 

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE OFF PISTE* 

The Engadine in south-eastern Switzerland is 

most famous for the major ski resort of St Moritz. 

However, this tour avoids the hustle and bustle to 

make a linear journey along the Albula Alps from 

Savognin to Zernez near Davos. The area is known 

for its good snow record, and with accessible 

summits and long north facing descents makes for 

a memorable excursion. Most days on this hut-tohut 

tour will involve around 900m of ascent (3-4 

hours), and to enjoy your holiday you should have 

some previous ski touring experience and a good 

level of fitness. 


• A real adventure taking you through enchanting 

mountain scenery 

• Begin and end the tour in comfortable hotel 

in Savognin 



None 

Julie-Ann Clyma 

Intermediate 

4 hours 

Not included 

Not included 


REF 117 

Bernese Oberland Tour 

Interlaken Switzerland 

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE OFF PISTE* 

This is a great week for ski tourers who have 

some experience and are looking to take on a 

bit more. After a warm-up day in Mürren testing 

kit (and ski legs!), your journey will start with a 

breathtaking railway journey up past Mount Eiger 

to Jungfraujoch at 3,454m - the highest station in 

Europe. Once you’ve had the opportunity to take 

in the stunning view you’ll be off - navigating the 

peaks and thrilling descents through glaciated 

valleys - truly memorable skiing! You’ll move from 

hut to hut each day before finishing with a long 

descent into the Lauterbrunnen valley back to your 

original hotel. 


• This is the most heavily glaciated region of the 

Alps offering stunning views 

• You should be experienced in all kinds of snow 

conditions, able to do uphill kick turns and walk 

on skins for up to four hours 

STANDARD 


None 

Hannah Burrows-Smith 

Intermediate 

4 hours 

Not included 

Not included 

Mountain huts & hotels - 


half board, shared room 

REF 123 

For more information or to book visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Touring Standard Maximum Climb Mountain Guide/Instructor 



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Touring

60 

Tours 

Haute Route 

Chamonix – Zermatt 

France – Switzerland 


This is one of the all-time great tours – certainly the 

most famous and one of the most popular. After a 

warm-up day and a chance to test equipment and 

kit, you’ll depart Chamonix to start this amazing 

journey over to Zermatt. Along the way you’ll 

ascend summits and peaks of up to 3800m and 

experience some fantastic off-piste skiing coming 

back down. This is not a tour for the faint-hearted, 

nor the inexperienced, so we recommend that 

you’ve completed a shorter/easier hut to hut 

tour and are very fit! An extremely rewarding 

experience. 

• Eight days with mountain guides 

• High level of fitness and prior experience 

essential 

• A ‘must do’ for the ski tour enthusiast 


Sun 14 – Tues 23 April 

None 

Jim Kerr, Paul Farmer 

Intermediate 

6 hours 

Not included 

Not included 

Mountain hotels and huts - half board, shared room 

REF 139 

Reverse Haute Route 

Zermatt – Chamonix 

Switzerland – France 


The most famous and popular tour in Europe is 

flipped on its head. This trip begins in Zermatt 

and en route to Chamonix you will ascend over 

summits and peaks that reach 3,800m offering 

unique scenery between Mischabel, Matterhorn 

and Mont Blanc. The reversed version also allows 

us to spend some nights in hotels during the week! 

This challenge is not for the inexperienced and 

we recommend having done a shorter hut-to-hut 

tour beforehand. Fitness is key here as you will be 

climbing for long periods, but don’t be put off as 

there are some epic descents and the trip is one of 

the most rewarding out there. 

• End the trip on a high by skiing the Vallèe 

Blanche down to Chamonix 

• High level of fitness and prior experience 

essential 


Sat 6 – Sat 13 April 

None 


Advanced intermediate 

5 hours 

Not included 

Not included 

Mountain huts and hotels - half board, 

shared room 

REF 132 

For more information or to book visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Touring Standard Maximum Climb Mountain Guide/Instructor 


Vallée de la Clarée tour 



The Vallée de la Clarée is a beautiful protected 

valley near the French-Italian border. You will 

meet your guide, Jean Yves, and the group at the 

comfortable Hotel Edelweiss in La Grave before 

setting out on this stunning journey through the 

Massif de Serces. Travel on skins and skis from hut 

to hut passing through areas where traditions are 

maintained and carried through the generations. 

While you need no prior ski touring experience for 

this trip, you should be fit and come prepared for 

some long ascents – and remember you will be 

carrying a heavy pack! Your reward will be fresh 

spring snow descents and welcoming cosy huts. 

• Excellent first hut to hut tour 

• No prior experience but good fitness and 

strength essential 

• Stunning scenery and great off piste descents 

STANDARD 

Sat 6 - Sat 13 April 

None 

Jean-Yves Hubaud 

Beginner 

2 hours 

Not included 

Not included 




REF 131 

Ortler Ski Tour 

Bormio Italy 


The Ortler is a large and dramatic group of highaltitude 

mountains sitting just south of the Swiss, 

Italian and Austrian borders in the Stelvio National 

Park. With peaks reaching almost 4000m and 

acres of untouched terrain, this is the perfect area 

to explore on skis. Starting in Bormio you’ll then 

be based first in the Branca and then the Pizzini 

mountain hut where you’ll experience true Italian 

hospitality which makes ski touring in this area so 

popular! Well rested and refuelled, you’ll be ready 

to climb a number of summits and still have the 

energy to enjoy the many spectacular north-facing 

descents. 

• Skin up to the summit of some amazing peaks 

• Some brilliant off-piste skiing to enjoy 

• Great mountain huts (with showers) 

STANDARD 

Sat 13 – Sat 20 April 

None 

Bruce Goodlad 

Intermediate 

5 hours 

Not included 

Not included 


Mountain hotels and huts - half board, shared room 

REF 137 


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Touring

sPEcTAculAr 

AscENTs 

brEATHTAkINg 

DEscENTs 

Pook Heli Lodge 

HELI & CAT SKIING 

• For many, heli or cat 

skiing is the ultimate 

skiing experience 

• Ski on untouched snow 

far from the crowds 

• Enjoy spectacular scenery 

and endless possibilities 

skiclub.co.uk/heliskiing

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Canadian Cat Adventure 

Revelstoke/Whitewater/ 

Red Mountain Canada 


Powder skiing, backcountry skiing, cat skiing and 

three different mountains makes this the ultimate 

off piste adventure. First stop is Revelstoke - four 

days skiing with the Ski Club Leader exploring the 

ski area and making the most of the extensive and 

renowned off piste terrain. Next up – Whitewater 

- four days in a resort known for consistently 

receiving 40 feet of light dry powder snow every 

year - and spend two days with local guides to find 

the best of it! Last but not least is Red “Best Powder, 

Best Trees, Best Steeps” Mountain. A renowned cat 

skiing area, spend two of four days with Big Red 

Cats who will introduce you to the 8 peaks and 

19,300 acres of glorious white powder! 

