Ski Club Freshtracks Brochure 2018 by Ski Club of Great Britain

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Welcome to the 2018-19 Freshtracks Brochure Here it is! Your brand-new brochure with everything you need to know about the Freshtracks programme for the 2018-19 season. Regulars might notice something a little different this year – we’ve presented the holidays by country and resort rather than our traditional holiday types. We hope that this will make it easier for you to find the trips on offer in your favourite resorts, or if you’re looking to try somewhere new. But don’t worry – the amazing variety that makes the Freshtracks programme so special is still there. Whether you’re an intermediate cruiser, an experienced powder hunter or an off piste beginner, you’re sure to find something that’s just right for you. There’s even more information at skiclub.co.uk, or you can call our friendly team on 020 8410 2022 for answers to all your questions.

What's new this season?

Why travel with Freshtracks?

The Ski Club Leaders’ Course

Your Ski Profile

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Chalet Freshtracks Flaine

Chalet Freshtracks Chamonix

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REST OF THE WORLD

MOUNTAIN TRACKS

TOURING HOLIDAYS

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All holidays by date

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Holiday Information

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Booking Conditions

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Ski Club Travel Insurance

What's new this season?

After an excellent winter last year we have been inspired to scour the planet for new and exciting destinations opening up new opportunities for all ages and abilities. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running trips to multiple new European destinations this season from luxury Peak Experience in Leogang (page 50) to day tours in Montafon, (page 54), free-tour in Heiligenblut (page 54) to top notch instruction in Pila (page 71). Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also branching out much further and taking the Ski Club across the pond to new resorts like Crested Butte and Breckenridge (page 96) and returning to freeride favourites Whitewater and Red Mountain (page 97). The Japan programme has expanded to three trips, all with their own unique adventure to different areas. You can find out more on page 94. Day touring holidays and beginner safaris and tours will remain part of the Freshtracks

programme, but moving forward, the more advanced trips and hut to hut tours will move to our sister brand Mountain Tracks. You can find the Freshtracks favourites still in the brochure on page 101. You’ll also find more single room holidays without supplement, including our new destination of the Silvretta Parkhotel in Klosters and more Peak Experience trips than ever on our most wide-ranging programme yet. We’re even trialling a 22- 39s holiday - with the aim of having a trip to fit everybody, regardless of age or ability.

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If you’re looking for a ski adventure this winter, now is the perfect time to sit back and browse our varied and exciting programme. You’ll find all of your favourite trips and plenty of new opportunities for enhancing your technique across the globe. The slopes are waiting, but which ones will you choose?

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WHY TRAVEL WITH FRESHTRACKS?

We love skiing as much as you do

People who choose a Freshtracks holiday come from all walks of life, but if there’s one thing our members have in common it’s that they LOVE to ski! And because we love it just as much as you do, our trips are all about the skiing. Yes, there are some great hotels and famous resorts, but we don’t base our holidays around fine cuisine, or the après scene - we are all about the time on snow. On piste, off piste, instruction, guiding, uphill, downhill and all over the hill - we aim to show you the best time on the mountain. We do this by gearing our holidays to abilities so that you are out skiing with other people about the same level as you. We match all of our trips to our ski profiles, so the first thing you need to do is have a read of them on page 18 -19 and see where you fit in. This is not an exact science, so don’t panic if nothing sounds quite like you - just give us a call and we can help you reach a decision. You can choose both an on and off piste profile, but we recommend only choosing an off piste holiday once you’re competent on piste and happy to ski the whole (groomed) mountain. There will always be a fastest and slowest in each group, and everything in between, but the idea is that you should all be similar enough to enjoy the day without anyone feeling out of their depth or bored.

WHY TRAVEL WITH FRESHTRACKS?

We can help you learn and develop

Many people start skiing with the Ski Club because they’ve reached the infamous plateau, or are seeking more from their holiday and skiing experience than just blasting the pistes – however much fun that is! We believe you can always get better, and there’s always something that an instructor or mountain guide can teach you, whether that’s technique or learning more about mountain craft and gaining a deeper understanding for the mountains. We run trips for all levels - from intermediates just four weeks in to their skiing journey, to expert off pisters and experienced ski tourers with a lifetime of miles under their skis. By working with top level instructors, we’ve created holidays that really help to push your skiing through the plateau and beyond. You might be getting to grips with carving, determined to master bumps or keen to not fall over every three turns once off the sides of the pistes. You may have many years of experience but really want to build confidence on

steeps and deeper snow, allowing you to get more out of your skiing. What ever your level, there's a Freshtracks holiday for you.

C Course Only

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Enjoy the flexibility to make your own transport and accommodation arrangements and still join in with our groups on a course-only basis. We have created more opportunities than ever to give you the chance to ski with other Ski Club members. Look out for this symbol C to find out which trips are available as course-only. Prices from ÂŁ475 for 5 full days off piste instruction or guiding. See our website for more information

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WHY TRAVEL WITH FRESHTRACKS?

A great way to meet and ski with others

Let’s face it – skiing alone isn’t much fun. But we haven’t always got friends or family to go on holiday with, and that’s where Freshtracks comes in. Most of our trips are booked by individuals looking for great company and people of similar ability to ski with. We use our ski profiles and our holiday types to ensure that everyone on the trip is looking for the same thing from their time in resort. Many of our members make great friends on our holidays, and arrange to ski together again on another Freshtracks holiday the following season. Our trips are created specifically to allow solo travellers to book without having to worry about paying extra. We don’t run holidays that will penalise members for booking by themselves - we will simply allocate another same-gender member to share the room with you – where possible. If you do prefer your own space, single rooms are available on most holidays at a supplement, though may be in limited supply so it is best to book early if this is important to you. We also programme many holidays that include single rooms at no supplement - look out for this symbol. S

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WHY TRAVEL WITH FRESHTRACKS?

We cater for skiers of all ages

Our members come in all ages ranging from 6 on some of our family holidays up to late 80’s on our over 65’s (Peak Experience) holidays. Most of our holidays are aimed at adults aged 18-65 with the vast majority of our members falling in to their 40’s and 50’s – though we also run both family holidays for the younger generation as well as the under 40's. At the Ski Club we are proud to be one of the few companies that specialises in ski holidays for the over 60’s. We run the full range of holidays for our Peakers, as we like to call them - from cruisey piste holidays in comfortable 4* hotels, to 6 days off-piste day touring with mountain guides - and everything in between from intermediate to expert level. These are hugely popular holidays - and anybody who’s been on one of these holidays will tell you it’s a group of peers with a common interest enjoying the sport they love. Look out for this symbol PE to find your Peak Experience holiday.

WHY TRAVEL WITH FRESHTRACKS?

You’re part of a Club

Most Freshtracks trips are hosted by a Ski Club Leader. These highly-trained, enthusiastic volunteer members are an essential ingredient in making a Freshtracks holiday so special – looking after you from the moment you arrive, ensuring you know where to go, and helping the group to get to know each other. They also lead you on the mountain when you’re not in the hands of an Instructor or Mountain Guide. Our aim here in Freshtracks is to create a range of holidays to showcase the possibilities that are out there for all skiers. If you have a regular group to ski with and you have been inspired by our options available, you can book as a group. Either on one of our programmed trips or in your own private group. Customising your trip is the best way for groups of friends to get the most out of their skiing holiday. As with our scheduled courses and trips, you can choose from our range of holidays and courses on offer, including off-piste instruction, off-piste guiding, avalanche training and alpine touring... or a combination of all these options! We can adjust an itinerary to take in different ski standards and amend our set itineraries to suit your requirements. So, if you have a ready-made group of four or above, give us a call, let us know which holiday has inspired you and we can arrange it for you.

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The Ski Club Leader Course

If you’re ready to take your skiing to the next level, the Ski Club Leader Course is the best place to do it. This two-week intensive course (and we mean intensive!) incorporates on and off snow leadership training which will leave you with so much more than just the famous blue jacket. The course, run by highly qualified mountain guides, instructors and current Ski Club Leaders will develop your group management skills and covers all aspects of mountain-craft necessary to lead Ski Club members around the mountain, including search and rescue, route finding and navigation, effective use of transceivers, and so much more. It will also take your skiing further than you thought possible, as you’ll be participating in performance clinics with BASI trainers - for this reason the Leader course is open to those at an Advanced Off Piste level and above. The Leader Course also covers leadership off the mountain and how to successfully manage large groups with ease. Candidates have said that the skills they’ve honed during this trip have benefitted them in many areas of their day-to-day lives, away from the snow.

On successful completion of the course, you become an official Ski Club of Great Britain Leader! As we all know, a challenge brings people together like nothing else, and the bonds you form with the other candidates often turn in to lifelong friendships. Dec // Tignes // £2999 Course price includes: • Transfers to/from Geneva airport • Half-board accommodation (twin share basis) • Performance clinic – three half days skiing/ snowboarding technique instruction by BASI trainers • Further training by mountain guides and BASI trainers • Leaders’ uniform – blue Ski Club jacket (Eider) • Lift pass for the duration of the course

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Not included in the price: • Flights • Personal insurance • Equipment as per Leaders’ equipment list rucksack and contents • Two-day BASP First Aid Course in the UK, prior to the course

WHY TRAVEL WITH FRESHTRACKS?

On Piste Early Intermediate Competent to ski all blues whatever the conditions & easy reds

Your Ski Profile We match all of our trips to our ski profiles, so the first thing you need to do is have a read of them and see where you fit in. This is not an exact science, so don’t panic if nothing sounds quite like you - just give us a call and we can help you reach a decision. You can choose both an on and off piste profile, but we recommend only choosing an off piste holiday once you’re competent on piste and happy to ski the whole (groomed) mountain. There will always be a fastest and slowest in each group, and everything in between, but the idea is that you should all be similar enough to enjoy the day without anyone feeling out of their depth or bored. Make a note of the appropriate symbol for your profile - and as you read through the rest of the brochure you can easily pick out the holidays that are right for you. (If you prefer to search by date you can find a listing at the back of the brochure. Again - you can pick out the right holiday for you by choosing the holidays displaying your profile symbol.) If you’re unsure about your ski profile, call us on 020 8410 2022 and we’ll be happy to help you find the right holiday.

Confident to ski blue pistes in all conditions. Skis reds in good conditions.

Your fitness is important When assessing your ski profile, one of the key factors to consider should be your current level of fitness. As you know, skiing takes an awful lot of energy and stamina, and it’s vital that you can keep up with the pace over the course of your holiday. As a rough 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 to consider an off piste holiday. In the run up to your holiday, your best bet is to be doing aerobic exercise for a minimum of 40 minutes, three times a week. If you’re ski touring, you will need to consider your training programme several months before the trip. You can find advice on ski fitness from British ski champions Graham Bell and Chemmy Alcott at skiclub.co.uk/fitness. Alternatively, call our Info & Advice Team on 020 8410 2009.

About 4 weeks' or more experience but likes to stick to blue pistes mainly. Able to maintain consistent pace and turns on blue pistes. Prefers to ski pistes in good conditions, avoids icy or bumpy terrain.

Off Piste Aspirer Skis easy off piste in good conditions Minimum Advanced Intermediate on piste. Willing to venture off piste on easy slopes (lesser steepness than a blue). Limited experience, from no off piste to a few days or weeks. Relatively fit with the attitude and aptitude to progress. Working on linking turns. Able to ski off piste in easy conditions.

Intermediate Competent to ski all reds whatever the conditions & easy blacks Enjoys skiing groomed red pistes and easy black pistes in good conditions. Around 8 weeks' or so experience and likes to stick mainly to red pistes. Able to confidently parallel ski groomed red pistes with limited stops. Enjoys groomed pistes and prefers to avoid bumps or icy slopes.

Intermediate Competent to ski moderate off piste Confident and comfortable skiing moderate slopes off piste (blue - red). At least a few weeks experience of skiing off piste, possibly with guides / instructors. Able to link several turns in light powder snow (just above boot height) on a uniform base. Will struggle to link turns in poor lighting. Able to manage easy untracked terrain and chalky snow, though prefers conditions without obstacles.

Advanced Intermediate Competent to ski most blacks Skis confidently and in control on any red piste and on moderate blacks. May have many years of experience and enjoys skiing the whole mountain on piste. Able to vary turns to cope with more challenging terrain. Happy to ski the mountain all day with limited stops. Able to ski icier pistes or easy bumps, though prefers to avoid larger bumps. May need to stop to rest more frequently in trickier conditions.

Advanced

Advanced Competent to ski blacks whatever the conditions & easy bumps Confident to ski the whole mountain including steep blacks, varying turns to cope with conditions and showing good speed control on steeper or trickier pistes. Several years' experience in a number of ski areas and resorts. Skis top to bottom on all pistes except the toughest blacks regardless of changes in terrain and conditions. Enjoys taking the fall line, skis at a good pace all day. Able to handle a variety of conditions including icy pistes and larger bumps.

Competent to ski all off piste in all conditions

Confidently enjoys skiing off piste on steeper slopes (red+).

Confidently skis all skiable off piste terrain in a controlled line, in the widest variety of snow conditions, from deep powder, to difficult and varied snow.

Skis confidently and enjoys powder, able to ski with consistent speed and turn shape in all but the most challenging conditions. Able to handle a variety of conditions including lightly crusted and wind affected snow.

Competent to ski the fall line on all blacks and bumps whatever the conditions Enjoys skiing the steepest and most challenging terrain. Will have considerable experience in many ski areas and resorts over several years and would be expected to ski more than two weeks each season. Skis fall line descents of all runs including bumps, fluently and at a fast pace regardless of changes in terrain and snow quality. Can safely and confidently negotiate any conditions they may encounter.

Expert

Competent to ski advanced off piste

Will have several years off piste skiing experience and some knowledge of mountain craft. Well used to spending the whole day off piste in a variety of snow conditions.

Expert

Considerably experienced in skiing off piste in many ski areas and resorts over several years and throughout the ski season and in all types of snow. Excellent knowledge of mountain craft and how to ski safely in mountain terrain. Skis with fluidity and confidence in almost any condition. Actively seeks

challenging terrain and snow. Can safely and confidently negotiate any conditions they may encounter including breakable crust and deep snow. NB: We will provide transceivers on all off piste holidays, however please come equipped with a back pack, shovel and probe.

