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FRESHTRACKS ICONIC MOUNTAINS, ICONIC HOLIDAYS
WINTER 2019/20
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
WHAT'S NEW Aviemore, Avoriaz and Andermatt. Three top destinations and just a taste of what’s new with Ski Club Freshtracks this winter.
The 2019/20 winter season promises to be our most exciting yet. Not only have we given our brochure a fresh new look and have a new chalet to show off in Chamonix (page 13), but we’ve also added new adventures to our holiday roster and are visiting more world-class ski destinations than ever before.
Front cover image: Zermatt Photo credit Samuel Ferrara
TREMBLANT Cruise the beautiful tree-lined slopes of Tremblant and experience French-Canadian culture at its absolute best.
Of course we’re also returning to many of our favourite resorts, so read on and if you need any further information, visit our website at skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or give our friendly team back at Ski Club HQ a call on 020 8410 2022.
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REFER A FRIEND
OUR NEW CHAMONIX CHALET Our new base in the heart of the Chamonix Valley makes exploring the legendary off piste more convenient than ever.
Refer a new friend to Ski Club Freshtracks to help them save 50% on their membership and walk away with a £20 Snow+Rock voucher*. As a thank you to our loyal members and in particular those of you who love our Freshtracks holidays, our Refer a Friend scheme will again continue throughout the winter.
In Europe, we’re returning to Avoriaz (page 25) and taking a women-only off piste trip to Andermatt (page 39), whilst closer to home, we’re also very excited to run a first weekend trip to Aviemore (page 59). Looking further afield, new destinations include Tremblant in eastern Canada (page 84), Powder Mountain Jackson Hole (page 35) and Big Sky, whilst for the serious traveller, we head to the South Tohoku region of Japan (page 70) for a real backcountry adventure.
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WOMEN’S OFF PISTE ANDERMATT
WHITEWATER/RED MOUNTAIN
Incredible terrain and some of the Alps’ most reliable snowfall await – as do a whole new group of ski-mad friends.
Why ski one top Canada resort when you can ski two? Deep powder and a warm Canadian welcome are guaranteed.
For every new member you sign up to book a holiday, a £20 Snow+Rock voucher will head your way and they’ll also save 50% on their Ski Club membership. There’s no limit to how many vouchers you can claim, so keep on referring – it’s a fantastic way to involve new people with the Ski Club. *subject to availability.
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Your Ski Profile
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Chalet Freshtracks Flaine
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08 Solo skiers and course // Staff faves
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On Piste Holidays
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Ski Touring
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Ask the experts
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All Mountain Holidays
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Bucket list
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NEW Chalet Freshtracks Chamonix
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Off Piste Holidays
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WHY SKI WITH US
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At Ski Club Freshtracks we’re all about the skiing. Explore new resorts, ski with new friends and return to the UK with some epic memories.
WE GO TO ALL THESE COUNTRIES FRANCE
Huge ski areas, fantastic terrain and maximum convenience make France a firm Ski Club Freshtracks favourite.
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80 trips
£128 a day
SWITZERLAND
For traditional Alpine charm, epic scenery and some of the world’s best skiing look no further than the Swiss Alps.
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30 trips
£193 a day
AUSTRIA
Snowsure skiing, fantastic lift systems and a friendly welcome make Austria a top Freshtracks destination.
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14 trips
£157 a day
We love skiing and our hand-picked holidays are designed to ensure you get the most out of your time on snow. We’ve chosen the best resorts, linked up with top mountain guides and instructors and arranged cosy, comfortable accommodation to unwind in at the end of a long ski day. Most of our trips are hosted by a Ski Club Rep and these friendly, enthusiastic volunteers make Freshtracks holidays extra special. They’ll ensure everything runs smoothly and will act as a real focal point for the group, meaning that you’ll also leave with new friends and countless memories.
ITALY
The stunning Dolomites, fantastic food and the world-class terrain of the Aosta Valley are what make skiing in Italy so special.
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32 trips
£136 a day
REST OF EUROPE
From Slovakia to Scotland and Norway to Spain, Freshtracks has got the best of the rest in Europe well covered.
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10 trips
£157 a day
NORTH AMERICA
Whether you’re after powder and tree-skiing in BC or the wilds of Wyoming, Freshtracks has the perfect trip for you.
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3 trips
£167 a day
JAPAN
For bottomless powder, incredible food and a unique adventure, a Japanese ski holiday has to be top of your list.
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2 trips
£232 a day
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YOUR SKI PROFILES
Our holidays are matched to ski profiles, so read on to see where you fit in. These guidelines are by no means an exact science, so don’t panic if you’re unsure of your profile – give our team a call on 020 8410 2022 or visit the website at skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks. When you’ve worked it out, take note of where you stand and look for corresponding coloured symbols throughout the brochure. Please also note that fitness is very important when assessing your ski profile, particularly if you’re heading off piste or on a ski touring trip.
ON PISTE These ratings relate to your skiing ability within the piste markers when sticking to the groomed trails. