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Your invitation to exclusive Powder Byrne ski weekends and adventures this Winter across Switzerland and Japan.
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Welcome to Exclusive Skiing & Adventures with Powder Byrne
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the best ski weekends and adventures to enjoy this winter, designed exclusively for our ClientForLifeMembersandGuests.
We have had the privilege of introducing individuals and families to the Swiss Alps as the original skiing experts since 1985. Whilst family skiing is firmly in our DNA, we have always believed that once a client, always a client - especially when it comes to sharing ourpassionforskiing.
With this in mind, we have designed seven of the most exciting and exclusive ski programmes this winter. From luxurious long ski weekends to action-packed powder adventures and ski touring across Japan - all crafted and hosted by Powder Byrne, delivering theverybestskiexperiencesforyouandyourgueststoenjoy.
We hope to see you for this year ' s special ski weekends and tours andcelebratePowderByrne'sthirty-eighthwinterseasontogether.
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Your Skiing Itineraries Winter Season 2024
LuxuryPre-ChristmasSkiWeekendinSt.Moritz&Pontresina
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LuxuryPre-ChristmasSkiRetreatinArosa
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LuxuryPre-ChristmasSkiTourinStMoritz,Pontresina&Arosa
14thDecember-20thDecember2023
Off-PistePowderSki&MountainAdventure,Grindelwald
24thJanuary-29thJanuary2024
OnceinalifetimeHokkaidoSkiSafari
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TohokuSkiSafarifeaturingAltsBandai&ZaoOnsen,Japan
11th-19thMarch2024
NaganoSkiSafarifeaturingNozawaOnsen &Hakuba,Japan
22nd-30thJanuary2024
Allexperiencesaresubjecttoavailability,itinerarychangesandbasedonminimumoccupancies. Pleasecontactusformoreinformationandoptionsforsoloskiers,groupsandsuiteupgrades.
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LuxuryPre-ChristmasSkiWeekend inSt.Moritz&Pontresina
Join us for a uniquely hosted luxurious ski weekend, with full Powder Byrne resort services - dedicated client concierge, ski butler service, resort management, driver services and complimentary ski guiding.
You are invited to stay at the renowned five-star Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, the sister hotel of the famed Kulm St. Moritz. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Engadin mountains surrounding St. Moritz and ski the high-altitude pistes of Corvatsch, Corviglia and Diavolezza with your Powder Byrne ski guide, stopping off for a glass of bubbles on the slopes and dining in the top mountain restaurants each day.
In the evenings, relax in the hotel spa and enjoy three exclusive fine dining experiences. A welcome dinner in the Grand Restaurant, a 5-course menu in the Kronenstubli, and a unique traditional Fondue final evening at the historic bowling alley. After dinner celebrate the festive period in the hotel bar or have a night out in St. Moritz.
This is the perfect pre-Christmas retreat for couples and friends looking to escape to the mountains in style.
The luxury pre-Christmas ski weekend in St. Moritz and Pontresina is priced from £3,750 per person, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and includes:
A 3-night stay in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in a Deluxe Premium DoubleRoomwithbreakfast.
DedicatedPowderByrneClientConcierge.
Five-star resort services and 3-day Powder Byrne ski guiding.
LuxuryreturntransfersfromZurichAirport.
Couples'3-dayskipasses.
Three exclusive dinning experiences. Beverages at an additionalcost.
Your Client Concierge will be delighted to recommend any further treats and optional additions to your luxury ski weekend.
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LuxuryPre-ChristmasSkiRetreatin Arosa
Situated at 1,800 meters, - 200m higher than Zermatt - Arosa is the perfect destination to join us for a three-night, two-ski day pre-Christmas luxury retreat.
Staying at the five-star Tschuggen Grand Hotel with your very own private lift to the pistes with experienced Powder Byrne ski guiding and luxury resort services.
Ski the expansive Arosa-Lenzerheide resort, from the Weisshorn and the Rothorn to Piz Scalottas and back. Then enjoy the best restaurants on and off the slopes and relax at the award-winning spa and wellness area in the hotel with a couples full-body massage.
Before dinner join us for pre-dinner cocktails and drinks to celebrate the ski retreat and start the festive activities.
Your Client Concierge will be delighted to recommend any further treats and optional additions to your luxury ski retreat.
The luxury pre-Christmas ski weekend in Arosa starts from £3,550 per person, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and also includes:
3 nights in the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Inner Arosa. Staying in a South Facing Superior Room on a bed & breakfastbasis.
DedicatedPowderByrneClientConcierge.
Five-star resort services and 3-day Powder Byrne ski guiding.
LuxuryreturntransfersfromZurichAirport.
Couples'2-dayskipasses.
A full-body deep tissue massage with hot and cold stone therapy.