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France

With more skiable days than anywhere else on the planet, France is usually seen as the world’s top ski destination. Resorts are connected and intertwine to create varied, sprawling areas and most of these are purpose-built so the skiing starts at your front door. What‘s more, with its proximity to the UK, getting out to resort is quick and pain free.

I haven’t laughed so much in years and I now ski confidently, with a smile! Susan Gyde Tignes

Chalet Freshtracks Flaine

Our off piste instruction weeks in Flaine are without doubt some of the most popular holidays in our programme, as they really do offer something quite special.

Our chalet hosts were fantastic in every possible way. Graham Coates Flaine

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The Chalets The winning combination of first class instruction with Yann, Diane, Alain and their team, and a warm welcome from our chalet staff is the top choice for many of our regular customers who return to Flaine again and again. Our two chalets are very similar in layout and style and are both located in the colourful Scandinavian-style development Les Chalets du Hameau. Close by, you’ll find a small shop, restaurant and bar, plus there’s free transport which runs to and from the main resort until midnight. Each chalet has six bedrooms, with a large open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner complete with Scandinavian woodburner, flat screen TV and wi-fi. In true Scandinavian style, a sauna comes as a prerequisite in order to help you relax and refresh ready for another day’s skiing. The chalet staff will be serving up hearty breakfasts, scrumptious afternoon teas and delicious three course evening meals with two days off. We will also provide a pre-prepared meal for one of the nights off. There is also a good selection of wine to accompany the food. For more information or to book online visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022

The Resort 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 great snow coverage 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 2,500m down to 700m.

Skiing in Flaine – The On Snow Experience

Flaine Exploration

Staying in the Freshtracks chalet is made even better by the epic on-snow experience that we want to give you. On all our Flaine holidays you will start the week with an exploratory warm up day to get your ski legs working again. Following this are five full days of expert tuition from some of the best instructors in the Alps, who aim to teach, guide, improve and entertain you! The only downside is when you'll have to leave!

Similar to our other Flaine instruction holidays, you will spend five days with Yann and his team but this time will ski tour for a couple of hours each day to fully explore the extensive Grand Massif. You will also receive expert off piste tuition to sharpen those skills providing a rewarding, scenic and remote skiing experience. Our partners at Sport 2000 in Flaine forum have an excellent range of freeride skis with touring bindings available to hire.

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

DATE

Sat 22 Dec - Sat 29 Dec - Sat 05 Jan - Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan - Sat 02 Feb - Sat 09 Feb - Sat 16 Feb - Sat 23 Feb - Sat 02 Mar - Sat 09 Mar - Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar - Sat 06 Apr - Sat 13 Apr -

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Course only price £475 Our Improvers Powder Skills weeks are designed to improve your off piste skiing - you must have had some experience off piste to be suitable for these weeks. Price includes – Set transfer from Geneva Airport, seven nights chalet board accommodation, twin share, five days instruction and transceiver hire. Course Only – it’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis (price

£475) – including five full days instruction and transceiver hire. Set transfer details: Arrival day: Meet outside the Jazz Café in arrivals hall by latest 14.15h. Coach to depart airport at 14.30h to resort. Departure day: Coach to depart Flaine at approx. 9.30h for arrival at Geneva airport by 11.30h.

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The Instructors

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Alain Baudoin

Diane Moreau

Yann Westercamp

Many regulars will be familiar with Alain who has been a key part of our programme for the past couple of years. Previously director of the ESI ski school in Flaine, he is now working with us all season so he can teach what he loves the most – off piste and powder! Alain has been instructing in the Grand Massif all of his career and is an expert at getting the most from each individual he teaches whether skiing, snowboarding, telemarking or ski touring. Off the snow he is kept busy by his young family but if he has time will be found on either a mountain bike or sailing.

Diane is based in Flaine all winter, every winter, and has a tremendous knowledge of the area. 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 mountainsides that will always leave you wanting more. Being a patient teacher who’s open to new ideas makes Diane popular with Ski Club members. Her husband and young family are often in Flaine too, and Diane enjoys spending time with them when she’s not on the mountain.

Yann is our head instructor in Flaine and has been managing our weeks for over 20 years. He first arrived in Flaine in 1969, the year the resort opened, and has returned every season since! His intricate knowledge of the mountains and expertise means that Yann will always take you to the best snow. An ISIA qualified instructor with years of technical knowledge and experience to draw upon, Yann is held in very high regard amongst members. Aside from skiing, Yann spends his summers windsurfing, road and mountain biking – and sharing all of that with his friends.

We also work regularly with some other highly-regarded instructors carefully chosen by Yann. Luc Demontier and Philippe Clerc are both outstanding instructors, who have been very well received by our members and consistently receive excellent feedback.

Luc Demontier

Philippe Clerc

Chalet Freshtracks Chamonix

Chamonix is 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. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an area thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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!

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The Chalet Chalet Shiraz offers an excellent level of comfort. There are six large twin/double rooms with en-suite, and a seventh twin room with its own detached shower and WC facilities. The rooms are spread over three levels, and the chalet also has a sauna and a hot tub to relax in after a hard day’s skiing. There is a large lounge and dining area with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the delicious food and drinks, all prepared by the excellent hosts. A three course evening meal will be served on five nights plus we will also provide a pre-prepared meal for one of the nights off. The chalet also offers wi-fi and Sky TV. This spacious chalet is located in a quiet location near the village of Les Houches – a great base to explore the entire Chamonix ski area and find the best conditions. There will be a Freshtracks minibus and of course a Ski Club Leader to drive it. On the days with guides, you will all meet at the chalet and set off to that day’s chosen destination. For more information or to book online visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022

Chamonix – the On Snow Experience

Superb. My first Ski Club Freshtracks trip – tremendous in all respects Clive Hall-Tomkin Chamonix

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: Brévent & Flégère, 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 MontBlanc lift pass extends over to Courmayeur and even Verbier! All these different areas could prove a challenge if it wasn’t for our 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 chalet door and take you straight to whichever area you’re skiing that day. We have three different holiday types that cater for our different skier profiles, starting off with our All Mountain Development weeks – intensive coaching for those that want to learn and improve across the full range of terrain and techniques – through to the more focused off piste and ski touring weeks. The instructors and mountain guides that we work with all hold the highest level of professional qualification in their field and offer the perfect mix of safety, knowledge and personality.

Our holidays offer: • The

best mountain guides and instructors to find you the best snow • Exclusive use of Freshtracks minibus • Comfortable accommodation in our lovely chalet

All Mountain Development

Off Piste Adventure These holidays are for those that love skiing challenging off piste - no matter your level, you’ll be put to the test. The Mountain Guides will be with you for six full days and will pick the best ski area for the snow and weather DATE

Sat 22 Dec Sat 29 Dec Sat 05 Jan Sat 12 Jan Sat 19 Jan Sat 26 Jan Sat 02 Feb Sat 09 Feb Sat 16 Feb Sat 23 Feb Sat 02 Mar Sat 09 Mar Sat 16 Mar Sat 23 Mar Sat 30 Mar Sat 06 Apr Sat 13 Apr

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- Sat 29 Dec - Sat 05 Jan - Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan - Sat 02 Feb - Sat 09 Feb - Sat 16 Feb - Sat 23 Feb - Sat 02 Mar - Sat 09 Mar - Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar - Sat 06 Apr - Sat 13 Apr - Sat 20 Apr

All Mountain Development Off Piste Adventure All Mountain Development Off Piste Adventure All Mountain Development Off Piste Adventure Off Piste Adventure Off Piste Adventure Families Half Term Off Piste Off Piste Adventure Day Tours All Mountain Development Day Tours All Mountain Development Off Piste Adventure Day Tours Day Tours

conditions each morning. It could be a trip through the Mont Blanc tunnel to exhilarating itineraries in Courmayeur or more locally dramatic glacial runs on the Grands Montets.

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Aimed at good all round skiers looking to really improve their technique across the whole mountain, these intensive weeks will cover anything from carving and bumps through to improving your technique off piste. For six full days you’ll be in the capable hands of either Rachel Kerr and Faye Mackman and team who’ll provide all the technical points, skills and confidence to help you progress in both your on and off piste skiing.

Day Tours Ideal for those wanting to get a bit further away from the crowds and ensure their chance of Freshtracks, the day tour weeks include six full days with mountain guides. You’ll use lifts to gain height and from there will use your own energy to get further up and away on skins. No touring experience is necessary but is useful – but more importantly is a good level of fitness as you will be climbing at altitude. PROFILE

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Price includes – Seven nights chalet board accommodation, twin share, six days with mountain guides / instructors, transceiver hire and private minibus service. Course Only – it’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis (price £575) – including six full days instruction/ guiding and transceiver hire.

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A combination of enviable snow cover, impressive terrain and a season that lasts most of the year makes Tignes one of the most dependable winter destinations in France. From Tignes adventurous riders can access the Espace Killy, undoubtedly one of the most expansive and varied areas in the Alps. Encompassing Tignes and Val d’Isère, this extensive area serves over 300km of pistes and easily accessible backcountry zones, offering something for all abilities and tastes.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Tignes has a laid back and friendly atmosphere when compared to its glamorous neighbour. The lively après scene caters for all budgets with an emphasis on good times, whether that be a quiet drink with friends or a spot of tabletop dancing at the infamous La Folie Douce. This mix of energetic on and off mountain activities will keep you coming back year after year.

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Tignes

Instruction Weekend Hotel Le Paquis | Half board

3 Nights |

Weekend trips are a fantastic way to get a quick ski fix and Tignes is a reliable choice with access to high altitude glacial terrain. This trip includes three full days of tuition with local instructors – maximum skiing for minimum time off work.

| C | Weekend | £599

Fri 30 Nov - Mon 3 Dec Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF001

22 - 39

22-39 Off Piste Instruction Aigle Hotel | Skiworld | Lodge board** 7 Nights |

Aimed at Ski Club members between the age of 22 and 39, this trip unlocks the area’s backcountry potential with six full days of off piste instruction. As well as extensive terrain, lively Tignes Le Lac also boasts a bustling nightlife.

| S C | Development | £899

Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room REF208

Skiworld | Chalet or Lodge board**

Development 7 Nights |

Focussing on improving your technique, this on piste development holiday includes six full days of tuition with highly qualified local instructors on the area's extensive network of runs. There is no supplement for single rooms on these trips.

7 Nights |

Sat 1 Dec - Sat 8 Dec Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Opera Chalet Single room (Chalet board) REF002

| S C | £925

Sat 8 Dec - Sat 15 Dec Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Opera Chalet Single room (Chalet board) REF003

| S C | £850

7 Nights |

| S C | £899

Sat 20th Apr- Sat 27 Apr Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Aigle Hotel Single room (Lodge board) REF226

All Mountain Instruction Aiguille Percée | Mark Warner | Chalet board Espace Killy is the epitome of variety, and an all-mountain trip is the best way to explore everything the area has to offer. Develop both on and off piste technique under the guidance of instructors for six days.

Off piste 7 Nights |

| C | £1299

Sun 13 Jan - Sun 20 Jan Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF045

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights |

| C | £1325

Sun 20 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF066 *Regional option available ** Skiworld Chalet board includes 5 evening meals and wine; Lodge board includes 6 evening meals and 70€ bar credit

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Intermediate Instruction

Val d‘Isère

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Nestled at the very top of the Tarentaise valley lies Val d’Isère. This picturesque, high profile resort is particularly popular with our members, and it’s easy to see why. On and off the mountain the resort oozes class, from the new wi-fi equipped gondolas to the slopeside restaurants. Every experience in this iconic resort is one of luxury. However, if you think that means the on-snow experience will be a sedate one then think again. Modern lifts whisk you up to 3,400m where dependable snow cover is waiting for you. Linked with Tignes, the area is made up of over 300km of pistes, keeping even the most mile hungry skiers occupied for a whole season. The 10,000 hectares of off piste terrain and alluring snow record satisfies backcountry addicts. Easily accessible couloirs and hidden valleys allow you to escape the crowds in an instant, and although you may feel as though you are worlds away you’re never too far from the hotel and a refreshing, well-earnt drink.

Premier Party Lodge Hotel | Skiworld | Lodge board**

Off piste 7 Nights |

In a brand new location, this Ski Club favourite is taking over Skiworld's The Lodge for it's annual get together in December. This includes six full days off piste instruction and mountain guiding and just as much socialising.

| C | £925

Sat 8 Dec - Sat 15 Dec Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF006

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All in all, a great experience – a big ’thank you’ to the Ski Club for faultless organisation… Jerry Garvey,

Val d’Isère

All Mountain Instruction Lodge Hotel | Skiworld | Lodge board**

Off piste 7 Nights |

Explore one of the most varied areas in the Alps on an all mountain week. Six full days of instruction enables skiers to enjoy the best conditions available, both on and off piste with a focus on improving your overall technique all over the mountain.

| S C | £999

Sat 15 Dec - Sat 22 Dec Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Single room

7 Nights |

| S C | £950

Sat 13 Apr - Sat 20 Apr Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Single room

REF012

REF221

Off Piste Progression Lodge Hotel | Skiworld | Lodge board**

Off piste 7 Nights |

Val d’Isère is made up of vast and varied off piste terrain just waiting to be explored. Instructors and mountain guides will safely lead you to wide open powder bowls and secret stashes in the trees over six days, improving your technique and skills as you go.

Sat 5 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF025

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights |

| C | £1050

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF095

7 Nights |

| C | £1175

7 Nights |

| C | £1175

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble *

Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble *

Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement)

REF124 *Regional option available ** Skiworld Lodge board includes 6 evening meals and 70€ bar credit

| C | £1050

REF174

La Grave is a resort synonymous with extreme skiing, and holds a reputation as the connoisseurs choice when it comes to big mountain skiing. This is not your run of the mill purpose built ski resort, the iconic gondola transports you from the medieval town to the jagged peaks surrounding La Meije at 3,983m. With just one gondola to transport you to off piste heaven, skiing here is not for the faint hearted. If you are ready for a challenge, you could be in for the week of your life.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

The resort itself is small and quaint, with no frills and no distractions. All trips are based at the cosy Auberge Edelweiss who offer a warm welcome, comfortable rooms and great food. Other than a few cosy bars and local amenities, there is not much in the way of après or off-snow activity, but after a long day conquering skinny couloirs and shredding steep tree lines what more could you need?

Photo: B.Leprince

La Grave

Off Piste Week Auberge Edelweiss 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

Explore this legendary area’s best off piste routes over six days in the company of a mountain guide. Trips to La Grave may involve skinning to access the best descents, so a base level of fitness is advised to allow you to get the most out of your week. 7 Nights |

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Not Included Set Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF060

| £1275

7 Nights |

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Not Included

Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Not Included

Set Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement)

REF123

| £1275

REF172

| £1275

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Excellent weekend in a hard core ski resort! Marcus Browne La Grave

Off Piste weekend Auberge Edelweiss 3* | Half board

Weekend 4 Nights |

Unable to make a full week? Experience a whistle-stop tour of La Grave’s best terrain. With three fully guided days, these short blasts are for advanced skiers who want to experience the resort but are short on time.

| £925

Thu 31 Jan - Mon 4 Feb Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF086 4 Nights |

| £925

Thu 7 Mar - Mon 11 Mar Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF144

Photo: Ross Woodhall

4 Nights | Thu 28 Mar - Mon 1 Apr Heathrow - Geneva Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF201

| £950

4 Nights | Thu 18 Apr - Mon 22 Apr Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF222

| £999

Les Arcs

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

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See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

The variety of pistes has huge appeal to the developing all round piste skier. Gentle blue runs allow you to find your edges and fine tune technique, whilst steeper runs will test your new skills. Where some resorts are almost un-skiable during whiteouts, much of Les Arcs’ terrain is below the treeline, allowing skiers to ski with confidence. Perched on the edge of the largest skiable valley in the world, the resort boasts some of the best views in the Alps. With an abundance of bars and restaurants, there is plenty of opportunity to kick back after a hard day of carving up the mountain.

Photo: Seb Leon

From the wide open slopes surrounding the 3,226m Aiguille Rouge to the winding runs through the magical Villaroger forests over 2,000m below, Les Arcs is a piste skier’s dream! The local area is jam packed with one of the biggest range of pistes you will find anywhere in the Alps. Add to that the option to hop on the double-decker Vanoise Express to La Plagne and you have a resort of truly mammoth proportions.

Les Arcs Instruction Hotel du Golf 3* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

With the range of on piste options, each trip to Les Arcs focuses on developing on piste skills with local instructors. Staying in the Hotel Du Golf on a single occupancy basis, all trip include six full days of tuition.

| PE S | £1350

Sat 15 Dec - Sat 22 Dec Heathrow - Lyon Coach transfer Single room REF011 7 Nights | Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Heathrow - Geneva Coach transfer Single room REF186

| PE S | £1499

Les Deux Alpes Inside and outside the piste poles, Les Deux Alpes is constantly surprising skiers with its variety of quality terrain. Peaking at 3,600m, the high altitude resort offers corduroy carvers the ideal stage to perfect their technique. Piste lovers can attack wide open and snowsure glacial groomers down to forested runs 2,300m below, allowing for some truly leg burning descents. Riding the Jandri Express gondola from the centre of town, as the lift pops over the ridge, the glacier opens before your eyes, and the off piste possibilities of the resort become apparent. And the legendary La Grave is just a stones throw away. Instruction is provided by Alex Chapman and team who have developed an enthusiastic following thanks to their excellent and engaging instruction. Staying in Mark Warner’s basic but functional Chalethotel Bérangère guests will enjoy their own room and ski in ski out location. *Regional option available

Chalethotel Bérangère | Mark Warner | Chalet board 7 Nights |

Unlock Les Deux Alpes’ off piste potential with six full days tuition with Alex's team of local instructors. Safely tackle epic backcountry routes and learn new skills and techniques while you’re at it.

Off piste | S C | £1375

Sun 20 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room REF065

7 Nights |

| S C | £1375

Sun 3 Feb - Sun 10 Feb Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room

7 Nights |

| S C | £1350

Sun 24 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room

REF098

REF195

On Piste Instruction Chalethotel Bérangère | Mark Warner | Chalet board 7 Nights |

Six full days of on piste coaching will allow you to sink your edges firmly into Les Deux Alpes’ extensive piste network. Develop your carving turns whilst enjoying a variety of pisted terrain.

Development | S C | £1299

Sun 6 Jan - Sun 13 Jan Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room REF029

7 Nights | Sun 24 Feb - Sun 3 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room REF126

| S C | £1325

7 Nights | Sun 10 Mar - Sun 17 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room REF157

| S C | £1325

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Off Piste Instruction

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Sandwiched between Val Thorens and Courchevel, Méribel Mottaret sits in the heart of the biggest ski area in the world, Les Trois Vallées. Over 600km of pistes and countless backcountry zones keep all types of skier occupied for seasons on end. Mottaret sits at the top of the Méribel valley with a massive variety of on and off piste terrain. Staying in the area’s central valley allows for easy access to the entire area, and Méribel’s continued development of their lift system means that it’s never been quicker to reach every corner of the piste map. With so much terrain on offer, it’s no surprise that skiers return to Les Trois Vallées season after season. Mottaret itself is smaller and quieter than the main centre, and is just a short ski from the main Méribel meeting points. Most of the pistes converge at the foot of the Plattières gondola where you will find spots to enjoy a drink and share stories of the day, wherever on the mountain you have spent it.

Photo: Sylvain Aymoz

Méribel Mottaret

All Mountain Instruction Chalethotel Tarentaise | Mark Warner | Chalet board

Development 7 Nights |

Unlock this incredible area over six days in the company of instructors who will shape up your technique all round, both on and off piste. Rooms for single occupancy are no extra cost.

| S C | £1299

Sun 13 Jan - Sun 20 Jan Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room REF043

7 Nights |

| S C | £1325

Sun 27 Jan - Sun 3 Feb Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room

7 Nights | Sun 10 Feb - Sun 17 Feb Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach transfer Single room

REF083

REF112 7 Nights |

| S C | £1350

7 Nights |

Sun 24 Feb - Sun 3 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble*

Sun 17 Mar - Sun 24 Mar Gatwick - Grenoble*

Coach transfer Single room

REF129

| S C | £1350

REF177

| S C | £1345

Photo: Val Thoren TB

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Val Thorens At 2,300m, Val Thorens is not only the highest resort in the Les 3 Vallées, but also the highest ski station in Europe. Situated at the top of the Belleville valley, the town is snowsure and has an incredibly long season, with resort workers turning lifts from November through to May. Val Thorens snow record inspires confidence among improving skiers and will excite those looking to progress. The wide open bowl that the resort sits in is made up of some of the best high altitude terrain in Les Trois Vallées. The south-facing Orelle valley is also covered under the local lift pass, meaning that skiers can follow the sun around the mountain all day to find optimum snow conditions, on or off piste. Once you have kicked your ski boots off the breath-taking panorama provides ample evening inspiration. Either retrace the day’s tracks with your fellow skiers or plan the route for tomorrow's adventure.

*Regional option available ** Skiworld Chalet board includes 5 evening meals and wine.

On Piste Progression Hotel Le Sherpa 3* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

Peak Experience customers enjoy a week in the comfortable Hotel Le Sherpa including five full days of instruction with the fantastic ski school BASS.

| PE C | £1199

Sat 8 Dec - Sat 15 Dec Heathrow - Geneva Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF005 7 Nights |

| PE C | £1199

Sat 13 Apr - Sat 20 Apr Heathrow - Geneva Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF219

Val Thorens Advanced Instruction Chalets Abricot & Cerise | Skiworld | Chalet board**

Development 7 Nights |

This intensive early season trip is the perfect way to blast away the summer's cobwebs. Six full days of advanced instruction with BASS will push your ability level and lay the foundations for a season of progression. Single rooms are provided in basic chalet accommodation.

Sat 8 Dec - Sat 15 Dec Gatwick - Grenoble Coach transfer Single room REF004

| S C | £899

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Transfer

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Although Sainte Foy is surrounded by the sprawling purpose built megaresorts of the Tarentaise, this hidden gem maintains its authentic alpine feel and packs a serious skiing punch. Known as a connoisseur’s choice among backcountry skiers, Sainte Foy’s local area is renowned for its off piste, both above and below the treeline. For skiers looking to venture further afield the likes of Val d'Isère, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne and La Rosière are all within arm's length. From your front door a minibus can transport you to wherever your guide recommends for the best snow conditions available, groups will regularly ski a different resort each day for a week! All our trips here are based in the comfortable and welcoming Auberge sur la Montagne. Sue and Andy will be your knowledgeable hosts and their team provide excellent service and cuisine. They even house their own rental shop with the top notch equipment you will need.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Sainte Foy

Mountaincraft Auberge sur La Montagne | Chalet board This week is for off piste skiers looking to develop their backcountry technique. Avalanche awareness, transceiver use and navigation are just some of the many aspects of mountaincraft that will be covered on and off the mountain over six days with mountain guides.

7 Nights |

| Off piste | £1150

Sat 15 Dec - Sat 22 Dec Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF013

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Intermediate Day Tours and Instruction Auberge sur la Montagne | Chalet board

Off piste 7 Nights |

With a combination of instruction and mountain guiding for six days this is the perfect introduction to ski touring for adventurous skiers with some off piste experience under their belts already.

| £1199

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement)

7 Nights |

| £1199

Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement)

REF041

REF185

Advanced Day Tours Auberge sur la Montagne | Chalet board

Off piste 7 Nights |

Advanced skiers in groups of five per mountain guide set off on six full day tours, seeking out the best snow conditions around the Tarentaise. Some of these days will involve long periods of skinning, so some touring experience and a good level of fitness is advised.

| £1375

Sat 2 Mar - Sat 9 Mar Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF140

7 Nights |

| £1299

Sat 13 Apr - Sat 20 Apr Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF220

On Piste Instruction Auberge sur la Montagne | Chalet board

Development

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights |

Aimed at the most mile hungry piste skiers this resort hopping excursion will hone your on piste technique over six full days of instruction. Sampling as many of the area’s resorts as possible, this trip enables skiers to clock a seemingly endless amount of mileage without skiing a piste twice!

| PE |£1199

Sat 5 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF026

7 Nights | Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF125

| £1250

Discover extensive high altitude bowls, fabulous views over medieval Briançon and challenging off piste descents through the trees, under the one ski pass in Serre Chevalier. Spread across four villages, each area of Serre Chevalier has its own distinct feel. Accomplished skiers are challenged all over the mountain, with a huge vertical drop from summit to resort and some of the best tree-lined descents in the Alps.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

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Staying in the Hotel Plein Sud in the picturesque Chantemerle, skiers have fast access to the huge amount of skiing in the area. A gondola rises from the resort to the top of the treeline, from here a six-seater chairlift lifts skiers from mid-mountain to the top of the ski area. The hotel is a comfortable 3* with swimming pool and hammam and serves great food, perfect for reviving tired legs and refuelling before another day on the hill.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Serre Chevalier Off Piste Instruction Hotel Plein Sud 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

Well known for it’s off piste, Serre Chevalier is high on any powder hunter’s hit list. Explore the backcountry, tackle tree skiing and much more over 6 days of instruction.

| C | £1299

Sat 5 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF024

7 Nights |

| C | £1325

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Heathrow - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF040

7 Nights |

| C | £1350

Sun 24 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF148

Off Piste Instruction Weekend Hotel Plein Sud 3* | Half board Featuring three full days of off piste instruction, this fast blast is enough to give you a taste of riding in Serre Chevalier.

4 Nights |

| C | Weekend | £999

Thu 7 Mar - Mon 11 Mar Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF145

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Photo: Patrice Labarbe

Argentière/ St Gervais Argentière is part of the famous Chamonix valley and is home to the highest point - the Grands Montets at 3275m - the start of some truly stunning off piste descents and glacial terrain. The other areas of the Chamonix valley are also within easy reach so you can go to wherever you’ll find the best conditions for the day. The village of St Gervais is a laid back, peaceful centre with a historic background and a spa that dates back to Roman times. The Evasion Mont Blanc lift pass gives access to six different ski areas including Megève and Combloux where you can expect incredible views over Mont Blanc and long tree runs whilst exploring the further reaches of the ski area. In both resorts we offer a fantastic four day weekend learning the basics of ski touring plus mountain awareness and off piste technique. You even get to spend the last night in a hut to get the full taster experience and whether more advanced and longer tours are for you.

St Gervais Touring Skills Weekend St Gervais | Hotel Regina 2* | B&B This weekend is based at the simple centrally located Hotel Regina. There is a variety of excellent restaurants close by to dine out in the evening. The mountain hut will be determined by the guide closer to the time pending conditions.

4 Nights |

| C | Weekend | £599

Thu 17 Jan - Mon 21 Jan Not Included Not Included Twin share REF047

Argentière Touring Skills Weekend Argentière | Hotel de la Couronne3 | Half board 4 Nights | The family run 3* Hotel de la Couronne is centrally situated a short walk from the lifts and is simple but comfortable and welcoming. The mountain hut will be determined by the guide closer to the time pending conditions.

| C | Weekend | £675

Thu 7 Mar - Mon 11 Mar Not Included Not Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF143

Photo: Jonny Cass

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Austria

The Austrian concept of ‘Gemütlichkeit’ can be loosely translated as the feeling of comfort and cosiness; and this is at the heart of Austrian skiing. Advanced ski infrastructure, great value for money and a unique après ski scene means you’ll be treated to an unforgettable experience in any of our Austrian resorts.

Piztal is a fabulous off piste resort with huge potential and without many other off pistes skiers, the powder lasts. I'd certainly go again. Chris Williams Pitztal

Obergurgl Obergurgl is a fantastic ski area situated in the picturesque Ötz valley. It has a loyal following due to its reliable snowfall and enticing variety of slopes. The local terrain is great for intermediate to advanced skiers and links to neighbouring Hochgurgl allow access to a glacier reaching heights of 3,080m. The village itself is traditional, chaletstyle, and with little traffic. A far cry from busier resorts shouting for your attention, Obergurgl has a laid-back culture and family feel, with many hotels and restaurants being locally run. The après scene caters perfectly to the visitors with local cafes and chalets offering cosy teatime spreads. Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Lift pass inc.

Obergurgl On Piste Week Edelweiss & Gurgl 4* | Half board

7 Nights |

| PE S | Action | £1850

Transfer

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We are running just one trip to Obergurgl this year so this is one for the diary. You will be spending six days skiing on piste with your Ski Club Leader and staying in the luxurious Edelweiss and Gurgl Hotel with your own room for single occupancy.

