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CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Strasbourg, France • December 5
$45 adults, $35 children, $109 family (for transportation)
One of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in France, set in front of the Strasbourg Cathedral and its famous astronomical clock. Departs Katterbach at 11 a.m. and returns approximately 10 p.m.
Augsburg • December 19
$29 adults, $19 children, $65 family (for transportation)
Enjoy the unique “angel performance,” set to the magnificent background of Augsburg’s City Hall. Departs Katterbach at 2 p.m., returns approximately 10 p.m.
SHOPPING TRIPS
Nachtmann Crystal Factory • November 7
$29 adults, $19 children, $65 family (for transportation)
Stock up on stemware, bowls, vases and more! Bring a VAT form for an additional 19% discount. Departs Katterbach at 8 a.m. and returns approximately 5 p.m.
Pottery Shopping in Nove, Italy • April 9-10
$169 adults, $109 children, $399 family (for transportation)
Shop the famous handmade pottery factories of northern Italy. Spend the night in Nove and after breakfast, visit Verona. Departs Katterbach at midnight on Friday and returns approximately 11 p.m. on Sunday evening.
SIGHTSEEING
Vienna, Austria • January 23
$99 adults, $59 children, $215 family (for transportation)
Visit the capital of Austria, known as the “city of music.” Vienna is the birth place of Schubert and Straus, but many other musicians including Beethoven and Mozart came to work there. It is home to numerous museums, cathedrals and amazing architecture. Departs Katterbach at 4 a.m. and returns approximately at midnight.
Karlovy Vary Crystal Shopping and Pilzen Brewery Tour February 27 $79 adults, $49 children, $199 family (for transportation)
Shop for incredibly beautiful Bohemian Crystal, or just enjoy the sites of this magnificent city in the former Eastern block country, Czech Republic. In the afternoon we will travel to Pilzen and tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery, home of the world’s first Pilsner beer established in 1842. Departs Katterbach at 6 a.m. and returns approximately 10 p.m.
Brussells, Belgium • March 19
$99 adults, $59 children, $215 family
The capital of Belgium is a fascinating city and home of the European Union headquarters. Visit the newly opened Atomium–Brussel’s Eiffel Tower, the Medieval Grand Place and view 17th century buildings as we travel on a “hop on – hop off” bus tour. Departs Katterbach at 4 a.m. and returns approximately 11 p.m.
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november 7............ SAT................. Shopping Trip: Nachtmann Crystal Factory 26-29..... THU-SUN........ Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip: Austria december 5 ...........SAT............... Christmas Market Strasbourg, France 12.......... SAT................. 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Zugspitze 19 ......... SAT................. Christmas Market Augsburg january 6............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 13..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 15-18..... FRI-MON......... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Pitztal & Sölden 20..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 23 .........SAT............... Sightseeing: Vienna, Austria 27..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 30.......... SAT................. 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Fichtelgebirge/ Ochsenkopf february 3............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 6............SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Ifen/Kleinwalsertal 10..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 12-15.....FRI-MON....... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Corvara, Italy 17..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 24..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 27.......... SAT................. Sightseeing: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic Pilzen Brewery Tour
Equipment Check Out Price Guide and Ski/Snowboard Service
DAILY WEEKEND WEEKLY
Ski Set (skis, boots, poles)..............$19 $38 $76 Ski Blade Set (skis, boots, poles).....$15 $30 $60 Snowboard Set (board, boots)..........$19 $38 $76 Skis..............................................$12 $24 $48 Ski Blades.....................................$10 $20 $40 Ski/Snowboard helmet.......................$1 $2 $4 Ski Boots....................................$7.50 $15 $30 Ski Poles....................................$2.50 $5 $10 Snowboard.....................................$12 $24 $48 Snowboard boots.........................$7.50 $15 $30 Sled or toboggan.........................$2.50 $5 $10 Snowshoes with poles.......................$5 $10 $20 Cross Country Ski Set......................$19 $38 $76 Ski Touring Set...............................$19 $38 $76 Hot wax..................................................... $9 Edge Sharpening and hot wax.................... $15 Basic tune-up........................................... $25 Stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax Tune up with minor base repair.................. $29 P-texing, stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax Tune up with major base repair.................. $35 P-texing, epoxy, stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax Ski bindings mounted............................... $19 Adjusted, computer tested Ski bindings adjusted, computer tested........ $9 Snowboard bindings mounted...................... $5
march 2............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 9............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 12..........SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Ehrwald, Austria 16..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 19..........SAT............... Sightseeing: Brussels, Belgium 23..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 26-28.....SAT-MON....... 3-Day Ski/Snowboard: Ischgl, Austria 30..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local april 2............SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Zugspitze 9-10.......SAT-SUN....... 2-Day Italian Pottery Shopping Trip Nove, Italy 23.......... SAT................. Sightseeing: Amsterdam and Keukenhof Gardens
Bldg. 5807 Katterbach Kaserne CIV 09802.83.3225 DSN 467.3225 Mon-Fri............ 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Check us out on Facebook: Ansbach Outdoor Recreation
Keukenhof Gardens/Amsterdam • April 23
$129 adults, $79 children, $279 family (for transportation)
Enjoy the famous Keukenhof Gardens at the time when the tulips are in full bloom. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore Amsterdam on your own, visiting such places as the Anne Frank House, the Heineken Brewery and more. Departs Katterbach at midnight on Friday and returns approximately 7 a.m. Sunday.
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All instructors are certified Professional Ski Instructors of America, and American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Skills covered may include equipment familiarization, sliding, edging and pressure control movements, rotary movements, balance, turning and stopping. More experienced? We’ll help you experience the challenges of steeps, moguls and deeper snow. Lessons are available on any of our one day and overnight trips.
Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip • November 26-29
Ski/Snowboard Saturdays • December - April $45 for transportation, BOSS $39 $59 with ski/snowboard equipment, BOSS $49
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ski/snowboard lessons
Lift tickets and/or equipment not included.
$35 Private Lesson (1.5 hrs) $29 Semi-Private Lesson; max. 3 students (1.5 hrs) $25 Group Lesson; 4 students and up (2 hrs) $69 Beginner to Advanced
Sign up for Beginner to Advanced, three progressive lessons which will help you grow to a new level with the skills necessary to tackle the intermediate and advanced terrain. Participation on any of the three 1-day trips is required and is not included in the cost. weekly lessons
Wednesdays • January, February, March (weather permitting) $29 Transportation, ski/snowboard package and one 2.5 hrs instruction session
Learn to safely slide down the slopes, ride the lifts and enjoy the world’s fastest growing winter activities. Depending on the weather and slope conditions, instruction will be conducted locally at Burgbernheim, between Ansbach and Illesheim. Learn the basics on a gentle slope and learn how to ride the lifts. All sessions will depart from Katterbach at 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. alpine touring
“Earn Your Turns”
As an alternative to standing in lift lines at some of the resorts we’ll be visiting this season, take a pair of our state-of-the-art Alpine Touring Skis with climbing skins and make your own way up the mountain. Not only do you save the price of a lift pass, you’ll get a fantastic cardiovascular work-out amidst some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. Once atop the mountain, remove your climbing skins, put them in your backpack, lock down your bindings in alpine ski mode, and ski down enjoying every turn you’ve just earned. cross country skiing
A great way to enjoy the winter environment and beautiful scenery while getting a good cardiovascular workout. All ski areas we visit throughout the winter offer well-marked, groomed, cross country trails.
trips
Zell am See/Kaprun, Austria
$369 adult, $189 child, BOSS $330
A family-friendly Thanksgiving ski/snowboard trip to Kaprun/ Zell am See, Austria. Trip includes three overnights with dinners and breakfasts, including a special Thanksgiving dinner. Ski/Snowboard lessons are available upon advanced request, by certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lift passes not included. Departs Katterbach at 9 a.m. Thursday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Sunday.
4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • January 15-18 2 Glaciers Austria
$299 adult, $159 child, BOSS $269
Start the New Year out by participating in this ski/snowboard weekend trip to two amazing Austrian glaciers. We will visit Pitztal on Saturday, and Sölden on Sunday. The group will overnight in Oetz, Austria conveniently located in the bottom of the Oetz and Pitztal valleys. An option will be to add another day on the mountain Monday before departing for Ansbach. Trip includes three overnights in an Austrian guesthouse with breakfast. Departs Katterbach at 10 a.m. on Friday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Monday.
4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • February 12-15 Corvara, Italy
$369 adult, $189 child, BOSS $330
Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Italian Dolomites. Friday will be a travel day and after checking into our hotel we’ll enjoy some famous Italian cuisine. On Saturday and Sunday, there are plenty of options to consider including the famous “Sella Ronda” a series of lifts that circles the “Sella” group of mountains. Trip includes three overnights in an Italian guesthouse with breakfast. Ski/snowboard lessons available upon advanced request by certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lift passes not included. Departs Katterbach at 9 a.m. on Friday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Monday.
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You can reach some spectacular destinations by joining us on a variety of one day ski/snowboard trips. For a new challenge ask about Alpine ski touring possibilities or Cross Country Ski trails. Ski/Snowboard lessons available upon advanced request, by certified PSIA and AASI Instructors. The trip location is subject to change depending on the snow and slope conditions. Departs Katterbach at 5 a.m., returns approximately 10 p.m. Zugspitze..............................December 12 Fichtelgebirge/Ochsenkopf*....January 30 Ifen/Kleinwalsertal.................February 6 Ehrwald, Austria....................March 12 Zugspitze..............................April 2 * denotes a 7 a.m. departure, all others 5 a.m.
better opportunities for single soldiers
The BOSS program is a dynamic Department of the Army program. Participants enhance their quality of life, contribute to their community through community service activities, and assist in the planning and execution of their own recreation and leisure events. All active BOSS program soldiers will receive a discount on all ODR ski/snowboard trips.
code of responsibility
Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
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Pick-ups are available from Storck Barracks if personal transportation is unavailable, upon advanced request. Passports are required on all out-of-Germany trips. Lift passes are not included in the overnight and day trip pricing.
3-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • March 26-28 Ischgl, Austria
$325 adult, $175 child, BOSS $295
One of the largest ski/snowboard areas in Europe on the Austrian/Switzerland boarder. We will enjoy two overnights in a Ski-in/Ski-out guesthouse on the mountain side. A snow-cat will transport your luggage up the mountain to the guesthouse. Sunday evening we will meet in Ischgl for the best Après’ Ski fun Austria has to offer. Later that evening, the group meets in town for an evening ride up the mountain to the guesthouse in a snow-cat. Ski/Snowboard lessons are available upon request, by certified PSIA and AASI Instructors. Trip includes transportation and two overnights with dinner and breakfast. Departs Katterbach at 4 a.m.on Saturday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Monday.
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Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails. Prior to using any lift, you must have knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.