Ski Club Freshtracks Brochure | 2014-15 by Ski Club of Great Britain

2014-15

A product of the Ski Club of Great Britain A lifetime of great experiences for people who love the snow.

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The ski holiday youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget starts here ...

Ski Club Freshtracks provides inspirational group holidays matching skiers of a similar ability, using only the best instructors, mountain guides and Ski Club Leaders.

The Freshtracks Formula

Your ski standard

Your holiday type

Instructors, mountain guides and Ski Club Leaders

All holidays at a glance

Course only holidays

Single room holidays

Family holidays

Peak Experience - holidays for the over 50s

Chalet Freshtracks - Flaine

Off-Piste

Powder-filled holidays for all standards

Touring

Adventure with no boundaries

Weekend

Pack a week's skiing into a long weekend

Development

Hone your technique with top instructors

Action

We'll lead you to the best slopes

Heli & Cat Skiing

An experience like no other

Holiday information

Booking conditions

Insurance

Fantastic holiday. Quality of hospitality and food provided by chalet hosts was excellent. Holiday was fun from start to finish Lesley Wigham, Silver Powder Performance

Blizzard

The Freshtracks Formula With 80% of our members rebooking with Ski Club Freshtracks every year, we’ve clearly got something quite special going on. So what makes Freshtracks so special? Over the years we’ve listened to our members to create a formula for the perfect holiday: take compatible skiers of a similar ability and use only the best instructors and mountain guides; choose world-class resorts and ensure your host is an experienced, friendly Ski Club Leader. The result is a tailor-made holiday that will inspire and thrill you.

What’s New this Season? We’re constantly looking at ways to offer our members more. New destinations, great value and the chance to learn and improve. This year is certainly no different – here’s a taster of what’s new: ▸▸ More of our ever-popular Peak Experience holidays for over 50s including more holidays for higher standards and off-piste trips ▸▸ Loads more great value trips to Italy such as off-piste in Passo Tonale, instruction in Folgarida and weekends in Madesimo ▸▸ New off-piste destinations such as Passo Tonale, Ponte Legno and Madonna di Campiglio in Italy, Adelboden & Crans Montana in Switzerland, and more ▸▸ More tuition – more instruction on holidays in France giving you the chance to get to grips with technique and blast past that plateau! ▸▸ More options in North America, helping you to take advantage of an improving exchange rate and get great value So follow the steps below to find your perfect holiday and start dreaming of a trip that will stay with you forever!

How to choose your perfect holiday 1

Define your ski standard

Decide what kind of holiday you want to have

Pick the perfect holiday for you

With so many holidays to choose from, all suited to different abilities, it’s important to identify your ski standard so we can help you to find your ultimate holiday experience and ski with people of a similar ability to you. For ski standards, see pages 6-7

From off-piste explorations to trips devoted to developing your technique, we’ve carefully selected a variety of holiday types for you to choose from, in a wide range of resorts. Action holidays, heli skiing trips, a weekend break and more - see pages 8-9

Take a look at all of our holidays we’re running for the 14/15 season and find one that suits you. For full holiday listings, see pages 12-13

Your Ski Standard

To make sure each holiday is an unparalleled success we rely on accurately assessed ski standards. This way, no-one is struggling to keep up, no-one is left kicking their boots in the snow and everybody gets an adventure they will never forget. We ask you to assess your own ski standard by comparing your skiing ability against the ski standards categories that we use, detailed over the next couple of pages. Once you’ve found out which standard you are it’s time to pick a holiday that’s your perfect match.

Your fitness is important...

Identify your ski standard from the descriptions on the right. If you’re in any doubt, don’t hesitate to call one of our team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022. If you’ve been on a Freshtracks holiday before, we’ll have a record of your ski standard.

Early intermediate on-piste

When assessing your ski standard, 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.

▸▸ Ski confidently on blue runs maintaining a consistent speed

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.

▸▸ Blacks are still too intimidating at this stage

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 champion Graham Bell on skiclub.co.uk/fitness. Alternatively, call our Information Team on 020 8410 2009.

▸▸ Ski red runs in good conditions

▸▸ With about four weeks experience, your control is improving ▸▸ You may have many years experience and choose to stick to the blue runs

Aspirer off-piste

Intermediate off-piste

▸▸ Minimum silver standard on-piste, and keen to try off-piste

▸▸ Can link about 10 to 15 continuous turns in deep powder snow

▸▸ Looking to learn to ski off-piste or improve off-piste technique

▸▸ Can safely negotiate a variety of off piste snow conditions including chopped up powder and wind crust without holding up the group

▸▸ Linking more than five or six turns in ungroomed snow is a struggle ▸▸ Fit and with the attitude and aptitude to progress

▸▸ Need more practice and tuition to gain consistent control ▸▸ Gaining confidence to control speed and direction in steep terrain off piste

Advanced off-piste ▸▸ Confident and competent to ski all but the most difficult slopes regardless of changes in terrain, but not always at the fastest pace ▸▸ You may have many years' experience and be good in powder but you need to work to improve in difficult snow, and therefore are not ready to progress to our expert category ▸▸ Ready to tackle steeper slopes and ski faster, you love to ski off piste whenever possible

Expert off-piste ▸▸ Maintain a strong pace regardless of changes in snow quality, including breakable crust and deep powder ▸▸ Ski controlled fall line descents on the steepest terrain ▸▸ Extremely fit, you ski fast and fluently off-piste on steep slopes and enjoy skiing couloirs NB: We will provide transceivers on all off-piste holidays, however please come equipped with a backpack, shovel and probe.

▸▸ Technically good, you ski fast, are fit, and don’t mind the odd climb to reach a perfect slope

OFF-PISTE On-PISTE Intermediate on-piste ▸▸ Ski parallel confidently on groomed red runs, maintaining a consistent speed ▸▸ Experience of skiing a variety of snow conditions, though bumps may be a challenge ▸▸ Ski red runs top to bottom all day with limited stops ▸▸ Working towards being able to conquer black runs ▸▸ Skied for approximately eight weeks

Advanced intermediate on-piste ▸▸ Comfortable and in control on a red bumps run ▸▸ Ski confidently on moderate black runs ▸▸ Able to vary turn radius to cope with challenging conditions ▸▸ Confident and fit enough to ski on-piste at a good pace all day with limited stops

Advanced on-piste ▸▸ Confident to ski the whole groomed mountain, including steep blacks, varying turn radius to cope with conditions ▸▸ Ski top to bottom on red runs and all but the toughest blacks, regardless of changes in snow quality and terrain ▸▸ Enjoy skiing bumps except in very icy or difficult conditions ▸▸ You try to take the fall line whenever possible, enjoy high energy skiing and are fit enough to ski fast all day

Expert on-piste ▸▸ Ski fall line descent of all runs including bumps, fluently and at a fast pace, regardless of changes in snow quality and terrain ▸▸ Able to manage speed control and comfortably vary your speed and turns as the terrain demands ▸▸ Enjoy skiing steep slopes and can ski icy or challenging snow conditions ▸▸ You’re used to skiing hard and fast all day and are extremely ski fit

Your Holiday Type Off-Piste

Touring

Weekend

Powder-filled holidays for all standards

Adventure with no boundaries

Maximum skiing in minimum time

Holidays for a range of abilities - from those looking to learn the ropes through to expert powder hounds! Experienced mountain guides will take you to the heart of the mountains and find exhilarating powder skiing. Venture even further from the crowds with day tours on one of our ‘Exploration’ weeks. Go to page 18

Leave the crowds behind and explore breathtaking mountain terrain. You’ll be accompanied by fully qualified guides or instructors and stay in mountain huts or hotels along the way. Your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views and invigorating descents on untouched snow, plus a sense of achievement shared with the other members of the group. Go to page 44

Pack a week’s skiing into an ultimate long weekend. Ski Club Leaders will take you straight to the best snow both on and off the piste. Off-piste options include mountain guides, and touring weekends are also available. Go to page 54

Development

Action

Heli & Cat Skiing

Hone your skiing technique with top instructors

We’ll lead you to the best slopes

An experience like no other

Open up a mountain of opportunity by improving your technique. We use hand-picked instructors so you get the best advice. Develop your skills with others of a similar standard. Go to page 64

Maximise your skiing on our action-packed holidays. Our Ski Club Leaders will show you the best snow and resort highlights. Mostly on-piste skiing, with some off-piste according to conditions. Go to page 74

Who needs a chairlift when you have a helicopter? You’re guaranteed to ski on untouched snow far from the crowds, amid truly spectacular scenery. Cat skiing involves transport up the mountain on a piste basher, while a helicopter offers a fast and breathtaking way of accessing freeskiing paradise. Whether it’s cat or heli, it is quite simply an unforgettable skiing experience. Go to page 82

Course only

FAMILY SKIING

PEAK EXPERIENCE

Flexible for you

Everyone gets to explore

Age is no barrier

Enjoy the flexibility to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements and still join in with Freshtracks. We have course only options in Flaine, Chamonix and the Espace Killy. Go to page 14 for full details.

Ski Club Leaders help everyone in the family make the most out of their holiday. While parents have the option to ski independently or with other members of the group, children over six ski in groups organised and led by our Leaders*.

Skiing begins at 50! Our Peak Experience holidays for over 50s are really popular and account for almost 25% of our programme, featuring holidays for all abilities of skier so these trips don’t necessarily mean you’ll be taking it easy!

If you have older children aged 16 years and over, you can join any appropriate holiday in the Ski Club Freshtracks programme (except Peak Experience holidays), providing all family members are the right standard for your selected holiday.

You’ll travel to resorts we’ve chosen specifically for our Peak Experience clients, with great skiing, sophisticated après and groups that all want the same thing from their holiday.

SINGLE ROOMS

Individual bookings at no extra cost Ski Club Freshtracks holidays have always been popular with individual travellers. If you’re on your own we have a great range of holidays that cater for you with no additional supplements. All other Ski Club Freshtracks holidays include a small number of rooms set aside for single occupancy where possible, usually at a supplement. As over 70% of our customers book as individuals, none of our holidays carry a single supplement if you are happy to share a room with another member. These holidays can be identified throughout F S the brochure by the Single room icon: Go to page 15 for full details.

You and your family won’t be held back, nor will you struggle to keep up on the slopes. As with all of our holidays, you’ll be skiing with skiers of a similar ability and ambition. *Leaders are not qualified instructors. Children must be comfortable to ski on blue and red pistes all day. Specific family holidays coincide with school holidays. They can be identified throughout the brochure by the Families S to page 16 for full details. icon: F Go

You’re also welcome on any of the Ski Club Freshtracks holidays up to the age of 65, after which we recommend you join Peak Experience holidays. They can be identified throughout the brochure by the purple colouring and S Go to page 17 Peak ExperienceF icon: for full details.

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Your Holiday Type

Getting it right, on every single holiday Whether you’re lucky enough to spend endless amounts of time in resort or you’re just trying to sneak in a few weekends each winter, we can make sure that every moment you spend in the mountains is exhilarating and unforgettable.

Ski Club Leaders Our Leaders are a total hit both on and off the mountain. This trained team of enthusiastic volunteers provides a dual function for the Club, by offering a resort skiing programme to members throughout the season and by hosting our Freshtracks holidays. Each Leader will bring their own unique brand of fun to your holiday and we can promise you – skiing is most definitely their number one passion! With the exception of a few tours, all of our holidays are hosted by Ski Club Leaders. They have in-depth knowledge of the resort you’re travelling to, know where the best skiing is and they’ll always be on hand to ensure your trip is going to plan.

We do this by selecting the most appropriate Ski Club Leaders, hand-picked mountain guides and world-class instructors. Whichever Ski Club Freshtracks holiday you go on, you’re in safe hands from start to finish.

Aaron and Sandy are the best leaders ever! They were on time every single day and ensured that we skied for every single minute available to us. They also allowed a combination of slopes so that everyone could ski and be challenged in accordance with their abilities. I can't recommend them highly enough Ruby Ng Nendaz Adventure 1

You can see profiles of all our Leaders, Instructors and Mountain Guides at: • skiclub.co.uk/leaders • skiclub.co.uk/guidesandinstructors

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Instructors

Mountain Guides

If you’re looking to improve your technique or conquer new types of terrain, our Development holidays and a number of our Off-piste holidays are an ideal way to take the next step.

Skiing with one of our mountain guides takes your desire for exploration to a new level. You’ll cover areas of the mountain you didn’t know were accessible, far away from the crowds with someone who knows the terrain like the back of their hand.

Our carefully selected instructors are on hand to analyse your skiing and work with you to iron out any flaws or build on your experience to give you the skills and confidence you need to take on the mountain.

Both guides had excellent skills and mountain knowledge. They were constantly looking for ways to make this a memorable experience and find freshtrack opportunities in rapidly changing conditions Christopher Wickenden Andermatt Escape 2

All the guides we use are internationally qualified and wear the badge of the IFMGA – the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association - the highest professional accolade.

As a minimum, we work with instructors who have reached the international level of ISIA (International Ski Instructors’ Association). We use both local and BASI (British Association of Ski Instructors) qualified instructors to ensure a high level of tuition.

Yann is superb, and exudes confidence & enthusiasm - he is THE attraction in Flaine for me Graham Robinson Adventurous Powder 4

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All Holidays at a Glance Resort

Zone

Page Standard

Date

Resort

Zone

Page Standard

Nov 28 - 1 Premier Neige Weekend

Tignes

Weekend

Jan 18 - 25 Off Piste Progression 2

Tignes

Off Piste

Dec 6 - 13 Pre-season Progression

Val Thorens

Development

Jan 18 - 25 St Anton Adventure 1

St Anton

Off Piste

Dec 7 - 14 Premier Party

Val d’Isère

Off Piste

Jan 22 - 26 Off Piste Weekend 1

La Grave

Weekend

Dec 11 - 15 Andermatt Escape 1

Andermatt

Weekend

Nendaz

Weekend

Dec 13 - 20 Pre-Season Paradiski

Les Arcs

Development

Garmish

Weekend

Dec 14- 21 Arlberg Achievement

St Anton

Off Piste

Jan 22 - 26 Nendaz Adventure 1 Zugspitze Arena Freeride Jan 22 - 26 Weekend Jan 24 - 31 Ski and Spa 1

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Dec 14 - 21 Season Start Up

Les Deux Alpes

Development

Jan 24 - 31 Mont Blanc Exploration

St Gervais

Off Piste

Dec 14- 21 Courmayeur Coaching

Courmayeur

Development

Jan 24 - 31 Adventurous Powder 1

Flaine

Off Piste

Dec 14 - 21 Mountaincraft

Tignes

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31 Austrian Improvers 1

Lech

Development

Dec 18 - 21 Lech Long Weekend 1

Lech

Weekend

Jan 24 - 31 Virgin Snow 1

Madonna

Action

Dec 20 - 27 Improvers Powder Skills 1

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31 Adelboden Off Piste Adventure

Adelboden

Off Piste

Dec 24 - 1 Parsenn Party

Davos

Action

Jan 24 - 31 Monte Rosa Safari

Zermatt

Touring

Dec 27 - 3 Families New Year

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31 Adrenalin in Alagna 1

Alagna

Off Piste

Dec 28 - 4 Andermatt Adventure 1

Andermatt

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31 Val d’Anniviers Adventure 1

Grimentz

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31 Dolomites Development 1

Folgarida

Development

Date

Holiday

December

January

Holiday

Jan 17 - 24 Adelboden Exploration

Adelboden

Off Piste

Jan 3 - 10

Swiss Singles Instruction 1

Nendaz

Development

Jan 24 - 31 Powder Performance 1

Gressoney

Off piste

Jan 3 - 10

Learn to Ski Powder 1

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 25 - 1

Val Descents 1

Val d’Isère

Off Piste

Jan 3 - 10

Parsenn Powder and Piste

Davos

Off Piste

Jan 29 - 2

Argentiere Adventure Weekend 1 Argentiere

Weekend

Jan 3 - 10

Engelberg Extreme 1

Engelberg

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Wengen Off Piste

Wengen

Off Piste

Jan 7 - 14

Wengen Fun

Wengen

Action

Jan 31 - 7

Adrenalin in Alagna 2

Alagna

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein

Development

Jan 31 - 7

Powder Performance 2

Gressoney

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Sainte Foy Exploration 1

Sainte Foy

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Learn to Ski Powder 3

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Off Piste Ski & Spa 1

Ponte di Legno

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Cham Slam 3

Chamonix

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Improvers Powder Skills 2

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Swiss Singles Instruction 2

Nendaz

Development

Jan 10 - 17 Austrian Indulgence

Obergurgl

Action

Jan 31 - 7

Ski and Spa 2

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Jan 10 - 17 Nendaz Singles Off Piste 1

Nendaz

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Wicked Off Piste 1

Les Diablerets

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Italian Instruction 1

Sauze d’Oulx

Development

Jan 31 - 7

Crans Montana Off Piste

Crans Montana

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Italian Off Piste Instruction 1

Passo Tonale

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Dolomite Ski Tour

Cortina

Touring

Jan 10 - 17 Cham Slam 1

Chamonix

Off piste

Jan 11 - 18 Off Piste Progression 1

Tignes

Off Piste

Feb 1 - 8

Tignes Tuition 1

Tignes

Development

Jan 11 - 18 On Piste Progression 1

Val d’Isère

Development

Feb 1 - 8

Technique Top Up 1

Courmayeur

Development

Jan 11 - 18 Deux Alpes Development 1

Les Deux Alpes

Development

Feb 1 - 8

Learn to ski Off Piste 1

Les Deux Alpes

Off Piste

Jan 15 - 19 Touring Skills Weekend 1

Les Diablerets

Weekend

Feb 5 - 9

Instruction Weekend 1

Madesimo

Weekend

Jan 17 - 24 Learn to Ski Powder 2

Flaine

Off Piste

Feb 7 - 14

Adventurous Powder 2

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 17 - 24 Ski & Schnapps

Zermatt

Action

Feb 7 - 14

Austrian Action 1

Zell am See

Action

Jan 17 - 24 Andermatt Adventure 2

Andermatt

Off Piste

Feb 7 - 14

Wicked Off Piste 2

Les Diablerets

Off Piste

Jan 17 - 24 Cham Slam 2

Chamonix

Off Piste

Feb 7 - 14

Pure Gold

La Grave

Off Piste

Jan 17 - 24 Swiss Bliss 1

Laax (Flims)

Action

Feb 7 - 14

Powder Performance Skills 1

Chamonix

Off Piste

Jan 17 - 24 Damuls Descents

Damüls

Off Piste

Feb 7 - 14

Dolomite Ski Tour 2

Cortina

Touring

Jan 17 - 24 Lötschental-Kandersteg Safari

Lötschental-Kandersteg Touring

Feb 8 - 15 Off Piste Progression 3

Tignes

Off Piste

February

Date

Holiday

Resort

Zone

Page Standard

Date

Resort

Zone

Page Standard

Feb 14 - 21 Chamonix Exploration

Chamonix

Off Piste

Mar 12 - 16 Argentiere Adventure weekend 2

Argentiere

Weekend

Feb 14 - 21 Families Half Term Off Piste

Engelberg

Off Piste

Feb 14 - 21 Italian Families Half Term

Pinzolo

Action

Mar 14 - 21 Improvers Powder Skills 4

Flaine

Off Piste

Mar 14 - 21 Nendaz Singles Off Piste 2

Nendaz

Off Piste

Feb 21 - 28 Adventurous Powder 3

Flaine

Off Piste

Mar 14 - 21 Wengen Off Piste 2

Wengen

Off Piste

Feb 21 - 28 Monterosa Heli Escapades Feb 21 - 28 Mountaincraft 2

Alagna

Heli & CAT

Mar 14 - 21 Cham Slam 5

Chamonix

Off Piste

Chamonix

Off Piste

Mar 14 - 21 Virgin Snow 2

Madonna

Action

Feb 21 - 28 La Dolce Vita

Madonna

Off Piste

Mar 14 - 21 Engelberg Extreme 4

Engelberg

Off Piste

Feb 21 - 28 Alpe d’Huez Masterclass

Alpe d’Huez

Development

Mar 14 - 21 Zermatt Safari Adventure

Zermatt

Touring

Feb 22 - 1

Off Piste Progression 4

Tignes

Off Piste

Mar 15 - 22 On Piste Progression 2

Val d’Isère

Development

Feb 22 - 1

Technique Top Up 2

Courmayeur

Development

Mar 15 - 22 Off Piste Progression 5

Tignes

Off Piste

British Columbia

Off Piste

Mar 15 - 22 Technique Top up 3

Courmayeur

Development

Feb 14 - 21 Improvers Powder Skills 3

Feb 26 - 12 Powder Highway Exploration

Flaine

Off Piste

Holiday

Mar 12 - 15 Lech Long Weekend 2

Lech

Weekend

Feb 26 - 2

Off Piste Weekend 2

La Grave

Weekend

Mar 19 - 22 Laax Ladies

Laax (Flims)

Weekend

Feb 26 - 2

Val d’Bagnes Weekend Safari

Val d’Bagnes

Weekend

Mar 19 - 23 Andermatt Escape 2

Andermatt

Weekend

Feb 28 - 7

Beaufortin Exploration

Areches-Beaufort

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Adventurous Powder 5

Flaine

Off Piste

Feb 28 - 7

Adventurous Powder 4

Flaine

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Italian Instruction 2

Sauze d’Oulx

Development

Feb 28 - 7

Parsenn Powder & Piste

Davos

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Cham Slam 6

Chamonix

Off Piste

Feb 28 - 7

Ski and Spa 3

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Mar 21 - 28 Val d’Anniviers Adventure 2

Grimentz

Off Piste

Feb 28 - 7

Lech Go Off Piste

Lech

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Italian Indulgence

Colfosco

Action

Feb 28 - 7

Italian Off Piste Instruction 2

Passo Tonale

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Swiss Bliss 2

Laax (Flims)