Sat 5 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Heathrow - Innsbruck Coach transfer Single room REF023

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Photo: Ross Woodhall

Damüls/ Mellau

Damüls ranks amongst the most beautiful winter destinations in the Alps. With almost 10m of fresh snow falling every year, you are guaranteed to find plenty of powder to explore . The skiing will satisfy any intermediate to advanced skier who can tackle the groomed slopes with no problem. More adventurous types can also explore the off piste and freeriding areas which are found on the edges of the piste or inbetween runs. If you want to venture further afield, Warth-Schröcken and Au Schoppernau have some challenging terrain for off piste skiers.

Powder and Piste Alpenhotel Mittagspitze 4* | Half board

Off Piste 7 Nights |

This holiday combines off piste instruction with skiing alongside your Club Leader both on and off piste. The hotel is situated in a convenient location at the foot of the slopes.

| PE | £1350

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF052 7 Nights |

| PE | £1299

Sun 24 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement ) REF194

Galtür If you are keen to explore the Silvretta ski area, Galtür is a perfect resort to base yourself in. It's the best of both worlds, with a blend of tradition and plenty of modern touches.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Located at the base of the Silvretta mountain range, Galtür is 1,600m above sea level in the beautiful Paznaun Valley. Situated high up in the Alps, Galtür is the ideal location for your mountain holiday as it provides easy access to the expansive ski area of Ischgl. You'll find plenty of great off piste opportunities in this resort which has an excellent snow record.

Advanced Off Piste Hotel Post 4* | Half board

7 Nights |

| S | Off piste | £1599

Transfer

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This trip will include off piste mountain guiding with highly qualified local guides. You will have six full days on the snow and will be staying at the Hotel Post 4* on a single occupancy basis*.

Sun 6 Jan - Sun 13 Jan Gatwick - Innsbruck Coach transfer Single room REF028

*Some rooms are two bedroom suites with a shared bathroom

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New

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Heiligenblut New to the Freshtracks programme this winter, this trip is an opportunity to experience one of Austria’s best kept secrets. Little known to British skiers and with a name so hard to pronounce you'll think twice before saying it, the phrase ‘small resort, big terrain’ has never been more relevant. With the impressive backdrop of Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, this beautiful Austrian village is the gateway to some epic freeride terrain. The ski area itself has 12 lifts and 55km of pistes plus a freeride arena comprising 1,500 hectares. Split into six freeride sectors the area offers multiple opportunities including four marked routes. On a powder day, this is where you'll spend most of your time. The resort is also the starting point of many high alpine ski tours to 3,000m summits. The area has a wild feel, and there is a good variety of terrain to challenge advanced and expert off piste skiers.

Heiligenblut Day Tours Nationalpark Lodge Grossglockner 4* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

You’ll be with local mountain guides for six days who’ll showcase the best of the area. You’ll use lifts to gain height then will set out on day tours most days – unless you hit a full week of powder. Back at the hotel you'll find wellness facilities plus excellent food served by friendly hosts.

| £1499

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Heathrow - Salzburg Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF053 7 Nights | Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF074

| £1499

Salzburgerland Salzburgerland stretches south from Salzburg and comprises of many ski resorts including Flachau, the Gastein valley, Zell am See Kaprun and the Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn Skicircus. Zell am See is situated on the edge of a large lake with spectacular views from the horseshoe-shaped mountain above. The terrain itself is varied, often dipping into forest areas, and is particularly suited to intermediate skiers. The access to the Kaprun glacier guarantees fantastic conditions year round. The traffic-free centre has a lot to offer with plenty of lively bars and cafes which Ski Club members recommend. Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Leogang forms part of the Saalbach Hinterglemm Skicircus, encompassing over 270km of pistes and making it one of the largest ski areas in the Alps. There is a huge amount to explore over six days with the vast terrain available, all caters for all tastes. There are also plenty of great mountain restaurants where you can pause to refuel.

Austrian Action Sporthotel Alpin 4* | Half board Spend six full days exploring Zell am See with Ski Club Leaders and at the end of each day, ski straight back to the hotel conveniently located at the foot of the slopes.

7 nights |

| PE S | Action | £1399

Sun 10 Mar - Sun 17 Mar Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF159

Leogang Discovery Hotel Salzburger Hof Leogang 4* | Half board Based at the foot of the slopes, a stone’s throw from the lifts, this luxurious hotel combines tradition and modernity to create a unique experience. Fine dining, excellent wellness facilities and comfortable rooms will ensure the holiday is one to remember.

7 Nights |

| PE | Action | £1499

Mon 1 Apr - Mon 8 Apr Gatwick - Salzburg Included Twin share (singles at supplement ) REF210

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Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein Bad Hofgastein teams skiing with relaxation in a traditional village town with access to the expansive Gastein valley. The skiing is varied and linked to several different resorts with some brilliant terrain to explore. The village itself is located at the foot of the mountain and has a variety of modern hotels, including the Johannesbad Palace Hotel. The area is renowned for its spa culture, thanks to its famous thermal heated waters. We recommend you take full advantage and enjoy a swim, sauna and steam room visit whenever you can. The local people seem to have a ski hard and relax hard philosophy, which certainly suits visitors too.

This was my first Ski Club of GB holiday and I loved everything about it… Nicki Alvey Bad Hofgastein

Johannesbad Palace Hotel 4* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

These holidays will include a 50/50 mix of tuition with a local instructor and your Ski Club Leader, so you can spend time improving your technique and then put it all in to practice. Accommodation is on a single occupancy basis and the half board also includes wine with dinner. 7 Nights |

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF035

| PE S | £1149

Sun 24 Feb - Sun 3 Mar Heathrow - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF128

| PE S | £1099

7 Nights |

| PE S | £1125

Sun 10 Mar - Sun 17 Mar Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF158

Ski & Spa Johannesbad Palace Hotel 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

These trips will be led by your Ski Club Leaders. You will be split into groups based on your ski ability and will have six full days on snow. Accommodation is on a single occupancy basis and the half board also includes wine with dinner.

| PE S | £1050

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF076 7 Nights | Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF091

| PE S | £1050

Lech is a boutique resort known for attracting the rich and famous, but its blue-blooded visitors haven’t gone to its head yet. You may be surprised to find a charming village at the foot of the slopes with a bubbling river winding its way between authentic après spots and shops. The slopes reach from Lech into neighbouring Zürs, Warth and St Anton, to form Austria's largest ski area. Lech has something for everyone with pistes ranging from wide open blues to steep challenging blacks. There is a huge variety of slopes and terrain on offer, enabling you to explore different areas each day with your local instructors. Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

All holidays to Lech stay in a cosy, family-run 4* hotel which is a popular choice for many regular customers thanks to the warm welcome provided by owners Ursula and Walter. The excellent cuisine and great spa facilities make this a truly comforting trip.

Photo: Sepp Mallaun

Lech Austrian Instruction Hotel Schwarzwand 4* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

Lech is perfect for on piste skiing, so with this in mind, we have teamed up with local instructors to not only show you the best of the mountain but to improve your technique and build your confidence as you go over the six days.

| PE | £1599

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF075 7 Nights |

| PE | £1750

Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF150

Lech Weekend Hotel Schwarzwand 4* | Half board This three-day trip will really make the most of your time on the mountain. You’ll spend three days exploring the whole area with local instructors and improving your technique at the same time.

3 Nights |

| Weekend | £950

Thu 28 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF198

AUSTRIA

Photo: Ross Woodhall

St Anton For any ski resort, the accolade ‘one of Europe’s snowiest mountains’ is a blessing. But St Anton offers much more than snow. The resort sits on 350km of slopes and 200km of off piste itineraries, but it is also linked to Lech-Zürs and St Christoph, making it one of the largest ski areas. It has two famous après bars which compete for the attention of revellers, pumping out music next to the piste every afternoon. St Anton is also home to modern hotels, bars and restaurants. However, despite all this excitement, the resort is first and foremost an authentic Tyrolean town with a 17th-century church and top-notch intermediate to expert ski opportunities.

Off Piste Adventure Chalethotel Rosanna Mark Warner 3* | Chalet board 7 Nights |

A great opportunity to explore this worldfamous ski area in the capable hands of local instructors with six full days off piste. The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the village, close to the slopes and amenities. 7 Nights | Sun 27 Jan - Sun 3 Feb Gatwick - Friedrichshafen Coach transfer Twin share

Claudine Ickeringill Lech

| £1375

Sun 13 Jan - Sun 20 Jan Gatwick - Friedrichshafen Coach transfer Twin share REF044

| £1450

REF084

Lech is a delightful and charming Austrian gem. Hotel location was excellent.

Off piste

7 Nights |

| £1499

Sun 3 Mar - Sun 10 Mar Gatwick - Friedrichshafen Coach transfer Twin share REF141

St Anton Ski Weekend Sporthotel 4* | Half board If you are taking a short break and want to maximise your time on the slopes, this is a great resort to make the most of your time. Three days with local instructors will tone up your technique while you explore the area. Accommodation is centrally located.

4 Nights | Mon 18 Apr - Thu 21 Apr Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF224

| Weekend | £899

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The Silvretta Montafon ski area is located in the Vorarlberg region of Austria, on the west of the Silvretta mountain range. To the east, you'll find the more famous ski areas of Ischgl and Galtür. The area comprises of several villages including Schruns, St Gallenkirch, Gaschurn and Gargellen, which are linked by 140km of pistes. There is a good variety of terrain and a number of excellent mountain restaurants offering good value Austrian specialities.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

For freeriders, Silvretta Montafon offers expansive backcountry opportunities. There are many marked routes and off piste runs plus the resort acts as a departure point for some fantastic day tours in the surrounding area. The base for the week is a comfortable three star hotel in Partenen at the end of the valley. Accommodation is on a single occupancy, half board basis.

Photo: Jonny Cass

Montafon

Silvretta Day Tours Hotel Zerres 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

This holiday is a day touring week with local mountain guides aimed at intermediate and advanced off piste skiers. Skinning experience is useful but not necessary. You should have a good level of fitness as climbs could be up to three hours.

| S | £1499

Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF110 7 Nights | Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF206

| S | £1450

AUSTRIA

Photo: Jonny Cass

Pitztal Pitzal might be one of Austria's smaller and lesser-known resorts, but we believe it is a hidden treasure with untapped potential. The Pitztal valley is made up of several smaller resorts nestled below a magnificent glacier. It is known for quiet slopes and delivering great snow for day touring and off piste sections. The snow reliability, especially on the glacier, is unbeatable. The Pitztal region offers skiing from September through to May, making it one of the longest seasons in Europe. You'll find incredible views by taking the Wildspitzbahn lift which zips you up to the Hinterer Burnnenkogel to an eye-watering 3440m. From there you can enjoy a coffee at the café’s highaltitude sun terrace.

Advanced Day Tours Hotel Sonnblick 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

Using lifts to gain height, you’ll ski tour each day with local mountain guides to open up numerous freeride opportunities. You will need a good level of fitness as you will be climbing at altitude. The length of uphill will vary depending on routes and conditions but you should expect up to three hours per day.

| £1350

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Heathrow - Innsbruck Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF036 7 Nights | Sun 24 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Heathrow - Innsbruck Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement ) REF197

| £1350

Schladming is a valley town at the foot of Planai, with a place in history for hosting multiple World Cup races and the 2013 World Championships. This charming Austrian resort is perfect for keen intermediate skiers, offering the chance to cover miles of forgiving terrain with many slopes sheltered by the trees that line them. With an abundance of rolling slopes and links to four mountains, Schladming is now becoming a firm favourite once again. Off the slopes, the village has a traditional feel with quaint bars and cafes which are perfect for an après drink followed by an evening stroll.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Schladming

Schladming Schuss Hotel Post 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

The base for the holiday is located in the centre of the historic town, close to the lifts. On snow, you will spend six days with Ski Club Leaders exploring all that the area has to offer.

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Gatwick - Salzburg Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF039 7 Nights |

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

| PE | £1299

| PE | £1199

Sun 17 Mar - Sun 24 Mar Heathrow - Salzburg Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF178

AUSTRIA

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Zell am Ziller This valley town’s slopes are spread out between two mountains and the local lift is now linked to Gerlos, Königsleiten and Gerlosplatte, which make up the Zillertal Area. It’s a sprawling ski domain that has over 170 lifts and gives access to the snowsure Hintertux glacier. The village itself is picturesque with a cobbled square surrounded by cafés and boutique shopping spots which have a lively buzz during the day. Reaching a peak of 2,499m and with 143km of pistes, you may struggle to choose your route from the widespread options on offer. Luckily, Ski Club Leaders are on hand to show you the best routes during six days on snow. Staying at the wonderful 4* Das Posthotel, you will be treated to exquisite local cuisine and a wonderful wellness area, perfect for relaxing after a long day on the slopes.

Austrian Indulgence Das Posthotel 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

Enjoy six days on snow with Ski Club Leaders. Stay in luxurious accommodation with single rooms included in the holiday price. The hotel is centrally located with first-class amenities and even provides large single occupancy rooms, allowing you to enjoy the privacy of your own space.

| PE S | £1450

Sun 3 Feb - Sun 10 Feb Heathrow - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF100 7 Nights | Sun 17 Mar - Sun 24 Mar Heathrow - Salzburg Coach transfer Single room REF179

| PE S | £1450

Photo: Matteo Catanese

ITALY

Italy

Italy’s ski areas are vast and varied ranging from the traditional Alpine areas in the west to the dramatic Dolomites further East. What they all have in common is a rich history and culture of warm hospitality and the culinary experience is as enjoyable as the skiing one.