• 4 days with local guides inc. 2 days cat skiing 

• Exclusive use of mini bus 

• Optional additional heli and cat skiing 

opportunities available (payable locally) 


Sat 26 January - Fri 8 February 

Mike Mattinson 

Summit Mountain Guides/Big Red Cats 

Not included 

Minibus 3 hrs 

Powder Springs Hotel, Revelstoke/New Grand 

Hotel, Nelson/Red Shutter Lodge, Red Mountain 

13 nts B&B, twin share. 

www.powdersprings.ca 

www.newgrandhotel.ca 

www.redshutter.ca 

REF 51 

French Heli Adventure 

La Rosiére France 


If you love your off piste and are looking for a 

little bit of a special experience then how about 

some heli skiing?! Mostly associated with far 

flung destinations we have come up with a way 

to sample a day and a half just a short distance 

from home. The only place in Europe that you can 

heli ski direct from your chalet door, Pook Heli- 

Lodge has its own private landing site. Included 

are two descents of up to 2400m vertical and 

the opportunity to venture into uncharted terrain 

before being helicoptered home. Your base will 

be the luxury flagship lodge where you will enjoy 

delicious food on a chalet board basis, including 

wine with your dinner. 

• One and a half days heli 

• The perfect introduction for first timers 

• Heli lift from your chalet 


Sun 10 – Sun 17 February 

None 

Pook Heli-Lodge, Pierre Liotard 

Not included 

Not included 

Pook Heli Lodge, 7 nts chalet board, twin share 

www.valheliski.com 

REF 72 

Holidays featuring optional additional helidrops payable locally 

Holiday Date Ski Standard Page 

Lötschental Exploration 19 – 26 January 32 

Adrenalin in Alagna 1 23 Feb – 2 Mar 27 

Adrenalin in Alagna 2 2 – 9 March 27 

Colorado Hat Trick 3 – 15 March 29 

Zermatt Safari Adventure 16 – 23 March 58 

End of Season Off Piste 25 – 29 April 54 

EA Heliskiing 

Free your mind and immerse 

yourself in the moment. 

Ski Club Freshtracks have collaborated with EA 

Heliskiing to offer Ski Club members a hand-picked 

selection of heli operations that will surpass 

the expectations of almost every level of skier and 

snowboarder. 

Whether you’re looking to pioneer steep, first 

descents in the Himalayas, or are a first time heliskier 

looking for serious luxury and a gentle introduction; 

you need look no further. Choosing a location and 

operation in which to invest your valuable skiing 

time and money is not easy. Our role is to provide 

you with the experience that you want and to take 

care of planning of your trip right down to the last 

detail. You’ll benefit from our first hand knowledge 

and expertise because we’ve been there and done 

the research for you. 

EA Heliskiing offer a professional service organising 

your trip from start to finish and Ski Club members 

can benefit from an exclusive discount of 3-5%, so 

if you’ve been promising yourself a heli adventure, 

now is the time to book. 

Please contact: Elemental Adventure Ltd 

Worldwide Helicopter Skiing 

UK: +44 (0)203 059 8787 France: +33 (0)620 43 65 88 

info@eaheli.com www.eaheliskiing.com 

Alaska | Canada | Russia | Himalayas | 

Greenland | Turkey | Iceland 



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Holiday information 

Please read this information and our booking conditions carefully before you book your holiday. 

All bookings are made subject to our booking conditions and the information contained below. 

Holiday price (per person) includes: 

• Group flight arrangements including airport 

passenger duty and passenger service charge 

(where specified in the holiday fact box). 

• Group transfer arrangements (as specified in the 

holiday fact box). 

• Accommodation including local taxes, based 

on same sex people sharing a twin room or triple 

room (except Touring Zone, where male and female 

members may have to stay in the same room). 

• Meals (as detailed in each holiday fact box). 

• Ski Club Leaders, Instructors and Mountain Guides 

(where specified in the holiday fact box). 

Additional expenses 

(not included in the advertised price): 

• Liftpass – we will advise you of the approximate 

amount required in local currency with your 

confirmation of booking. On a few holidays the 

liftpass price is included in the brochure price and 

this is indicated in the holiday price details. 

• Local transport (buses or taxis). 

• Meals – holidays are offered on a room only/bed 

and breakfast/half board/chalet board basis. 

Please check the individual holiday price details 

or ask Ski Club Freshtracks for full details. 

• Drinks - not included except on occasions where 

the holiday price includes wine with dinner. 

• Equipment – if you need to hire equipment in the 

resort, take advantage of discounts available to 

Club members (see website). 

• Snow sports travel insurance. 

• Evening meal on resort staff’s one day off 

(chalet hotels only) each week. 

• Return travel between home and UK departure point. 

• Shuttle flights from regional airports to group 

departure point. 

• Visas for non EC passport holders, where 

applicable. 

• Optional excursions booked in resort. 

Accommodation 

Accommodation, either in hotels or chalets, is based 

on people sharing a room and is selected to suit 

each individual group. In some cases single rooms 

are available on request, subject to a supplement. 

Rooms vary in size and comfort and are allocated on a 

first-come, first-served basis. Occasionally a superior 

grade room will be available at a small additional cost. 

In Austria and Switzerland it is usual for hotels to 

offer Austrian twins which is two separate mattresses 

within one double bed frame with individual duvets. 

Please see the individual hotel description for details 

or call Ski Club Freshtracks. Due to the large variety 

of accommodation offered in the Ski Club Freshtracks, 

it has not been possible to visit all hotels/chalets 

prior to contracting and we should point out that 

all brochured accommodation and services are in 

accordance with the hotel/chalet’s own literature. 

We will do our best to help individuals find a room 

sharer if we are asked to do so but if, when rooming 

lists are finalised, there is an imbalance in numbers 

so that a sole occupancy supplement is incurred, this 

cost will be passed onto you. Please note that where 

individuals have been allocated or have specifically 

asked to share a room with another/other member(s), 

and one or more of the individuals in the allocated 

room cancels their holiday, we reserve the right to 

resell the cancelled place should we have the demand 

and you may therefore end up sharing a room with 

another individual. Safaris and tours accommodation: 

male and female members of the group may be asked 

to share the same room. 