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LuxuryPre-ChristmasSkiTourin St.Moritz,Pontresina&Arosa
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Join us for this exclusive high luxury ski tour across two famous and high-altitude ski regions in Graubunden, Switzerland.
St. Moritz and Pontresina need litte to no introduction as home to the luxury Alpine lifestyle. You can enjoy three nights at the five star Grand Hotel Kronenhof with a delicious and unique dining experience each evening.
Followed by three nights at the wonderful Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa. Enjoy the award-winning spa and wellness facilities and relax with a Moving Mountains full body deep tissue stone massage.
All wrapped with Powder Byrne luxury services, resort shuttles, chauffer transfers and adult ski guiding - so that you can sit back, enjoy a glass of bubbles and relax for the perfect pre-Christmas luxury treat.
This is the perfect luxury skiing experience for couples and friends and when you invite and travel with another couple on this luxury experience you will receive a Magnum of Pol Roger champagne to help you prepare for your luxury ski tour in style.
The luxury pre-Christmas ski tour starts from £6,450 perperson, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and also includes:
A 3-night stay in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in a Deluxe PremiumDoubleRoomwithbreakfast.
3 nights in the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa. Staying in a South Facing Superior Room on a bed & breakfast basis.
DedicatedPowderByrneClientConcierge.
Five-star resort services including Powder Byrne drivers andskiguides.
LuxuryreturntransfersfromZurichAirport.
Couples'5-dayskipasses.
Threeexclusivediningexperiences.
A full-body deep tissue massage with hot and cold stone therapy.
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Off-PistePowderSki&Mountain Adventure,Grindelwald
Five night ski and mountain adventure designed for advanced and expert skiers seeking an off-piste thrill
Did you know that back in 1985, the idea for the 'Powder Byrne' name came from the 'burning' sensation you get in your legs when skiing 'powder' snow?
Whilst this may or may not be true, Powder Byrne certainly does have roots deep in the powder snow of Grindelwald and the heart of the Jungfrau region.
Our exclusive ski adventure is perfect for avid skiers looking for an adrenaline-packed long weekend full of ski touring, unique mountain experiences, good food and great company this winter season.
Staying in Grindelwald at a four-star superior hotel, we invite you to join us for five nights hosted by Powder Byrne showcasing the very best of all mountain skiing and together searching for the perfect powder runs in Switzerland.
Your Powder Byrne ski host and Mountain Guide will meet you for an early start at your hotel for the first lifts to the Grindelwald-First area of the mountains. After a few warmup runs, we start our search for the best powder and off-piste runs around the Schwarzhorn and the Faulhorn withpeaksover2,900m.
After a hard day skiing into the early evening, we finish at a Mountain Hut for a traditional Swiss dinner and drinks beforethefinalskirunbacktotownwithtorchlights.
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Another early start and first lifts to face the ski slopes near the north face of the famed Eiger. With your Powder Byrne ski host and Mountain Guide, we will head near the Kleine Scheidegg and Mannlichen areas to ski the best itineraryrunsandtouroffthebeatentracks.
Arrive in Grindelwald with your luxury group transfer and check into your hotel. After collecting your touring equipment and passes we will enjoy a special torchlight hike and welcome fondue.
In the evening relax at the hotel spa and enjoy a social eveninginthecharmingtownofGrindelwald.
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After two long days of powder skiing, we understand your legs may be feeling some strain, however, you are still eager for a mountain adventure.
After an enjoyable breakfast at your hotel, your Powder Byrne ski host will drive you to Grund to meet our Mountain Guide and travel up to the legendary Eiger north face. Whilst perched at an altitude of 2,000m at Stollenloch in the north face, with climbing gear and harnesses, we will sip hot beverages over the outstanding views below. For the bravest, you can abseil down the north face for a once-in-a-lifetime climbing experience.
After learning about the famous north face, we journey higher to the top of Europe, the Jungfraujoch. After a short briefing, you will receive your snow shoes and harnesses and we venture out over the crevasse of the glacier for an out-of-this-world experience.
The once-in-a-lifetime off-piste, powder ski and mountain adventure in Grindelwald is priced from £7,150 per person, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and includes:
5 nights in the modern four-star superior Hotel Bergwelt onabedandbreakfastbasis.
DedicatedPowderByrneClientConcierge.
Five-star resort services including Powder Byrne driver andskihosting.
LuxuryreturntransfersfromZurichAirport.
4-dayskipassfortheJungfrauRegion.
Ski Touring Set (including touring skis, bindings, skins, crampons, touring boots, poles, transceiver, shovel and probewhererequired).
Expert briefing and an experienced off-piste Mountain Guideforthreeskidays.
Another early start with your Powder Byrne ski host and Mountain Guide picking you up at your hotel for a short drive to Murren for the first lifts.