Overall, an excellent holiday – great people, amazing scenery and some very good food, even on the mountain! Siobhan Shilton Folgarida

The Monterosa ski area is nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps and is made up of the three principal resorts of Alagna, Gressoney and Champoluc, all traditional and charming villages. Amongst serious powder hounds, the Monterosa Ski area is renowned for its extensive off-piste, however it is yet to make its way to the mainstream market. This means the slopes remain quiet during the week, with plenty of untracked powder runs to be found.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Skiing in Alagna you will find some great tree runs but as you rise above the tree line, the slopes open out to wide powder fields waiting to be explored. As the off piste in Alagna is a little bit of a local secret, the area is slightly trickier to navigate, making your local mountain guide's knowledge invaluable.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Monterosa ski area Alagna Freeride Alagna | Residence Mirella 2* | B&B

Off piste 7 Nights |

All of our trips to Alagna stay in the Residence Mirella, a fantastic base to explore the area’s terrain. You will have six full days off piste with your highly qualified mountain guide.

| £1150

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Heathrow - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF034 7 Nights |

| £1150

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Heathrow - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF054 7 Nights | Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Heathrow - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF090

7 Nights |

| £1150

Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF188

| £1150

ITALY

The best holiday possible if you want to ski safely off piste with like– minded people, behind a top guide.

Gillie Revill Monte Rosa

Monte Rosa Heli Escapades Alagna | Residence Mirella 2* | B&B We are running one heli-skiing trip to Alagna which is always immensely popular. You will again stay at the Residence Mirella and, included in the price, you will get two helicopter drops. This trip will include six days with mountain guides, and some skinning.

Alagna Freeride Weekend 7 Nights |

| Off piste | £1599

If you can’t fit in a whole week, you can still enjoy Alagna with a quick jaunt over the weekend. This trips will include three full days off piste with guides.

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF122

3 Nights |

| Off piste | £750

Thu 4 Apr - Mon 8 Apr Heathrow - Milan Malpensa Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF211

Off Piste Powder

Gressoney Ski Instruction

Gressoney | Hotel Dufour | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

Gressoney has some of the best off piste skiing in Monte Rosa, so it’s the perfect place to spend six days skiing off piste with mountain guides. You will be based at the Hotel Dufour, close to the chairlift.

Alagna | Residence Mirella 2* | B&B

REF190

7 Nights |

With fantastic slopes on both sides of the valley, Gressoney is also a great on piste destination. On this trip you will spend three days with your local instructor and three days with your Ski Club Leader. You will stay in the Hotel Dufour, opposite the chairlift, great for a quick start.

REF062

Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement)

Development

| £1450

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement)

7 Nights |

Gressoney | Hotel Dufour | Half board

| PE | £1199

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF094

| £1399

7 Nights | Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Gatwick - Turin Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF171

| £1150

Dolomites The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites is renowned for its unique and spectacular scenery, rich history, and expansive ski area in the winter. Made up of over 1,200km of slopes, the twelve ski areas of the Dolomites make it the largest area worldwide which is accessible by one lift pass. Skiers will find plenty of wide open runs, steep blacks, high glacial terrain and stunning treelined runs. Dolomiti Superski includes the famous Sella Ronda, a ski route that forms a loop around the Sella Group and passes through the resorts of Selva Val Gardena, Colfosco, Corvara, Arabba, and Canazei. Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

A major draw for visitors to this area is the amazing food and hospitality. You’ll find a huge variety of traditional Austrian and Italian dishes for very reasonable prices. Plus, most restaurants have spectacular views. If you have yet to visit this inspiring area, then it’s definitely one to put on the list!

Arabba Off Piste Arabba | Hotel Malita 3* | Half board

Off Piste 7 Nights |

Arabba’s location at the foot of the Marmolada glacier makes it a great base for an off piste week. During the six days with mountain guides, you’ll explore the extensive range of off piste terrain that the area has to offer using the piste network to take you further and reach new areas.

| £1499

Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF104 7 Nights | Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF119

| £1499

ITALY

The area is a lovely place to ski. It was made even better by the amount and quality of snow this year

Richard Egerton-Smith Canazei

Italian Indulgence Canazei | Croce Bianca 4* | Half board Your Ski Club leaders will show you the best of the Sella Ronda area over six days. From the top of the Marmolada Glacier to the Hidden Valley, there is plenty to explore. Based just a short walk from the lifts, this fabulous hotel offers incredible dining and extensive spa facilities.

| PE | Action | £1399

7 Nights |

Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF155

Sella Ronda Off Piste Canazei | Hotel Italia 3* | Half board

Off Piste 7 Nights |

In the Val di Fassa you will find the unique and unspoiled town of Canazei (1,450m). From this gateway to the Dolomites you can explore a huge area of terrain and improve your off piste skills in the capable hands of local instructor over six days.

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF099 7 Nights |

Photo: Oberschneider

| £1299

Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF149

| £1299

Cortina Ski Weekend Cortina | Hotel Serena 3* | Half board This four day weekend skiing with Ski Club Leaders offers great value to one of Europe’s most chic and stylish resorts. The terrain is vast and varied with excellent mountain restaurants.

4 Nights |

| Weekend | £699

Thu 17 Jan - Mon 21 Jan Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF048

Cortina Ski Week Cortina | Hotel Serena 3* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

Date Flights Accommodation

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF093 7 Nights |

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

| £850

Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF151

| £899 Photo: Ross Woodhall

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022

In the heart of the Dolomites sits the beautiful village of Cortina d’Ampezzo (1,211m), a sophisticated resort nestled amidst conifer forests. Cortina has great terrain suitable for all levels and the advantage of Ski Club Leaders on hand to show you around over six days on snow.

ITALY

Cortina is a really good destination for intermediate skiers. The hotel is very friendly, the scenery is stunning and this holiday was very good value all round.

Roger Plummer Cortina

Dolomites Freeride Week San Martino di Castrozza | Hotel Regina 4* | Half board

Off Piste 7 Nights |

Quickly becoming known as a freeride paradise, San Martino di Castrozza (1,487m) is a small but perfectly-formed resort, well situated for skiers to explore the freeride terrain that the area has to offer.

| ÂŁ1299

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Heathrow - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF038

Dolomites Freeride weekend San Martino di Castrozza | Hotel Regina 4* | Half board

Weekend

Photo: Ross Woodhall

4 Nights |

For those short on time, this weekend packs in three full days of freeriding with local mountain guides to make the most of your time on snow. It is a small resort with access to big terrain and the benefit of Italian hospitality both on and off the slope.

Thu 14 Mar - Mon 18 Mar Gatwick - Venice Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF161

| ÂŁ799

Brenta Dolomites

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

The linked resorts of Folgarida and Madonna contribute to 150km of pistes that the Brenta Dolomites ski area has to offer. Known to be one of the most stunning locations to ski , access to over 100 groomed pistes is made easy due to fantastic connections between the 60 lifts located within the area. With plenty of long cruising blue runs and guidance from local instructors, Folgarida is the perfect location to help you improve your technique and take you skiing to the next level. The nearby resort of Madonna, also another Ski Club favourite, boasts terrain such as the Dolomitica piste, rumoured to be the most difficult in the Alps, and the adrenalin fuelled Star run. Spend six days with your Ski Club Leader exploring the extensive range of pistes, tree lined runs and picture perfect backdrop that Madonna has to offer.

Madonna Ski Week Madonna di Campiglio | Hotel Bertelli 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

Spend six days with your Ski Club Leaders and fellow Freshtrackers exploring the 150km of wide-open pistes, which never seem to get busy.

| PE | £1350

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Gatwick - Verona Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF061 7 Nights |

| PE | £1399

Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Gatwick - Verona Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF173

ITALY

A first class destination, with a spectacular mountain environment. Martin Richardson

Madonna di Campiglio

Dolomites Development Folgarida | Hotel Alaska 3* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

Your six days on snow will be a mix of instruction and exploring the area with your Club Leader where you can put what you have learnt into practise. Hotel Alaska is a ski in ski out hotel with great food and hospitality.

| £1050

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Gatwick - Verona Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF056 7 Nights |

| £1050

Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF109

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights | Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Gatwick - Verona Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF170

7 Nights |

| £999

Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF189

| £950

Adamello Ski Area

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

The Adamello ski area is a popular new destination for freeriding and backcountry skiing. It teams together Ponte Di Legno with Passo Tonale. The terrain is vast with off piste sections and varied mountain routes which circle the glacier, giving skiers the most impressive panorama view. With improved lift systems and access, it is swiftly becoming one of the top off piste destinations in Italy. The main slopes of Passo Tonale offer an incredible view over Presna and the links between Ponte di Legno allows for a myriad of opportunity for great views and terrain. Off piste experts should try the 10km Sgualdrina Cantiere descending back to Tonale and the thrilling 1650km drop on the Pisgana. Ponte di Legno itself is a short distance down the valley from Passo Tonale. Offering an exceptional 1948m of vertical descent, the area is snow sure thanks to the glacier and has one of the longest seasons in the area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it even opens in the summer!

Families

Families Half Term Instruction Passo Tonale | Hotel Gardenia | Half board Explore the delights of this fantastic Italian ski area with your ski Club Leader, local instructor and fellow families.

7 Nights |

| Development | ÂŁ1450

Sat 16 Feb - Sat 23 Feb Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF115

ITALY

Passo Powder and Piste Passo Tonale | Various | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

Spend three days with a local instructor developing your off piste technique and three days with your ski club leader exploring the vast off piste terrain that the resort has to offer

7 Nights |

| £1150

Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Hotel Gardenia, Half Board REF108 Twin share (singles at supplement)

| £899

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Hotel Alberto Angelo, Half Board REF081 Twin share (singles at supplement)

Lift pass inc.

7 Nights |

| £1299

Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Hotel Sporting, Half Board REF187 Twin share (singles at supplement)

Adamello Off Piste Ponte di Legno | Hotel Mirella 4* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

With all the off piste potential, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to run three off piste courses to Ponte Di Legno staying at the comfortable 4* Hotel Mirella. You will have six full days off piste with Andrea Enzio's team of mountain guides.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights | Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF107

| PE | £1350

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF082

| £1350

7 Nights | Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF192

| £1350

Spend the week in the spa town of Bormio, a resort which guarantees fun and exciting skiing surrounded by spectacular scenery. This medieval town is distinctly Italian and is located within day-trip distance from Santa Caterina and San Colombano ski areas, both of which are included in the area lift pass. Local instructors and your Ski Club Leader will help you to navigate and explore the 110km of downhill skiing available in the area. In the evenings you can immerse yourself in this unique and historic resort, with its natural hot water spas surrounded by snow-capped peaks to help you to relax in style.

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

The modern Italian resort of Pila can be found within the Aosta Valley, a 40 minute drive away from nearby Courmayeur. With its mix of wellgroomed slopes, long runs and access to off piste terrain, Pila is a resort that can be enjoyed by all.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Bormio/Pila

Bormio Instruction Bormio | Hotel Genzianella 3* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

Spend three days with local instructors and three with your Ski Club Leader exploring the skiing delights that Bormio has to offer.

| PE | ÂŁ1150

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF055 7 Nights | Sun 24 Feb - Sun 3 Mar Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF127

| ÂŁ1199

ITALY

My first visit to Bormio…skiing conditions were exceptional; hotel first class, contributing to a great holiday experience.

John Cowell Bormio

Pila Technique Top Up Pila | Hotel La Chance 3* | Half board

Development 7 Nights |

During your stay in Pila, you’ll spend three days with BASI qualified instructors who’ll show you how to improve your technique, whilst also having plenty of fun. Rab Bickerdike has been instructing our groups for a number of years, and will be happy to assist you in taking your skiing to the next level. On the three days you are not receiving instruction, you will be led by your experienced Ski Club Leader.

| £825

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF058 7 Nights |

| S | £999

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Not Included Set coach transfer Single room REF079

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights | Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF193

| £825

7 Nights | Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF207

| £825

Photo: Jonny Cass

A collection of high altitude, snow-sure resorts await you in Switzerland. The hosts are world renowned hoteliers with the highest of standards, and the backdrop of trains weaving along the railways has been relatively unchanged for years. Switzerland is home to some of the most famous peaks in the world, including the Matterhorn, and the Eiger.

The super conditions helped to make it probably the best of my numerous Freshtracks holidays. Tim Hicks Engelberg

SWITZERLAND

Switzerland

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

For the more experienced powder hunters, Andermatt has enormous off piste opportunities and a well-earned reputation for generous snowfall, making it one of Switzerland’s best freeride destinations. As a small village located in the Urseren Valley, Andermatt features a number of ski areas providing you with access to plenty of exhilarating terrain. Renowned for its impressive snow record, it’s no wonder Andermatt has been a favourite with our off piste Ski Club groups for many years. For the bravest among you, skiing the northfacing Gemsstock Mountain, which looms over the town, will satisfy your powder needs. After you have spent your days exploring the slopes, you can relax and unwind in the peaceful village.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Andermatt

Off Piste Weekend Hotel Sonne 3* | Half board 3 Nights |

Easy transport links make Andermatt perfect for weekend trips. A good level of fitness is required as some skinning may be involved

| £799

Thu 13 Dec - Sun 16 Dec Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF007

4 Nights |

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Weekend

Thu 24 Jan - Mon 28 Jan Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF068

| £950

4 Nights | Thu 28 Mar - Mon 1 Apr Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF199

| £999

SWITZERLAND

A very good holiday indeed and an excellent resort. Clare Roberts Andermatt

Off Piste Week Hotel Sonne 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

As part of your week long holiday, you will spend six full days off piste with Andrea Enzio's team of highly qualified mountain guides and your evenings will be spent relaxing in the family run hotel.

| £1499

Sun 30 Dec - Sun 6 Jan Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF018

7 Nights |

| £1250

Sun 6 Jan - Sun 13 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF027

Photo: Ross Woodhall

7 Nights |

| PE | £1250

Sun 13 Jan - Sun 20 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF042

7 Nights | Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF165

| £1250

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Engelberg is a traditional Swiss village with a tremendous snow record and incredible off piste terrain. Spend the day with qualified mountain guides who will search out the best off piste routes for you to perfect your powder turns. If you are feeling adventurous, you could take the opportunity to ski Galtiberg, a local secret found near Mount Titlis which crosses glaciers, open powder fields and couloirs. Cruise past rock buttresses and frozen waterfalls before finishing in the valley some 2,000m lower. At the end of the day you will come home to a picturesque village with cobbled streets where you can wind down with your fellow skiers. After a few days in Engelberg, it will start to feel like a home from home.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Engelberg

Hotel Terrace 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

During your week in Engelberg, your hotel can be found just a short walk from the main cable car. Your trip will include six full days off piste with a local mountain guides. There may be some skinning so a good level of fitness is required.

| S | £1425

Sat 5 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Single room REF022 7 Nights |

| S | £1425

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Single room REF057 7 Nights |

| S | £1425

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Not Included Rail ticket Single room

7 Nights |

REF092 7 Nights |

| PE S | £1425

7 Nights |

Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Not Included

Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Not Included

Rail ticket Single room

REF152

| S | £1425

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Not Included Rail ticket Single room

REF077

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Lift pass inc.