Action

Feb 28 - 7

Cham Slam 4

Chamonix

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Ski & Schnapps

Zermatt

Action

Feb 28 - 7

Sainte Foy Exploration 2

Sainte Foy

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28 Bernese Oberland Tour

Lauterbrunnen

Touring

Feb 28 - 7

Piedmont Tour

Val Maira, Stura

Touring

Mar 22 - 29 Deux Alpes Development 3

Les Deux Alpes

Development

Feb 28 - 7

Andermatt Adventure 3

Andermatt

Off Piste

Mar 28 - 4 Improvers Powder Skills 5

Flaine

Off Piste

Mar 28 - 4 Sella Ronda Instruction

Canazai

Development

Feb 28 - 7

March

Stubai to St Anton Safari

Stubai, St Anton

Touring

April

Mar 1 - 8

Trois Vallees Off Piste

Courcheval

Off Piste

Apr 2 - 6

Off Piste Weekend 3

La Grave

Weekend

Mar 1 - 8

Val Descents 2

Val d’Isère

Off Piste

Apr 2 - 6

Engelberg Easter Off Piste

Engelberg

Weekend

Mar 1 - 8

Tignes Tuition 2

Tignes

Development

Apr 2 - 6

Davos Easter Extravaganza

Davos

Weekend

Mar 1 - 8

Deux Alpes Development 2

Les Deux Alpes

Development

Apr 4 - 11

Improvers Powder Skills 6

Flaine

Off Piste

White Grizzly

Heli & CAT

Apr 4 - 11

Titlis Exploration

Engelberg

Off Piste

Forni Glacier tour

Mar 1 - 11 Canadian Backcountry Escape Mar 5 - 9

Nendaz Adventure 2

Nendaz

Weekend

Apr 4 - 11

Santa Caterina

Touring

Mar 5 - 9

Touring Skills Weekend 2

Argentiere

Weekend

Apr 11 - 18 Flaine Exploration

Flaine

Off Piste

Mar 7 - 14 Learn to Ski Powder 4

Flaine

Off Piste

Obergurgl

Action

Mar 7 - 14 Powder Performance Skills 2

Chamonix

Off Piste

Mar 7 - 14 Davos Delights

Davos

Action

Zermatt

Touring

Mar 7 - 14 Sainte Foy Exploration 3

Sainte Foy

Off Piste

Apr 11 - 18 Final Fling Strahlhorn and Breithorn Apr 18 - 25 Summit Safari Apr 19 - 26 End of Season Snowdown

Val d’Isère

Off Piste

Mar 7 - 14 Off Piste Ski & Spa 2

Ponte di Legno

Off Piste

Apr 19 - 28 Haute Route

Chamonix, Zermatt

Touring

Mar 7 - 14 Austrian Action

Zell am See

Action

Apr 24 - 1

The Lyngen Alps Tour

Lyngen

Touring

Mar 7 - 14 La Grave Adventure

La Grave

Off Piste

Apr 30 - 4

End of Season Off Piste

Zermatt

Weekend

Mar 7 - 14 Engelberg Extreme 3

Engelberg

Off Piste

Apr 30 - 4

Bank Holiday Blast

Tignes

Weekend

Mar 7 - 14 Dolomites Development 2

Folgarida

Development

Finnmark

Touring

Mar 7 - 14 Adelboden Off Piste Adventure 2

Adelboden

Off Piste

Mar 8 - 18 Colorado Experience

Vail & Steamboat

Action

Mar 8 - 15 St Anton Adventure 2

St Anton

Off Piste

Mar 9 - 23 USA Ultimate Ski Experience

Park City, Alta, Jackson Off Piste

Mar 12 - 16 Instruction Weekend 2

Madesimo

Weekend

May 3 - 10 The Finnmark Tour

For advice, more information and to book a holiday, get in touch with the team. They’re experienced skiers and experts in their field, and will ensure you choose an exhilarating skiing holiday which is tailored to your needs. +44(0) 20 8410 2022 freshtracks@skiclub.co.uk

Course Only

Flexible for you

Ski with top internationally qualified instructors and mountain guides in Flaine or Chamonix. Enjoy the flexibility to make your own travel and accomodation arrangements. Look out for course only options in the off-piste and development sections.

My first Freshtracks course – thoroughly enjoyed the week! Good conditions with excellent off-piste instruction Andrew Leslie PE Adventurous Powder

Course only

Resort

Price

Five days instruction

Flaine

£399

Five days with guides

Chamonix

£435

Six days with guides

Espace Killy

£450

Five days with guides

Espace Killy

£399

SINGLE ROOMS Individual bookings at no extra cost Ski Club Freshtracks holidays have always been popular with individual travellers. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on your own we have a great range of holidays that cater for you with no additional supplements. Date

Single Holidays

Resort

Dec 13 - 20

Pre-Season Paradiski

Les Arcs

Dec 14 - 21

Season Start Up

Dec 24 - 1

Parsenn Party

Nendaz

Zone

Page Standard

Date

Single Holidays

Resort

Development

Feb 28 - 7

Parsenn Powder & Piste 2

Davos

Les Deux Alpes

Development

Feb 28 - 7

Ski and Spa 3

Bad Hofgastein

Davos

Action

Mar 1 -8

Deux Alpes Development 2 Les Deux Alpes

Mar 7 - 14

Davos Delights

Davos

Mar 7 - 14

Engelberg Extreme 3

Engelberg

Mar 14 - 21

Nendaz Singles Off Piste 2

Nendaz

Mar 14 - 21

Wengen Off Piste 2

Wengen

F FF F FFF F

Zone

Page Standard

Off Piste

Action

Development

Action

Off Piste

S SS S SSS S

Jan 3 - 10

Swiss Singles Instruction 1

Development

Jan 3 - 10

Parsenn Powder and Piste 1 Davos

Off Piste

Jan 3 - 10

Engelberg Extreme 1

Engelberg

Off Piste

Jan 7 - 14

Wengen Fun

Wengen

Action

Jan 10 - 17

Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein

Development

Mar 14 - 21

Engelberg Extreme 4

Engelberg

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17

Nendaz Singles Off Piste 1

Nendaz

Off Piste

Mar 15 - 22

Technique Top up 3

Courmayeur

Development

Mar 19 - 22

Laax Ladies

Laax (Flims)

Weekend

Mar 21 - 28

Adventurous Powder 5

Flaine

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28

Swiss Bliss 2

Laax (Flims)

Action

Jan 11 - 18

Deux Alpes Development 1 Les Deux Alpes

Development

Jan 17 - 24

Swiss Bliss 1

Laax (Flims)

Action

Jan 24 - 31

Ski and Spa 1

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Jan 31 - 7

Wengen Off Piste

Wengen

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Swiss Singles Instruction 2

Nendaz

Development

Jan 31 - 7

Ski and Spa 2

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Feb 1 - 8

Technique Top Up 1

Courmayeur

Development

Feb 1 - 8

Learn to Ski Off Piste 1

Les Deux Alpes

Off Piste

Feb 14 - 21

Improvers Powder Skills 3

Flaine

Off Piste

Feb 22 - 1

Technique Top Up 2

Courmayeur

Development

F F F

F F F F

S S S

S S S S

Mar 22 - 29

Deux Alpes Development 3 Les Deux Alpes

Development

Mar 28 - 4

Improvers Powder Skills 5

Flaine

Off Piste

Apr 2 - 6

Engelberg Easter Off Piste

Engelberg

Weekend

Apr 2 - 6

Davos Easter Extravaganza

Davos

Weekend

Apr 4 - 11

Titlis Exploration

Engelberg

Off Piste

Apr 11 - 18

Final Fling

Obergurgl

Action

F F

S S

F+ S F S

F+ S

FAMILY SKIING Everyone gets to explore

Ski Club Leaders help everyone in your family make the most of their holiday. Your family will ski with others of a similar ability so you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be held back.

Works really well for people like me who have a family but want to get away to ski with others of a similar standard (except my son is getting better than me, he is only 12!) xxx, Jonathan scott

Head

Date

Family Holidays

Resort Flaine

Zone

Dec 27 - 3

Families New Year

Feb 14 - 21

Families Half Term Off Piste Engelberg

Off Piste

Feb 14 - 21

Italian Families Half Term

Action

Pinzolo

Off Piste

Page Standard 20

This was a week that we both thoroughly enjoyed and will remember for a long time. Furthermore I think Trystan is quite keen to ski with his dad again on another Freshtracks Holiday; great! Richard Jones Families Half Term Off Piste

PEAK EXPERIENCE Age is no barrier

Our Peak Experience holidays are specially designed for the over 50s and are suitable for all skiing abilities. Travel to resorts with great skiing, sophisticated après and groups that all want the same thing from their holiday. Date

Dec 6 - 13

Pre-season Progression

Peak Holidays

Resort

Page Standard

Date

Feb 28 - 7

Parsenn Powder & Piste 2

Peak Holidays

Resort

Dec 13 - 20

Pre-Season Paradiski

Les Arcs

Development

Feb 28 - 7

Ski and Spa 3

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Dec 14- 21

Arlberg Achievement

St Anton

Jan 3 - 10

Parsenn Powder and Piste 1 Davos

Off Piste

Feb 28 - 7

Lech Go Off Piste

Lech

Off Piste

Mar 7 - 14

Davos Delights

Davos

Action

Jan 7 - 14

Wengen Fun

Wengen

Action

Mar 7 - 14

Off Piste Ski & Spa 2

Ponte di Legno

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17 Jan 10 - 17

Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein

Development

Mar 7 - 14

Action

Flaine

Off Piste

Adelboden

Off Piste

Jan 10 - 17

Austrian Indulgence

Obergurgl

Action

Mar 8 - 18

Austrian Action 2 Adelboden Off Piste Adventure 2 Colorado Experience

Zell am See

Improvers Powder Skills 2

Vail & Steamboat Action

Jan 11 - 18

On Piste Progression 1

Val d’Isère

Development

Mar 14 - 21

Wengen Off Piste 2

Wengen

Off Piste

Jan 17 - 24

Ski & Schnapps 1

Zermatt

Action

Mar 14 - 21

Virgin Snow 2

Madonna

Action

Jan 17 - 24

Andermatt Adventure 2

Andermatt

Off Piste

Mar 14 - 21

Engelberg Extreme 4

Engelberg

Off Piste

Jan 17 - 24

Swiss Bliss 1

Laax (Flims)

Action

Mar 21 - 28

Italian Indulgence

Colfosco

Action

Jan 17 - 24

Damuls Descents

Damüls

Off Piste

Mar 21 - 28

Swiss Bliss 2

Laax (Flims)

Action

Jan 24 - 31

Ski and Spa 1

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Mar 21 - 28

Ski & Schnapps 2

Zermatt

Action

Jan 24 - 31

Austrian Improvers 1

Lech

Development

Mar 28 - 4

Improvers Powder Skills 5

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31

Virgin Snow 1

Madonna

Action

Apr 11 - 18

Final Fling

Obergurgl

Action

Jan 24 - 31

Adventurous Powder 1

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 24 - 31

Powder Performance 1

Gressoney

Off piste

Jan 31 - 7

Wengen Off Piste 1

Wengen

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Learn to Ski Powder 3

Flaine

Off Piste

Jan 31 - 7

Ski and Spa 2

Bad Hofgastein

Action

Feb 7 - 14

Austrian Action 1

Zell am See

Action

Feb 7 - 14

Powder Performance Skills 1 Chamonix

Off Piste

Feb 21 - 28

Adventurous Powder 3

Flaine

Off Piste

Feb 21 - 28

Alpe d’Huez Masterclass

Alpe d’Huez

Development

Val Thorens

Zone

Development

Mar 7 - 14

Davos

Zone

Off Piste

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Well organised; friendly; good accommodation; good value James Stevens PE Austrian Achievement

The thrill of off-piste skiing

We all dream of it

Fischer Sports

Off-Piste

Holidays for a range of abilities – from those looking to learn the ropes through to expert powder hounds! Experienced mountain guides will take you to the heart of the mountains and find exhilarating powder skiing Venture even further from the crowds with day tours on one of our ‘Exploration’ weeks

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Chalet Freshtracks Having the whole chalet for the ski party made for a very friendly, supportive atmosphere. extremely enjoyable trip John Coxon Adventurous Powder 5

Our off-piste instruction weeks in Flaine are without a doubt some of our most popular holidays in our programme, as they really do offer something quite special. 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, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a grocery store, restaurant and bar, plus thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 off-piste! The chalet staff will be serving up hearty breakfasts, scrumptious afternoon teas and delicious four course evening meals (with one day off). Rest assured, we have chosen a good selection of wines to accompany the food! For more information and to view our video introduction to the chalet, please visit: skiclub.co.uk/chaletfreshtracks

This was an excellent holiday in every way. our chalet hostess was absolutely superb. Excellent food and service. Ski guides/instructors were also exceptionally good in providing instruction and powder in unusually warm weather conditions. We will be back

The chalets With the combination of great off-piste instruction, courtesy of Yann and Diane and the added bonus of having a comfortable, homely chalet to return to after a hard day's skiing – we know that we are on to a winner.

Patrick & Anne Knox Powders Skills Improvers

Bedrooms The bedrooms in both chalets are very similar, a good size and have traditional wooden chalet styling. ▸▸ Room 1 twin/bath/wc – first floor (as kitchen/lounge/diner) ▸▸ Room 2 twin/bath/wc – ground floor ▸▸ Room 3 twin/bath/wc – ground floor ▸▸ Room 4 twin/single – shared bath and wc – second floor ▸▸ Room 5 twin/single – shared bath and wc – second floor ▸▸ Room 6 twin/single/shower – shared wc – second floor

The Leaders One of our volunteer Ski Club Leaders will be in the chalet to host the week. The Leader’s role includes meet and greet at the airport, coordinating the week and organising a free ski day on day one to get your legs warmed up for the week ahead.

This course was magnificent and the quality of instruction was superb DavID Cooper Improvers Powder Skills 5

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

Off-Piste

The Resort

The instructors

At the heart of the Grand Massif, Flaine has fantastic, vast and varied terrain for skiers of all levels. As a resort built because of its majestic mountains and generous dumps of snow, Flaine benefits from one of the best snowfalls across the Alps, with an average of almost six metres a year. With its runs being predominantly north-facing, the resort is renowned for maintaining fantastic snow throughout the season.

Staying in the Freshtracks chalets is made even better by the epic on-snow experience that we want to give you! After an exploratory warm up day, you’ll be taught, guided, coaxed, tweaked (and entertained!) by some brilliant instructors.

Situated in the centre of a snowy bowl, there’s a wealth of off-piste terrain to ski both within the bowl and also over the top of the mountain ridges; in between pistes, tree runs, couloirs, gullies, powder fields and backcountry routes dropping from 2500m down to 700m.

Yann is superb, exudes confidence and enthusiasm – he is THE attraction in Flaine for me Graham Robinson Adventurous Powder 4

Yann Westercamp

Diane Moreau

Alain Baudoin

Yann is our head instructor in Flaine and has been managing our weeks for the past 18 years. He first arrived in Flaine in 1969, the same year the resort opened, and has returned every season since! His intricate knowledge of the surrounding mountains and leading expertise means that Yann will always take you to the best snow. An ISIA qualified instructor with years of technical knowledge and experience to draw upon,

Diane is based in Flaine all winter, every winter, and has a tremendous knowledge of the local mountains. Passionate about skiing and extremely well versed in Flaine’s terrain, Diane knows exactly where to take you to ensure you find couloirs, gullies and mountainsides that will always leave you wanting more. Being a patient teacher who’s always open to new ideas makes Diane very popular with Ski Club members. Her husband and young family are based in Flaine too, and Diane enjoys spending time with them when she’s not on the mountain.

Many regulars will already 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 will now be 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 his he is kept busy by his young family but if he has time will be found on either a mountain bike or sailing boat.

Yann is held in very high regard amongst Ski Club members. Aside from skiing, as an outdoor sports enthusiast, Yann spends his summers windsurfing, road and mountain biking as well as playing tennis – and sharing all that with his friends.

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

Diane was amazing. Great communicator, great sense of humour, got us jumping down couloirs that I would never have imagined possible Andreina West Adventurous Powder 4

Yann and Diane make the best team and I definitely would like to ski with them again

Off-Piste

Elizabeth Mitchell Flaine Exploration

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

Luc Demontier

Philippe Clerc

All of the instructors were excellent. I would like a week with each of them to experience their way of teaching. I had Alain as my instructor and was very pleased with his instruction and individual critique. Our group of five were very well matched and I cannot believe how my performance improved in just a few days. Whilst the chalet/chalet staff and resort were great, it is the excellence of the instructors that really made this so special Learn to Ski Powder 2 Sally Parfitt

Date Sat 20 Dec - Sat 27 Dec Sat 27 Dec - Sat 3 Jan Sat 3 Jan - Sat 10 Jan Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan Sat 17 Jan - Sat 24 Jan Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Sat 31 Jan- Sat 7 Feb Sat 7 Feb - Sat 14 Feb Sat 14 Feb - Sat 21 Feb Sat 21 Feb - Sat 28 Feb Sat 28 Feb- Sat 7 Mar Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar Sat 14 Mar - Sat 21 Mar Sat 21 Mar - Sat 28 Mar Sat 28 Mar - Sat 4 Apr Sat 4 Apr - Sat 11 Apr Sat 11 Apr - 18 Apr

Holiday title Improvers Powder Skills Families New Year Learn to Ski Powder 1 Improvers Powder Skills Learn to Ski Powder 2 Adventurous Powder 1 Learn to Ski Powder 3 Adventurous Powder 2 Improvers Powder Skills Adventurous Powder 3 Adventurous Powder 4 Learn to Ski Powder 4 Improvers Powder Skills Adventurous Powder 5 Improvers Powder Skills Improvers Powder Skills Flaine Exploration

4 5 6

Standard Type Leaders + Anna Baker Anna Baker Adrian Gardner + Adrian Gardner Bob West Bob West Martin Jordan Martin Jordan + Dave Beecham Dave Beecham Harriet Younger Harriet Younger + Adam Copeland Adam Copeland + Fenton Curley + Fenton Curley Andrew Nield

Flights Included

Included

Included Included

Price £1,169 £1,019 £899 £899 £899 £999 £999 £999 £1,450 £999 £999 £999 £999 £1,049 £1,149 £989 £839

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Our Improvers Powder Skills weeks are desgined to improve your off-piste skiing, you must have had some experience off piste to be suitable for these weeks. Included in the price – set transfer from Geneva Airport, seven nights chalet board accommodation, twin share, five days instruction, transceiver and Ski Club Leader. Group flights if included – Scheduled Heathrow - Geneva. Course Only – it’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis – (price €399) including five full days instruction and transceiver.

CHAMONIX...

THE FRESHTRACKS WAY The resort

Perhaps the world's most famous off-piste destination. With its reputation as a freeride mecca, Chamonix attracts mountain guides and backcountry addicts from around the globe both to visit and to settle. It’s an area that’s impossible to get bored of, with new challenges each day from powder bowls to demanding couloirs and impressive glacial routes in dramatic scenery. And the best way to experience this legendary terrain? With Freshtracks of course! Our holidays offer… ▸▸ The best mountain guides to find you the best snow ▸▸ A Ski Club Leader to host and coordinate the week and take you from place to place ▸▸ Exclusive use of Freshtracks minibus ▸▸ Excellent value hotels

The Chamonix lift system consists of several distinct and very different ski areas high above a steep-sided valley where the town and its villages are located. From one day to the next you can explore the resort’s different ski areas: 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 Mont-Blanc lift pass extends over to Courmayeur and even Verbier! All these different areas could prove a challenge if it wasn’t for our Ski Club Leaders and minibus to ferry you around. So no need to check bus times and walk to and from stops and lifts, we’ll collect you from the hotel door and take you direct to whichever area you’re skiing that day. These adventure weeks will explore the furthest reaches of all the ski areas in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley. The first day will be a free ski day - destination and lunch stop organised by the Leader - to acclimatise you to the surroundings, check kit and get your legs geared up for the challenges ahead. The mountain guides we work with in Chamonix are second to none; each has their own style and specialities and all are true experts and enthusiasts on the area.

An excellent way for solo skiers to ski with similar ability groups Christopher Owen Chamonix Exploration

Hotel Prieuré

Hotel l’Héliopic

Hotel de la Couronne

This convenient 3* hotel is in a fantastic central location, just a moment's walk from the bustling centre of Chamonix. The hotel has a chalet feel from the décor of bare wood and traditional fabrics which extends from the charming dining area through to each of the rooms. Your stay is on a half board basis including a hearty breakfast buffet and fourcourse evening meal. In addition it is also well equipped with a sauna and jacuzzi to help you relax, and all mod cons in your rooms including TV and wifi. www.bestmontblanc.com/hotel-prieure

This brand new, beautiful 4* hotel is located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi lift, facing the Mont Blanc. The room interiors are elegant, modern and cosy and as you’ll be staying on a half board basis, you'll be able to enjoy some great food in the hotel’s two restaurants. Not only is the location fantastic, the hotel has a bar and a wellness area which boasts a big indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna, ice grotto, ice bath, tepidarium and relaxation area to let you unwind after a hard day's skiing. www.heliopic-hotel-spa.com

One of the oldest hotels in the valley, the 3* Hotel de la Couronne is an all time favourite which you return to again and again. With a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, located right in the heart of Argentière and at the foot of the Grand Montets, it’s the perfect base for an off-piste holiday. You'll be staying on a half board basis, so you can take advantage of the delicious menu at the new hotel restaurant Les Chèserys. www.hotelcouronne.com

Kathy Murphy Date Sat 10 - Sat 17 Jan Sat 17 - Sat 24 Jan Thur 29 Jan - Mon 2 Feb Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Sat 7 - Sat 14 Feb Sat 14 - Sat 21 Feb Sat 21 - Sat 28 Feb Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Thur 5 - Mon 9 Mar Sat 7 - Sat 14 Mar Thur 12 - Mon 16 Mar Sat 14 - Sat 21 Mar Sat 21 - Sat 28 Mar Sun 19 - Tue 28 Apr

Matthieu Desprat

Roland Steiger

Simon Abrahams

Stuart Macdonald

Holiday Title Standard Type Leaders Guides/Insturctors Cham Slam 1 Ken Piddlesden Simon Abrahams, Graham McMahon Cham Slam 2 Ken Piddlesden Matthieu Desprat Argentière Adventure Weekend 1* Sandy McGilvray Dave Cumming Cham Slam 3 Ken Piddlesden Simon Abrahams, Paul Farmer Powder Performance Skills 1 Ken Piddlesden Roland Steiger, Matthieu Desprat Chamonix Exploration Ken Piddlesden Stuart MacDonald, Kathy Murphy Mountaincraft 2 ** Ken Piddlesden Jim Kerr, Dave Cumming Cham Slam 4 Ken Piddlesden Matthieu Desprat, Dave Cumming Touring Skills Weekend 2 * None Simon Abrahams Powder Performance Skills 2 Ken Piddlesden Roland Steiger, Matthieu Desprat Argentière Adventure Weekend 2 * Julian Mountain Paul Farmer Cham Slam 5 Ken Piddlesden Graham McMahon, Kathy Murphy Cham Slam 6 Ken Piddlesden Simon Abrahams, Stuart MacDonald Haute Route *** None Jim Kerr, Paul Farmer

Price includes – Seven nights half board accommodation, twin share, five days with mountain guides, transceiver hire, Ski Club Leader and private minibus service. * See page 58-62. ** See page 27. *** See page 51. Course only – it’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis - £435 including warm up day and five full days instruction.

Graham McMahon Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

de la Couronne Prieuré 3* de la Couronne Prieuré 3* L’Héliopic 4* de la Couronne de la Couronne Prieuré 3* de la Couronne Prieuré 3* de la Couronne Prieuré 3* Prieuré 3* de la Couronne

3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3*

half half half half half half half half half half half half half

Dave Cummings

board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share board, twin share - mountain huts, half board, twin share

Price £975 £1,099 £599 £1,099 £1,150 £975 £1,050 £1,050 £599 £1,099 £599 £1,075 £1,075 £1,250

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

Off-Piste

The hotels

Premier Party

Arlberg Achievement

Undoubtedly our most popular Freshtracks holiday, the Premier Party is for those who can’t wait to get back up on the mountain at the beginning of the season and make the most of the early snow! It’s an excellent way to escape the pre-Christmas hubbub and enjoy all that the Espace Killy has to offer. You’ll be skiing with some of the best mountain guides and instructors in the Alps, renowned for finding incredible early season tracks, giving even the most advanced skier ways of improving, and ensuring everyone has a good time – they’re an integral part of this fantastic holiday. You’ll be staying in the Chalethotel Le Val d’Isère, right in the heart of the village, just a short walk from the lifts and in the centre of the après scene. Choice of evening meal and wine included, accommodation and travel provided by Mark Warner.

St Anton is a real mecca for skiers worldwide and boasts a wide variety of terrain, so where better to improve your skills? Watch your skiing progress while you discover the slopes of St Anton, St Christoph, Stüben, Lech and Zürs, which are all covered by one lift pass. The instructors will help you to explore the region, develop your technique and enjoy the best early season snow around. The village of St Anton has a unique charm and is buzzing with life, combining Austrian cosiness with cosmopolitan sophistication. The car-free centre is lined with lively bars, cafés and boutiques.

Val d’Isère | France

Great holiday – would be pleased to recommend (once I’ve secured my place!) Steven Brunt Adventurous Powder 4

St Anton | Austria

▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides and instructors

▸▸ Six full days skiing with local instructors and guides ▸▸ Charming and bustling Austrian resort ▸▸ Choice of chalethotel Rosanna (Mark Warner) or 4* Sporthotel

▸▸ Book early to avoid disappointment – this trip regularly sells out

7 nights

Fischer Sport Date

Ski Club Leader Mountain Guide or Instructor Maximum Climb Flights Transfer Accommodation Touring Standard

SEE PAGES 6-7 FOR SKI STANDARDS DESCRIPTIONS ‡

on piste

off piste

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

£899

Sun 7 Dec - Sun 14 Dec Gerry Aitken, Roo Thorncoft Pascal Arpin, Pierre Liotard, Alain Vaufrey, Jean-Marc Pic, Didier Pointiere, Serge Strippentoir, Elizabeth Chabert, Fred Baude, Uffe, Tchenko, Patrick Speziali, Ben Langridge, Leon Empereur, Olivier Carrere Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble Coach 3hrs Chalethotel le Val d'Isère - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF004

7 nights

£1,025/ £1,360

Sun 14 - Sun 21 Dec Kim Moss Andy Thurner, Arlberg Guides Charter, Gatwick - Friedrichshafen Coach 1.5 hrs Chalethotel Rosanna - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF010 or Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Sporthotel 4* - half board, twin share • www.sporthotel-stanton.at REF010a

Mountaincraft Course

Parsenn Powder and Piste

For the more experienced powder hunters amongst you, Andermatt has enormous off-piste opportunities and a reputation for generous dumps of snow, making it one of Switzerland’s best off-piste resorts. Renowned for its reliable snowfall and exhilarating off-piste terrain, Andermatt features a number of ski areas along its valley side and has been a favourite with Ski Club groups for many a year. Make the most of six days’ exploration with your knowledgeable mountain guides. Evenings can be spent unwinding in the peaceful village of Andermatt at the charming 3* Hotel Sonne.

Spend six fascinating days with mountain guides learning about avalanche awareness, snow structure, transceivers, navigation and route choice, equipment emergencies, survival and weather conditions – all vital skills for skiers who like to venture far from civilisation. Use the lifts to access most of the off-piste routes, as well as being introduced to touring equipment and techniques (weather permitting). Aimed at fit and strong intermediate off-piste skiers and above, who have experience in varied conditions on and off-piste. Alongside our usual week in Tignes, we are running a second trip in Chamonix so you can choose the dates and resort that suit you best.

Do you sit on the chairlift and watch skiers glide effortlessly down pristine powder slopes, or look at the snaking tracks etched into the mountainside and wish you could do it yourself? If so, come to Davos and learn how. Spend six days exploring this huge area, from the long tree-lined runs, which extend all the way down to the valleys below Davos, to the perfect hidden powder stashes on the Pischa and Rinerhorn mountains and in Klosters. Then return to the impressive 4* Sunstar Parkhotel, to unwind in comfort and enjoy an appetising dinner in the panoramic restaurant.

Andermatt | Switzerland

7 nights

£1,499

Sat 28 Dec - Sat 4 Jan Simon White Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch REF018

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 17 Jan - Sat 24 Jan David Baker Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Not Included Rail 2 hrs Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch REF039

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Ari Weisz-Koves Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Not Included Rail 2 hrs Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch REF108

▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides ▸▸ Four separate ski areas to explore ▸▸ North facing, snow-sure slopes offering brilliant off-piste skiing

Tignes/Chamonix | France

Davos | Switzerland

▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides ▸▸ Comprehensive learning experience for strong off-piste skiers ▸▸ Choice of Tignes in December or Chamonix in February

7 nights

£1,175

Sun 14 Dec - Sun 21 Dec Peter Burwood Dave Cumming, Pierre Liotard, Pascal Arpin Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble Coach 3hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF013

7 nights

£1,075

Sat 21 Feb - Sat 28 Feb Ken Piddlesden Jim Kerr, Dave Cumming Not included Not included Hotel de la Couronne 3* - half board, twin share REF090

▸▸ Three days skiing with local mountain guides, three days with your Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Piano bar, lounge and wellness centre ▸▸ Extensive off-piste skiing area with a reliable snow record

7 nights

£1,399

Sat 3 Jan - Sat 10 Jan Andy Monks Walter Von Balmoos Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Sunstar Parkhotel 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/davos REF021

7 nights

£1,299

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Elspeth Woolf Walter Von Balmoos Not Included Rail 2 hrs Sunstar Parkhotel 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/davos REF100

Off-Piste

Andermatt Adventure

Engelberg Extreme

Engelberg | Switzerland

Engelberg is a traditional Swiss village with a tremendous snow record and skiing to over 3000m on Mount Titlis. Nestled above Trübsee, there are sheltered bowls where the snow is deep and light, protected from the wind and perfect for practising powder turns. If you’re adventurous, you could take the opportunity to ski Galtiberg, a local secret that starts near Mount Titlis, crosses glaciers, open powder fields and couloirs, and passes rack buttresses and frozen waterfalls before finishing in the valley some 2000m lower. After a long day on the mountain, return to the centrally located Hotel Terrace – situated just a short walk from the main cable car – for your five course evening buffet with wine, also included in the price. ▸▸ Six day Engelberg list pass included ▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides and instructors ▸▸ A good level of fitness is required as there may be some skinning

Nendaz Singles Off Piste Nendaz | Switzerland

Lift Pass included 7 nights

£1,150

Sat 3 Jan - Sat 10 Jan John Haddon Roger Christen, Fredi Krummenacher Not Included Rail 2 hrs Hotel Terrace 3* - half board, single room • www.titlis.ch REF022

7 nights

£1,150

Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar Tim Ingham Roger Christen, Fredi Krummenacher Not Included Rail 2 hrs Hotel Terrace 3* - half board, single room • www.titlis.ch REF124

7 nights

£1,150

Sat 14 Mar - Sat 21 Mar Tim Ingham Roger Christen, Fredi Krummenacher Not Included Rail 2 hrs Hotel Terrace 3* - half board, single room • www.titlis.ch REF138

The ‘4 Vallées’ is known for extensive, challenging slopes with a lot of off-piste and long bump runs. From Nendaz you can find some of the world’s most renowned off-piste; the routes down the back of the Mont Fort Glacier or the Stairway to Heaven, take you into the bowl to the right of Mont Fort, boasting great views of Mont Gelé. By skiing with mountain guides and instructors from Neige Aventure you’ll enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Rhône Valley whilst exploring the wide variety of terrain within Mont Fort, Verbier, La Tzoumaz and Bruson. Staying in the family run Hotel Le Déserteur with its cosy atmosphere you can relax in their traditional wooden bar, before retiring to the privacy of your own room. ▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides and instructors ▸▸ Centrally located hotel just a short walk from the main cable car

7 nights

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan Rob George Neige Aventure Not Included Rail 3 hrs Hotel le Dèserteur - half board, single room • www.ledeserteur.ch/en REF029

7 nights

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off piste

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

£1,099

£1,150

Sat 14 Mar - Sat 21 Mar Alan Lyons Neige Aventure Not Included Rail 3 hrs Hotel le Dèserteur - half board, single room • www.ledeserteur.ch/en REF134

Off-Piste

Damüls Descents

Off Piste Progression

Damüls ranks among the most beautiful winter destinations in the Alps. According to one study, Damüls holds the record as the snowiest village worldwide – with an average of 9.3 metres of fresh snow every year there’s sure to be plenty of powder! Spending three days with a local instructor and three days with our leader you’ll be improving your technique whilst discovering Bregenzerwald’s largest ski area and all its impressive peaks. The resort itself is in a spectacular setting with a lively après scene at the foot of the lifts. Your base for the week will be the beautiful and centrally located Alpenhotel Mittagspitze 4*, known for its fine dining and excellent service.

The Espace Killy is one of the greatest offpiste ski areas in the Alps; an abundance of valleys, couloirs, powder fields and trees to tackle and conquer for all. Spending six days with local mountain guides and instructors, you’ll be skiing hard all day, taking in the spectacular views and exploring the wealth of terrain at your ski tips. This is an ideal holiday if you want to challenge yourself and really improve your off-piste proficiency - the instructors offer excellent coaching to enhance your skiing and technique. Accommodation is at the newly renovated Chalethotel L’Aiguille Percée, right in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, near the Aeroski and Palafour lifts. Choice of evening meal with wine included, accommodation and travel provided by Mark Warner.

Damüls | Austria

Tignes | France

▸▸ Three days with a local instructor, three days with your Ski Club Leader

7 nights

Course only price: £450

▸▸ Hotel in excellent location close to pistes and amenities

▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides and instructors

▸▸ Opportunity to explore this lesser known part of Austria

▸▸ Fantastic and plentiful breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner

7 nights

£1,275

Sat 17 Jan- Sat 24 Jan Vanessa Cornborough SkiSchule Damuls Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Alpenhotel Mittagspitze 4* - half board, twin share • www.alpenhotel-mittagspitze.at REF042 Date

7 nights

£1,099

Sun 11 Jan - Sun 18 Jan Toby Carless Pascal Arpin, Fred Baude, Uffe Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF033

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Sun 18 Jan - Sun 25 Jan Andrew Murphy Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, Serge Strippentair, Tchenko Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF045

7 nights

off piste

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

£1,099

Sun 8 Feb - Sun 15 Feb John Shurmer Pascal Arpin, Serge Strippentoir, Patrick Speziali, Tchenko Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF083

7 nights

▸▸ A good level of fitness and some experience skiing off piste is required

£1,099

£1,199

Sun 22 Feb - Sun 1 Mar John Cahill Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, Fred Baude, Serge Strippentoir Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF093

7 nights

£1,199

Sun 15 Mar - Sun 22 Mar Malcolm Bentley Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert, Serge Strippentoir, Tchenko Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF141 * Regional options available

Aspen, GR Fielding

Italian Off Piste Instruction

The Adamello ski area is THE new place for freeride skiers. With improved lift systems and access it is swiftly becoming one of the top off-piste destinations in Italy – so best get in quickly before the masses arrive! Ponte di Legno itself is just down the valley from Passo Tonale and is linked by a new cable car enabling easy access to a vast number of itineraries and routes. Andrea Enzio, normally based in Alagna, has been investigating this area and is keen to get some Ski Club members over there to experience what the resort has to offer. The area is snow sure thanks to the number of glaciers and much of the off-piste is north facing. Your accommodation for the week is the sumptuous 4* Blu Hotel Acquaseria situated close to the historic village centre.

Passo Tonale is tucked up in the Trentino region of Italy on the border with Lombardy. The resort is set relatively high at 1883m and reaches peaks of up to 3100m so boasts excellent conditions and snowfalls throughout the winter. There is plenty of great terrain here for those new to off-piste. The Paradiso in particular is a fantastic area for improving skills that allows you to return to the piste whenever you want – ideal to build confidence. With the off-piste instruction well under way you can then take these new skills on to some of the more challenging itineraries in the area. You will be able to soothe your aches and pains away in the Hotel Albergo's wellness centre before an aperitif in the bar and a delicious Italian four course dinner to set you up for the following day.

Ponte di Legno | Italy

▸▸ Six days off-piste with mountain guides ▸▸ Seven nights half board in 4* hotel ▸▸ Delightful pool and wellness area

7 nights

£1,299

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan Richard MG Jones Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Acquaseria 4* - half board, twin share • www.hotelacquaseria.it REF026

7 nights

Passo Tonale | Italy

£1,299

Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar John Bennett Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Acquaseria 4* - half board, twin share REF121 • www.hotelacquaseria.it

▸▸ Three days with local instructors, three days with your Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Seven nights half board in family run 3* hotel in the centre of the village ▸▸ Many north facing off-piste routes

7 nights

£799

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan Corinne Pitts Scuola Italiana di Sci Tonale Presena Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Albergo Angelo 3* - half board, twin share • www.albergoangelo.it REF031

7 nights

£799

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Andy Witterick Scuola Italiana di Sci Tonale Presena Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Albergo Angelo 3* - half board, twin share • www.albergoangelo.it REF104

Off-Piste

Off Piste Ski and Spa

St Anton Adventure

Adelboden Off Piste Adventure

St Anton’s reputation means that it attracts skiers from all over the world, and the off-piste skiing is arguably the finest in Austria. Mountain guides and instructors will provide you with six days of exploring the long and challenging bump runs as well as the abundance of off-piste opportunities in fresh powder. When you’ve finished your days you can relax in the Chalethotel Rosanna, located in the heart of the town, or for those with energy to spare there’s always the legendary St Anton après ski and nightlife scene! Choice of evening meal with wine included, accommodation and travel provided by Mark Warner.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery at the end of the Engstligenalp valley in the middle of the Bernese Oberland Adelboden. The ski area is linked to Lenk and combined you have over 200km of pistes to explore and easily accessible off-piste. To venture further you will spend three days of your week with local mountain guide Christian Wäfler. He has been a great hit with our exploration groups and will take you to the best snow around that week. The snow reliability is good as are the mountain restaurants – though with the hearty breakfasts and delicious evening meals being served up by the 4* Hotel Beausite, you may not have room to enjoy them too much!

Adelboden | Switzerland

St Anton | Austria

▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides and instructors ▸▸ A good level of fitness is required as there are a number of long, continuous, off-piste runs

7 nights

£1,275

Sun 18 Jan - Sun 25 Jan Andy Thompson Andy Thurner, Arlberg Guides Charter, Gatwick - Friedrichshafen Coach 1.5 hrs Chalethotel Rosanna - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF046

7 nights

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off piste

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

£1,350

Sun 8 Mar - Sun 15 Mar David Sterland Andy Thurner, Arlberg Guides Charter, Gatwick - Friedrichshafen Coach 1.5 hrs Chalethotel Rosanna - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF129

▸▸ Three days with mountain guides, three days with Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Seven night half board in comfortable 4* hotel with sauna and jacuzzi

7 nights

£1,199

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Gille Revill Christian Wäfler, Hans Hostettler Scheduled, Heathrow - Basel Coach 2 hrs Hotel Beausite 4* - half board, twin share • www.hotelbeausite.ch/en REF055

7 nights

£1,250

Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar Robert Moore Christian Wäfler, Hans Hostettler Scheduled, Heathrow - Basel Coach 2 hrs Hotel Beausite 4* - half board, twin share • www.hotelbeausite.ch/en REF126

Val d’Anniviers Adventure

Powder Performance

Adrenalin in Alagna

Crans Montana Off Piste

If you’re looking for an opportunity to seek out some supreme powder, why not consider a week-long trip to off-piste heaven? Another hidden gem to add to your collection, Grimentz is a fairytale village offering magnificent views over the Val d’Anniviers. A week packed full of powder skiing is on offer, with top local guides giving you a chance to sample the delights of this relatively unknown area. Grimentz is charming, authentic and picturesque - all the ingredients are there for an enjoyable and rewarding holiday.

Not everyone has heard of the Monte Rosa ski area but it plays host to some of the best off-piste skiing in Europe. If you’re a competent skier in powder then you’ll love the brilliant off-piste runs from the high points of the lift system in all three valleys down to the quaint resort villages. Local guides and instructors will show you all the skiing on offer and there might even be the opportunity for a heli drop or two if it takes your fancy (payable locally)! The Hotel Dufour is located opposite the chair lift so no time is wasted as you get your adventure underway each morning.

Alagna has been dubbed by the skiing press as ‘the Italian La Grave’. Lying at the foot of the mighty Monte Rosa, it does have some marked runs but is essentially an off-piste paradise. A cable car rises from the quaint village and the skiing links to neighbouring Gressoney and Champoluc, providing a wide variety of off-piste terrain for you to explore with your mountain guides. Higher up, you’ll find open bowls and narrow couloirs, some of which are accessed by rope. Return in the evenings to the low-key and friendly resort and hotel to rest up before the fun begins again the following day!

▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides and instructors

▸▸ Six days with local mountain guides

If you have always thought of Crans Montana as a resort for the rich and famous you may have been right… but… there is huge advantage to this for good skiers – as while the glitterati are shopping and sipping champers in the bars – you can stake claim to all the terrain your can get your hands on! There are easily accessible off-piste options aplenty where you can test your turns and enjoy the area before heading out a bit further afield with your local instructor – who will be able to show you some of the secret stashes this resort has tucked away for only those in the know. Home for the week is the family run Hotel Olympic, with a convivial bar to unwind after the day's exploits!

▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides ▸▸ Little-known area so you have the place to yourselves ▸▸ A good level of fitness is required as it’s likely that there will be some skinning

7 nights

£1,350

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Roy Davies Romain Tavelli Not Included Coach 3 hrs Hotel Cristal Grimentz 3* - half board, twin share • www.cristalhotel.ch/en REF058

7 nights

£1,350

Sat 21 Mar - Sat 28 Mar Nicholas Steel Romain Tavelli Not Included Coach 3 hrs Hotel Cristal Grimentz 3* - half board, twin share • www.cristalhotel.ch/en REF148

Gressoney | Italy

Alagna | Italy

▸▸ Quiet resort and cosy hotel

▸▸ Superbly located hotel

▸▸ A good level of fitness is essential

▸▸ Tranquil, quaint and relaxing resort

Crans Montana | Switzerland

▸▸ Three days with local instructor, three days with Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Few skiers = no lift queues!

7 nights

£1,150

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Truda Odor Guide Monterosa Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 2 hrs Hotel Dufour 3* - half board, twin share • www.hoteldufour.it REF060

7 nights

£1,150

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Joanna Jordan Guide Monterosa Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 2 hrs Hotel Dufour 3* - half board, twin share • www.hoteldufour.it REF065

7 nights

£999

▸▸ Excellent opportunity to see a different side to a classic resort

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Brian Horn Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 2.5 hrs Albergo Mirella 3* - B&B, twin share • www.alagna.it REF057

7 nights

£999

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Nicholas Stuart-Taylor Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 2.5 hrs Albergo Mirella 3* - B&B, twin share • www.alagna.it REF064

7 nights

£875

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb TBC Emma Stocks Not Included Rail 3 hrs Hotel Olympic 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotelolympic.ch REF071

Off-Piste

Grimentz | Switzerland

Val Descents

Wicked Off Piste

Wengen Off Piste

The Espace Killy is one of the greatest offpiste areas in the Alps - from popular routes like Piste Perdue and the Lavachet Wall, to the couloirs of Pisteurs and Telegraph. Whatever your standard this resort has it all, so if you want to challenge yourself and really bring on your off-piste proficiency, then this holiday is for you. Coaching in off-piste technique and how to deal with different snow conditions will be the focus of the week. A good level of fitness will mean you will get the most out of this, as hour after hour in the powder can be tiring. Val d’Isère is also great for partying so expect a few late nights too - there will be no hanging around by day or by night! Accommodation is in the Chalethotel Le Val d’Isère slap bang in the centre of town and is provided by Mark Warner along with the travel package.

Every year these weeks continue to come out on top with the snow conditions and in an area that’s relatively quiet, powder can last for weeks! Let your guides show you around the ski areas of Les Diablerets and Villars, exploring all of the excellent terrain on offer, especially the steeper, lengthy and challenging off-piste runs. Under their guidance and inspiration and with the Glacier 3000 guaranteeing snow, there’s much to thrill you in this traditional, unspoilt area. Your base will be the Swiss Historic Hotel du Pillon – an establishment oozing tradition and charm. With spacious bedrooms and excellent cuisine it is sure to make for a memorable stay.

With skiing alternating between on and off-piste during the week, your Ski Club Leaders and local mountain guides will ensure maximum levels of skiing and fun. Revel in skiing surrounded by the beautiful scenery and amazing backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, as you dip off the side of the piste and float down through the trees. Staying at the lovely and conveniently located 4* Hotel Sunstar, after your skiing you can relax in the swimming pool, sauna or solarium.

Val d’Isère | France

Course only price: £399

Les Diablerets | Switzerland

7 nights

Sun 25 Jan - Sun 1 Feb Nuala Dunne Patrick Speziali, Steven Groën Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* 3 hrs Chalethotel le Val d'Isère - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF061

▸▸ Five full days with instructors and one free ski day ▸▸ Regional flight options available ▸▸ Choice of evening meal with wine included

£1,099

7 nights

£1,249

Sun 1 Mar - Sun 8 Mar Ed Killwick Pierre Liotard, Pascal Arpin Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* 3 hrs Chalethotel le Val d'Isère - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF111 *Regional options available

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on piste

▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides ▸▸ A good level of fitness is required as it is likely that there will be some skinning

7 nights

off piste

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

▸▸ Three days skiing with a local instructor, three days with your Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Centrally located 4* hotel located on main street opposite cable car

▸▸ Swiss Historic Hotel based on the outskirts of the village

£1,250

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Stephen Nicholas Andy Perkins, Julie-Ann Clyma Not Included Minibus 2 hrs Hotel du Pillon 3* - half board, twin share • www.hoteldupillon.ch REF070

7 nights

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Wengen | Switzerland

£1,250

Sat 7 Feb - Sat 14 Feb Stephen Nicholas Andy Perkins Not Included Minibus 2 hrs Hotel du Pillon 3* - half board, twin share • www.hoteldupillon.ch REF079

▸▸ Delicious food, relaxing pool, wellness centre and piano bar

7 nights

£1,450

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Kate Rowe Hano Tschabold Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach/Rail 3 hrs Sunstar Hotel Wengen 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/wengen REF063

7 nights

£1,399

Sat 14 Mar - Sat 21 Mar Paul Whitehead Hano Tschabold Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach/Rail 3 hrs Sunstar Hotel Wengen 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/wengen REF135

Learn to Ski Off Piste

Pure Gold

There is so much excellent off-piste in Les Deux Alpes we are struggling to think why we haven’t run an off-piste holiday here before! It has over 1400 hectares of off-piste terrain including La Fée bowl, the Vallons Diable itinerary and La Dome Glacier. With five full days of off-piste instruction you will soon be tackling all of this head on – conquering runs at the end of the week that looked way to scary at the start! Off the snow, the resort’s thirty bars and pubs offer a warm and fun atmosphere in the evenings or if you prefer you can return to the chalet and relax in the sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool before a delicious three course dinner. Accommodation and travel provided by Mark Warner.

▸▸ Single room at no extra cost

An off-piste week to remember! This sleepy little French hamlet, with just a three-stage gondola lift to its name, is a legend among freeride skiers the world over. Pick up any skiing magazine and someone will be eulogising about this unpisted mountain with acres of varied and often super-challenging terrain – so where better to send our expert skiers? Due to its northerly orientation, La Grave has excellent snow, and powder can be found long after snowfalls, in hidden valleys and among trees on the lower slopes. You will of course need the best guides so that is where JeanYves, Philippe and Maxant come in. Three of the best local guides to show you the incredible variety La Grave has to offer and to lead you to open powder fields, narrow gullies, tree runs and even some drops if you’re brave enough!

▸▸ Choice of evening meal with wine included

▸▸ Six days with local mountain guides

Always felt safe even on challenging terrain Janette Langford Off Piste Progression 1

La Grave | France

▸▸ Five days with instructors, one free ski day

▸▸ Plenty of charm at the welcoming Auberge Edelweiss ▸▸ A high level of fitness is required and there may be some skinning involved

7 nights

£1,075

Sun 1 Feb - Sun 8 Feb Peter Sewell Alexandra Chapman, Nele Michielssens Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Bérangère - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF075 *Regional options available rosswoodhall.com

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 7 Feb - Sat 14 Feb Gerry Aitken Jean-Yves Hubaud , Philipe Andre, Maxant Danilo Not Included Set minibus transfer 3 hrs Auberge Edelweiss 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-edelweiss.com REF080

Off-Piste

Les Deux Alpes | France

Families Half Term Off Piste

La Dolce Vita

This half term holiday is aimed at families who are already experienced skiers – so your children will be 13 years plus. The setting is the town of Engelberg (Angel Mountain) that gets its name from the 12th century Benedictine monastery that dominates the town. This resort is renowned for its reliable snowfall and exhilarating off-piste terrain and discovery is the name of the game as you improve your off-piste skiing whilst powder hunting with the qualified mountain guides. Aimed at our ‘aspirer’ off-piste level and above, your guides will give you hints and tips to help you stay upright in the deep stuff and for certain they can find untracked snow when it seems no-one else can. All in all an exciting way to spend your half term break so that you return to the UK refreshed and ready for the second half of the Spring term.

Vast, world class ski area with endless off-piste potential? Tick. Charming Italian instructors to show case it? Tick. Charismatic resort filled with tempting shops and bars? Tick. Lovely well located hotel with super spa facilities? Tick! If you enjoy the good life then this could be the ideal holiday for you. Many of the holiday makers that come to this beautiful area in the Trentino Dolomites do so for the glamour so while they cruise the pistes looking fabulous you can keep all the off-piste to yourselves – and your local instructors and guides will certainly take you to the best of it. Plus if it all gets too much by the end of the afternoon you can join the beautiful people in Chalet Fiat and soak up the sun with an Aperol Spritz!

Engelberg | Switzerland

▸▸ Six days with local mountain guides ▸▸ Staying at the Hotel Terrace with five course evening buffet and wine included during dinner ▸▸ Fun resort with plenty of family activities for après – if you have the energy!

Madonna di Campiglio | Italy

▸▸ Three days with local instructors/guides, three days with your Club leader ▸▸ Seven nights half board at the well located Hotel Crozzon 3* Superior ▸▸ Wellness centre with pool, Turkish bath and sauna

Lift Pass included 7 nights

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off piste

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

£1,499

Sat 14 Feb - Sat 21 Feb Kim Moss Roger Christen, Fredi Krummenacher Scheduled, Heathrow - Basel Coach 2 hrs Hotel Terrace 3* - half board, twin share • www.titlis.ch REF086

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 21 Feb - Sat 28 Feb Mark Adams Scuola Italiana Sci Azzurra Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Crozzon 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotelcrozzon.com/en REF091

Lech Go Off Piste

Trois Vallées Off Piste

USA Ultimate Ski Experience

La Grave Adventure

Lech has been a favourite of the Ski Club for many years and the recent expansion of the Alberg ski area from Lech over to WarthSchroecken has increased the potential for interesting and accessible off-piste, which means the area is perfect should you wish to develop your off-piste skills whilst also discovering the extensive pistes. You will have three days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders who will take away the need to consult the map, so you have more time to enjoy your surroundings and three days with local instructors to get to grips with your off piste technique. After your day on the mountain, there are a number of great locations for a well-deserved drink, or head back to the 4* Hotel Schwarzwand where you can relax after your day.

When choosing a resort, why not go for one of Europe’s premier resorts, Courchevel? As part of the Trois Vallées you will be in a prime location to sample the quality of liftserved terrain, but also with the guidance of local instructors seek out to discover the off-piste potential the area has on offer. For those who are keen to cover as much mileage as possible without taking the same runs repeatedly this is the resort for you. You will have five full days with your instructor to get as much snow under your skis as possible and then a final free ski day with your group. In the evenings you can relax and enjoy the comforts of the Chalethotel Dahu, where the Mark Warner team will provide fantastic hospitality, plentiful breakfasts, afternoon tea on your arrival back to the hotel after a hard day of skiing and a three-course evening meal with wine included.

Following on from the success of our Utah trip last year, this ski safari, which gives the opportunity to ski six different resorts in two weeks across two American states, should not only live up to but hopefully exceed last year’s trip. The trip begins in Park City which will be your base for 5 days. From here you will ski Deer Valley, the Canyons and Park City Mountain Resort. A short journey onto Alta will allow access to Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude. Here you will be staying in the traditional Alta Peruvian Lodge which has welcomed guests since 1948 with its old-world atmosphere and rustic charm. There will be a travel day to Jackson Hole, but rest assured it’s worth the five-hour journey to experience one of the best resorts in North America. With five days to experience Jackson Hole’s authentic hospitality and unrivalled ski area this is the best way to round off a fantastic trip.

La Grave is truly a legend among off-piste skiers and once you sample its ungroomed, raw terrain you’ll understand why. A threestage gondola takes you from the valley floor to over 3,000 metres, where your local guides help you discover an endless number of routes through couloirs, gullies, powder fields, trees and glacial terrain – the choice is endless. You’ll have some of the best guides in the business to show you round this amazing ski area. The quiet resort and cosy hotel are the perfect place to rest after a day in the powder. Go on – challenge yourself.

▸▸ Comfortable slope-side chalet

▸▸ Experience six resorts in two weeks

▸▸ Five full days with instructors, one free ski day

▸▸ Exclusive use of minibus for resort to resort transportation

▸▸ A good level of fitness is required as there are a number of long, continuous, off piste runs

▸▸ Welcoming cosy hotels

▸▸ Three days skiing with a local instructor, three days with Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Cosy family-run 4* hotel with fantastic five course evening meals ▸▸ In-house wellness centre with saunas, steam baths and relaxation area

7 nights

Park City & Jackson Hole | USA

Courchevel | France

£1,449

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Patience Cooper Andy Thurner, Arlberg Guides Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Schwarzwand 4* - half board, twin share • www.schwarzwand.com REF103

7 nights

£1,199

Sun 1 Mar - Sun 8 Mar Alan Parker Andy Humfries Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel Dahu - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF110 * Regional options available.

La Grave | France

▸▸ Six days skiing with local mountain guides ▸▸ Plenty of charm at the cosy Auberge Edelweiss ▸▸ Fantastic off-piste resort with truly excellent ski terrain

▸▸ One day with backcountry guides in Alta

14 nights

£1,499

Mon 9 Mar - Mon 23 Mar Kim Easdale Utah Mountain Adventures Not Included Private minibus 1 hr Park City Peaks, 49'er Suites and Inn B&B, twin share • www.parkcitypeaks.com • www.townsquareinns.com Alta Peruvian Lodge - Fully catered, twin share • www.altaperuvian.com REF127

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 8 - Sat 15 Mar Caroline Stuart-Taylor Jean-Yves Hubaud , Philipe Andre, Maxant Danilo Not Included Coach 3 hrs Auberge Edelweiss 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-edelweiss.com REF123

Off-Piste

Lech | Austria

End of Season Snowdown

Val d’Isère | France

What could be better than empty slopes and glorious sunshine accompanied by topnotch mountain guides and instructors, in the world-renowned off-piste mecca that is Espace Killy? Not much! For a combination of seriously impressive skiing and a captivating village ambience, Val d’Isère has it all. You’ll be able to explore a wealth of terrain and improve your technique with the mountain guides and instructors - so with them and the unrivalled lift-service, you’ll cover plenty of ground! You’ll stay at the Chalethotel Le Val d’Isère, just a short walk from the lifts, in the centre of the après scene. Choice of evening meal with wine included, accommodation and travel provided by Mark Warner. Course only price: £450 ▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides and instructors ▸▸ Conveniently located hotel situated in the heart of Val d’Isère ▸▸ Excellent opportunity for late season off-piste

7 nights

£850

Sun 19 Apr - Sun 26 Apr Ian Brent-Smith Pierre Liotard, Elizabeth Chabert, Serge Strippentoir, Tchenko, Patrick Speziali Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel le Val d'Isère - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF168 Date

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on piste

off piste

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Nick Josephy Off Piste Progression 2

Off-Piste

If you want to ski off-piste and develop your skills in the powder, with people who take safety seriously, this is a very good way of doing so

Our exploration holidays comprise of single day touring trips. Located within the ‘off piste zone’, the focus is very much on skiing off-piste, however for a couple of hours each day you should expect to be skinning uphill to find the perfect pitch. The amount of skinning involved on each holiday will vary depending on the conditions and terrain – some days you may not do any at all, whereas others could involve up to two hours of ascents. You will be based in the same hotel for the week, so on a daily basis you’ll only need to carry your usual off piste safety kit. Underfoot, you’ll need touring skis – or more likely, freeride skis with touring bindings, with skins and ski crampons (otherwise known as harcheisen or couteaux). You do not need any previous ski touring experience for these trips. However, you will be required to be of a certain ski standard before venturing off-piste - this includes being able to do kick turns, and you’ll also need to have a good level of fitness. If you’re looking for a more comprehensive ski touring experience, take a look at our Touring Skills weekends in the Weekend 'zone' of the brochure. Or, if you’d prefer a hut-to-hut adventure, don’t miss the safaris and tours section within our Touring category.

Date

Sainte Foy Exploration Sainte Foy | France

Set in the base of the Tarentaise Valley Sainte Foy is nestled amongst some of the best off-piste ski resorts in France, giving you the opportunity to explore them all in just one week! Each morning the mountain guides will take you to find fresh snow, whether it’s in Val d’Isère, Les Arcs, La Rosière, Sainte Foy, La Plagne or the Three Valleys. Once on the mountain you’ll be able to reap the benefits of the fantastic lift systems with some skinning to explore and experience the more remote, untracked parts of the Tarentaise Valley. With minibuses on hand to take you from resort to resort you’ll be maximising your time on the snow all day, every day! At the end of each adventure you’ll come back to plentiful evening meals at the welcoming family run Auberge sur la Montagne. ▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides/instructors ▸▸ Staying in the beautiful Auberge chalet overlooking the valley ▸▸ A good level of fitness is required as there will be skinning ascents throughout the week

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on piste

off piste

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7 nights

£1,150

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan TBC Fred Foxon, Bryan Hogg 1-2 hrs Train, London - Bourg St Maurice 8 hrs Minibus 20 mins Auberge sur la Montagne 3* - chalet board, twin share • www.auberge-montagne.com REF025

7 nights

£1,199

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Andrezj Kowalski Willie Todd, Bryan Hogg 1-2 hrs Train, London - Bourg St Maurice 8 hrs Minibus 20 mins Auberge sur la Montagne 3* - chalet board, twin share • www.auberge-montagne.com REF106

7 nights

£1,075

Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar Luke Hansen Jean Phillippe Tremblai, Didier Pointiere 1-2 hrs Not included Set transfer from Geneva Auberge sur la Montagne 3* - chalet board, twin share • www.auberge-montagne.com REF120

Nigel Shepherd

Adelboden Exploration

Mont Blanc Exploration

Every year, snowfall transforms the Adelboden-Frutigen region, nestling at the foot of the towering Wildstrubel mountain, into a spectacular winter arena. Your local guides, Hans and Christian, have extensive knowledge of this little known area and will use their expertise to give you a holiday to remember. Exploring with these two is a guaranteed action packed ski adventure! While there’s an extensive lift system, you’ll also use touring equipment every day to access some of the more remote and hidden caches of untracked snow, ensuring you get your fix of fresh tracks far from the hustle and bustle of the pistes. ▸▸ Six days skiing with mountain guides

Close to the base of Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc, are the three ski areas of St Gervais, Les Contamines and Mégève which make up the Evasion ski area. At lower altitude than their more famous neighbour Chamonix, they avoid much of the bad weather associated with high mountains and provide some fantastic tree skiing when the higher resorts are lost in cloud. Each day you’ll travel to one of the three areas with your guide, who will find the best snow around – either straight from the lifts or skinning a bit further afield. Your base will be the family run Hotel Regina. Full of traditional French charm, with a welcoming ambience and cosy character it’s a great location close to the town centre.

▸▸ Idyllic mountain village and traditional 3* hotel

▸▸ Six days skiing with a mountain guide

St Gervais | France

▸▸ A good level of fitness is required and skinning experience ideal

▸▸ Great access to short tours combining lifts and skins to get the best skiing ▸▸ Private minibus and Ski Club Leader to help you get around

7 nights

£999

Sat 17 Jan - Sat 24 Jan None Christian Wäfler, Hans Hostettler 1-2 hrs Not Included Not Included Hotel Beausite 4* - half board, twin share • www.hotelbeausite.ch/en REF044

7 nights

£1,075

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Ken Piddlesdon Jonny Baird 1-2 hrs Not Included Not Included Hotel Le Regina - half board, dine around, twin share • www.hotel-le-regina.com REF051

Off-Piste

Adelboden | Switzerland

Chamonix Exploration

Titlis Exploration

Flaine Exploration

If you’re an adventurous skier who wants to delve even further into the mountains, this touring holiday delivers on every level. Take the plunge and let our expert mountain guides show you the benefits of using ski touring equipment to explore some of the supreme off-piste that the Mont Blanc valley has to offer. The lift system will get you as far as it can, and then it’ll be down to you to get away from it all and find your own private skiing paradise. After a warm-up day acclimatising to this high-alpine area, you’ll spend five days exploring some of the most exciting off-piste terrain in the world!

Standing at 3,238m, Mount Titlis is a little too big to be described as a well known secret. It is however home to a truly inspiring and unique ski area. Start the day with a twist as you’re whisked up to 3,028m in the revolving Rotair cable car. From here, skins will give you access to some of the best snow and descents in Switzerland. Well known for its crevasses, cliffs and stunning landscape, your local guides will lead the way to the most incredible skiing you can imagine. The plan, weather permitting, is for you to do a 'Titlis Roud Tour' over the course of the week. After a satisfying day on the mountain, you'll return to the comfortable Hotel le Terrace for a delicious five course buffet to replenish you ready for the next day.

Learn the techniques of ski touring and get away from the crowds under the guidance and inspiration of Yann Westercamp. He’ll use his extensive ski touring knowledge to find wonderful skiing off the beaten track. Flaine offers some unbelievably good off-piste skiing and after a warm up day, you’ll be ready to get away from it all and discover the hidden gems of the area. Skinning can be tiring but you'll be well energized by hearty breakfasts and replenished with scrumptious afternoon teas and a delicious dinner in Chalet Freshtracks! – and don’t forget the sauna for soothing your aching limbs!

▸▸ Six day Engelberg lift pass included

▸▸ No prior touring experience required

▸▸ A good level of fitness is required

▸▸ Chalet board including wine

Chamonix | France

I will return for more! Stephen Wrenn Off Piste Progression 3

Engelberg | Switzerland

Course only price: £435 ▸▸ Five days with a mountain guide ▸▸ Centrally located 3* hotel half board ▸▸ Leader and minibus to help get you around

Flaine | France

Course only price: £399 ▸▸ Five days with instructors

▸▸ Basic ski touring experience ideal but not essential

7 nights

£995

Sat 14 Feb - Sat 21 Feb Ken Piddlesdon Stuart MacDonald, Kathy Murphy 1-2 hrs Not Included Not Included Hotel Prieurè 3* - half board, twin share REF085

Date

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on piste

off piste

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7 nights

£1,099

Sat 4 Apr - Sat 11 Apr None Fredi Krummenacher 1-3 hrs Not Included Rail 2 hrs Hotel Terrace 3* - half board, single room • www.titlis.ch REF161

7 nights Sat 11 Apr - Sat 18 Apr Andrew Nield Yann Westercamp, Diane Moreau 1-2 hrs Not included Set transfer from Geneva Chalet Freshtracks - chalet board, twin share

£869

REF164

Beaufortin Exploration

Powder Highway Exploration

This week is a great introduction to ski touring and a real away-from-it-all experience. Thanks to a micro-climate providing an enviable snow record, you can enjoy exceptional backcountry descents to the bottom of the valleys. This beautiful ski area is steeped in history and tradition, and you’ll discover charming villages such as Hauteluce, Beaufort and Arêches which are a far cry from today’s mass-market resorts. Each day you can glory in untouched terrain - within this paradise, only our group has the privilege of being able to leave their tracks on the dazzling slopes, dotted with mountain huts which are hundreds of years old. It’s what ski dreams are made of!

The Powder Highway is a collection of fantastic resorts in Western Canada, seemingly designed for off-piste skiing and snowboarding: steep trees, open glaciers, pillow fields – not to mention some of the most welcoming ski towns in Canada. We've chosen a few resorts that feature on this circuit, and combined them with some backcountry skiing. The first stop on this 14 day trip is Revelstoke where you'll have four days to explore the extensive ski area with your Ski Club Leader and find your ski legs, before travelling onwards to the Valkyr Lodge. The lodge is accessible by helicopter and is located on the north end of the range at Naumlten Mountain. This is a unique opportunity to experience three and a half days ski touring the authentic backcountry of British Columbia with expert guides. Within a short tour of the lodge there are many attainable ridges and peaks, which means a different route can be explored each day. The views are expansive and majestic and will not be forgotten quickly! From your helicopter drop in Burton the journey continues on to Nelson and Whitewater resort where you’ll find open bowls, gladed trees and steep chutes to keep you busy for two days. Last on the list is Red Mountain Resort, which has just confirmed its expansion plans and new chair lift – skiers will be able to access another peak with 360 degree skiing from the top. Rossland will be your base for the last three days and Red Mountain is guaranteed to round off a fantastic trip!

▸▸ Six days with your mountain guide ▸▸ Cosy 2* hotel in Arèches-Beaufort ▸▸ No prior touring experience required

7 nights

circa £1,095

Sat 28 Feb – Sat 7 Mar None Fabrice Villaret 2-3 hrs Not included Not included Mountain hotel 2*, half board, twin share REF096

British Columbia | Canada

▸▸ Experience three resorts in two weeks

Off-Piste

Arèches-Beaufort | France

▸▸ Exclusive use of the minibus

▸▸ Backcountry touring with heli shuttle to and from lodge

14 nights

£1,950

Thur 26 Feb - Thur 12 Mar Mark Borland Valkyr Lodge Guides 1-4 hrs Not included Private minibus Powder Springs, Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland - B&B, twin share Valkyr Lodge - Fully catered, twin share • www.powdersprings.ca • www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com • www.valkyradventures.com REF095 Nordica

Embrace your Adventurous Spirit

Reap the rewards

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Touring

Leave the crowds behind and explore breathtaking mountain terrain, accompanied by fully qualified guides or instructors, staying in mountain huts or hotels along the way. Your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views and invigorating descents on untouched snow, plus a sense of achievement shared with the other members of the group. If you enjoy day tours but prefer permanent accommodation check out our exploration holidays in the Off Piste section.

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Safaris or Tours – The Choice is Yours

Weekend

We also have four touring weekends - see pages 62-63 for more information

Safaris

The emphasis is firmly on downhill powder skiing, using skins to do your travelling. Safaris tend to use more comfortable huts and hotels and involve one-three hour climbs.

Weekend Holidays

Resort

Date

Touring Skills Weekend 1

Les Diablerets

Thur 15 Jan - Mon 19 Jan

Standard‡

Price £675

Zugspitz Weekend

Garmisch

Thur 22 Jan - Mon 26 Jan

Val d’ Bagnes Safari

Val d’ Bagnes

Thur 26 Feb - Mon 2 Mar

£675

Touring Skills Weekend 2

Argentière

Thur 5 Mar - Mon 9 Mar

£599

Exploration

Our Exploration holidays are day touring holidays where you stay in the same accommodation for the whole week. These are featured in our off-piste section on pages 40-43.

Tours

For a more authentic ski touring experience with two-six hour climbs, often staying in more rustic mountain hut accommodation! Each safari or tour offers a different experience so read each description to find out more. For further details, call the Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022.

Date

Exploration Holidays

Resort

Date

Sainte Foy Exploration 1

Sainte Foy

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan

on piste

Price £1150

Adelboden Exploration

Adelboden

Sat 17 Jan - Sat 24 Jan

£999

Mont Blanc Exploration

St Gervais

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan

£1075

Chamonix Exploration

Chamonix

Sat 14 Feb - Sat 21 Feb

Powder Highway Exploration

Revelstoke, Whitewater, Red Thur 26 Feb - Thur 12 Mar

£1950

Sainte Foy Exploration 2

Sainte Foy

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar

£1199

Sainte Foy Exploration 3

Sainte Foy

Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar

£1075

Titlis Exploration

Engelberg

Sat 4 Apr - Sat 11 Apr

£1099

Flaine Exploration

Flaine

Sat 11 Apr - Sat 18 Apr

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Standard‡

off piste

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£995

£869

Touring

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Lötschental-Kandersteg Safari

Lötschental | Switzerland

Famed amongst those in the know for its early season powder, the Lötschental promises dramatic and exciting skiing in a classic Swiss alpine valley. Your first day will be spent warming up on Lauchernalp and your guide, Klaus, will show you how to use skins and harscheisen (ski crampons). Outstanding skiing and exceptionally long descents await, as you explore the wilderness with top mountain guide Klaus Tscherrig. This will be an introduction to ski touring combining relaxing and rhythmic skinning ascents with exhilarating powder runs, so it’s worth every bit of effort you put in! ▸▸ Six days skiing with a mountain guide ▸▸ Unspoilt traditional resort and ski area ▸▸ A good level of fitness is required and some skinning experience is advantageous

7 nights

£1,340

Sat 17 Jan - Sat 24 Jan None Klaus Tscherrig Beginner 1-2 hrs Not included Not included Hotel Nest-und Bietschhorn - half board, twin share • www.nest-bietschhorn.ch REF043 Atomic Date

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on piste

off piste

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Monte Rosa Safari

Stubai to St Anton Safari

Zermatt Safari Adventure

Set off from Zermatt on a five day Swiss/ Italian experience through six glorious valleys. Skiing around Gressoney, Cervinia, Champoluc and Alagna – there’s a lot to take in! Climbing will be kept to a minimum on this holiday as the emphasis is on the challenging descents. On the sixth day you’ll explore Zermatt’s wonderful ski area and there’ll also be an opportunity to try some heliskiing (charged locally, weather dependent). This is an excellent introduction to ski safaris and ski touring and will no doubt give you a real sense of achievement.

A fantastic adventure traversing the Tirol region, over mountains and down into valleys on your way to the Arlberg valley. You’ll certainly get plenty of miles beneath your feet starting at the Stubai glacier, crossing through the Ötztal valley to the Pitztal, taking in a summit and some exhilarating descents as you move on to Ischgl and finally St Anton. Along the journey you'll use lift systems to gain height so you can concentrate your energies on the breathtaking descents!

Adventure and adrenalin-filled descents await you in the form of breathtaking offpiste way above the world-renowned Swiss ski resort of Zermatt. This action-packed adventure week is the ultimate powder hunt as you set out with IFMGA mountain guide Klaus Tscherrig. His local knowledge will take you straight to the powder skiing using lifts and skins to get you there. To get away for a real skiing adventure we have added in one night in a mountain hut so you will escape the hubbub of lively Zermatt and experience the calm and tranquillity of staying far up in the mountains... and yes, with the untracked fresh snow waiting for you in the morning!

Stubai - St Anton | Austria

▸▸ Six days with your mountain guide ▸▸ Three nights B&B in Zermatt, four nights half board in mountain hotels ▸▸ Minimum uphill, maximum descents!

▸▸ Six days with your mountain guide ▸▸ Max two hour climbs – the emphasis is on the off-piste downhill ▸▸ A chance to take a real journey across the Austrian Alps

Zermatt | Switzerland

£1,199

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan None Klaus Tscherrig Beginner 2 hrs Not included Not included Hotel Jaegerhof/Mountain Hotels - 4 nts B&B/3 nts HB, shared room • www.jaegerhofzermatt.ch REF056

7 nights

£1,125

▸▸ Six days with local mountain guide Klaus ▸▸ Short climbs with long descents

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar None Andy Perkins Intermediate 2 hrs Not included Not included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, REF109 shared room

7 nights

Zermatt | Switzerland

If you're an experienced ski tourer and strong skier with a high level of fitness, this exciting week in Zermatt will be a fantastic challenge for you this spring. The aim? To summit not just one but two mountains higher than 4000m. The peaks in question are the Breithorn – standing at 4163m and the Strahlhorn at a marginally higher 4190m – each climb will be at least five hours, but the views will be worth it, as will the powdery descents! The Mischabel Massif is a fantastic high alpine area – wild stunning scenery, guaranteed snow and superb skiing. ▸▸ Six days with your mountain guide ▸▸ One night in a mountain hut ▸▸ Ski touring experience and a fitness level able to cope with five-hours climbing at altitude is essential

▸▸ One night in a mountain hut

7 nights

Strahlhorn & Breithorn Summits Safari

£1,350

Sat 14 Mar - Sat 21 Mar None Klaus Tscherrig Beginner 2 hrs Not included Not included Hotel Jaegerhof - B&B, twin share plus one night in a hut half board • www.jaegerhofzermatt.ch REF139

7 nights

£1,399

Sat 18 Apr - Sat 25 Apr None Klaus Tscherrig Intermediate/Advanced 5 hrs Not included Not included Hotel Jaegerhof - B&B, twin share plus one night in a hut half board • www.jaegerhofzermatt.ch REF166

Touring

Zermatt | Switzerland

Piedmont Tour

Dolomites Tour

Valle Maira & Valle Stura | Italy

Cortina d’Ampezzo | Italy

Are you ready for a fantastic adventure in the wild and remote areas of the Valle Maira and Valle Stura? This unique area will allow you to experience some of the best and least touched skiing in the Alps. Set in the Piedmont region of Italy, only two hours from Turin, the scenery is magnificent and the skiing exhilarating. The area is quite remote with no lift access meaning this trip is ideal for ski tourers who have some experience but are looking for something a bit more challenging. You will be staying in charming local mountain hotels and exploring the area as dictated by the best conditions. Most days will involve four to five hours of skinning so to enjoy the holiday you should have a good level of fitness.

▸▸ Unique way to explore this fabulous ski region and UNESCO World Heritage site

▸▸ Six days with your mountain guide ▸▸ Stunning scenery and great off-piste descents ▸▸ You should be experienced in all kinds of snow conditions, able to do uphill kick turns and walk on skins for up to four hours

7 nights

Renowned as one of the most stunningly beautiful mountain ranges, the Dolomites also offers dramatic skiing to match. Aside from the classic routes, few people ski off-piste, which makes this region ideal for those who do! After a warm up day testing equipment, you’ll head up in the cable car to the Rifugio Lagazuoi. From here you’ll start touring, moving from hut to hut each day before returning to your original hotel. This tour includes many of the best descents in the area, with long runs down remote valleys flanked by the towering limestone cliffs that characterise the region. Each evening you’ll experience the welcoming atmosphere of the rifugios and savour the excellent culture and cuisine.

▸▸ Some sections of the ascent may require using crampons, the use of an ice axe and being roped up

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb None Francis Kelsey Intermediate 4 hrs Not included Not included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room REF072

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 7 Feb - Sat 14 Feb None Francis Kelsey Intermediate 4 hrs Not included Not included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, REF082 shared room

▸▸ Good level of skiing and fitness required

£1,249

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar None Jean-Yves Hubaud Intermediate 5 hrs Not included Set minibus from Turin Airport Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room REF107 Date

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on piste

off piste

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Scott

Bernese Oberland Tour

Forni Glacier Tour

Haute Route

This is a great week for ski tourers who have some experience and are looking to take on a bit more. After a warm-up day in Mürren testing kit (and ski legs!), your journey will start with a breathtaking railway journey up past Mount Eiger to Jungfraujoch at 3,454m - the highest station in Europe. Once you’ve had the opportunity to take in the stunning view you’ll be off - navigating the peaks and thrilling descents through glaciated valleys - truly memorable skiing! You’ll move from hut to hut each day before finishing with a long descent into the Lauterbrunnen valley back to your original hotel.

The Ghiacciaio dei Forni is the largest valley glacier in Italy and is the centre-piece of the Ortles-Cevedale Group in the Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio. The starting point for the week is the Forni Hut from where you will branch out across the Ortler valley and over to the South Tyrol before looping back and spending the final nights in the Branca hut. Along the way you will pass over the Col Pale Rosse, through the Passo de Mandriccio, enter the Martello valley and summit the famous Cevedale peak at 3757m. As you would expect in Italy, the huts are welcoming, comfortable and serve plenty of great food – setting you up for your adventurous days ahead.

This is one of the all-time great tours – certainly the most famous and one of the most popular. After a warm-up day and a chance to test equipment and kit, you’ll depart Chamonix to start this amazing journey over to Zermatt. Along the way you’ll ascend summits and peaks of up to 3800m and experience some fantastic off-piste skiing coming back down. This is not a tour for the faint-hearted, nor the inexperienced, so we recommend that you’ve completed a shorter/easier hut to hut tour and are very fit! An extremely rewarding experience.

Santa Caterina | Italy

▸▸ Six days with your mountain guide ▸▸ This is the most heavily glaciated region of the Alps offering stunning views ▸▸ You should be experienced in all kinds of snow conditions, able to do uphill kick turns and walk on skins for up to four hours

7 nights

£1,150

Sat 21 Mar - Sat 28 Mar None Hannah Burrows-Smith Intermediate 4-6 hrs Not included Not included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room REF152

▸▸ Glacier skiing every day – harness, crampons & ice axe all necessary

▸▸ Eight days with mountain guides ▸▸ High level of fitness and prior experience essential

▸▸ Fantastic huts with great food and wine ▸▸ Ski touring experience and a good level of fitness required

7 nights

Chamonix – Zermatt | France – Switzerland

£1,095

Sat 4 Apr -Sat 11 Apr None Luca Macchetto Intermediate 4-6 hrs Not included Not included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room REF163

▸▸ A ‘must do’ for the ski tour enthusiast

9 nights

£1,250

Sun 19 Apr - Tue 28 Apr None Jim Kerr, Paul Farmer Intermediate 4-6 hrs Not included Not included Hotel de la Couronne and mountain huts half board, shared room • www.hotelcouronne.com REF169

Touring

Lauterbrunnen | Switzerland

Bruce Goodlad Date

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on piste

off piste

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The Lyngen Alps Tour

The Finnmark Tour

For an adventure-filled week that is sure not to disappoint, why not venture to the impressive Lyngen Alps? Situated above the Arctic Circle, not far from the city of Tromsø, these unique and untouched alpine mountains offer stunning scenery set against beautiful blue fjords. Skiing down towards the sea is an incredible feeling not to be missed. This trip is suited to ski tourers who have some experience and are looking to take on a bit more. Your base for the week is the family-run Magic Mountain Lodge. Here you will be able to rest and fill up your energy reserves with fantastic locally sourced cuisine – meaning you’ll be ready to climb a number of summits and still have the energy to enjoy this stunning area!

Finnmark lies 200km north of the Lyngen Alps. It is an area of wild mountains and no people - one of Europe’s last untouched wildernesses. We are one of the few companies offering ski touring trips to this unique area. If you love to venture to remote areas with no one else in sight and enjoy amazing views of the high Arctic fjords then this is the trip for you. You will meet in Alta then move to the fjord side lodge where you will be based for the week. The lodge is newly built with amazing views, and is self-catering – Bruce will put a menu together and you will all cook communally. This is a great opportunity to extend your season into May, ski touring a new and completely different area.

▸▸ Skin up to the summit of some amazing peaks

▸▸ Explore new mountains every day

▸▸ Good level of fitness and prior touring experience required ▸▸ Very reliable late season snow cover

7 nights

Finnmark | Norway

£1,499

Fri 24 Apr - Fri 1 May None Bruce Goodlad Intermediate/Advanced 4-6 hrs Not included Private group vehicle Self-Catering Lodge, food budget included, twin share REF167

▸▸ There are not lifts here to help so you will be climbing 4-6 hours each day ▸▸ Remote Arctic wilderness

7 nights

£1,475

Sun 3 - Sun 10 May None Bruce Goodlad Intermediate/Advanced 4-6 hrs Not included Private group vehicle Self-Catering Lodge, food budget included, twin share REF172

Touring

Lyngen | Norway

Maximum skiing

Minimum time

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Weekend

Pack a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skiing into a long weekend

Ski Club Leaders take you straight to the best snow Off-piste options include mountain guides

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Andermatt Escape

Andermatt | Switzerland

Lech | Austria

Celebrate the start of the winter by jetting out to Tignes for the opening weekend. We have been blessed these past few years with fantastic early season conditions, so we're out for the very start with a cheeky weekend to Tignes. Thanks to the glacier, Tignes can always guarantee some skiing and we’ve got some top instructors with us to ensure that you make the most of your time on the mountain, improve your technique and become enthused ready for the winter ahead. Your comfortable base for the weekend is family run Hotel Le Paquis, where you can unwind after your day’s efforts in the wellness area or by absorbing the panoramic views in the cosy bar by the open fire.

Andermatt has a reputation for generous dumps of snow and with two ski areas to choose from in the immediate vicinity, you’ll be kept busy all day. The ever-efficient Swiss rail system provides access to even more terrain on the Oberalp pass and the surrounding scenery is simply magnificent. Mountain guides will make sure the pace is right and with huge off-piste opportunities on offer, you’ll be hot on their tails all day long. In the evening, you can discuss the day’s highlights over a well-deserved dinner and look forward to the following day.

The chic resort of Lech is set in a highaltitude valley boasting a combination of impressive snowfall and traditional alpine atmosphere. It’s the perfect destination for a long ski weekend with something for everyone – from wide and flattering pistes for cruising to wonderful off-piste descents. On snow, your Ski Club Leaders will guarantee you get the best out of the terrain, making the most of the time that you have. At the end of each day you’ll return suitably exhausted to the luxurious 4* Hotel Schwarzwand, located right in the centre of this pretty Austrian resort.

Tignes | France

▸▸ Two days instruction; one free skiing day ▸▸ High altitude resort ▸▸ Transfer from Geneva airport included – ask the Ski Club Freshtracks team for details

3 nights

£499

Fri 28 Nov - Mon 1 Dec David Morgan Andy Jerram, Gavin Lewis, Rab Bickerdike Not Included Coach 3.5 hrs Hotel le Paquis 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-lepaquis.fr REF001

Date

Lech Long Weekend

▸▸ Four days with mountain guides

▸▸ Centrally located hotel – cosy bar and fantastic five course evening meals

▸▸ Cosy and centrally located 3* hotel ▸▸ Evening flights and short transfers

4 nights

£799

Thurs 11 Dec - Mon 15 Dec Archie Park Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share REF006 • www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch

4 nights

£850

Thur 19 Mar - Mon 23 Mar Susie Llewelyn Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Sonne 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotelsonneandermatt.ch REF144

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on piste

off piste

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

▸▸ In-house wellness centre with saunas, steam baths and relaxation area ▸▸ Only two hours coach transfer from Zurich airport

3 nights

£699

Thurs 18 Dec - Sun 21 Dec Nikki Smout, Stephanie Cade None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Schwarzwand 4* - half board, twin share • www.schwarzwand.com REF014

3 nights

£799

Thurs 12 Mar - Sun 15 Mar Bridget Cassey, Russ Farn None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Schwarzwand 4* - half board, twin share • www.schwarzwand.com REF131

Fischer Sport

Off Piste Weekend

La Grave | France

Weekend

Accomplished skiers will revel in the dramatic off-piste of La Grave, with its legendary north-facing ungroomed ski area. The three-stage gondola rises to the summit and there’s a seemingly endless variety of routes, from narrow gullies to wide open powder fields, and tree skiing on the lower slopes. Top to bottom the mountain offers a vertical descent of 2150 metres through dramatic glacial scenery. Your local mountain guides will be with you making all the right decisions and keeping you safe whilst having an invigorating ski. ▸▸ Includes three days with excellent mountain guides ▸▸ Accommodation at the comfortable 3* Auberge Edelweiss ▸▸ Option to pay locally for the fourth day of guiding

4 nights

£799

Thur 22 Jan - Mon 26 Jan Rosie Cow Jean-Yves Hubaud, Philippe Andre, Maxant Danilo Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Edelweiss 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-edelweiss.com REF047

4 nights

£850

Thurs 26 Feb - Mon 2 Mar Andy Dunfield Jean-Yves Hubaud, Philippe Andre, Maxant Danilo Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 3 hrs Hotel Edelweiss 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-edelweiss.com REF097

4 nights

£850

Thur 2 Apr - Mon 6 Apr Clive Tayton Jean-Yves Hubaud, Philippe Andre, Maxant Danilo Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 3 hrs Hotel Edelweiss 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-edelweiss.com REF157

Nendaz Adventure

Argentière Adventure

Nendaz | Switzerland

Nendaz is a vibrant winter resort that has grown up around the centre of an old Valais village. Situated at the heart of the ‘4 Vallees’, Nendaz offers 400km of ski runs and 92 ski lifts, all shared with its betterknown neighbour Verbier. A short transfer from the airport, it’s an ideal base for a long weekend – spend four days exploring the vast ski area with your Ski Club Leaders leading the way so you waste no time planning your route and lunch stop. The centrally located Hotel le Déserteur has a cosy and very well stocked bar where you will be able to discuss the day events with your fellow members after dinner. A perfect base for the weekend. ▸▸ Four days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders

Argentière | France

4 nights

£699

Thurs 22 Jan - Mon 26 Jan Genevieve Lawson, Bob Anderson None Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 2 hrs Hotel Le Déserteur - half board, twin share • www.ledeserteur.ch/en REF048

4 nights

£675

Thur 5 Mar - Mon 9 Mar Edmond Omolu, Duncan Spink None Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 2 hrs Hotel le Déserteur - half board, twin share • www.ledeserteur.ch/en REF114

▸▸ Short transfer

Argentière is an authentic alpine village, located at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif and Grand Montets. Easily accessed by road, rail and air, it makes for an excellent short break destination. Set out from the charming and traditional Hotel de la Couronne each day to explore the huge ski area, with the local Moutain Guide. The terrain is vast and varied and the resort is a popular destination with off-piste skiers. After your day up the mountain, Argentière plays host to plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you entertained in the evenings. ▸▸ Includes three days with mountain guides ▸▸ Option to pay locally for fourth day of guiding ▸▸ World renowned off-piste skiing destination

▸▸ Largest ski domain in Switzerland

4 nights

£599

Thurs 29 Jan - Mon 2 Feb Sandy McGilvray Dave Cumming Not Included Not Included Hotel de la Couronne - half board, twin share • www.hotelcouronne.com REF062

4 nights

Date

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off piste

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

£599

Thur 12 Mar - Mon 16 Mar Julian Mountain Paul Farmer Not Included Not Included Hotel de la Couronne - half board, twin share • www.hotelcouronne.com REF132

Fischer Sport

Weekend

Italian Instruction Weekend

Laax Ladies Weekend

By popular demand a weekend for those who want a short, ski filled break with instruction and relaxation to ensure maximum fulfilment from time in the mountains! We’ve chosen the fantastic yet little know Italian resort of Madesimo as the perfect place to combine all three. A beautiful compact resort just 138 km from Milan for a short, easy transfer with a modern lift system and well groomed pistes, it’s an outstanding destination for a short break.

A ski weekend just for the girls – fun and fast but without the macho competition! Leave everything behind for a few days and blast away the cobwebs skiing on the slopes and meet new people. Intermediate skiers will have a blast on the 220km of superb wide and quiet pistes that consist mostly of red runs - you may even tackle the 14km run from La Siala. Your three days will be maxed out as the lift system tends to open earlier than most resorts and the spring days are getting longer so you can squeeze in ‘just one more run’ before heading back to the hotel for some well deserved relaxation in the hotels’ wellness area.

Madesimo | Italy

4 nights

£799

Thur 5 Feb - Mon 9 Feb Nevill Hewitt Scuola Sci Madesimo Scheduled, Heathrow - Milan Malpensa Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel La Meridiana 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-lameridiana.com/en REF076

4 nights

£799

Thur 12 Mar - Mon 16 Mar Clare Keeley Scuola Sci Madesimo Scheduled, Heathrow - Milan Malpensa Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel La Meridiana 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotel-lameridiana.com/en REF130

With four full days on snow you’ll spend two days tweaking your technique and pushing your limits with the local instructors and two days enjoying putting everything into practice whilst exploring the area with the Ski Club Leader! Staying in Hotel La Meridiana the friendly, family run hotel is perfectly situated next to the lift and has a warm, traditional alpine feel to it. With its sunny terrace and fantastic spa you can enjoy après and relax in the wellness area before dinner. ▸▸ Two days with local instructors, two days with your Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Excellent wellness area and spa facilities ▸▸ Bustling and lively weekend atmosphere in resort

Fisher Sport

Date

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off piste

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Laax | Switzerland

The 4* Sunstar Hotel is in a delightful setting situated in the mountain forest at FlimsWaldhaus. The impressive hotel does credit to the Sunstar chain serving delicious four course dinners and has a lovely bar and lounge for ‘just one more…’! ▸▸ Three days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Ensuite single rooms plus a small wellness centre ▸▸ Two nights delicious four course dinner

3 nights

£699

Thur 19 Mar - Sun 22 Mar Vanessa Cornborough, Susan Leese None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Sunstar Hotel Flims 4* - 1 nts B&B, 2 nts half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/flims REF143

Engelberg Easter Weekend

Davos Easter Extravaganza

End of Season Off Piste

Bank Holiday Blast

Make the most of your Easter bank holidays by exploring this renowned off-piste ski area with a tremendous snow record and skiing to over 3000m on Mount Titlis. Nestled above Trubsee are sheltered bowls full of deep, light snow, protected from the wind in all except the strongest storms. The famous challenging off-piste runs include the Laub which offers over 1000m of consistent vertical drop and the Galtiberg, that starts over glaciers near Titlis, crosses open powder fields and couloirs, before finishing among the trees some 2000m lower. Over the weekend your on-snow time will be split between our excellent local guides and Ski Club Leaders who will inspire you to explore the best this area has to offer. Situated in central Switzerland, Engelberg’s proximity to airports makes it an ideal weekend ski destination.

Welcome to the Parsenn ski area - one of the largest in the world. This extensive ski area has shone and offers a great range of runs suitable for all abilities. From long rolling reds descending into the valley to easily accessed off-piste challenges, there’s something for everyone. Plus, your Ski Club Leader will be with you along the way, so you can leave your piste maps at home! The Hotel Sunstar Davos comfortably earns a 4* rating thanks to its traditional rooms and excellent wellness centre where you can pamper yourself after a day out on the snow. Head down to dinner feeling revived and ready to receive a delicious five course evening meal - where else would you rather be?

End the winter season on a high in the skiers’ paradise of Zermatt with a total mountain experience. Situated at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn, Zermatt is a picturesque village where electric cars and horse-drawn carriages are the only transport allowed. You’ll spend three days with some of the best mountain guides the region has to offer and they’ll find you the best snow in the area. Staying centrally in the Hotel Jägerhof on a bed and breakfast basis leaves you free to try out some of Zermatt’s renowned eateries.

Why not grab the last of this season’s snow and head high to snow-sure Tignes? Conditions in April can be better than in February or March, often with powder or glorious spring snow off-piste. The instructors will get you motoring on the pistes and take you into easily-accessed offpiste. Ski hard from the first lift while the snow is at its best, have a late lunch and take it easy in the afternoon. A great way to end the season – but remember this ever popular trip always sells out so book early to avoid disappointment!

▸▸ Spend three days with excellent local mountain guides

▸▸ Four mornings with instructors

▸▸ Two days with mountain guides, two days with the Club Leader

▸▸ Excellent five course dinners, lively piano bar, open fireplaces

Davos | Switzerland

▸▸ Four days with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Hotel boasts a superb wellness centre

Zermatt | Switzerland

Tignes | France

▸▸ Stay slope side at the 3* Hotel le Lévanna, Tignes le Lac

▸▸ Easily accessed by train from either Zurich or Geneva ▸▸ Why not try a day’s heliskiing if conditions allow (payable locally)

▸▸ Large sunny terraces and cosy bar

▸▸ Four nights half board including wine with dinner ▸▸ Make time to visit the town’s 12th century monastery and its cheese making shop!

4 nights

£899

Thur 2 Apr - Mon 6 Apr TBC Roger Christen, Fredi Krummanacher Scheduled, Heathrow - Basel Coach 2 hrs Hotel Terrace 3* - half board, single room • www.titlis.ch REF158

4 nights

£899

Thur 2 Apr - Mon 6 Apr Derek Buller, Sula Bruce, Susie Amann None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Sunstar Davos 4* - 1 nt B&B 3 nts half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/davos REF159

4 nights

£695

Thur 30 Apr - Mon 4 May Charlotte Tolhurst Klaus Tscherrig Not Included Rail 3.5 hrs Hotel Jaegerhof 3* - B&B, twin share REF170

4 nights

£750

Thur 30 Apr - Mon 4 May Ian Holt Patrick Speziali, Tchenko, Elizabeth Chabert Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 3.5 hrs Hotel le Lévanna 3* - B&B, twin share • www.levanna.com REF171

Weekend

Engelberg | Switzerland

Touring Weekends The following ski touring weekends require everyone to be kitted out with touring skis (or freeride skis with touring bindings) and skins. Touring Skills weekends require no prior experience, just a good level of off-piste skiing, and can be a great alternative to an off-piste break. However, all other Touring weekends require some previous ski touring experience and the ability to do uphill kick turns.

Touring Skills Weekend Les Diablerets | Switzerland Argentière | France

Sick of fighting to get on ski lifts? Fed up of skiing tracked out powder? Ski touring could be for you. This weekend will focus on mountain awareness, off-piste ski techniques, and the touring skills needed to take on an exploration, safari or tour. It’s important to learn how to climb on skins with touring skis and bindings, and also the different techniques needed to ski on glaciated terrain. Spend two days honing your off-piste technique and learning to skin before putting it into practice in a day tour, a night in a mountain hut and some thrilling glacier skiing. ▸▸ Four days with a mountain guide

▸▸ No prior touring experience required

▸▸ Three nights in a hotel followed by a final night in a mountain hut

4 nights

£675

Thurs 15 Jan - Mon 19 Jan None Andy Perkins, Julie-Ann Clyma Beginner 1.5 hrs Not Included Not Included Hotel du Pillon 3* - half board, shared room • www.hoteldupillon.ch REF036

Date

4 nights

£599

Thurs 5 Mar - Mon 9 Mar None Simon Abrahams Beginner 1.5 hrs Not Included Not Included Hotel de la Couronne 3* - half board, shared room • www.hotelcouronne.com REF115

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off piste

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Head

Val de Bagnes Weekend Safari

Zugspitze Weekend

Val de Bagnes is a valley that continues beyond Verbier – full of picturesque villages dotted along the base of majestic mountain scenery. The first couple of days will be warming up and day touring, staying in a simple valley hotel. You will then tour up to the historic Hospice de Grand St Bernard on the Swiss Italian border for the next two nights. From here there are plenty of options for day tours and summits with great ski descents. Whether you’re looking for a ski weekend with a twist or just have a couple of days to do something different, this weekend has plenty to offer.

Dismissed by many as a poor alternative to the bigger, brighter and better known resorts in Austria and Switzerland, Bavaria has, it is claimed by local expert Francis Kelsey, some of the best off-piste runs in the entire Alps. The Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, offers runs of nearly 2000m vertical drops and is a great place to get skiing steeper lines. As such, this weekend is only for advanced and expert off-piste skiers – you must be fit and ready for the challenges as you'll be tackling them staight on. A head for heights is also required for this trip as along with some skinning to get to the good bits, you may also find yourself abseiling out of them!

▸▸ Ideal area for those relatively new to ski touring ▸▸ Easily accessible from Geneva in 2.5 hrs ▸▸ Magnificent views of the Grand Combin and Mont Blanc Massif

Zugspitze | Germany

▸▸ Three days with mountain guide ▸▸ Challenging steep skiing – minimum purple/gold standard ▸▸ Some ski touring experience necessary

4 nights

£675

Thur 26 Feb - Mon 2 Mar None Hannah Burrows-Smith Intermediate 3 hrs Not Included Not Included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room REF098

4 nights

£599

Thur 22 Jan - Mon 26 Jan None Francis Kelsey Advanced 3-4 hrs Not Included Not Included Mountain huts and hotels - half board, shared room REF049

Weekend

Val de Bagnes | Switzerland

HONE YOUR TECHNIQUE

And become a better skier

Nordica

Development Open up a mountain of opportunity by improving your technique We use hand-picked instructors so you get the best advice Develop your skills with others of a similar standard

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Pre-Season Progression

Pre-Season Paradiski

Season's Start Up

Get your season off to a flying start with a week’s instruction in the Alps’ highest resort, with guaranteed snow. It’s not only a warm-up before the season gets under way, but also a great way to start the winter as you mean to go on – improving your skiing whilst getting maximum fun and enjoyment out of the mountains. You'll spend five days with top instructors to tweak your technique and get you back on track for the winter ahead, and an extra day to enjoy free skiing with other members.

With its high altitude and over 400km of pistes, Les Arcs and La Plagne make up one of the most famous ski areas – it’s no wonder they named the area Paradiski! This week will be a great start to the winter as you will spend six full days with instructors improving your skills whilst exploring a huge ski area. Les Arcs is a purpose-built French resort and the views from your hotel of the surrounding forest, slopes and MontBlanc will charm any mountain lover. The hotel is in a great location and you’ll enjoy the luxury of your own room.

Breaking tradition, we are taking our Season Start Up holiday to the instructors, who are all based in the Southern Alps in Les Deux Alpes. The formula, along with the instructors, will remain the same though – snow sure, glacial resort, six full days of top instruction and good value Mark Warner travel and accommodation. Les Deux Alpes has a lot to offer – easily accessible, 225km of varied pistes and a fun lively atmosphere. As ever the focus of the holiday is to provide the best possible instruction to iron out any problems, learn new techniques, build confidence and take your skiing to the next level. So, if you want to get the season off to the best possible start, look no further! Bérangère will provide the usual excellent service, plentiful meals and in addition this year you’ll have your own single room!

Val Thorens | France

We couldn’t have had more pleasant and organised Leaders, who smiled the whole time Ian Hutton Austrian Improvers 2

Les Arcs | France

▸▸ Five full days with top ESF instructors ▸▸ Centrally located 3* hotel with great wellness facilities ▸▸ High altitude snow-sure resort

Les Deux Alpes | France

▸▸ Six full days with top local instructors ▸▸ Single rooms at no extra cost ▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out hotel at the foot of the slopes

▸▸ Six full days with top local instructors ▸▸ Good choice of evening meals and complementary table wine ▸▸ Travel and accommodation provided by Mark Warner

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 6 - Sat 13 Dec Jerry Crowley ESF Val Thorens Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 3 hrs Hotel le Sherpa 3* - half board, twin share • www.lesherpa.com REF003

Date

Ski Club Leader Mountain Guide or Instructor Maximum Climb Flights Transfer Accommodation Touring Standard

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off piste

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

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 13 - Sat 20 Dec Stephen Webster Serge Strippentoir Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva Coach 3 hrs Hotel du Golf 3* - half board, single room, • www.golf-hotel-lesarcs.com/en REF009

7 nights

£999

Sun 14 Dec - Sun 21 Dec David Davenport Stuart Adamson, Alexandra Chapman, Nele Michielssens, Darren Turner Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Bérangère - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF011

Courmayeur Coaching

Courmayeur | Italy

Development

Get your winter off to a flying start with this fun week in the charming Italian resort of Courmayeur. With an excellent snow record, backed up by state-of-the-art snowmaking facilities, good conditions are almost certain. British BASI instructors will work on improving your technique and Ski Club Leaders will take you off to enjoy all your new skills. If you have any time left, you might be able to fit in a few last-minute Christmas purchases from the selection of shops and boutiques – or just enjoy some après and antipasti in one of the many atmospheric bars! The Chalethotel Cristallo is well located, cosy and offers hearty evening meals. Choice of evening meal with wine included. ▸▸ Two days with instructors, four days with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Charming resort ▸▸ Travel and accommodation are provided by Mark Warner

7 nights

£799

Sun 14 Dec - Sun 21 Dec Alban Donohoe, John Crosse Rab Bickerdike Charter, Gatwick - Geneva Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF012

Fischer Sport

Swiss Singles Instruction

Nendaz | Switzerland

Nendaz is located at the doorstep of the extensive and renowned ‘4 Vallées’ ski area and offers incredible views of the Rhône Valley. This dynamic resort has a good selection of shops and bars – without the price tag of neighbouring Verbier! You’ll spend some of your days exploring the vast terrain with your Ski Club Leaders and others picking up some tips from local instructors, who have excellent knowledge of the area and offer individualised instruction. At the end of a challenging day on the mountain you can return to the privacy of a single room, at no extra cost, and recover in the peace and quiet of your own space. ▸▸ Two days with instructors, four days with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Single room at no extra cost ▸▸ Conveniently located hotel

7 nights

£850

Sat 3 Jan - Sat 10 Jan Rob George, Gerry Hebblethwaite Neige Aventure Not included Rail 2.5 hrs Hotel le Déserteur - half board, single room • www.ledeserteur.ch/en REF019

7 nights

Fischer Sport Date

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off piste

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

£850

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Ruth Marshall, Carole Hussell Neige Aventure Not included Rail 2.5 hrs Hotel le Déserteur - half board, single room • www.ledeserteur.ch/en REF068

Austrian Achievement

Italian Instruction

On Piste Progression

Set in sunny, spacious surroundings, the resort is a quiet spa town with lovely long runs through Schlossalm, a broad open bowl. There are some splendid long reds right down to the valley floor - perfect for tweaking your technique with a local instructor and put it into practice with your knowledgeable Ski Club Leader. Return at the end of the day to the privacy of your own room before indulging yourself in the hotel spa. Finally enjoy the buffet dinner and live music in the bar if you still have the energy!

Located high in the Susa valley, Sauze d’Oulx is one of the larger, more popular resorts within the well-known Milky Way ski area. Your Ski Club Leader and local instructor will show you all the exciting opportunities – and 400km of uncrowded piste – that the resort has to offer. Situated at the foot of the Clotes piste and chairlift, your hotel is ski-in, ski-out, so you really can maximise the amount of time that you spend on the slopes. When your day of action packed skiing has finished, you can head into the resort centre for a spot of après or return to the welcoming environment of the Hotel Stella Alpina, where you can relax in front of the open fire.

If you’ve been wondering how on earth you will ever get past that plateau then it's time to start training and get this holiday in the diary for next winter! Our team of proven expert instructors will encourage, advise and push you to your best so you finish the week not just a step but a giant leap ahead from where you started. Val d’Isère has it all – tree runs, bumps, steeps, wide rolling pistes – so whether you’re practising short jump turns or carving it up on the corduroy, the huge variety of terrain ensures you get to try it all. Well, as long as you don’t let all the après and nightlife lead you astray! Accommodation and travel provided by Mark Warner.

▸▸ Three days with an instructor, three days with a Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Fabulous spa facilities located within the hotel ▸▸ Complementary wine and beer with your evening meal

▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out hotel ▸▸ Three days with an instructor, three days with a Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Lift pass includes one day in Montgenèvre

7 nights

£1,050

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan Glyn Taylor Schneesport Schule Gastein Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg Coach 1.5 hrs Kur and Sport Hotel Palace 4* - half board (incl. wine), single room • www.kurhotelpalace.at REF024

£799

Sat 10 Jan - Sat 17 Jan Chris Oakley Davide Salomoni Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 1.5 hrs Hotel Stella Alpina - half board, twin share • www.stellalpinahotel.it REF030

7 nights

Val d’Isère | France

Sauze d'Oulx | Italy

£799

Sat 21 Mar - Sat 28 Mar Chris Pointing Davide Salomoni Scheduled, Gatwick - Turin Coach 1.5 hrs Hotel Stella Alpina - half board, twin share • www.stellalpinahotel.it REF146

Course only price: £399 ▸▸ Full on skiing – amazing terrain

▸▸ Choice of evening meal with wine included

▸▸ Five full days instruction

7 nights

£1,050

Sun 11 Jan - Sun 18 Jan Eamonn Murphy Patrick Speziali, Elizabeth Chabert Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel le Val d'Isère - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF034 * Regional options available.

7 nights

£1,175

Sun 15 Mar - Sun 22 Mar Jim Scorer Patrick Speziali, The Development Centre Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble * Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel le Val d'Isère - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF140

Development

Bad Hofgastein | Austria

Deux Alpes Development

Austrian Improvers

Dolomites Development

Les Deux Alpes is a high altitude, snow-sure resort peaking at 3,600m. Which makes it the ideal location for a week of on-piste tuition with our excellent local instructors. You will have five full days of instruction to pick up some hints and tips so that by the end of the week you will have banished those bad habits and be feeling like you’ve mastered the mountain! You will be staying in the Mark Warner Chalethotel Berangere where you will be treated to some great hospitality, food and the privacy of your own room

The Arlberg ski area is perfect for those wishing to cruise from piste to piste, and your Ski Club Leaders will take away the need to consult the map, so you have more time to enjoy your surroundings. From Lech you can ski the ‘Weisser Ring’ to Zürs and back, or even take a short bus ride over to experience St Anton. After your day on the mountain, there are a number of great locations for a well-deserved drink, or head back to the 4* Hotel Schwarzwand where you can enjoy some quieter après-ski.

Nestled in the Val di Sole lies Folgarida – your gateway to over 150km pistes in the vast Skiarea Campiglio. This intermediate heaven has lots of cruisey blues and rolling reds with a few challenging blacks thrown in for good measure. Over the week you will ski every inch, blasting along with your Ski Club Leader putting your new skills into practice. Two days will be spent with a local instructor who will improve your technique to make you more confident and capable to tackle more challenges. At the end of the day you can ski literally straight into the hotel's slopeside terrace for some well deserved après.

Les Deux Alpes | France

Lech | Austria

▸▸ Five full days instruction

▸▸ Polish your technique in a snow-sure resort

▸▸ Single room at no extra cost

7 nights

£1,075

Sun 11 Jan - Sun 18 Jan Bob Dixson Alexandra Chapman, Nele Michielssens Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel Bérangère - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF035

£1,099

Sun 1 Mar - Sun 8 Mar Simon Greaves Alexandra Chapman, Nele Michielssens Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel Bérangère - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF113

Folgarida | Italy

▸▸ Three days skiing with a local instructor, three days with a Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Cosy family-run 4* hotel with fantastic five course evening meals ▸▸ In-house wellness centre with saunas, steam baths and relaxation area

▸▸ Two days instruction, four days with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Ski in, ski out 3* hotel ▸▸ Stunning world heritage site

7 nights

£999

* Regional options available.

7 nights

Sun 22 Mar -Sun 29 Mar Graham Horn Alexandra Chapman, Nele Michielssens Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel Bérangère - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF153

£1,399

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Deirdre Philpott Andy Thurner, Arlberg Guides Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Hotel Schwarzwand 4* - half board, twin share • www.schwarzwand.com REF053

7 nights

Sat 24 Jan - Sat 31 Jan Chris Hyde Alessandro Marcolla, Scuola Italiana Sci Azzurra Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2 hrs Hotel Alaska 3* - half board, twin share • www.alaskahotel.it/en REF059

7 nights

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£799

Sat 7 Mar - Sat 14 Mar George Hnatkiwskyj, Robert Greatbach Alessandro Marcolla, Scuola Italiana Sci Azzurra Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2 hrs Hotel Alaska 3* - half board, twin share REF125 • www.alaskahotel.it/en

Tignes Tuition

It’s simple – good snow conditions, spread over a vast area of varied, exciting terrain is all you need for a great skiing holiday. This week offers five full days of intensive instruction to iron out any problems and boost your skiing to new levels. With the final ski day open to blast the mountains with your new found confidence and skill. You will be staying in the Mark Warner Chalethotel l’Aiguille Percée, located in the centre of Tignes le Lac, which has recently been renovated and offers a comfortable, relaxed environment to return to after a hard days skiing. Course only price: £399 ▸▸ Five full days instruction ▸▸ Fantastic and plentiful breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner with wine included ▸▸ Full-on skiing, amazing terrain

7 nights

Development

Tignes | France

£999

Sun 1 Feb - Sun 8 Feb Helen Kirkland Patrick Speziali, Steven Groën, The Development Centre Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF073

7 nights

£1,175

Sun 1 Mar - Sun 8 Mar Baxter Horton Patrick Speziali, Steven Groën, The Development Centre Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 3 hrs Chalethotel Aiguille Percée - chalet board, twin share • www.markwarner.co.uk REF112 * Regional options available.

Head

Technique Top Up

Alpe d’Huez Master Class

Courmayeur | Italy

This week is designed to top up your technique whilst offering plenty of fun. Your Ski Club Leaders will be joined by a BASI instructor and they’ll show you that Courmayeur has it all: brilliant skiing, amazing mountain restaurants, stylish bars and clubs. All this, combined with some exciting off-piste terrain, is a recipe for a memorable holiday. The price includes an ensuite room for single occupancy, which means you can relax and recharge those energy levels ready for the next day’s exploits in the comfort of your own room. The Chalethotel Cristallo is well located and cosy – a choice of evening meal with wine is included. ▸▸ Three days with instructors, three days with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Twin/double occupancy also available

Alpe d’Huez | France

7 nights

£999

Sun 1 Feb - Sun 8 Feb Colin Mason, Richard Wood Rab Bickerdike, Emma Stocks Charter, Gatwick - Geneva Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF074

7 nights

£999

Sun 22 Feb - Sun 1 Mar Stuart Allen, Michael North Rab Bickerdike, Emma Stocks Charter, Gatwick - Geneva Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF094

▸▸ Travel and accommodation are provided by Mark Warner

7 nights

£950

Sun 15 Mar -Sun 22 Mar Steve Burles, Senan Hennessey Rab Bickerdike, Emma Stocks Charter, Gatwick - Geneva Coach 2 hrs Chalethotel le Cristallo - chalet board, single room • www.markwarner.co.uk REF142

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With breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Mont Cervin and Meije, Alpe d’Huez, in the southern French Alps is one of Europe’s premier skiing venues. The resort enjoys more sunshine than many other resorts and is lucky enough to boast the world’s longest run, the Sarenne, which has fabulous panoramic views. The Chalet Edelweiss will be your base for the week, handily located close to the run that leads to the Berges area. ▸▸ Five days with instructors, one free ski day ▸▸ High altitude, snow-sure resort ▸▸ Travel and accommodation are provided by Neilson

7 nights

£1,299

Sat 21 Feb - Sat 28 Feb Michael Bound Stuart Adamson Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble* Coach 2 hrs Chalet Edelweiss - chalet board, twin share REF092 • www.neilson.co.uk/ski * Regional options available.

Fischer Sports

Anne Brogan Season Start Up

Sella Ronda Instruction

Canazei | Italy

Canazei is part of the world renowned and UNESCO heritage site, the Sella Ronda. This unique destination has an abundance of skiing on offer for you to enjoy amidst the incredible Dolomite scenery. Whether you’re completing the famous circuit in a day with the Ski Club Leader or picking up the pace on the confidence boosting slopes with the local instructors, with the stunning mountainous backdrop to the wide open pistes you’ll be taking selfies aplenty! Canazei itself is a traditional Italian village with a lively yet relaxing après ski scene for you to enjoy once you’ve exhausted yourself on the slopes. Prices are also reasonable locally, making the village centre a very appealing place to spend late afternoons in the sun sipping Hugo’s and Aperol Spritz’s. Staying in the Hotel Italia just 150m from the foot of the slopes and a short walk to the lift it’s simply THE best location in Canazei, and the bars are just down the street too! With blue skies, 1220km of pistes in the Dolomiti Superski area it’s the perfect place for Easter springtime skiing. ▸▸ Three days with local instructor, three days with Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Huge choice of ski areas to explore ▸▸ Excellent value Easter break

7 nights

£999

Sat 28 Mar - Sat 4 Apr Katy Ellis Scuola Sci Canazei Scheduled, Gatwick - Venice Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Italia 3* - half board, twin share • www.hotelitalia.tn.it REF155

Development

A great holiday – well organised, lovely chalet, excellent food but most of all an extremely friendly bunch of people

the best slopes

All day every day

Atomic

Action

Maximise your skiing on our action-packed holidays Our Ski Club Leaders will show you the best snow and resort highlights Mostly on-piste skiing, with some off-piste according to conditions

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Parsenn Party

Wengen Fun

Wengen | Switzerland

Obergurgl | Austria

Austrian Indulgence

Ski & Schnapps

Why not leave the Queen’s speech, leftover turkey and Big Ben at home and head off to enjoy festivities Swiss-style? Your Ski Club Leaders will make sure your days are filled with the sights and slopes of the Parsenn ski area. Where possible, you’ll venture into accessible off-piste to get some powder thrills, and with seven days on snow you’ll have plenty of time to make the most of it. The 4* Sunstar hotel means you’ll also dine in style with your fellow revellers, so for a Christmas and New Year to remember, this one will be hard to beat.

Sitting on a sunny plateau above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Wengen retains an old-world charm thanks to the lack of traffic. Take the timeless cog railway up to Kleine Scheidegg and once in the mountains, the views are spectacular and the skiing extensive – Wengen is linked to both Grindelwald and Mürren. After a morning burning the calories why not treat yourself to a traditional and delicious lunch of rösti before tackling the slopes again in the afternoon? Wengen boasts a wide range of activities for non-skiers, making this a superb choice for non-skiing partners too.

Enjoy the ambience of this demanding yet fun Austrian resort. Obergurgl is a fantastic ski area, sitting at the head of the magnificent Ötz valley and has a loyal following due to its reliable snow and enticing variety of slopes. Spend your time exploring the 110km of pistes with your Ski Club Leaders - and if it’s a more relaxed day you’re looking for then there are plenty of cosy mountain huts with great views for a hot chocolate stop. The luxurious 4* Edelweiss and Gurgl is the original village hotel, which overlooks the main square on one side, and the slopes on the other. Most of the bedrooms have balconies and the hotel prides itself on its extensive wellness area.

Zermatt – the name alone conjures up images of snow-sure skiing heaven. There’s spectacular scenery, the Matterhorn, superb mountain restaurants and miles of breathtaking skiing – both on and off-piste. Your Ski Club Leaders will show you around the wonderful, high and extensive slopes in four varied areas, taking you straight to the best snow. You’ll be staying at the fabulously luxurious 4* Hotel Sonne with its Roman spa featuring relaxing eucalyptus, camomile and lemon steam baths, the unique outdoor whirlpool and beautifully designed indoor pool – all contributing to a skiing holiday to remember.

Davos | Switzerland

▸▸ Seven days with Ski Club Leaders

▸▸ Single rooms at no extra cost

▸▸ New Year’s Eve celebration and meal included

▸▸ Six days skiing with knowledgeable Ski Club Leaders

▸▸ Piano bar, wellness centre and hotel minibus

▸▸ Fabulously located 4* hotel with spa facilities

Zermatt | Switzerland

▸▸ Six days skiing with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out hotel

£1,799

Wed 24 Dec - Thur 1 Jan Siobhan Duffy, Kyle Newman None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Sunstar Parkhotel Davos 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/davos REF016

7 nights

£1,299

Wed 7 - Wed 14 Jan Hilary Napier, Tiffany Wainford None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach/Rail 3 hrs Sunstar Hotel Wengen 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/wengen REF023

7 nights

Lift Pass included 7 nights

£1,499

Sat 10 - Sat 17 Jan Brian Wingrove, Peter Lewis None Scheduled, Gatwick - Innsbruck Coach 1.5 hrs Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl 4* - half board, twin share • www.edelweiss-gurgl.com REF028

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▸▸ Easy train ride from Geneva or Zurich Airport ▸▸ High standard of accommodation in the charming car-free village

▸▸ Includes six day lift pass

8 nights

▸▸ Six days skiing with Ski Club Leaders

£1,399

Sat 17 - Sat 24 Jan Chris Evans, David Bintcliffe None Not Included Rail 3.5 hrs Hotel Sonne 4* - half board, twin share • www.sonnezermatt.ch REF038

7 nights

£1,399

Sat 21 Mar - Sat 28 Mar Ian Davies, Peter Vicarri None Not Included Rail 3.5 hrs Hotel Sonne 4* - half board, twin share • www.sonnezermatt.ch REF151

Swiss Bliss

Laax (Flims) | Switzerland

Action

This hidden gem of the Swiss Alps is continually boosting its reputation as an extensive intermediate ski playground offering high, wide and sunny slopes. Hard on the heels of your knowledgeable Ski Club Leaders you’ll sample the Alpenarena to its limits, enjoying the long runs for which Laax is renowned. Stay in the impressive 4* Sunstar Hotel in its delightful setting in the mountain forest at Flims Waldhaus. The hotel’s inviting style and cosy atmosphere are conducive to staying in and relaxing if that’s what you’d prefer to do. ▸▸ Enjoy long and extensive runs in a stunning ski area ▸▸ Six days skiing with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Piano bar, wellness centre and private hotel minibus

7 nights

£1,199

Sat 17 - Sat 24 Jan Bruce Rogers, Judith Rogers None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Sunstar Hotel Flims 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/flims REF041

7 nights

£1,199

Sat 21 - Sat 28 Mar Tony James, Peter Heap None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2 hrs Sunstar Hotel Flims 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/flims REF150

Nordic

Ski & Spa

Bad Hofgastein | Austria If you’re a ski and spa aficionado and it’s the privacy of a single room you prefer then this holiday, in an extensive 4* spa hotel, is the one for you. The vast and varied ski domain is perfect for high mileage intermediate skiers. After the challenges of the day you can return to your own ensuite room and some pampering at the hotel, followed by a buffet dinner and live music in the bar. These weeks normally sell out quickly so book now to secure your place! ▸▸ Six days skiing with your Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Fabulous spa facilities located within the hotel ▸▸ Complementary wine and beer with your buffet dinner

7 nights

£999

Sat 24 - Sat 31 Jan John Cahill, Peter Beck None Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg Coach 1.5 hrs Kur and Sport Hotel Palace 4* - half board (incl. wine), single room • www.kurhotelpalace.at REF050

7 nights

£999

Sat 31 Jan - Sat 7 Feb Dave Davenport, Rob George None Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg Coach 1.5 hrs Kur and Sport Hotel Palace 4* - half board (incl. wine), single room • www.kurhotelpalace.at REF069

7 nights

£999

Sat 28 Feb - Sat 7 Mar Glyn Taylor, Richard Congdon None Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg Coach 1.5 hrs Kur and Sport Hotel Palace 4* - half board (incl. wine), single room • www.kurhotelpalace.at REF102

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Austrian Action

Italian Families Half Term

If you want a true Italian experience, then Madonna di Campiglio is definitely for you. A beautiful, picturesque village set in the stunning Brenta Dolomites hosts the 4* Hotel Bertelli. Here you will be treated to exquisite locally sourced cuisine alongside a wine cellar so extensive that it has two sommeliers! The hotel also boasts a ski-in, ski-out location that leads to wide open cruising pistes, which seem to never get busy. The atmosphere of the town is very relaxed and an early evening stroll is a must to take in the incredible views.

Imagine a small, traditional Austrian town, picturesque cobbled streets lined with bustling cafés, bars and shops, with a magnificent lake offering stunning reflections of the mountains towering above… sound too good to be true? Well it exists, and what’s more it’s the gateway to a stunning ski area. This is a great place to perfect your style - skiing the varied terrain with our Ski Club Leaders. Refuel at lunchtime in one of the many fantastic restaurants or head further afield to Kaprun where you can enjoy the spectacular views from the Aussichs restaurant.

Arriving into the Val Rendena, at the foot of the road climbing up to Madonna di Campiglio you’ll find Pinzolo, the principal of the 13 historical villages of Val Rendena. The traditional town is located inside one of the largest protected areas in the Trentino region – the Ademello Brenta Nature Park renowned for its outstanding and unspoilt landscape. The granite cliffs are truly spectacular and in this magical setting you’ll find an extensive ski area of over 150km of pistes with interesting runs through woodland to the linked resorts of Folgarida and Marilleva. The Leaders will find it easy to burn up your children’s energy as they blast around this intermediate’s ski heaven. Home for the week is the Hotel Canada 4* complete with indoor pool to keep the kids happy after skiing, plus a wellness area including sauna and jacuzzi for mums and dads to soothe away the aches and pains of trying to keep up with them all day!

Madonna di Campiglio | Italy

Zell am See | Austria

▸▸ Six days skiing with a Ski Club Leader ▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out location

Pinzolo | Italy

▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out location ▸▸ Five minutes walk to charming town centre

▸▸ Wellness centre and spa

▸▸ Relaxing spa area with indoor pool

7 nights

£1,199

Sat 24 - Sat 31 Jan Linda Westoby, Kersti Viccari None Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Bertelli 4* - half board, twin share • www.hotelbertelli.com/en REF054

7 nights

£1,099

Sat 14 - Sat 21 Mar Eamonn Murphy, Paul Franklin None Scheduled, Gatwick - Verona Coach 2.5 hrs Hotel Bertelli 4* - half board, twin share • www.hotelbertelli.com/en REF137

7 nights

£1,199

Sat 7 - Sat 14 Feb Ase Baldwin, Sue Fishwick None Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg Coach 1.5 hrs Sporthotel Alpin 4* - half board, twin share www.sporthotelalpin.com REF078

7 nights

£1,150

Sat 7 - Sat 14 Mar Allen Swift, George Jenkin None Scheduled, Gatwick - Salzburg Coach 1.5 hrs Sporthotel Alpin 4* - half board, twin share www.sporthotelalpin.com REF122

▸▸ Six days skiing with Club Leaders for the children ▸▸ Centrally located 4* hotel with pool and wellness centre ▸▸ Fantastic Italian hospitality at good value prices

7 nights

£1,275

Sat 14 - Sat 21 Feb Alban Donohoe, Adam Copeland None Scheduled, Heathrow - Milan Linate Coach 3.5 hrs Hotel Canada 4* - half board, twin share REF087 • www.hotelcanada.info

Action

Virgin Snow

Davos Delights

Colorado Experience

Spend six days exploring the huge Parsenn area. From long tree-lined runs, which extend all the way down to the valleys below Davos, to the ideal wide-open runs on the Jakobshorn mountain, this is a great place to perfect your style. You’ll get to ski with enthusiastic Ski Club Leaders and then recover in one of the many fantastic mountain restaurants this region has to offer. Staying in the impressive 4* Sunstar Parkhotel, you’ll be able to unwind in the comfort of your own single room, before enjoying a delicious five-course dinner in the panoramic restaurant.

Colorado boasts 300 days of sunshine and more than 1000cm of snow a year, so why not sample two of its premier winter destinations in one 10-day trip. Spend your first five days in Vail, which is one of the largest resorts in the world with 5,289 acres. You'll be treated to a huge and varied ski area with modern and efficient lift systems, great vertical, lots of snow and a vibrant ski town to explore if you have the energy post skiing!

Davos | Switzerland

Vail & Steamboat | USA

▸▸ Six days skiing with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Hotel boasts an excellent wellness centre ▸▸ Fantastic five-course dinners, lively piano bar and open fireplaces

Then travel onto Steamboat with its famous champagne powder and reputation for producing a large number of Winter Olympians. This resort has some top terrain and a rich western heritage. It really is worth travelling the extra mile to experience these two fantastic resorts. ▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out hotel in Vail and Steamboat ▸▸ Spa and wellness area in both hotels ▸▸ Private minibus transfers provided by local company

7 nights

£1,399

Sat 7 - Sat 14 Mar Elspeth Woolf, Vanessa Cornborough None Scheduled, Heathrow - Zurich Coach 2.5 hrs Sunstar Parkhotel Davos 4* - half board, single room • www.sunstar.ch/davos REF119

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10 nights

£2,199

Sun 8 - Wed 18 Mar Alastair Ross, Chris Evans None Scheduled, Heathrow - Denver Private minibus Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, The Steamboat Grand - B&B, twin share • www.vailcascade.com • www.steamboatgrand.com REF128

I loved everything and the weather was superb. I’ll be back! Christine Stone Davos Delights

Italian Indulgence

Final Fling

We will return this year to the gorgeous Hotel Kolfuschgerhof situated in the heart of the Dolomites and the Sella Ronda in Colfosco. A truly stunning and unique ski area, this Unesco World Heritage site has everything on offer from the cruisy blues and long-rolling reds, to high altitude skiing on the Marmolada glacier – and all in the most beautiful and extraordinary setting. The family run Hotel Kolfuschgerhof offers you every comfort: cosy rooms, a large wellness area complete with swimming pool and the very best Italian cuisine.

Squeeze one last week's skiing out of the season with a final fling in the snowsure resort of Obergurgl. Also known as the “Diamond of the Alps”, this stylish and traditional resort has a loyal following due to its reliable snow and the variety of slopes on offer, so you’ll be in good company. Let your Ski Club Leaders do the work as they lead you around the groomed pistes so you can admire the stunning surroundings. The village has a calm and relaxed Tirolean atmosphere with little traffic in the centre making it the perfect place to escape the day-to-day routine. The 4* Edelweiss and Gurgl is the original village hotel situated at the top of Obergurgl next to the church and overlooking the main square on one side and the slopes on the other. You’ll also get to enjoy the luxury of your own room in this fabulous 4* with all amenities on hand: a beautiful pool, sauna, solarium and renowned cuisine in their restaurant.

Obergurgl | Austria

▸▸ Six days skiing with Ski Club Leaders ▸▸ Access to 1220km of slopes in the world famous Dolomiti Superski area ▸▸ Excellent choice of mountain restaurants with great food and modest prices

Action

Colfosco | Italy

▸▸ Ski-in, ski-out hotel ▸▸ Single occupancy room ▸▸ Includes six day lift pass

7 nights

£1,250

Sat 21 - Sat 28 Mar John Bennett, Michael Power None Scheduled, Gatwick - Venice Coach 3 hrs Hotel Kolfuschgerhof 4* - half board, twin share • www.kolfuschgerhof.com REF149

Lift Pass included 7 nights

£1,399

Sat 11 - Sat 18 Apr Reg Favell, Jon Dykes, Colin Stone None Scheduled, Heathrow -Zurich Coach 3 hrs Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl 4* - half board, single room • www.edelweiss-gurgl.com REF165

Atomic

Spectacular ascents

Breathtaking descents

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Heli & Cat Skiing

For many, heli or cat skiing is the ultimate skiing experience

Ski on untouched snow far from the crowds Enjoy spectacular scenery and endless possibilities

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Canadian Backcountry Escape

Val Heliski

British Columbia | Canada

Exclusive 10% discount for Ski Club members

Val Heliski, the heli specialists in the Tarentaise Valley, are offering all Ski Club members a 10% discount on day trip heliskiing for groups of 4-5 from any of the following areas - Espace Killy, Les Trois Vallées, Paradiski or St Foy. With heli pick-ups and off-piste days starting from €95 per person, this is the perfect chance to spice up your holiday this winter! You will heliski where the snow is deepest, in either Courmayeur, Valgrisenche or Le Col du Petit-St-Bernard in Italy. The average inclusive package costs around €500 and includes transfers from your chalet to the heli port, a full day off-piste guiding and one heli drop. The day trips will be tailored to the level of your group - from intermediate days focusing on transceiver training, backcountry safety and off-piste technique, to advanced steep and deep packages for the ultimate adrenalin rush.

If you love your off piste and are looking for an unforgettable experience then how about some cat skiing in the powder mecca of British Columbia? To get you started, you will spend four days skiing Red Mountain Resort exploring the 2,682 skiable acres and 890 meters of vertical terrain. From Red Mountain you will travel onto Meadow Creek, where the White Grizzly Adventures team will look after you for five days of amazing Cat skiing and an extra day of rest in between the powder where you can relax in the lodge, or if you still have some energy, a day trip to Whitewater resort. White Grizzly offers a vast, steep and consistently challenging backcountry experience which is sure to be the highlight of the trip! You will ski five days of the spectacular Goat Range of the central Selkirk Mountains, which represents more than the area of Whistler/Blackcomb combined. The guides at White Grizzly are experienced and know the area extensively; they will help you explore the 25 square kilometres available!

10 nights £3,295 Sun 1 Mar - Wed 11 Mar John Haddon White Grizzly Guides Not Included Private minibus Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland/ White Grizzly Lodge - 5 nts B&B, 7 nts full board, twin share • www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com • www.whitegrizzly.com REF116 This trip is fully booked for 2014-2015 season, if you would like to express your interest for next year, or in case of cancellation, please contact one of the Freshtracks team!

▸▸ Five days Cat skiing – one ‘day off’ – various options available ▸▸ Exclusive use of the minibus

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▸▸ Outstanding backcountry experience, with exhilarating skiing

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Alagna | Italy

Alagna, known as the Freeride Paradise, offers traditional Italian alpine charm and incredible skiing which is second to none. With numerous off-piste routes and the chance to reach untouched snow by helicopter, this trip is sure not to disappoint. From Alagna you can ski to the neighbouring resorts of Gressoney and Champoluc, providing a wide variety of off piste terrain for you to explore with the aid of your expert mountain guides, so that you will be more than ready to get the most from your day of heli-skiing. The Monte Rosa range features a variety of terrain and routes, couloirs and steep slopes which makes it the perfect place to test your limits! Then return in the evenings to the low-key and friendly resort, where you can relax at the family-run Albergo Mirella before venturing out to sample some Italian fare. ▸▸ Six days with mountain guides ▸▸ Two heli drops included ▸▸ A good level of fitness will ensure you get the most from this exciting week

7 nights £1,399 Sat 21 Feb - Sat 28 Feb Marguerite Nice Andrea Enzio, Sandro Borini Scheduled, Gatwick - Milan Malpensa Coach, 2 hrs Albergo Mirella 3* - B&B, twin share • www.alagna.it REF089

Heli & Cat skiing

Monterosa Heli Escapades

Fischer Sports

Holiday information Please read this information and our booking conditions carefully before you book your holiday. All bookings are made subject to our booking conditions and the information contained below. Holiday price (per person) includes: ▸▸ Group flight arrangements including airport passenger duty and passenger service charge (where specified in the holiday fact box). ▸▸ Group transfer arrangements (as specified in the holiday fact box). ▸▸ Accommodation including local taxes, based on same sex people sharing a twin room or triple room (except Touring Zone, where male and female members may have to stay in the same room). ▸▸ Meals (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): ▸▸ Liftpass – we will advise you of the approximate amount required in local currency with your confirmation of booking. On a few holidays the liftpass price is included in the brochure price and this is indicated in the holiday price details. ▸▸ Local transport (buses or taxis). ▸▸ Meals – 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 day off (chalet hotels only) each week. ▸▸ Return travel between home and UK departure point. ▸▸ Shuttle flights from regional airports to group departure point. ▸▸ Visas for non EC passport holders, where applicable. ▸▸ Optional excursions booked in resort. Accommodation Accommodation, either in hotels or chalets, is based on people sharing a room and is selected to suit each individual group. In some cases single rooms are available on request, subject to a supplement. Rooms vary in size

and comfort and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Occasionally a superior grade room will be available at a small additional cost. In Austria and Switzerland it is usual for hotels to offer “Austrian twins”, which 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 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.

flights are charter and this is indicated in the holiday flight details. Please note when booking flights we must have your passport title, first name and surname correctly spelt. Subsequent changes will incur a charge, and please note that airlines normally regard name changes as a cancellation and re-booking, and therefore any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge. Flight details and times are not all finalised at the time of printing and are subject to confirmation. We reserve the right to change the airline or routing where absolutely necessary. Any changes after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change 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.