You will head up to Birg and the Schilthorn to enjoy the views from the rotating Piz Gloria restaurant (the James Bond lair). From here you will enjoy a final full day of incredible off-piste touring, long powder runs and breathtaking views - taking in every moment of this unique ski landscape.
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Departure and luxury return transfer to Zurich airport.
Room upgrades and further optional extras are available and can be recommended by your dedicated Client Concierge team.
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Once in a lifetime Hokkaido Ski Safari, Japan
When it comes to skiing in Japan, many British skiers will think of the northern island of Hokkaido and the vast backcountry skiing opportunities around Niseko. However to truly experience the breadth and variety of skiing in Hokkaido, you need local expertise to unlock the best skiing, the hidden gems and smaller resorts where the backcountry is deep and steep and the slopes are quiet.
Accompanied by your Powder Byrne ski guide, we will show you the very best skiing, hosting you and coordinating all your transfers and accommodation arrangements in hand-picked properties.
Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is for experienced skiers who want to ski the deep powder that Hokkaido is famous for.
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Your Powder Byrne ski guide will meet you after breakfast and introduce you to the best slopes in the Niseko United resorts with hand-picked lunch and dinner options.
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You will travel by private vehicle to Rusutsu (45min) and enjoy a full day skiing. Rusutsu offers the largest number of lifts in the region and is famous for powdery treeline skiing. Return back to Niseko for a relaxing onsen and delicious dinner.
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Arrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport and connect to the domestic terminal for your flight to the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. You'll be greeted by your English-speaking assistant and escorted to your private transfer to Niseko (2h15mins). You'll meet your Ski Guide at your hotel on arrival who will assist you with all your rental requirements.
Depart Niseko for Kiroro (1hr) to ski this exceptional backcountry resort with your guide. Enjoy the largest terrain of regulated off-piste, a magnate for experienced skiers. Late afternoon you'll depart for Furano by private transfer (2h45min).
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After a hearty breakfast, you'll head out onto the slopes of Furano with your Powder Byrne ski guide to enjoy the excellent terrain infamous with experienced skiers and boarders who come in search for the fabled Hokkaido powder. Overnight in Furano. The following day you have the choice to continue exploring Furano, or an optional excursion to Asahidake, where quiet backcountry bowls provide a playgound for advanced powder skiers in search of virgin terrain. Overnight back in Furano.
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After breakfast you will depart Furano for Sahoro by private transfer (1hr10mins). Your Powder Byrne ski guide will introduce you to the best of the advanced skiing, with spectacular views across the Tokachi plain below. Late afternoon private transfer to Tomamu (35 mins). Overnight Tomamu.
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Your next 2 days will be spent exploring the skiing available in Tomamu with your private ski guide including the treeline skiing and sanctioned off-piste terrain. Overnight Tomamu.
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Return back to New Chitose Airport and fly to Tokyo Haneda airport where we can arrange an extension to your programme with a few nights in Tokyo with a private guide.
Alternatively, fly to Osaka Itami airport and we will arrange an extended itinerary in the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage city of Kyoto, Japan's old Imperial capital.
Extended itineraries are subject to availability and additional cost.
Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is designed to provide expert skiers with the ultimate experience in Hokkaido, away from the masses, experiencing authentic ski resorts, enjoyinghand-pickedRyokans,3and4starhotels.
The ski tour is from the 26th of February to the 7th of March 2024. The prices are from £7,375 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room on a bed &breakfastbasis.
Price includes 10 nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels.
Dedicated support from Powder Byrne client concierge to prepareyourbespokeitinerary.
All transfers and private drivers (excludes international anddomesticflights).
All ski passes in Hokkaido for the duration of the ski safari.
Dedicated Powder Byrne ski guide to accompany the groupandshowyouthebestslopesandthebestconditions throughoutthesafari.
Rental ski equipment is not included and is payable locally, your ski guide will return all your rented equipment back totheshopinNisekoafteryouhavedeparted.
OptionaltourofAsahidakeback-countryskiingfrom£790 per person, includes back-country ski guide, lift passes and additionalprivatetransfer.
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TohokuSkiSafarifeaturingAlts BandaiandZaoOnsen,Japan
The attraction of skiing in the Tohoku region is that thanks to the exceptional bullet train network, there is no need to take an internal flight from Tokyo. Take a train to Koriyama station (1h 20mins) and a short private transfer (1hr) and you'll pull into your hotel ready to hit the slopes the next day feeling fresh.
Firstly you'll discover the largest ski area in Tohoku, spanning the 3 mountains of Mt. Bandai, Mt. Nekomagadate and Mt. Umaya, enjoying 2 full ski days in Alts Bandai with your Powder Byrne ski guide. From there, your private transfer (2h 15mins) will deliver you to Zao Onsen, a legendary ski resort in central Tohoku, your base for the next 3 nights.