Off Piste Week

REF169

| S | £1425

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Saas-Fee Known as the pearl of the Alps, Saas-Fee is a charming, traffic-free Swiss village that provides its visitors with high altitude skiing. Its high elevation guarantees snow and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Perfect for cruising around, Saas-Fee enjoys light, powdery snow on north-facing slopes and forgiving pistes that you can get to know over the course of your week before progressing to steeper aspects. The resort is a traditional mountain village of narrow streets lined with old chalets, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farming heritage clearly visible. Often compared with Zermatt, Saas-Fee offers a slower, more tranquil ambience than its bustling big brother. The tradition, charm and reliability of Saas-Fee are a handful of the reasons we have been sending Ski Club members there for over two decades.

Saas-Fee Singles Hotel Metropol 4* | Half board With only one trip to Saas-Fee this year, we expect demand to be high. This Peak Experience trip will be led by a Ski Club leader for the duration.

7 Nights |

| PE S | Action | ÂŁ1450

Sat 12 Jan - Sat 19 Jan Heathrow - Geneva Coach transfer Single room REF037

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Davos is known to the Swiss as a ski region where snow never fails to arrive. Here, you are simply spoilt for choice with 300km of piste spread across six areas that make up the slopes of Davos and Klosters. From long tree-lined runs which extend all the way down to the valleys below, to the wide runs on the Jakobshorn Mountain, this is a great place to perfect your technique. For those of you who wish to get some more off piste miles under your skis, Davos has a huge area for you to explore, including the hidden powder stashes on the Pischa and Rinerhorn mountains. At the end of a long day on the mountain, you will return to your impressive 4* Sunstar accommodation where you can unwind in comfort and enjoy dinner in the panoramic restaurant.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Davos

Ski Weekend Hotel Sunstar 4* | B&B/Half board

Weekend 3 Nights |

On both of our weekend trips, you will make the most of your time on snow with your Ski Club Leader. Arrival day is B&B and the following days are half board. Single rooms are available for no supplement.

| S | ÂŁ799

Thu 13 Dec - Sun 16 Dec Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF008

Transfer

4 Nights |

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Thu 28 Mar - Mon 1 Apr Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF200

| S | ÂŁ950

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All in all a fantastic holiday. It was my first time on the trip. I'll seriously consider going again in the future. Paul Harvey Davos

Powder and Piste Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

You will spend three days skiing with local mountain guides, and three days skiing with your Ski Club Leader, exploring the full reach of the Parsenn area.

| PE S | £1699

Sat 2 Mar - Sat 9 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF137 7 Nights |

| PE S | £1699

Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF168

Davos Discovery Photo: Ross Woodhall

Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board This is a holiday aimed at our Peak Experience Ski Club members. Spend six days skiing with your Ski Club Leader who will show you the best routes round this extensive resort.

7 Nights |

| PE S | Action | £1499

Sat 5 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF021

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Following a six year absence, we have decided to include Klosters in the Freshtracks calendar once more. This Swiss resort may conjure up images of royalty and celebrity, however there is much more to Davos' neighbour than first comes to mind. With access to the same extensive ski area, you will be able to explore the Parsenn, Jakobshorn and Madrisa, to name but a few. Much of its off piste terrain is hidden from the prying eyes of lift passengers, so you will be sure to find some untouched snow when venturing into the backcountry. However, with access to over 300km of piste, will you really need to? With a charming village, excellent snow and fantastic varied terrain, you may find yourself wanting to return to this traditional Swiss resort year on year.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Klosters

Swiss Singles Silvretta Parkhotel 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

These trips will be for our Peak Experience Freshtrackers. You will spend six days with your Ski Club Leader, who will show you around this fantastically historic resort, before heading back to your 4* hotel.

| PE S | £1499

Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF106 7 Nights |

| PE S | £1499

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 2 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF121

Date Flights Accommodation

7 Nights |

Transfer

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Sat 2 Mar - Sat 9 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF136

| PE S | £1499

SWITZERLAND

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Grimentz

Grimentz is an authentic and picturesque village offering stunning views over the Val d’Anniviers. The attraction for our advanced and expert skiers will be the challenging off piste terrain which is waiting to be explored. With the help of your local mountain guide, you will spend your week seeking out the supreme powder that this relatively unknown area has to offer. With access to Zinal via the Sorebois cable-car, you will have the option to explore even more of this extensive back country terrain.

Grimentz Off Piste Hotel Alpina 3* | Half board

Off piste 7 Nights |

The real pull of Grimentz is the off piste, and that’s why we’re running three off piste courses throughout the season. These will include six full days skiing off piste with your local mountain guide.

| £1499

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF059

7 Nights | Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF089

| £1499

7 Nights | Sat 23 Mar - Sat 30 Mar Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF191

| £1499

Grindelwald

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If you are looking for stunning views from both the resort and the slopes, look no further than the charming mountain village of Grindelwald. Located 2 ½ hours from Zurich Airport, Grindelwald is the perfect location for a long weekend, allowing you to explore the local slopes and relax in a stunning and dramatic setting. As part of the Jungfrau region you will have the opportunity to further explore neighbouring Wengen and Mürren. Seize the opportunity to ski amongst three alpine treasures: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. With 206 kilometres of piste in the Jungfrau region to choose from, you will be glad to have a knowledgeable Ski Club Leader around to show you the best runs. If you have the time, it is worth catching the cog railway up to the Jungfraujoch,'the top of Europe', where you'll find unparalleled views of the surrounding Swiss mountains.

Grindelwald Ski Weekend Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board

Weekend 4 Nights |

Grindelwald is the perfect place to get those piste miles under your skis. Over the course of the weekend, you will be led on snow by your knowledgeable Ski Club Leader.

| S | £999

Thu 28 Feb - Mon 4 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF131 4 Nights | Thu 14 Mar - Mon 18 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF160

| S | £999

Photo: Ross Woodhall

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Wengen Set in the heart of the Jungfrau, Wengen is a quiet and charming village, full of friendly locals and surrounded by dramatic scenery. The spectacular Jungfrau region should be experienced by every keen skier, and your base in Wengen will give you the opportunity to explore neighbouring resorts Mürren and Grindelwald. Travelling through all of these resorts can be an adventure in itself, but you will be rewarded with the Jungfrau region's 206km of pistes. Wengen is a brilliant resort for on piste skiers who love gentle, gliding runs and a laid-back atmosphere. For those who wish to improve their powder skiing, Wengen also has some fantastic and accessible off piste terrain that can be found around the base of the Eigerwand. Further exploration of the Jungfrau region will provide the more advanced skier with plenty of challenging backcountry opportunities.

Powder and Piste Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board This Peak Experience holiday will combine three days with local mountain guides and three days skiing with a Ski Club Leader.

7 Nights |

| PE S | Off piste | £1699

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF096

Wengen Fun Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

This trip, also Peak Experience, involves six days on snow with a Ski Club Leader and is based at the fabulous Hotel Sunstar.

| PE S | £1399

Wed 9 Jan - Wed 16 Jan Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF030 7 Nights | Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF154

| PE S | £1399

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The resorts of Flims and Laax are linked together by a lift system which gives access to a ski area that is continually boosting its reputation as an intermediate ski playground. The sheer size of the resort means that the incredible terrain park, which draws in athletes from around the world, can co-exist with long woodland runs and confidence building pistes. The resort offers high, wide and extensive sunny slopes with upper routes giving skiers wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding area. The long red and black runs down into Laax make this resort perfect for intermediate skiers. Your accommodation for the duration of your stay is set in the mountain forest at Flims Waldhaus. Your hotel will provide you with a cosy atmosphere which will help you relax and recharge ahead of the next day's adventure.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Flims/Laax

Swiss Bliss Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

The on snow activity on these holidays will be led by your experienced Ski Club Leader, ensuring you make the most of the full six days skiing.

| PE S | ÂŁ1250

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF080

Transfer

7 Nights |

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Sat 9 Mar - Sat 16 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF153

| PE S | ÂŁ1250

SWITZERLAND

Lenzerheide Lenzerheide contains many of the most desirable components for a ski resort: an excellent snow record, over 225km of beautifully groomed pistes and a charming lake-side setting. This pisted paradise is a fantastic playground for intermediate skiers hoping to get miles under their skis during the day and relax in the spa town in the evenings. The east facing slopes catch the morning sun, and will gently ease you into your skiing day. When you are feeling suitably refreshed, explore the west-facing slopes which have more character, both in terms skiing and panoramic views. If you are lucky, during your stay you may have the opportunity to ski the longest night-skiing run in Switzerland, which is floodlit for much of the winter season. Spending six days with Ski Club Leaders means you can explore all of this beautiful region at your own pace, as well as experiencing some of the fabulous mountain restaurants along the way.

Luxury Lenzerheide Hotel Sunstar 4* | Half board This holiday has been created with our Peak Experience members in mind, it includes six full days on snow being led by your Ski Club Leader.

7 Nights | Sun 24 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Heathrow - Zurich Coach transfer Single room REF196

| PE S | ÂŁ1399

Nendaz

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Photo: Ross Woodhall

Sat in the heart of the 4 VallĂŠes, Nendaz has access to over 412km of skiable terrain, the largest ski area Switzerland has to offer. With the help of your Ski Club Leader, you will be able to explore the vast amount of runs suited to intermediate and advanced skiers, in a resort with an excellent snow record. The town of Nendaz is a sprawling place where there are no shortage of bars, shops and restaurants to explore after a long day of skiing. If you are looking to get some serious miles under your skis over the course of a long weekend, then our trip to this large Swiss village will provide you with the perfect opportunity to do just that.

Nendaz Ski Weekend Hotel Montfort 3* | Half board

Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

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In the safe hands of your Ski Club Leader you will spend four days discovering the diverse terrain that the area has to offer. The basic Hotel Montfort offers an affordable way to experience this famous ski region over a long weekend.

4 Nights |

| S | Weekend | ÂŁ550

Thu 17 Jan - Mon 21 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Single room REF070

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Photo:Verbier St Bernard

Verbier

If you are looking for incredible terrain, beautiful views and lively après, look no further than the world famous Swiss resort of Verbier. As part of the largest ski area in Switzerland, the ‘4 Vallées’, Verbier gives skiers access to an incredible landscape. On a good day, Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn can be seen from the top of the ski area. Along with the incredible scenery, there is no better way to spend your week than exploring the groomed terrain, mogul fields and off piste routes that this resort has to offer. In the evening, the village itself has lots of bars, lounges, shops and restaurants to cater for visitors. If you would like advice on sampling the local cuisine, your Ski Club Leader will help the group seek out the most suitable restaurant for you.

All Mountain Instruction Hotel Montpelier 3* | B&B This All Mountain holiday offers a chance to make the most of the varied terrain and will focus on improving your overall technique both on and off piste. For this trip you will spend three days with an instructor and three days with your Ski Club Leader.

7 Nights |

| Off piste | £1250

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF064

Ski & Schnapps

Zermatt

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Zermatt is a firm favourite with our Ski Club Members, which is no surprise considering it is widely regarded as one of the best ski resorts in Europe, if not the world. Thanks to its endless on and off piste terrain, phenomenal snow record, charming village and astounding scenery, Zermatt is a desirable destination for skiers of all abilities. The wide variety of runs that can be found across the mountain mean that you will be kept busy skiing all week, often without seeing the same run twice. For Freshtrackers who wish to explore a little further afield, Zermatt will provide you access to extensive off piste terrain, much of which is lift accessible. The village of Zermatt itself is as picturesque as the mountains that surround it. A car free zone means that it is not uncommon to see a horse drawn carriage transporting guests around the village, or electric buggies acting as hotel shuttles or public taxis.

Hotel Sonne 4* | Half board

Action 7 Nights |

Following the success of the Zermatt Peak Experience trips over the past few years, we have decided to offer an extra week for the 2018/19 season where you can spend six full days skiing with your Ski Club Leader.

| PE | £1650

Sat 19 Jan - Sat 26 Jan Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF063 7 Nights |

| PE | £1675

Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF209

End of Season Off Piste Alpen Resort 4* | Half board You will spend three full days with a mountain guide and three full days with your Ski Club Leader. Whilst in resort, why not try a day’s heli skiing if conditions allow? This will be payable locally.

7 Nights |

| Off piste | £1199

Sat 27 Apr - Sat 4 May Not Included Rail ticket Twin share (singles at supplement) REF227

Monte Rosa Safari Mountain Huts and Hotels | Half board A fantastic beginners ski tour where the emphasis is on the downhill! From Zermatt you’ll head over to Italy skiing around Gressoney, Alagna and Cervinia, stopping at local mountain hotels en route before returning to Switzerland via Saas-Fee.

7 Nights |

| Off piste | £1399

Sat 9 Feb - Sat 16 Feb Not Included Not Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF111

SWITZERLAND

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Lรถtschental Known by some as a paradise for ski-tourers, Lรถtschental is famed amongst guides and visitors alike for its early season powder. With access to its magnificent landscape, this trip promises dramatic and exciting skiing in a classic Swiss alpine valley dotted with traditional villages. On this holiday you will have the opportunity to ski with Klaus Tscherring, a mountain guide who has been guiding Freshtracks trips for many years and has a loyal following. During your six days with Klaus, you will be introduced to ski touring, and shown how to use skins and ski crampons. A good level of fitness will be required for this safari, and although it would be advantageous to already have some skinning experience, it is not a necessity. If you would like to experience some rhythmic skinning ascents followed by exhilarating powder runs, then this is the trip for you!

Lรถtschental Safari Mountain Huts and Hotels | Half board This is a trip aimed at ski touring beginners. You will spend six days skiing with a mountain guide in an unspoilt, traditional resort and ski area.

7 Nights |

| Off piste | ยฃ1599

Sat 26 Jan - Sat 2 Feb Not Included Not included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF078

Photo: Ross Woodhall

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Rest of the World

Every year we discover new and exciting destinations we’d love to ski, and this year is no exception. We’ve expanded our programme to bring you some once-in-alifetime options that will be hard to resist. From the USA and Canada to Japan and Slovakia, you might be the only person you know who has skied it, and who doesn’t want to be first out of the gate? If you’re ready to branch out from the resorts you know and love, these trips could be for you.