Special requests/needs 

If you have any special requests, they should be 

clearly stated in writing at the time of booking. We 

will endeavour to pass all such reasonable requests 

on to the relevant supplier. However, we cannot 

guarantee that special requests will be met unless 

the supplier confirms in writing to us that they will 

be met. Only in these circumstances will this then 

become a term of our contract with you. Otherwise 

failure to provide a special request will not be a 

breach of contract on our part. It is the individual’s 

responsibility to reconfirm these requests to the 

supplier on arrival. 

Flights 

In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are 

required to advise you of the actual Carrier operating 

your flight. Most of our flights are scheduled services 

(predominantly Swiss International, British Airways, 

Air Canada). However, on a number of our holidays 

the flights are charter and this is indicated in the 

holiday flight details. Please note when booking 

flights we must have your passport title, first name 

and surname correctly spelt. Subsequent changes 

will incur a charge, and please note that airlines 

normally regard name changes as a cancellation and 

re-booking, and therefore any alteration may incur a 

100% cancellation charge. Flight details and times are 

not all finalised at the time of printing and are subject 

to confirmation. We reserve the right to change the 

airline or routing where absolutely necessary. Any 

changes after you have received your tickets will be 

notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases 

at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change 

is deemed to be a minor change. Please note, that in 

accordance with Air Navigation Orders, a child must 

be under two years of age on the date of their return 

flight in order to qualify for infant status. Some of 

our holidays are brochured without a flight included 

in the holiday price so that you can take advantage 

of the flexibility and/or pricing of other airlines, and 

arrange your own flight to the destination airport. 

Regional airports 

Where possible we always try to meet your requests 

for regional departures. Please ask us about regional 

flights at the time of booking. Usually there is a 

supplement payable depending upon departure date 

and flight, and all flights are subject to availability. 

Baggage allowance/ski carriage 

Please note that the baggage allowance is usually one 

bag of up to 20kgs (44lbs) including skis and boots. 

The airlines are becoming very strict and if over this 

limit, a charge may be made for the excess weight. 

Ski carriage is payable on most flights. Charges are 

usually between £15 and £70 per bag. Please check 

at the time of booking. 

Transfers 

Transfers from airports to resorts will be by coach, 

taxi or rail and are arranged to minimise delays. 

Please note if your personal travel arrangements are 

outside those of the group, the resort transfer is not 

included in the holiday price, unless specified. If you 

are making your own way to the destination airport 

but still require the group transfer, we do need this 

request in writing at the time of booking. On some 

holidays we arrange a coach transfer to the resort 

which will leave the destination airport at a fixed 

time. We will provide you with details of what time 

the coach transfer will leave the destination airport. 

The coach transfer forms part of your holiday price. 

If for any reason, including delays to your flight, you 

miss the group transfer we will not provide a further 

transfer for you and you will have to arrange your 

own transfer to the resort at your own cost. 

Travelling independently 

We do not insist that you buy a group flight as part of 

your package with us. If you wish to make your own 

travel arrangements to the resort, we will give you an 

appropriate reduction of £50-£100 per person. You 

must indicate that you do not wish to take our travel 

arrangements at the time of booking otherwise you 

will incur an administration charge. Please note: travel 

costs are not included in the holidays in the Touring 

section, but can be arranged by us on request. 

Smoking 

While the Ski Club does not operate a no-smoking 

policy for the holiday programme, it is expected that 

members will respect the wishes of the group as a 

whole. Smokers should conform with each individual 

establishment’s rules and must refrain from smoking 

in shared bedrooms and at meal times. 

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Passports and visas 

It is your responsibility to be in possession of a valid 

passport and any visa which may be necessary. In 

the absence of valid documentation, you will not be 

allowed to travel and we shall have no liability to 

make any refunds or pay any compensation. Please 

note that the name on the passport must match the 

name on the ticket, otherwise you may not be able to 

travel and insurance may be invalid. 

All British citizens, including infants and children, 

will require a ten year passport which is valid for 

at least six months after the date of return. If you 

are travelling to a non-EU destination, you should 

check with the Consulate to find out whether you 

need a visa or whether there are any other additional 

immigration requirements. If you do not hold a British 

passport, please check with your own Embassy or 

Consulate in the UK to confirm the passport and visa 

requirements of the country which you are planning 

to visit. 

Foreign Office travel advice 

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issues advice 

for those travelling outside the UK. You can access 

this advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office 

Travel Advice Unit on Ceefax or Prestel or on the FCO 

website at www.fco.gov.uk. For those travelling to 

the United States you need to check US immigration 

requirements which can be found on the website 

for the US consulate at www.usinfo.state.gov or www. 

usimmigrationsupport.org. 

Health requirements 

Please contact your GP in good time before you travel 

to check whether there are any health precautions 

which you need to take. You can also obtain 

information from the Department of Health leaflet T7. 

Age 

The majority of holidays in this brochure are 

designed for adults aged between 18 and 65 years. 

There is an extensive programme of Peak Experience 

holidays which are open to anyone aged 50 years 

and over. Members aged over 65 years will be 

required to join the trips in this category. Additionally 

some specific holidays Family, Christmas and New 

Year (except Off Piste Skiing) groups are open to all 

ages. If members aged over 65 yrs of exceptional 

skiing standard / fitness/ stamina cannot find an 

appropriate standard holiday on a date to suit them 

in the ‘Peak Experience’ programme, the following 

are the circumstances when their booking may be 

accepted on a holiday outside the ‘Peak Experience’ 

programme: 

• You are at the upper end of the grading for 

that holiday 

• You have received this grading on a Ski Club 

Freshtracks holiday during the previous/current 

season 

• The leader/mountain guide can confirm that 

your standard, fitness and stamina all appear to 

be suitable for the chosen holiday 

• You have not sustained any injury or undergone 

any surgery or other period of ill health since 

receiving this grading that may affect your 

standard / fitness/ stamina 

If members cannot find what they are looking for 

in the brochure, we offer our tailor-made service. 

For groups of four or more, we can organise a Club 

Leader, Instructor or a Mountain guide, together with 

travel and accommodation to meet members’ needs. 

Under 18s 

The Club would like to point out that parents and 

guardians of these youngsters must ensure that it 

is safe and appropriate for them to holiday in these 

circumstances and that they will not pose a risk to 

their own safety or that of others. We must urge 

parents to let the Club know anything relevant about 

their children that will help towards the successful and 

happy running of the holiday. Parents or guardians will 

be asked to sign a consent form prior to departure. 

Size matters! 