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.

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 can not 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.

Flights In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required to advise you of the actual Carrier operating your flight. Most of our flights are scheduled services (predominantly Swiss International, British Airways, Air Canada). However, on a number of our holidays, the

Regional airports Where possible we always try to meet your requests for regional departures. Please ask us about regional flights at the time of booking. Usually there is a supplement payable depending upon departure date and flight, and all flights are subject to availability.

Baggage allowance/ski carriage Please note that the baggage allowance is usually one bag of up to 20kgs (44lbs) including skis and boots. The airlines are becoming very strict and if over this limit, a charge may be made for the excess weight. Ski carriage is payable on most flights. Charges are usually between £15 and £70 per bag. Please check at the time of booking. 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 what time the coach transfer will leave the destination airport. The coach transfer forms part of your holiday price. If for any reason, including delays to your flight, you miss the group transfer we will not provide a further transfer for you and you will have to arrange your own transfer to the resort at your own cost. Travelling independently We do not insist that you buy a group flight as part of your package with us. If you wish to make your own travel arrangements to the resort, we will give you an appropriate reduction of £50-£100 per person. You must indicate that you do not wish to take our travel arrangements at the time of booking otherwise you will incur an administration charge. Please note: travel costs are not included in the holidays in the Touring section, but can be arranged by us on request. 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. 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 which you are planning to visit. Foreign Office Travel Advice The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issues advice for those travelling outside the UK. You can access this advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice Unit on the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk. For those traveling to the United States you need to check US immigration requirements which can be found on the website for the US consulate at usinfo.state.gov or usimmigrationsupport.org Health Requirements Please contact your GP in good time before you travel to check whether there are any health precautions which you need to take. You can also obtain information from the Department of Health leaflet T7. Age The majority of holidays in this brochure are designed for adults aged between 18 and 65 years. There is an extensive programme of Peak Experience holidays which are open to anyone aged 50 years and over. Members

aged over 65 years will be required to join the trips in this category. Additionally some specific holidays 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 when their booking may be accepted on a holiday outside the ‘Peak Experience’ programme: ▸▸ You are at the upper end of the grading for that holiday ▸▸ You have received this grading on a Ski Club Freshtracks holiday during the previous/current season ▸▸ The leader/mountain guide can confirm that your standard, fitness and stamina all appear to be suitable for the chosen holiday ▸▸ You have not sustained any injury or undergone any surgery or other period of ill health since receiving this grading that may affect your standard/fitness/stamina If members cannot find what they are looking for in the brochure, we offer our Tailor-made service. For groups of four or more, we can organise a Club Leader, Instructor or a Mountain guide, together with travel and accommodation to meet members’ needs.

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.

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 leader/instructors/guides or the number of days instruction/guiding included. On Off-Piste and Touring skiing holidays, skiing groups will usually be smaller than on other Ski Club Freshtracks holidays.

High altitude acclimatisation Some ski resorts are situated at such a high elevation that the humidity and limited oxygen available can cause a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Please read the information below carefully. It will help to explain how to cope with the acclimatisation process and how to deal with altitude sickness should you suffer from it. Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fast heart beat, dehydration, constipation, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, headache. What to do: Take it easy for the first couple of days, eat lightly and drink plenty of liquids (two or three times more water than usual), avoid alcohol and caffeine, get plenty of sleep, limit salt and increase carbohydrate consumption. Most importantly listen to your body – if you feel unwell DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT A DOCTOR. For most people the minor symptoms of altitude will disappear as your body adjusts. Please remember the use of hot tubs and saunas will accelerate the dehydration process. Please be aware that the sun is MUCH stronger at higher altitudes. Be sure to apply a high factor sun screen to your face, neck and ears at least every four hours, even on a cloudy day.

Ski standards While every effort is made to ensure that skiing abilities are compatible, the final decision will rest with the leaders/ instructors/mountain guides. There may be occasions when you have to free ski or attend the local ski school to ensure the success of the holiday. We will not be responsible for any such additional costs. At the end of each holiday every member will be issued with a ‘next holiday card’. A Ski Club grading for each member on the holiday will be recorded on the Ski Club of Great Britain membership database.

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.

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.

ATOL Protection We hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL No. 2911) 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).” ATOL Protection does not apply to all holiday services in this brochure. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. For further information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate visit atol.org.uk ABTOT Protection The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 for Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for the following: 1. Non-flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK 2. Non-flight packages commencing and returning to a country other than the UK 3. Flight inclusive packages that commence outside of the UK, which are sold to customers outside of the UK 1, 2 and 3 provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled. 1 and 3 provides for repatriation. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited.

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 The White House, 57-63 Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5DQ) 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 Please follow carefully all the booking details and 2 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. Making a payment 3 We accept, credit and debit cards (except Amex & Solo). This means that you may telephone your requirements for immediate booking. Please note there is a 2% surcharge payable for credit card transactions (Visa/Mastercard) which we will automatically add to your balance. You will be sent a booking confirmation which must be checked carefully. In the event of any discrepancy, please raise any queries with us immediately. A non-refundable deposit of £150 per person will be payable at the time of booking. If you book within 10 weeks of the departure date the total cost of your holiday and that of your group must be submitted immediately. We reserve the right to vary the deposit and balance due date particularly for (though not limited to) holidays that include heli or cat skiing. Receipt of the deposit by us does not imply confirmation of that booking. No booking shall be confirmed or contract come into existence until we issue a written confirmation invoice along with the booking confirmation. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason for such refusal and shall in that event return any deposit received to its sender.

The balance of the total cost of the holiday as shown 4 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 (a) If you wish to alter or change any detail in the booking 5 confirmation, or wish to make alternative arrangements to those advertised in the brochure, the request must be made at the time of booking or in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to make the change but cannot guarantee to do so. Where a change can be made, a minimum charge of £25 per person is payable to cover administrative and other costs we incur in making the alternative arrangements. These further costs could increase closer to the departure date that changes are made. You will also be required to pay any additional costs arising from any alterations. Any transfer of a scheduled flight will also be subject to any charges imposed by the airline. Please note that airlines may not allow transfers on scheduled flights and that a flight booking may have to be cancelled and rebooked, in which event the re-booking will always be subject to flight availability and to payment of any charges imposed by the airline which may, in some cases, be the full cost of the ticket. Please also note that airlines and other transport providers normally regard name changes as a cancellation and rebooking, and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect of their fare. (b) If you are prevented from travelling you may be able to transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice (minimum 10 weeks prior to departure). This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made later than 10 weeks prior to departure. They must accept the transfer and agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If the transfer can be made we will make an administration charge of £50 plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date. (c) You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday arrangements at any time. However, if the holiday is cancelled up to 10 weeks before 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%

All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. Failure to pay the balance by the due date shall also entitle the Ski Club to cancel the booking and retain the deposit by way of a cancellation charge. Failure to pay any other amount by the due date shall entitle the Ski Club to cancel the booking and to retain an amount by way of a cancellation charge as set out in Clause 5 (c). Cancellation charges due on heliskiing holidays are according to each helicopter skiing operator’s booking conditions. These will be made known to you before you book. (d) Course Only Bookings. These bookings must be paid for in full at the time of booking. All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, all cancellations are subject to a £100 non-refundable fee. The following cancellation charges will be payable if the arrangements are cancelled by you for whatever reason. Notice of cancellation before departure:

Proportion of holiday cost payable 70-29 days

50%

28-0 days

100%

Prices 6 (i) We reserve the right to alter the prices and any other information relevant to any of the holidays shown in our brochure or on our website. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. (ii) The price of your holiday arrangements can go up or down after you have booked due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes, which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser. Changes in VAT or other government imposed changes and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation can also affect the price of travel arrangements. However, there will

be no change within 30 days of your departure. In the case of any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your holiday arrangements (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), this will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but you will be required to pay any amount over and above that. In the latter case there will be an administration charge of £1 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your holiday arrangements, you may cancel your holiday arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Alternatively, you can accept an offer of alternative holiday arrangements from us if we are able to offer a suitable alternative and transfer payment made in respect of the original holiday to the alternative holiday. If the cost of the alternative holiday is less than the original, the difference in price will be refunded. In either case, we will also pay compensation as set out in section 8 below. Should the price of the holiday be reduced by more than 2% of your holiday cost (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges) then any refund over and above that amount will be refunded to you after deducting an administration charge of £1 per person. Please note that holiday arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. (iii) The prices of holidays in this brochure are calculated on the basis of costs known at July 2014. Single supplements 7 The majority of our holidays are priced and sold on a shared room basis and we will do our best to help individuals find a room sharer but this is not always possible. If, when rooming lists are finalised, there is an imbalance in numbers so that a sole occupancy supplement is incurred, this cost will be passed onto you. Please note that where individuals have been allocated or have specifically asked to share a room with another/other member(s), and one or more of the individuals in the allocated room cancels their holiday, we reserve the right to resell the cancelled place should we have the demand and you may therefore end up sharing a room with another individual.

Changes and cancellation by us 8 (i) We are occasionally forced to make changes to holidays and reserve the right to do so at any time. If a significant change is made to your holiday after it has been confirmed, you will be informed as soon as possible. You may either accept the changed holiday, cancel and receive a full and prompt refund of all monies that you have paid, or accept an offer of alternative holiday arrangements from us if we are able to provide a suitable alternative of comparable standard and transfer payment made in respect of the original holiday to the alternative holiday. In the event that you choose an alternative arrangement, these terms and conditions will still apply to that alternative booking. If the cost of the alternative holiday is less than the original, the difference in price will be refunded. Except where the significant change arises due to reasons of force majeure (see below), we will in addition offer you compensation (whether you accept the change or cancel) as follows:

56-29 days before departure

£15 per person

28-15 days before departure

£25 per person

14-0 days before departure

£30 per person

A significant change includes a change of UK airport to one that is less convenient (excluding changes between any London Airport); a change of accommodation to a lower grade; a change of resort; a change of planned departure time by more than 12 hours (not flight delay). “Force majeure” means unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control or the control of our suppliers, the consequences of which neither we nor our suppliers could avoid even with all due care, including, but not limited to, epidemic or outbreaks of illness, war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity or threat of it, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, drought, technical problems with transport, machinery or equipment, power failure, changes imposed by rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline, closure or congestion of airports or ports, and adverse weather conditions. (ii) We reserve the right to cancel any holiday in any circumstances. For example, some holidays operate subject to a minimum number of participants and we may therefore have to cancel where there are insufficient numbers. However, we will not cancel your holiday less than 28 days before departure except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If it is necessary to cancel your travel arrangements, compensation will not be payable by us in the event of force majeure, your late or non-payment or where there are insufficient numbers to operate the holiday. We are not responsible for any costs incurred outside the services included in the holiday invoice. Compensation for cancellation is as follows:

56-29 days before departure

£15 per person

28-15 days before departure

£25 per person

0 - 14 days before departure

£30 per person

If we have to cancel your booking in circumstances other than your failure to pay, you can have either a full and prompt refund of all monies that you have paid, or accept an offer of alternative holiday arrangements from us if we are able to provide a suitable alternative of comparable standard and

transfer payment made in respect of the original holiday to the alternative holiday. If the cost of the alternative holiday is less than the original, the difference in price will be refunded. In the event that you choose an alternative arrangement, these terms and conditions will still apply to that alternative booking. Holiday insurance 9 Our insurance policy is optional but it is a condition of booking that all clients have insurance which provides at least the same level of cover as that of the Ski Club Travel Insurance policy as detailed on 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 10 We do not own or manage the aircraft, ships, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the holidays advertised in this brochure. 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, if any part of the holiday arrangement booked with us in the UK is performed improperly and without reasonable care and skill (in accordance with local standards), and this affects your enjoyment of the holiday, we will (subject to the conditions below) pay you reasonable compensation as we accept responsibility for our employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors while acting within the course of their contractual duties. This liability (except in matters involving injury, illness or death) is limited to three times the cost of the holiday (excluding insurance premium and amendment charges) of the affected person. If you or any member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by aircraft, ship, train, coach or any other vehicle, our liability to pay compensation and/or the amount of compensation we will pay is limited in accordance with the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions (applies to transport by air), the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road). The terms of these conventions are incorporated into and form part of your contract with us. You can get copies of the relevant conventions if you ask us for them. You should note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you

and the amount which the carrier has to pay to you. Where the services are provided by air or sea carriers our liability is limited as if we were the carriers within the appropriate international conventions. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with the contractual terms or ‘conditions of carriage’ of any company that provides the transportation for your travel arrangements or supplies other services such as accommodation or activities, including any tour operators that run holidays on our behalf. Copies of these terms can also be obtained on request. These terms are incorporated into this contract and may limit or exclude liability. 11 If you or any member of your party suffers death, illness or injury as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you, we will (subject to clause 10) accept responsibility unless the failure to perform or improper performance was attributable to: (i) your own acts and/or omissions (ii) those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which was unforeseeable or unavoidable (iii) an event which neither we nor the supplier of the service in question could have foreseen or prevented even with all due care. Should any payment be made to you or any member of your party by us in any of the circumstances referred to under clauses 10 and 11, we reserve the right to have you assign to us any rights or claims against the person or organisation responsible for causing the illness, injury or death. You must also assist us and our insurers in pursuing any such claim. All claims must be notified immediately to us and confirmed in writing within 50 days. Any amounts recovered in excess of the payments made by us to you will be passed on to you after deduction of our costs. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability in the event of death or injury that occurs as a result of our negligence. 12 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. Problems not connected to our holiday package 13 Should any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death through misadventure arising out of an activity which does not form part of the holiday package we have arranged for you, we cannot accept liability. We will, however, offer general assistance where appropriate. This is another area where it is important to have adequate holiday insurance cover. We may provide you with information on our website, in our brochure or when you are on holiday about activities and excursions which are available in the area you are visiting but which you cannot book with us in the UK and which are not part of your holiday arrangements. We have no involvement in any such activities or excursions which are neither run, supervised or controlled by us. They are provided by local operators or other third parties and we cannot accept any liability in relation to such activities or excursions.

Transportation 14 As set out in clause 10 above, transportation on aircraft, coaches, trains or ships is subject to the conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreement between countries and copies of the conditions which apply to your holiday journey 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. No liability is accepted by us for delays or cancellations of flights. We are also not liable to pay compensation where air, rail, road and other departure times are supplied by carriers since they are subject to air traffic control, passenger check in times, weather conditions and the need for regular maintenance or other safety considerations. You should consider making a claim under your travel insurance policy. Luggage, skis and equipment 15 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 16 (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 immediately so that we can attempt to solve it at once. If the problem cannot be resolved in a short time your leader will complete a complaint form, which you will be asked to sign to ensure that it sets out your full complaint properly and which we undertake to investigate as soon as possible and report back to you. If you are unhappy with the outcome of our investigation you must put this in writing to us within 28 days of the end of your holiday. (ii) Your failure to comply with this complaints procedure may deprive us of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst on holiday and may affect your rights under this contract. Governing Law and Jurisdiction 17 These terms are governed by English law. Any claim or dispute arising out of these terms (including non-contractual disputes or claims) is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

For your protection 18 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 19 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 anti-terrorism purposes or other purposes imposed on us by governments or airlines. 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 to companies who act as data processors on our behalf. Some information, for example relating to your religion or health, may be “sensitive personal data” within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998. We need this information to cater for your needs, but it is collected on condition that we have your positive consent. If you do not agree to our use of your information, we cannot accept your booking. By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant information to us in circumstances where we may need to act in the interests of everyone in the group with whom you are travelling. For example, if you contract an infectious illness whilst on holiday, we may 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 special offers or holidays. If you do not wish to receive such information, please notify us. You have the right to make a data subject access request in writing to obtain a copy of the information which we hold about you. You will be charged a fee for this. Any request should be addressed to the

Company Secretary, The Ski Club of Great Britain, The White House, 57-63 Church Road, Wimbledon, London SE19 5DQ. Accuracy of brochure 20 This brochure was planned and produced in July 2014. Care has been taken in the planning and production of this brochure so that you may obtain an accurate picture of the holiday of your choice and all information published in this brochure has been compiled from up-to-date details. Nevertheless, there may be times when an advertised facility is either modified or not available due to, for example, adverse weather conditions or poor volume of support or other factors beyond our control. We therefore reserve the right to alter or vary the content of the brochure or our website at any time. Wherever possible we will advise you of significant changes prior to departure. Your responsibility 21 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 22 We regret that no refund will be made by us on unused coach travel, unused air tickets or on unused sections of other types of ticket, whether travel or otherwise, unless a refund can be obtained by us from the carrier or provider. If you are under 18 years 23 Every member of a holiday under 18 years shall be required to abide by the special Ski Club of Great Britain Rules for such holidays, a copy of which will be supplied with the confirmation invoice. It shall be the responsibility of the person whose name appears on the booking to bring such rules to the attention of each person under 18 on behalf of whom he/she has made a booking. If a member of a holiday under 18 years is sent back to the United Kingdom, as a result of the breach of the Rules, the parents (or guardian, if

applicable) of such a member will be responsible for all costs and expenses arising therefrom including, but not limited to, the provision of an escort by Ski Club Freshtracks as well as his/her travel costs and expenses. Age 24 The majority of holidays in this brochure are designed for adults aged between 18 and 65 years. There is an extensive programme of Peak Experience holidays which are open to anyone aged 50 years and over. Members aged over 65 years will be required to join the trips in this category. Additionally some specific holidays e.g. Family, Christmas and New Year (except Off-Piste Zone) groups are open to all ages.

Our holiday leaders 25 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. Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Leader, agrees to do so under the following conditions: ▸▸ You appreciate that the Ski Club Leader is an untrained volunteer with no formal qualifications. ▸▸ You also appreciate that the Ski Club Leader undertakes no obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible. ▸▸ 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. ▸▸ 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. No refunds or compensation will be paid in these circumstances. At the end of each holiday every member will be issued with a ski grading which will be recorded on the Ski Club GB membership database. Safety 26 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 27 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 28 This brochure is valid between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015. Cash declaration 29 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.

The perfect cover for your

FreshtrackS holiday

When you’re heading off to the mountains, it’s important to know that you’ve got the cover you need. By choosing Ski Club travel insurance you’ll be sure you’re getting a policy designed by knowledgeable snowsports experts. All of our policies cover on and off-piste skiing and snowboarding (with or without a guide), plus a variety of other winter and summer sports activities – so whatever your travel plans this year, get covered with Ski Club insurance. Policies include:

5% discount

when you buy online

++Single or Annual Multi-Trip ++Skiing and snowboarding offpiste without a guide

++Quick online medical screening for pre-existing medical conditions

++Individual and family policies available

++Covers summer activities as well as winter sports

Important information ++ Age limits and loadings apply ++ Certain hazardous activities may require a supplement ++ Insurance is subject to completion of a medical declaration ++ Not available to residents outside the UK, Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Ski Club insurance is arranged by Perkins Slade Ltd

Visit skiclubinsurance.co.uk or call 0845 601 9422

Information about out providers: Ski Club travel insurance is arranged by Perkins Slade Ltd and issued and fulfi lled by P J Hayman & Company Ltd. Ski Club of Great Britain Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Perkins Slade Ltd, Tricorn House, 51-53 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8TP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Perkins Slade Ltd Financial Services register number is 302886. P J Hayman & Company Limited, Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Their Financial Services register number is 497103. Sections 1-13 of Ski Club travel insurance is underwritten by AGA International SA and is administered in the UK by Allianz Global Assistance. Allianz Global Assistance is a trading name of Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited, Registered in England No 1710361 Registered Offi ce 102 George Street, Croydon CR9 6HD. Mondial Assistance (uK) Limited are authorised and regulated by the

Financial Conduct Authority. AGA International SA is authorised by Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et Résolution in France and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request. Allianz Global Assistance acts as an agent for AGA International SA for the receipt of customer money, settling claims and handling premium refunds. P J Hayman & Company Limited acts as an agent for AGA International SA for the receipt of customer money and handling premium refunds. Section 14 of Ski Club travel insurance is underwritten by Lloyds Syndicates and is administered by International Passenger Protection Limited, IPP House, 22-26 Station Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0PR. International Passenger Protection Limited and Lloyds Syndicates are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. International Passenger Protection Limited will act as agent for Lloyds Syndicates for the receipt of customer money and settling claims. On behalf of International Passenger Protection Limited, Allianz Global Assistance and AGA International SA and P J Hayman & Company Limited will act as agent for the receipt of customer money and handling premium refunds. You can check this on the FCA’s Register by visiting the FCA’s website www.fca.org.uk or by contacting the FCA on 0845 606 1234. Policy details correct at time of going to press. Rates valid until 31 July 2015.

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