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Spain conjures up images of sun and sea for many people, but perhaps we should start thinking of sun and ski, because the lesser-known Spanish Pyrenees are full of exciting off piste opportunities. The sophisticated resort of Baqueira Beret comes with a regal recommendation, as the Spanish royal family have been known to favour its slopes. The resort is situated on the Bonaigua Pass in the Val d’Aran, and has been treated to excellent snow cover in recent winters. With 152km of groomed runs and exciting off piste opportunities, strong skiers and off piste beginners will find plenty to enjoy and test. More exhilarating terrain can be found in steep couloirs such as Escornacrabes which loosely translates as ‘where goats tumble’. If you’d like to fill your holiday with challenging backcountry exploration, amazing tree runs and sample some après tapas bars then Baqueira is the perfect destination. We are also running a weekend trip so there’s no need to miss out on this fantastic resort.

Photo: Ross Woodhall

Spain Pyrenees Heli Exploration Baqueira | Hotel Val de Ruda Spa 4* | Half board

Heli 7 Nights |

These off piste weeks will include two days of heli rando to help you seek out the perfect snow conditions. You will spend six full days with your mountain guides and stay at the Hotel Val de Ruda.

| £1999

Sat 2 Feb - Sat 9 Feb Heathrow - Toulouse Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF097 7 Nights |

| £2099

Sat 2 Mar - Sat 9 Mar Heathrow - Toulouse Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF139

Baqueira Discovery Weekend Baqueira | Hotel Val de Ruda Spa 4* | Half board 4 Nights | Baqueira is a great destination for a weekend with its proximity to Toulouse and over three days with mountain guides you'll make the most of your time on snow.

| Weekend | £899

Thu 24 Jan - Mon 28 Jan Heathrow - Toulouse Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF069

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Slovakia

Photo: Ross Woodhall

When you think of ski destinations, Slovakia might not be the first country that springs to mind but you’ll be surprised how quickly you will fall in love with this unique destination. In Jasná, Slovakia’s largest resort, skiers can enjoy up to 45km of groomed pistes and 12 off piste ski areas. The resort sits on the north of the Chopok mountain, where you’ll find ski routes suitable for all abilities. The real pull of Jasná, however, is the untouched freeriding potential. Whether you prefer steep, challenging terrain or open powder fields, you’ll find plenty of areas to explore. The off piste areas are often untracked and easily accessible from lifts, so you can spend less time hiking and more time carving fresh tracks. Along with excellent skiing, Jasná is very gentle on the wallet. Located less than an hour from the airport, visits to Jasná allow you the opportunity to try something totally different this winter and get a lot more for your money.

Slovakian Off Piste Ski & Spa Jasná | Hotel Tri Studnicky 4* | Half board Local instructors will help you navigate through this new and exciting resort, ensuring you really make the most of the freeride opportunities that Slovakia has to offer. You will split your six days on snow between the local instructor and Ski Club Leader.

7 Nights |

| Off piste | £899

Sat 2 Mar - Sat 9 Mar Not Included Set coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF138

Japan A ski trip to Japan combines some of the best powder skiing in the world with inspiring Japanese culture. In the north, the cold Siberian wind rolling over the sea of Japan ensures Hokkaido is cloaked in deep snow for the winter, and the Japanese Alps in Honshu offer rugged peaks rising to 3,000m. You will encounter exhilarating terrain wherever you go, including impressive tree skiing and steep challenging descents. All trips will require a good level of fitness and experience as there will be some skinning and hiking necessary.

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Each trip features unique characteristics and combine skiing with cultural adventure, offering itineraries tailored for an advanced level. After a day of carving through pillowy backcountry, soothe your muscles in a traditional Onsen, a thermal hot spring. To find out more about our Japan trips, head to our website or call our helpful staff for a more detailed itinerary.

Japan Powder Pilgrimage Niseko & Asahidake | Various This holiday is run in partnership with Mountain tracks and is split between the ski areas of Niseko and Asahidake. The focus of this trip is on lift accessed off piste, with some skinning to access runs away from the lift system.

9 Nights |

| Off piste | £2999

Fri 18 Jan - Mon 28 Jan Not Included Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF049

Shiretoko Backcountry Shiretoko | Various Located on the north-eastern point of Hokkaido, Shiretoko is covered with untouched forests and volcanic areas with breath-taking views. The cold winters provide excellent powder which you’ll enjoy over nine days with Bruce Goodlad and a local guide.

10 Nights |

| Off piste | £3450

Thu 24 Jan - Mon 4 Feb Not Included Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF071

Japan Powder Adventure Hakuba & Nozawa | Various You will alternate ski days with your Ski Club Leader and your mountain guides exploring the surrounding ski resorts of Hakuba and Nozawa. There is also the unique experience of seeing monkeys bathing in natural hot springs.

13 Nights |

| Off piste | £2699

Sat 09 Feb - Sat 23 Feb Not Included Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF105

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Norway We couldn’t pass over the chance to visit a country where skiing is so ingrained on day-to-day life.

Narvik Northern Lights Narvik | Trollviken Lodge | Half board

To really ski like a Norwegian, don't forget your ‘matpakke’ or packed lunch and stay warm with a ‘solbaertoddy’, a local warm blackcurrant drink. Visiting three different resorts in different areas of the sprawling mountainous country, Freshtrackers can choose to experience different disciplines on their chosen trip. Piste lovers can test their skills in the Olympic resort of Lillehammer, whilst those after some more variety can head to Trysil. If you are a true escapist though, our Narvik trip is for you, where from your fisherman’s hut home you can tour straight from the door and experience some of Norway’s most impressive scenery.

Situated just 30 minutes from Narvik airport, you will be staying at the Trollviken Lodge; an old converted fish farm. Spend six days with your mountain guide, Bruce Goodlad, exploring the biggest vertical ski area in Scandinavia. Each day you can expect climbs of between 1000 & 3000m.

On piste and off, Norway’s ski pedigree is effervescent, just like the Northern lights which Freshtrackers often catch a glimpse of. Cross your fingers and hope for a front row seat to the greatest light show on earth!

Trysil | Radisson Blu Resort 4* | Half board

95 7 Nights |

| Off piste | £1999

Fri 15 Mar - Fri 22 Mar Not Included Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF162

Lillehammer Long Weekend Lillehammer | Hotel Hafjell 3* | Full board Lillehammer offers a fantastic variety of on piste challenges with scenic views of the Gudbrandsdalen mountains in the background. This four day on piste weekend trip will be based in the 3* Hafjell hotel, with both the slopes and local town just a short walk away.

4 Nights |

| Weekend | £799

Thu 21 Mar - Mon 25 Mar Heathrow - Oslo Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF180

Norwegian Easter Weekend This Easter weekend trip will be heading to Trysil this season for the first time. The volcano-shaped Trysil Mountain has miles of slopes with never-ending and contrasting terrain. You will spend four days on snow led by your Ski Club Leaders.

4 Nights |

| Weekend | £975

Thu 18 Apr - Mon 22 Apr Heathrow - Oslo Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF223

USA/ Canada North American skiing has an incredible variety of resorts to explore, ranging from the bustling metropolis of Park City to the remote and unashamedly rugged Alta. The culture couldn’t be more different from Europe either – forget lift queues and unpredictable service. Wherever you ski in America, you’ll come home raving about modern infrastructure, fantastic service and genuinely friendly locals.

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Skiing in Canada offers the best mix of US and European styles – slick infrastructure mixed with a rugged and authentic feel you sometimes struggle to find in American or big-name European resorts. All of our North American trips offer something different, with options to visit well-established favourites and cult powder meccas. Each though offer a great taste of what makes North American skiing so special

Colorado Adventure Breckenridge & Crested Butte | The Village Hotel & The Old Town Inn | B&B 12 Nights |

Alongside your Leader, you will have five days to explore Breckenridge and its vibrant town, before travelling south west towards Crested Butte, where you will spend five days discovering the mountain. This trip will include one day cat skiing.

| Off piste | £1999

Sat 23 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Not Included Set group transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF120

Ultimate Ski America Park City & Jackson Hole | B&B | Alta | Half board

Off piste 14 Nights |

Start your trip in Park City, with three days at the local resorts and one day cat skiing. Travel to Alta where you will stay for three days before finishing in Jackson Hole. Then spend four days skiing this challenging resort with your Ski Club Leader.

Tue 5 Mar - Tue 19 Mar Not Included Coach transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF142

| £2599

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One of the very best trips I have ever been on… they even gave us a send-off party at the end of our last day. Where else would that happen? Lawrence Dregent Banff

BC Powder Experience Whitewater | Red Mountain | Prestige Resort | B&B

Off piste 12 Nights |

You will spend seven days exploring Whitewater and its surrounding backcountry, and three of these will be with local guides. Two days will be spent cat skiing before heading to Red Mountain with your Ski Club Leader.

| £2799

Mon 25 Feb - Sun 10 Mar Not Included Set group minibus Twin share (singles at supplement) REF130

Alberta Adventure Banff & Jasper | Banff Park Lodge | The Crimson | B&B

Photo: Ross Woodhall

12 Nights |

With your Ski Club Leader, you will spend five days exploring the resorts of Banff: Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. Take the beautiful Icefield Parkway to Jasper, where you will have five days to ski the varied terrain of Marmot Basin.

Action | PE | £1275

Fri 15 Mar - Thu 28 Mar Not Included Set group transfer Twin share (singles at supplement) REF163

Photo: Jonny Cass

SKI TOURS

Ski Tours

Sick of fighting to get on ski lifts? Fed up of skiing tracked out powder? Leave the crowds behind and explore un-touched mountain terrain by choosing a ski touring trip. These trips will be an authentic touring experience with two to six hour climbs, and the opportunity to stay in more rustic mountain hut accommodation.

Mountain Tracks Choose Your Challenge Ski / Trek / Climb

Mountain Tracks Trips

Bookings and information: skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022 Date Flights Accommodation

Transfer

See pages 18-19 for ski profile descriptions on piste: off piste: Peak experience: PE Single rooms: S Course only option: C

Here are some of our regular Freshtracks tours so that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss them - you can find these and many more, along with an extensive summer programme of trekking and climbing, on mountaintracks.co.uk.

Photo: Jonny Cass

This season, we have decided to run our ski tours slightly differently. Our beginner ski tours will stay in the Freshtracks programme but our more advanced tours and hut-to-hut trips will be moving across to Mountain Tracks, our sister company. Mountain Tracks are specialists in mountain adventure and passionate about offering unforgettable experiences. These trips would benefit from some previous ski touring experience and the ability to do uphill kick turns.

Best trip ever! Had to bring our A-game every day and got to ski all sorts of challenging terrain and conditions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; worth every penny! Alastair Quarterman La Grave

Roccaraso Off Piste Weekend Hotel Iris 3* | Half board and, best of all, no crowds. Importantly, the freeride terrain is up there with the best, providing untracked powder aplenty. You’ll spend four days with mountain guides and good levels of fitness are required as some skinning may be involved.

| Ski Tours | £999

Thu 7 Feb - Mon 11 Feb Gatwick - Naples Included Twin share (singles at supplement) REF101

Dolomites Haute Route Mountain huts and hotels A beautiful traverse of the Dolomites from Passo Rolle all the way to Lake Bries. This is one of Europe’s most stunning mountain ranges, with dramatic skiing to match. Skiing, skinning and using lifts you’ll travel

7 Nights |

across some of the famous highlights of the area including the Marmolada Glacier and Val Medsi. You’ll stay at refuges en route where you will experience the warm hospitality, culture and cuisine of the region.

| Ski Tours | £1350

Sat 9 Mar - Sun 17 Mar Not Included Not Included Shared room REF156

Val De Bagnes Safari Hotel Union, Orsières & Hospice du Grand St Bernard | Half board Val de Bagnes is a valley that continues beyond Verbier – full of picturesque villages dotted along the base of a majestic mountain scenery. On this weekend trip, the first couple of days will be spent warming up and day touring, staying in a simple valley

hotel. You’ll then tour up to the historic Hospice du Grand-St-Bernard on the SwissItalian border. From here there are plenty of options for day tours and summits with great ski descents. This tour is ideal for those relatively new to ski touring.

4 Nights |

| Ski Tours | £750

Thu 28 Feb - Mon 4 Mar Not Included Not Included Shared room REF141

Piedmont Safari

Photo: Jonny Cass

Mountain huts and hotels | Half board In Valle Maira and Valle Stura, you’ll experience some of the best and least touched skiing in the Alps. The area is wild and remote with no lift access, meaning this trip is ideal for ski tourers who have some

7 Nights |

experience, but are looking for something slightly more challenging. An added bonus is the Sherpa Bus that will transport your kit for you so you can just carry a day pack for all those ascents!