We cost our holidays on a variable ratio of Leaders/ 

Instructors/Guides to members. On occasions when 

our bookings are greater than anticipated, we will 

send additional Leaders/Instructors/Guides. However, 

when we have less support for a trip we may reduce 

the number of leader/instructors/guides or the number 

of days instruction/guiding included. On Off Piste and 

Touring Skiing holidays, skiing groups will usually be 

smaller than on other Ski Club Freshtracks holidays. 

Ski standards 

While every effort is made to ensure that skiing 

abilities are compatible, the final decision will rest with 

the Leaders/Instructors /Mountain Guides. There may 

be occasions when you have to free ski or attend the 

local ski school to ensure the success of the holiday. 

We will not be responsible for any such additional 

costs. At the end of each holiday every member will 

be issued with a ‘next holiday card’. A Ski Club grading 

for each member on the holiday will be recorded on 

the Ski Club GB membership database. 

Fitness 

Skiing is a demanding sport and so it is essential to 

take into consideration fitness levels when making 

decisions about your ski grading. Fitness is a key 

part of skiing ability and so it is important when 

choosing a holiday to ask yourself how far you can, 

and are prepared, to push yourself. Whether you 

are comfortable cruising the reds all day with a long 

lunch stop or are looking for more of a physical 

challenge with turn after turn in deep powder, a 

good level of physical fitness is required in order to 

make sure you get the maximum out of your holiday 

and avoid unnecessary injuries. It is recommended 

that you participate in at least 40 minutes of aerobic 

exercise three times a week for a minimum of three 

months in the run up to a skiing holiday. Please be 

aware that leaders are entitled to lower members 

ski grading, and in exceptional circumstances they 

can ask members to leave the ski group if they 

feel their fitness hinders performance and delays 

other members of the party or they are a danger to 

themselves or to the group. No compensation will be 

payable in such circumstances. 

High altitude acclimatisation 

Some ski resorts are situated at such a high elevation 

that the humidity and limited oxygen available can 

cause a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Please read 

the information below carefully. It will help to explain 

how to cope with the acclimatisation process and how 

to deal with altitude sickness should you suffer from it. 

Symptoms: 

Shortness of breath, fast heart beat, dehydration, 

constipation, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, headache. 

What to do: 

Take it easy for the first couple of days, eat lightly 

and drink plenty of liquids (two or three times more 

water than usual), avoid alcohol and caffeine, get 

plenty of sleep, limit salt and increase carbohydrate 

consumption. Most importantly listen to your body – if 

you feel unwell do not hesitate to contact 

a doctor. 

For most people the minor symptoms of altitude will 

disappear as your body adjusts. Please remember 

the use of hot tubs and saunas will accelerate the 

dehydration process. Please be aware that the sun is 

MUCH stronger at higher altitudes. Be sure to apply a 

high factor sun screen to your face, neck and ears at 

least every four hours, even on a cloudy day. 

Tipping 

Our brochure prices include all local staying duties 

and room taxes, but, whilst discretionary, it is typical 

to leave a tip when paying for drinks and food abroad. 

With mountain guides and instructors it is usual for 

the group to buy lunch and offer a tip at the end of 

the holiday. Most service staff in America and Canada 

anticipate between 15-20% gratuity, depending on 

the level of service; this includes restaurant/bar staff 

and drivers. It is customary on departure to leave a 

gratuity in your room for the housekeeping staff – a 

guideline is $5 per day. 

ATOL Protection 

Photography supplied by: 

Atomic 

Atomic Austria GMBH – 

Klaus Polzer 

Elemental Adventure 

Flaine Tourism 

Head 

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Holiday information 

All flight-inclusive holiday packages 

in this brochure and on our website 

are financially protected by the ATOL 

scheme. When you pay you will be 

supplied with an ATOL Certificate. 

Please ask for it and check it to ensure 

that everything you booked (flights, 

hotels and other services) is listed on it. 

Please see our booking conditions for 

further information. Our ATOL number 

is ATOL 2911. ATOL Protection does 

not apply to all holiday services in this 

brochure. Please ask us to confirm what 

protection may apply to your booking. 

For further information about financial 

protection and the ATOL Certificate visit 

www.atol.org.uk 

As a member of the Association of 

Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited 

(ABTOT), Ski Club Winter Arrangements 

Limited has provided a bond to meet 

the requirements of the Package Travel, 

Package Holidays and Package Tours 

Regulations 1992. In the event of 

insolvency, protection is provided for 

non-flight packages commencing in and 

returning to the UK and other non-flight 

packages excluding pre arranged travel 

to and from your destination. Please note 

that packages booked outside the UK are 

only protected when purchased directly 

with Ski Club Winter Arrangements 

Limited. 

In the above circumstances, if you have 

not yet travelled you may claim a refund, 

or if you have already travelled, you may 

claim repatriation to the starting point of 

your non-flight package. 

Pook Heli Lodge 

Ross Woodhall – 

www.rosswoodhall.com 

Scott 

St Anton Am Arlberg – 

Josef Mallau 

Vanessafry.com 

Whitewater Ski Resort – 

Doug LePage 

conditions 

All contracts in respect of these holidays are made with 

Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited (Company Number 

02099115, whose registered office is at The White House, 

57-63 Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5SB) of which 

“Ski Club of Great Britain” and “Ski Club Freshtracks” are 

trading names. All bookings are subject to these Booking 

Conditions and our “Holiday Information” document. 

Ski Club members only 

1. It is a condition of booking that you must be a member 

of the Ski Club of Great Britain to book these holidays. 

Membership numbers must be provided when the booking 

is made, as they are required to be stated on the booking 

confirmation. If you are not a current member at the 

time of booking, you will be asked to join/renew before 

confirmation of booking. 

How to book 

2. Please follow carefully all the booking details and 

subsequent instructions. We shall not be liable for your 

failure to do so. When you make a booking you must be at 

least 18 years of age at the time of booking. The member 

who makes the booking is responsible for ensuring that 

these Booking Conditions are drawn to the attention of 

every person on whose behalf he/she has made a booking 

and binds everyone. We will only deal with that member 

in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. When you 

make a booking you are confirming that you understand 

these Booking Conditions and have the authority to 

accept, and do accept, them on behalf of yourself and 

all members of your party. You are also responsible for 

making all payments due, ensuring the accuracy of all 

personal details and other information supplied in respect 

of yourself and your party, notifying us of any changes 

or cancellations and for receiving correspondence and 

keeping your party informed of any changes to your 

booking. 

Making a payment 

3. We accept cheques, credit and debit cards (except 

Amex & Solo). This means that you may telephone your 

requirements for immediate booking. You will be sent a 

booking confirmation which must be checked carefully. 