Zao Onsen is a unique ski resort with a rich history and natural attractions offering 57 slopes served by modern gondolas and lifts. The town has been welcoming visitors since 860, and its steaming sulphur waters have made it a famous onsen spa town. The acidic baths throughout the resort offer rejuvenating effects and are a must-try experience.
Known for its incredible powder snow, interconnected ski zone and 'Snow Monsters' (trees laden with deep snow and frozen into unearthly forms). The Juhyogen slope stands out as the longest intermediate run in the resort, spanning over 10 km from the top to the village centre.
Zao Onsen's rich cultural heritage sets it apart from other resorts. It offers a more authentic experience compared to internationally-styled resorts like Niseko, attracting skiers seeking a deeper connection to Japan's historyandculture.
The ski safari dates are from the 11th to the 19th of March 2024. The prices are from £5,499 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room on a bed &breakfastbasis.
Price includes 8 nights of accommodation in hand-picked hotelsandallskipassesfortheskisafari.
Allbullettrainreservationsandprivatetransfers(excludes internationalflights).
Dedicated Powder Byrne ski guide to accompany the groupandshowyouthebestslopesandthebestconditions throughoutthesafari.
Rental ski equipment is not included and is payable locally, yourskiguidewillassistyouwitheverythingyouneed.
Thepricealsoincludes2additionalnightsincentralTokyo andafulldayprivateguideservice.
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NaganoSkiSafarifeaturingNozawa Onsen&Hakuba,Japan
Join our private ski guide as they showcase the best skiing within a 3 hour train ride from Tokyo, focused on the Olympic resorts of Hakuba and Nozawa Onsen.
Enjoy 3 nights at a hand-picked hotel by the slopes in Nozawa, and 3 nights in the Hakuba Valley, giving you access to up to 10 ski resort areas with a wide variety of pistes and excellent liftaccessible back-country.
Nozawa Onsen is the perfect ski town. Its 25 ski lifts lead to the summit of Mt Kenashi unlocking miles of 'side-country' skiing. Despite its popularity, it retains a very traditional atmosphere.
Highlights include the annual Dosojin Fire Festival and the Japan Ski Museum. Nearby, you can enjoy the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani.
The Hakuba Valley will not disappoint, offering 146 ski lifts, and over 200 ski runs. The region offers stunning scenery known as the Japanese Alps. Our guides will create personalised itineraries, including the best bars and restaurants to ensure a memorable experience.
Arrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport met by your English-speaking guide who will accompany you on your private transfer to Tokyo station (30mins). Your bullet train seats are reserved from Tokyo to Liyama station (1h 45min) followed by a short private transfer to Nozawa Onsen (30mins). Your guide will settle you into your hotel and assist with ski passes and rental equipment.
Your Powder Byrne ski guide will accompany you for 2 full days of skiing exploring the best runs of Nozawa Onsen, and introducing the best experiences on and off the mountain.
After breakfast, depart Nozawa by private transfer to Liyama station (30 min), take your reserved bullet train seatsfortheshortjourneytoNagano(11mins)thenonto
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Hakuba by private transfer (55 mins).
You'll be met by an English-speaking guide at your hotel who will help you check in and get settled. Relax for the afternoon and enjoy discovering the resort. Your accommodation will be at a hand-picked local hotel.
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Meet up with your Powder Byrne ski guide and enjoy 2 full days of skiing on the best slopes of Hakuba Valley. Your guide will assist withalllocaltransportandensureyouskithebestrunsandfindthe bestlocalconditions.
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After breakfast depart in a private transfer to Nagano station (55 mins) and take the bullet train from Nagano to Tokyo (1 hour 30 mins). You'll be met by your English-speaking assistant at Tokyo station who will accompany you to your hotel in central Tokyo. Enjoytheafternoonatleisure.
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The following morning your private guide will accompany you for a full day of sightseeing around the must-see highlights: including the TokyoSkytree,thetemplesandtraditionalstreetsofAsakusaanda scenicriverboattrip.Wecanarrangeawiderangeofunforgettable experiencesbasedonyourinterests.
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Depart your hotel after breakfast by private transfer to Haneda airport (30 mins) where an assistant will help you check in for your returnflighttoLondon.
The Nagano ski safari dates are from the 22nd to the 30th of January 2024. The prices are from £6,050 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room onabed&breakfastbasis.
Price includes 8 nights of accommodation in hand-picked properties.
Allbullettrainreservationsandprivatetransfers(excludes internationalflights).
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Dedicated Powder Byrne ski guide to accompany the groupandshowyouthebestslopesandthebestconditions throughoutthetour.
Rental ski equipment is not included and payable locally, yourskiguidewillassistyouwitheverythingyouneed.
Also includes 2 additional nights in central Tokyo and a full-dayprivateguideservice.
Dedicated support throughout from Powder Byrne client conciergeteamtoprepareyourbespokeitinerary.
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