Sat 2 Mar - Sat 9 Mar Not Included Set transfer from Turin Shared room REF135

| Ski Tours | £1399

SKI TOURS

Whilst it may be lesser known to the British market, Roccaraso is situated to the East of Rome in the Abruzzo region in the Apennine Mountains. Surprisingly it is Italy's fifth largest ski area with extensive terrain – both on and off piste, an excellent lift system

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Holiday Information 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 on the website). • 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 (where provided, as detailed in holiday fact boxes). • Ski Club Leaders, Instructors and Mountain Guides (where specified in the holiday fact box). ADDITIONAL EXPENSES (NOT INCLUDED IN THE ADVERTISED PRICE): • Lift-pass – we will advise you of the approximate amount required in local currency with your confirmation of booking. On a few holidays the lift-pass price is included in the brochure price and this is indicated in the holiday price details. • Local transport (buses or taxis). • Meals – unless otherwise indicated, 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 occasion 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). • Snowsports travel insurance. • Evening meal on resort staff’s one or two days off (chalets and 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 are 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

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. Please see the website for further detailed information for each holiday. the Ski Club Freshtracks programme, 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 touring 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 and under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (the “PTR”) 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). However, on a number of our holidays, the flights are charter and this is indicated on the website. 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 final information 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 and we cannot be held responsible for any costs associated with a change in connecting or onward travel resulting in a change to air schedules. Please note, that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders, a child must be under two years of age on the date of the return flight in order to qualify for infant status. Some of our holidays don't include flights 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. MISSED DEPARTURE In the event that you miss your outbound flight, you must notify the airline and the Freshtracks office immediately (if necessary via the out of hours contact number provided) if you intend to travel and take the inbound flight. Failure to do so may result in your inbound flight reservation being cancelled. We cannot be held responsible for any additional costs as a result of missing a flight. You should consider making a claim under your insurance policy. If you choose to book flights in order to connect with any of the flights included in our package, please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for missed departure as a result of delay or missed departure to either the flight we have booked for you or any flights you have booked. 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 each way. Please check at the time of booking. Availability of ski carriage is often limited and strictly on request with some airlines, so must be confirmed by us 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 the 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. SKIING WITH OTHERS Please remember that you are taking part in a group holiday and whilst we make every effort to ensure that the group is of a similar standard of experience, you may ski in a group with different levels of competence, experience or priorities. Our Leaders, Guides or Instructors will, where possible take into account the needs and requests of the group, however it is not always possible to accommodate the specific wishes of each member. It is expected that members will understand and respect the wishes of the group. Day touring is increasingly becoming popular and is generally accepted as part of the experience of skiing off piste. On some off piste holidays, it may be the case that the guide or instructor recommend that skinning is required to find the best possible conditions. If you decide not to stay with the group, then we will be unable to offer any refunds. 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. 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 10-year passport which is valid for at least six months after the date of return. For more information on the passport applications and the length of time the application process takes, please visit:gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports 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 that 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

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 55 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 Skiing) groups are open to all ages. If members aged over 65 years 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 where 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 demand for a trip we may reduce the number of Leaders/instructors/guides or the number of days instruction/guiding included. Leaders/instructors/ guides may change depending on group sizes and availability SKI PROFILES 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 ski profile for each member on the holiday will be recorded on the Ski Club of Great Britain 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. Our Exploration, Safaris and Tours have a maximum climb for each holiday. These climbs are an indication of the maximum amount of skinning on a typical day for a member who has a good level of fitness. In a mountain environment, with a group of members, there are many factors that may affect the length of climb including weather, conditions and fitness of individuals in the group. The maximum climb indicated may be exceeded and either be unplanned or planned in order for the guides/instructors to have the best chance of finding find the best conditions available. No compensation will be payable for any day where the climb is longer than anticipated. 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 heartbeat, 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 bar staff and drivers. It is customary on departure to leave a gratuity in your room for housekeeping staff – a guideline is $5 per day. ATOL PROTECTION We hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL No. 2911) Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www. atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate" Your Financial Protection When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services

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). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. ABTOT PROTECTION No.5064 The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Ski Club Winter Arrangements Ltd, membership No 5064 and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for the following: 1.

non-flight packages and

2. flight inclusive packages that commence outside of the EU, which are sold to customers outside of the EU. ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if you are abroad. Please note that bookings made outside the EU are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Ski Club Winter Arrangements Ltd. In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company. You can access the The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here:https://www. legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents All contracts in respect of these holidays are made with Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited (Company Number 02099115, whose registered office is at Connect House, Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7JY) 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.

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from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice Unit on the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk. For those traveling to the United States or Canada an authorisation for travel is required. Check immigration requirements for the US and Canada which can be found at www.cbp.gov or www.canada.ca

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BOOKING CONDITIONS All contracts in respect of these holidays are made with Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited (Company Number 02099115, whose registered office is at Connect House, Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7JY) 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. 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. 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. 3. Before the start of the package, we will provide you with the necessary receipts, vouchers and tickets, information on the scheduled times of departure and, where applicable, the deadline for check-in, as well as the scheduled times for intermediate stops, transport connections and arrival. 4. Any special requirements notified to us by you, and that we have accepted, we will confirm in writing and they will form part of the Booking Conditions, until such time they do not form part of the contract between you and us. 5. We will provide information enabling direct contact by a parent or another authorised/responsible person where an unaccompanied minor is travelling on the basis of a package travel contract which includes accommodation. MAKING A PAYMENT 6. We accept, 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 £250 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.

7. 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. We will inform you of these specific terms at the time of booking. 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. 8. 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 9. (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 rebooking 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 re-booking, and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect of their fare. (b) You may transfer your package travel holiday to another person who satisfies all of the conditions applicable to that package. In order to do so, you must give us notice in writing of your intention at least 7 days before the day the package is due to start. We will inform you of any additional fees, charges or other costs in relation to the transfer, all which must be reasonable and which will not exceed those actually incurred, and we will provide proof of those costs, if necessary. You and the person you are transferring the holiday to will both be liable to pay these transfer costs. (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 the 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:

Proportion of holiday cost payable 70-43 days 30% 42-31 days 50% 30-0 days 100% (d) All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. (e)You may terminate the contract in unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances without paying any termination fees and will be entitled to a full refund payable within 14 days, but you will not be entitled to any additional compensation. (f)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 heli-skiing holidays are according to each helicopter skiing operator’s booking conditions. These will be made known to you before you book. (g) 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: Proportion of holiday cost payable 70-31 days 50% 30-0 days 100% PRICES 10. (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) We may amend the price of your holiday after the contract is agreed, but only due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel or other power sources or changes in VAT or other government imposed charges and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. You also have the right to a price reduction if any of these costs decrease before the start of the holiday, minus any attributable administration fees. We will notify you in writing of any change in price at least 20 days before the start of the package, along with a calculation and justification for any change. (iii)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 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. (iv) However, if this increase is more than 8% of the total price of your holiday arrangements, we will inform you in writing and give you reasonable time to accept the

change, if you do not respond we will send you a second notification. If after this second notification you still do not respond, we will terminate the contract and refund all payments within 14 days. Upon receiving notice of the increase, you may cancel your holiday arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid with no termination fees (and any applicable compensation for lack of conformity). If you wish to terminate the contract, we may also offer you a substitute package in place of the original package, and if this is of a lower cost we will provide an appropriate price deduction. If you do not wish to accept the substitute package, we will give you a full refund within 14 days of termination. 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 June 2018. SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS 11. 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 12. (i) We reserve the right to change the terms of the package holiday before the start of the package.. We will only make such changes if they are insignificant and if we inform you in writing. (ii) if circumstances beyond our control affect any of the main characteristics of the package or we can no longer fulfil the agreed special requirements, we will inform you of the fact in writing and give you a reasonable time to accept the change, if you do not respond we will send you a second notification. If after this second notification you still do not respond, we will terminate the contract and refund all payments within 14 days. Upon receiving notice of the increase, you may accept the change or cancel your holiday arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid with no termination fees (and any applicable compensation for lack of conformity). If you wish to terminate the contract, we may also offer you a substitute package in place of the original package, and if this is of a lower cost we will provide an appropriate price deduction. If you do not wish to accept the substitute package, we will give you a full refund within 14 days of termination. “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.

HOLIDAY INSURANCE 13. 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 skiclubinsurance. 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 14. We, as the organiser of your holiday, are responsible for the proper performance of all the travel services included within your holiday package. We do not own or manage the aircraft, ships, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the holidays advertised in this brochure. We also arrange for other tour operators to run some holidays on our behalf. While we have exercised reasonable care in selecting tour operators, 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, we accept responsibility for our employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors while acting within the course of their contractual duties and because of our obligations to you: (iii) If any of the travel services are not performed in accordance with these Booking Conditions, we will, within a reasonable time set by you, remedy the lack of conformity unless remedy is impossible or it entails disproportionate cost to us. You may also remedy the lack of conformity and are entitled to a reimbursement of the necessary expenses. (iv) If we are unable to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time set by you due to impossibility or disproportionate cost, we will offer you an appropriate price reduction and compensation for any damage incurred as a result for any period where there is a lack of conformity (unless we believe the lack of conformity is

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(v) We are not obliged to offer compensation for damages if we can prove that the lack of conformity is attributable to you, or to a third party unconnected with the travel services where unforeseeable or unavoidable or due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances.

16. We can accept no liability for: (i) failure to deliver special requests, where these have not been confirmed in writing to you; (ii) extra costs as a result of you missing a flight; or (iii) refusal of travel due to a missing or invalid passport or visa. For more information on passport and visa requirements, please see the Holiday Information documents.

(vi) If we are unable to provide a significant proportion of the agreed travel services as agreed we will offer you, at no extra cost, suitable alternative arrangements of, where possible, equivalent or higher quality than those specified in the contract. If we provide alternative arrangements of lower quality we will grant you an appropriate price reduction. If we cannot provide alternative arrangements or you reject those offered, you may be entitled to a price reductions or compensation for damages. (vii) If a lack of conformity substantially affects the performance of the package and we are unable to remedy the lack of conformity within the reasonable period, you may terminate the contract without paying a termination fee and you may be entitled to a price reduction, or compensation for damages. (viii) If (vi) and (vii) above apply, and the travel services include carriage of passengers, we will also provide repatriation at no cost to you with equivalent transport without undue delay. (viiii) If we are unable to ensure your return as agreed due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation for a period not exceeding 3 nights per traveller or for the period specified under the Union passenger rights legislation applicable to the relevant means of transport. This limitation does not apply to disabled, pregnant or unaccompanied minors as long as you let us know of their needs at least 48 hours before your holiday. 15. Our liability (except in matters involving injury, illness or death) is limited to three times the total price of the package cost of the holiday (excluding insurance premium and amendment charges). 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 on request. 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. Should any payment be made to you or any member of your party by us in any of the circumstances referred to under clauses 14 , 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. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability in the event of death or injury that occurs as a result of our

PROBLEMS NOT CONNECTED TO OUR HOLIDAY PACKAGE 17. 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 are obliged to provide assistance to you should you be in difficulty. 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. TRANSPORTATION 18. As set out in clause 14 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 and 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. LUGGAGE, SKIS AND EQUIPMENT 19. 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. In the event that damage is caused to baggage while in transit with airlines, or at airports this must be reported immediately to the airline or their representatives and a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) form completed by the airline or their representative. This must be completed before leaving the airport. It will not be possible to make a claim against an airline if the damage is discovered after leaving the airport and we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to luggage. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE 20. (i) We hope you will not experience any problems with your holiday. If you do, however, you must take it

up with your senior Club Leader/representative without undue delay 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. 21. You can also refer your complaint to an alternative dispute resolution entity who can help resolve consumer disputes and whose decisions are binding on us. For more details, please contact us using the details in clause 38. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION 22. These terms are governed by English law. Any claim or dispute arising out of these terms (including noncontractual disputes or claims) is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. FOR YOUR PROTECTION 23. 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 24. 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 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 antiterrorism purposes or other purposes imposed on us by governments or airlines. 25. We may use your information for the purposes set out in our data protection registration at the Information Commissioner’s Office. We may disclose your information

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(iii) We reserve the right to cancel any holidays that are subject to a minimum number of participants where there are insufficient numbers or where we cannot perform the contract due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances and we notify you without undue delay before the package starts. 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.

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to companies who act as data processors on our behalf in order to fulfil your booking contract. Some information, for example relating to your religion or health, may be “sensitive personal data” within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We need this information to cater for your needs (e.g. dietary or medical requirements), 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 immediately need to make special arrangements for you and ensure that you do not return with the group). From time to time we may contact you by post with information about our services and products. If you do not wish to receive such information, please change your communication preferences in the ‘My Ski Locker’ section of www.skiclub.co.uk or contact us via compliance@ skiclub.co.uk . 26.Data protection laws grant you, as a Data Subject, certain ‘information rights’, which are summarised below: Right of access - You have the right to obtain a copy of information we hold about you. Right of rectification or erasure - If you feel that any data that we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to ask us to correct or rectify it. You also have a right to ask us to erase information about you where you can demonstrate that the data we hold is no longer needed by us, or if you withdraw the consent upon which our processing is based, or if you feel that we are unlawfully processing your data. Please note that we may be entitled to retain your personal data despite your request, for example if we are under a separate legal obligation to retain it. Your right of rectification and erasure extends to anyone we have disclosed your personal information to and we will take all reasonable steps to inform those with whom we have shared their data about your request for erasure. Right to restriction of processing - You have a right to request that we refrain from processing your data where you contest its accuracy, or the processing is unlawful and you have opposed its erasure, or where we do not need to hold your data any longer but you need us to in order to establish, exercise or defend any legal claims, or we are in dispute about the legality of our processing your personal data. Right to Portability - You have a right to receive any personal data that you have provided to us in order to transfer it onto another data controller where the processing is based on consent and is carried out by automated means. This is called a data portability request. Right to Object - You have a right to object to our processing your personal data where the basis of the processing is our legitimate interests including but not limited to direct marketing and profiling. Right to Withdraw Consent - You have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data where the processing is based on consent. Right of Complaint - You also have the right to lodge a complaint about any aspect of how we are handling your data with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, which can be contacted at www.ico.org.uk . Right to Opt-out of Marketing Communications - You have the right to opt-out of marketing communications we send to you at any time. You can exercise this right

by clicking on the “unsubscribe” or “opt-out” link in the marketing emails we send you. Any Data Subject Access Requests or Data Removal requests should made in writing or e-mail. You may be charged an administration fee for this. Any request should be addressed to Data Compliance, The Ski Club of Great Britain, Connect House, Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7JY. For full Privacy Policy terms please visit https://www. skiclub.co.uk/privacy-policy . ACCURACY OF BROCHURE 27. This brochure was planned and produced in June 2018. 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. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 28. 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 29. 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. AGE 30. 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 55 years and over. Members aged over 65 years are encouraged 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 31. 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. The service may alter to conform to changes in local regulations over which we have no control. 32. Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Leader agrees to do so under the following conditions: (a)You appreciate that the Ski Club Leader is an untrained volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide. (b)You also appreciate that the Ski Club Leader undertakes no obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible. (c)You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions. You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence. (d)It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken 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 33. 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 membership database. SAFETY 34. 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 35. 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 36. This brochure is valid between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019 CASH DECLARATION 37. 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. CONTACTING US 38. Should you need to request assistance or find yourself in difficulty or if you would like to complain about any lack of conformity perceived during your holiday with us, please contact us at: Name: Jonny Cassidy Address: The Ski Club of Great Britain, Connect House, 133-137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7JY. Telephone Number:0208 410 2022 Email Address: hols@skkiclub.co.uk

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