In the event of any discrepancy, please raise any queries 

with us immediately. A non-refundable deposit of £150 

per person will be payable at the time of booking. If you 

book within 10 weeks of the departure date the total 

cost of your holiday and that of your group must be 

submitted immediately. We reserve the right to vary the 

deposit and balance due date particularly for (though not 

limited to) holidays that include heli or cat skiing. Receipt 

of the deposit by us does not imply confirmation of that 

booking. No booking shall be confirmed or contract 

come into existence until we issue a written confirmation 

invoice along with the booking confirmation. We reserve 

the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason 

for such refusal and shall in that event return any deposit 

received to its sender. Please note there is a 2% surcharge 

payable for credit card transactions (Visa/Mastercard) 

which we will automatically add to your balance. If you 

wish to pay 

by cheque a £15 handling charge will be added to your 

total costs. 

4. The balance of the total cost of the holiday as shown 

on our confirmation invoice must be paid at least 

10 weeks before departure. If the balance has not been 

paid by such a date we reserve the right to cancel the 

booking within seven days thereafter and to retain the 

deposit by way of our cancellation charge. Any dispute 

as to the amounts shown in the invoice must be taken 

up with us within 48 hours of receipt of the invoice. 

Thereafter the person who made the booking guarantees 

payment to us in accordance with these Booking 

Conditions of the total amount shown on the invoice. 

For cancellation procedures see Section 5 below. 

Amendment or cancellation by you 

5. (a) If you wish to alter or change any detail in the 

booking confirmation, or wish to make alternative 

arrangements to those advertised in the brochure, the 

request must be made at the time of booking or in writing 

as soon as possible. We will do our best to make the 

change but cannot guarantee to do so. Where a change 

can be made, a minimum charge of £25 per person is 

payable to cover administrative and other costs we incur 

in making the alternative arrangements. These further 

costs could increase closer to the departure date that 

changes are made. You will also be required to pay any 

additional costs arising from any alterations. Any transfer 

of a scheduled flight will also be subject to any charges 

imposed by the airline. Please note that airlines may not 

allow transfers on scheduled flights and that a flight 

booking may have to be cancelled and rebooked, in which 

event the re-booking will always be subject to flight 

availability and to payment of any charges imposed by the 

airline which may, in some cases, be the full cost of the 

ticket. Please also note that airlines and other transport 

providers normally regard name changes as a cancellation 

and rebooking, and any alteration may incur a 100% 

cancellation charge in respect of their fare. 

(b) If you are prevented from travelling you may be able 

to transfer your booking to someone else provided you 

give us reasonable notice (minimum 10 weeks prior to 

departure). This person must be able to satisfy all the 

conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally 

be made later than 10 weeks prior to departure. They 

must accept the transfer and agree to be bound by the 

terms of this agreement. If the transfer can be made 

we will make an administration charge of £50 plus any 

reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You 

will remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is 

paid for by the balance due date. 

(c) You or any member of your party may cancel your 

holiday arrangements at any time. However, if the holiday 

is cancelled up to 10 weeks before departure date the 

deposits paid by you will be forfeited. Since we incur costs 

in cancelling your arrangements the following cancellation 

charges will also be payable if the holiday is cancelled by 

you for whatever reason after the balance due date. 

Notice of cancellation before departure: 

70-43 days 

42-31 days 

30-0 days 

All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by 

the person who made the booking and acknowledged by 

us. Failure to pay the balance by the due date shall also 

entitle the Ski Club to cancel the booking and retain the 

deposit by way of a cancellation charge. Failure to pay any 

other amount by the due date shall entitle the Ski Club to 

cancel the booking and to retain an amount by way of a 

cancellation charge as set out in Clause 5 

(c). Cancellation charges due on heliskiing holidays are 

according to each helicopter skiing operator’s booking 

conditions. These will be made known to you before you 

book. 

(d) Course Only Bookings. These bookings must be paid 

for in full at the time of booking. All cancellations must be 

received in writing, signed by the person who made the 

booking and acknowledged by us. Since we incur costs in 

cancelling your arrangements, all cancellations are subject 

to a £100 non-refundable fee. The following cancellation 

charges will be payable if the arrangements are cancelled 

by you for whatever reason. 

Notice of cancellation before departure: 

70-29 days 

28-0 days 

Proportion of 

holiday cost payable 

30 % 

50 % 

100 % 

50% 

100% 

Prices 

6. (i) We reserve the right to alter the prices and any 

other information relevant to any of the holidays shown 

in our brochure or on our website. You will be advised 

of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book 

before your contract is confirmed. 

(ii) The price of your holiday arrangements can go 

up or down after you have booked due to changes in 

transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares 

and any other airline cost changes which are part of 

the contract between airlines (and their agents) and 

the tour operator or organiser. Changes in VAT or other 

government imposed changes and currency changes in 

relation to an exchange rate variation can also affect the 

price of travel arrangements. However, there will be no 

change within 30 days of your departure. In the case of 

any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your holiday 

arrangements (excluding insurance premiums and any 

amendment charges), this will be absorbed or retained. 

For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for 

increases but you will be required to pay any amount 

over and above that. In the latter case there will be an 

administration charge of £1.00 per person together with 

an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means 

that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of 

the price of your holiday arrangements, you may cancel 

your holiday arrangements and receive a full refund of all 

monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will 

consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums 

paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or 

reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel for this 

reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 

days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. 

Alternatively, you can accept an offer of alternative 

holiday arrangements from us if we are able to offer 

a suitable alternative and transfer payment made in 

respect of the original holiday to the alternative holiday. 

If the cost of the alternative holiday is less than the 

original, the difference in price will be refunded. In either 

case, we will also pay compensation as set out in section 

8 below. Should the price of the holiday be reduced by 

more than 2% of your holiday cost (excluding insurance 

premiums and any amendment charges) then any refund 

over and above that amount will be refunded to you after 

deducting an administration charge of £1.00 per person. 

Please note that holiday arrangements are not always 

purchased in local currency and some apparent changes 

have no impact on the price of your travel due to 

contractual and other protection in place. 

(iii) The prices of holidays in this brochure are calculated 

on the basis of costs known at July 2012. 

Single supplements 

7. The majority of our holidays are priced and sold on 

a shared room basis and we will do our best to help 

individuals find a room sharer but this is not always 

possible. If, when rooming lists are finalised, there 

is an imbalance in numbers so that a sole occupancy 

supplement is incurred, this cost will be passed onto 

you. Please note that where individuals have been 

allocated or have specifically asked to share a room 

with another/other member(s), and one or more of the 

individuals in the allocated room cancels their holiday, 

we reserve the right to resell the cancelled place should 

we have the demand and you may therefore end up 

sharing a room with another individual. 

Changes and cancellation by us 

8. (i) We are occasionally forced to make changes to 

holidays and reserve the right to do so at any time. If a 

significant change is made to your holiday after it has 

been confirmed, you will be informed as soon as possible. 

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You may either accept the changed holiday, cancel and 

receive a full and prompt refund of all monies that you 

have paid, or accept an offer of alternative holiday 

arrangements from us if we are able to provide a suitable 

alternative of comparable standard and transfer payment 

made in respect of the original holiday to the alternative 

holiday. In the event that you choose an alternative 

arrangement, these terms and conditions will still apply 

to that alternative booking. If the cost of the alternative 

holiday is less than the original, the difference in price will 

be refunded. Except where the significant change arises 

due to reasons of force majeure (see below), we will in 

addition offer you compensation (whether you accept the 

change or cancel) as follows: 

56-29 days before departure £15 per person 


0 - 14 days before departure £30 per person 

A significant change includes a change of UK airport to 

one that is less convenient (excluding changes between 

any London Airport); a change of accommodation to a 

lower grade; a change of resort; a change of planned 

departure time by more than 12 hours (not flight delay). 

“Force majeure” means unusual or unforeseeable 

circumstances beyond our control or the control of our 

suppliers, the consequences of which neither we nor our 

suppliers could avoid even with all due care, including, 

but not limited to, epidemic or outbreaks of illness, 

war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, 

terrorist activity or threat of it, natural or nuclear disaster, 

fire, flood, drought, technical problems with transport, 

machinery or equipment, power failure, changes imposed 

by rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline, 

closure or congestion of airports or ports, and adverse 

weather conditions. 

(ii) We reserve the right to cancel any holiday in any 

circumstances. For example, some holidays operate 

subject to a minimum number of participants and we 

may therefore have to cancel where there are insufficient 

numbers. However, we will not cancel your holiday less 

than 28 days before departure except for reasons of 

force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. 

If it is necessary to cancel your travel arrangements, 

compensation will not be payable by us in the event 

of force majeure, your late or non-payment or where 

there are insufficient numbers to operate the holiday. We 

are not responsible for any costs incurred outside the 

services included in the holiday invoice. Compensation for 

cancellation is as follows: 



0 - 14 days before departure £30 per person 

If we have to cancel your booking in circumstances other 

than your failure to pay, you can have either a full and 

prompt refund of all monies that you have paid, or accept 

an offer of alternative holiday arrangements from us if we 

are able to provide a suitable alternative of comparable 

standard and transfer payment made in respect of the 

original holiday to the alternative holiday. If the cost of the 

alternative holiday is less than the original, the difference 

in price will be refunded. In the event that you choose an 

alternative arrangement, these terms and conditions will 

still apply to that alternative booking. 

Holiday insurance 

9. Our insurance policy is optional but it is a condition 

of booking that all clients have insurance which provides 

at least the same level of cover as that of the Ski Club 

Travel Insurance policy as detailed on www.skiclub. 

co.uk. It is your responsibility to comply with the 

insurance company’s requirements and if you suffer from 

a disability or medical condition, you should disclose 

this to insurers. Your policy of insurance should provide 

cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation 

costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together 

with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal 

liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed 

departure and legal expenses. We also advise that your 

policy should include skiing off piste without a guide. 

Insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as 

booking the holiday in order for cancellation cover to be 

effective. Please read the full policy wording carefully. 

Cancellation cover commences on payment of your 

premium; other sections of the cover apply during your 

holiday including the outward and return journeys. 

Please keep insurance details with you whilst on holiday. 

Our liability 

10. We do not own or manage the aircraft, ships, 

accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used 

in conjunction with the holidays advertised in this 

brochure. While we have exercised reasonable care 

in selecting providers of travel, accommodation, 

restaurants and other facilities, we will not have had the 

opportunity to inspect and do not by this brochure or 

by our website represent that we have inspected such 

aircraft, ships, accommodation, restaurants or other 

facilities. However, if any part of the holiday arrangement 

booked with us in the UK is performed improperly and 

without reasonable care and skill (in accordance with 

local standards), and this affects your enjoyment of the 

holiday, we will (subject to the conditions below) pay you 

reasonable compensation as we accept responsibility for 

our employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors 

while acting within the course of their contractual 

duties. This liability (except in matters involving injury, 

illness or death) is limited to three times the cost of the 

holiday (excluding insurance premium and amendment 

charges) of the affected person. If you or any member 

of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a 

result of transport by aircraft, ship, train, coach or any 

other vehicle, our liability to pay compensation and/ 

or the amount of compensation we will pay is limited in 

accordance with the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions 

(applies to transport by air), the Athens Convention 

(applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention 

(applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Convention 

(applies to transport by road). The terms of these 

conventions are incorporated into and form part of your 

contract with us. You can get copies of the relevant 

conventions if you ask us for them. You should note 

that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s 

liability to you and the amount which the carrier has 

to pay to you. Where the services are provided by air 

or sea carriers our liability is limited as if we were the 

carriers within the appropriate international conventions. 

Our liability will also be limited in accordance with 

the contractual terms or ‘conditions of carriage’ of any 

company that provides the transportation for your 

travel arrangements or supplies other services such as 

accommodation or activities. Copies of these terms 

can also be obtained on request. These terms are 

incorporated into this contract and may limit or exclude 

liability. 

11. If you or any member of your party suffers death, 

illness or injury as a result of any failure to perform or 

improper performance of any part of our contract with 

you, we will (subject to clause 10) accept responsibility 

unless the failure to perform or improper performance 

was attributable to: 

(i) your own acts and/or omissions; 

(ii) those of a third party not connected with the 

provision of your holiday and which was unforeseeable 

or unavoidable; or 

(iii) an event which neither we nor the supplier of the 

service in question could have foreseen or prevented 

even with all due care. Should any payment be made 

to you or any member of your party by us in any of the 

circumstances referred to under clauses 10 and 11, we 

reserve the right to have you assign to us any rights or 

claims against the person or organisation responsible 

for causing the illness, injury or death. You must also 

assist us and our insurers in pursuing any such claim. 

All claims must be notified immediately to us and 

confirmed in writing within 50 days. Any amounts 

recovered in excess of the payments made by us to you 

will be passed on to you after deduction of our costs. 

Problems not connected to our 

holiday package 

12. Should any member of your party suffer illness, 

injury or death through misadventure arising out of 

an activity which does not form part of the holiday 

package we have arranged for you, we cannot accept 

liability. We will, however, offer general assistance where 

appropriate. This is another area where it is important to 

have adequate holiday insurance cover. We may provide 

you with information on our website, in our brochure or 

when you are on holiday about activities and excursions 

which are available in the area you are visiting but 

which you cannot book with us in the UK and which 

are not part of your holiday arrangements. We have no 

involvement in any such activities or excursions which 

are neither run, supervised or controlled by us. They are 

provided by local operators or other third parties and we 

cannot accept any liability in relation to such activities or 

excursions. 

Booking conditions 

Transportation 

13. As set out in clause 10 above, transportation on 

aircraft, coaches, trains or ships is subject to the 

conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may 

limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the 

subject of international agreement between countries 

and copies of the conditions which apply to your holiday 

journey will normally be found on the carrier’s tickets. 

They are available prior to that time from our office. 

Under EU Regulation 261/2004 you have rights in some 

circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your 

airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to 

flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU 

airports and will also be available from airlines. However, 

reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the 

airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of 

your holiday cost from us. No liability is accepted by us 

for delays to flights to or from the United Kingdom or for 

any cancellation of flights. We are also not liable to pay 

compensation where air, rail, road and other departure 

times are supplied by carriers since they are subject to 

air traffic control, passenger check in times, weather 

conditions and the need for regular maintenance or other 

safety considerations. You should consider making a claim 

under your travel insurance policy. 

Luggage, skis and equipment 

14. All luggage, skis, snowboards, boots, equipment 

and other personal effects shall be at all times and in 

all circumstances the owner’s own responsibility and 

taken on holiday at the owner’s risk. We cannot accept 

responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to your 

luggage and effects unless directly caused by the 

negligence of one of our employees. 

Complaints procedure 

15. (i) We hope that you will not experience any problems 

with your holiday. If you do, however, you must take 

it up with your senior Club leader/ representative 

immediately so that we can attempt to solve it at once. 

If the problem cannot be resolved in a short time your 

leader will complete a complaint form, which you will be 

asked to sign to ensure that it sets out your full complaint 

properly and which we undertake to investigate as soon 

as possible and report back to you. 

If you are unhappy with the outcome of our investigation 

you must put this in writing to us within 28 days of the 

end of your holiday. 

(ii) Your failure to comply with this complaints procedure 

may deprive us of the opportunity to investigate and 

rectify your complaint whilst on holiday and may affect 

your rights under this contract. 

Legal disputes 

16. In the event of any dispute arising between us the 

dispute will be governed by English law. Where you are 

resident in England this agreement, and any claim or 

dispute arising out of it, is subject to the non-exclusive 

jurisdiction of the English courts. If you live in Scotland 

or Northern Ireland, you may bring proceedings in your 

local Court. 

Booking conditions 

For your protection 

17. We provide full financial protection for our package 

holidays. For flight based holidays this is through our 

Air Travel Organiser’s Licence No. 2911. In the unlikely 

event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you 

are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any 

money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For 

further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol. 

org.uk. When you buy a package holiday which does not 

include a flight, protection is provided by a bond held by 

the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Ltd, 

Membership No. 5064. We will provide you with the 

services you have bought (or a suitable alternative). In 

some cases, where we are not able to do so for reasons of 

insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you 

with the service you have bought or a suitable alternative 

(at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those 

circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform 

those obligations and you agree to pay any money 

outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that 

alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in 

some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative 

ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a 

claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer 

where applicable). 

Data protection 

18. Information about you and members of your party, 

including your names, contact details and any special needs, 

disabilities or dietary requirements is collected by us when 

you request information or make a booking with us. You 

are responsible for ensuring that other members of your 

party are aware of our booking conditions and this privacy 

policy and that they consent to your acting on their behalf in 

your dealings with us. We may disclose this information to 

our service providers (who may be located outside the UK/ 

EEA) for the purpose of providing you with your travel and 

holiday arrangements. Only information necessary for this 

purpose will be disclosed to them. In the case of air travel, it 

may be mandatory for us to disclose information for security 

and anti-terrorism purposes and any other purpose imposed 

on us by governments or airlines. 

We may use your information for the purposes set out 

in our data protection registration for the Office of the 

Information Commissioners. We may disclose the same to 

companies who act as data processors on our behalf. Some 

information, for example relating to your religion or health, 

may be “sensitive personal data” within the meaning of 

the Data Protection Act 1998. We need this information to 

cater for your needs, but it is collected on condition that 

we have your positive consent. If you do not agree to our 

use of your information, we cannot accept your booking. 

By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your 

insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant 

information to us in circumstances where we may need to 

act in the interests of everyone in the group with whom you 

are travelling. For example, if you contract an infectious 

illness whilst on holiday, we may need to make special 

arrangements for you and ensure that you do not return 

with the group immediately. 

From time to time we may contact you by post with 

information about special offers or holidays. If you do not 

wish to receive such information, please notify us. You have 

the right to ask in writing for a data subject access request 

form to obtain a copy of the information which we hold 

about you. You will be charged a fee for this. Any request 

should be addressed to the Company Secretary, The Ski Club 

of Great Britain. 

Accuracy of brochure 

19. This brochure was planned and produced in July 2012. 

Care has been taken in the planning and production of this 

brochure so that you may obtain an accurate picture of 

the holiday of your choice and all information published in 

this brochure has been compiled from up-to-date details. 

Nevertheless, there may be times when an advertised 

facility is either modified or not available due to, for 

example, adverse weather conditions or poor volume of 

support or other factors beyond our control. We therefore 

reserve the right to alter or vary the content of the 

brochure or our website at any time. Wherever possible we 

will advise you of significant changes prior to departure. 

Your responsibility 

20. By booking a holiday with us you undertake to deport 

yourself in a safe and orderly fashion and not to disrupt 

the enjoyment of others on holiday with you nor to 

prejudice the reputation of the Ski Club of Great Britain 

with the owners of the accommodation or the suppliers 

involved in the agreement. Most people go on holiday for 

rest and relaxation, so if in our reasonable opinion or that 

of any airline pilot, hotel manager, tour leader, or other 

person in authority, your behaviour is causing danger, 

damage to property or persistently affecting the enjoyment 

of others, we reserve the right to terminate your holiday. 

Should this happen, we shall not be under any obligation 

whatsoever to pay compensation or meet any costs 

or expenses (including but not limited to alternative 

accommodation and return transportation arrangements) 

you may incur as a result of your travel arrangements 

being terminated. Also, we will be entitled to recover 

compensation for any damage caused from the offending 

party and/or the person who signed the booking form in 

the event a resulting claim is made against us by a third 

party. If the Captain of your flight reasonably believes 

that you could be a danger or disruptive, he can refuse 

to let you on the flight. If this means that you are not 

allowed to board the flight, we will treat your booking as 

cancelled from that moment, and you will have to pay full 

cancellation charges. We will not be liable to pay you any 

compensation. We cannot accept liability for the behaviour 

of others in your accommodation or on your flight, nor if 

any facilities are removed as a result of their actions. 

Refunds 

21. We regret that no refund will be made by us on unused 

coach travel, unused air tickets or on unused sections of 

other types of ticket, whether travel or otherwise, unless a 

refund can be obtained by us from the carrier or provider. 

If you are under 18 years 

22. Every member of a holiday under 18 years shall be 

required to abide by the special Ski Club of Great Britain 

Rules for such holidays, a copy of which will be supplied 

with the confirmation invoice. It shall be the responsibility 

of the person whose name appears on the booking to 

bring such rules to the attention of each person under 

18 on behalf of whom he/she has made a booking. If a 

member of a holiday under 18 years is sent back to the 

United Kingdom, the parents (or guardian, if applicable) 

of such a member will be responsible for all costs and 

expenses arising therefrom including, but not limited to, 

the provision of an escort by Ski Club Freshtracks as well 

as his/her travel costs and expenses. 

Age 

23. The majority of holidays in this brochure are designed 

for adults aged between 18 and 65 years. There is an 

extensive programme of Peak Experience holidays which 

are open to anyone aged 50 years and over. Members 

aged over 65 years will be required to join the trips in this 

category. Additionally some specific holidays e.g. Family, 

Christmas and New Year (except Off Piste Zone) groups are 

open to all ages. 

Our holiday leaders 

24. The day-to-day organisation of the holiday in the 

resort is undertaken by the volunteer Ski Club holiday 

Leaders and they have been asked to make sure the 

arrangements made are the best, in their opinion, for the 

group as a whole. This may mean that one skiing group 

will be encouraged to free ski while others are being led. 

Programmes compiled by Ski Club holiday Leaders are 

subject to alteration and depend on weather and snow 

conditions which can change rapidly. Ski Club Leaders are 

not professional mountain guides, nor ski instructors. They 

are Club members who have attended a training course 

with us and who volunteer their services. If you wish to 

ski with a Ski Club Leader you do so in full knowledge 

that the Leader will not conduct a professional assessment 

of your skiing ability. You are responsible for your own 

safety, and you must be aware of the safety of other group 

members. Skiing is an inherently risky sport and you must 

be physically fit and have sufficient skill and experience 

to enable you to participate without risk to yourself or 

the safety of others. If you are unable to effect linked 

snowplough turns competently or if your level of fitness 

and/or ability does not appear to conform to that of the 

rest of the group, you will be asked to join the local ski 

school at your own expense or will be asked to make your 

own skiing arrangements. No refunds or compensation 

will be paid in these circumstances. At the end of each 

holiday every member will be issued with a ski grading 

which will be recorded on the Ski Club GB membership 

database. 

Safety 

25. Skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports can 

be dangerous. When skiing off piste or ski touring 

there may be an element of increased risk. You must be 

competent and fit enough to undertake these sports and 

you must take all reasonable precautions for your own 

safety and the safety of any children for whom you are 

responsible. You must ensure that your equipment is in 

good working order and that you are suitably clothed for 

a day’s skiing or snowboarding. Children should wear 

proper helmets at all times when they are participating 

in winter sports. When venturing off piste it is advisable 

to wear an avalanche transceiver. These are provided for 

and should be worn by every person on every holiday 

of intermediate standard and above. Anyone joining 

a holiday in the Off Piste and Touring sections will be 

required to take their own additional equipment. Unless 

you are accompanied by a professional mountain guide 

or ski instructor, you must use your own judgement 

when deciding which route to follow. When you are skiing 

under the guidance of a professional mountain guide or 

ski instructor organised through the Ski Club you should 

follow their reasonable instructions. In the event that you 

feel that any route is beyond your capability to ski safely, 

you must inform the Ski Club Leader, mountain guide or 

ski instructor immediately. You must accept that Ski Club 

Leaders, mountain guides and ski instructors have the 

right to prevent you from participating in any programme 

organised by the Ski Club if, in their reasonable opinion, 

you cannot participate safely because your standard 

of skiing or fitness is inadequate, or your conduct may 

present a danger to others. Neither the Ski Club of Great 

Britain nor Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited has any 

liability to you in these circumstances. Safety standards in 

many foreign countries may be lower than those taken for 

granted at home. While hotels and facilities should meet 

local safety regulations these rarely match UK standards 

which are amongst the highest in the world. We do not 

inspect the safety of ski lifts, ski runs and so on. These 

are operated locally and do not form part of your package 

with us. 

Snow and weather conditions 

26. We cannot accept responsibility for the snow or 

weather conditions experienced during your holiday with 

the Ski Club of Great Britain. Where we have used the 

word ‘powder’ in the description of your holiday, we will 

endeavour to find the best available snow, but if conditions 

are such that no powder is available (for weather or safety 

reasons) we accept no responsibility. Nor do we offer a 

snow guarantee, but we have specially chosen resorts with 

good snow records. 

Dates of validity of brochure 

27. This brochure is valid between 1 July 2012 and 

30 June 2013. 

Cash declaration 

28. Please note that, as part of the fight against terrorism, 

international crime and money laundering, EU Regulation 

(EC) No 1889/2005 requires all passengers entering or 

leaving the European Union through its external control 

points with €10,000 or more in cash (or its equivalent in 

other currencies or easily convertible assets – e.g. bonds, 

shares, traveller’s cheques etc.) to declare the sum to the 

customs authorities of the Member State which he/she 

is entering or leaving. If you are likely to need to make a 

declaration under this regulation please contact the HM 

Revenue & Customs National Advice Service on 0845 010 

9000 or visit www.hmrc.gov.uk for further information on 

how to comply. 

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ski club Winter Arrangements lTD 

(Trading as Ski Club Freshtracks) 

The White House 

57-63 Church Road 

Wimbledon London SW19 5SB 

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8410 2022 

fax: +44 (0)20 8210 2001 

freshtracks@skiclub.co.uk 

skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks 

Ross Woodhall

SF - Ski Club of Great Britain

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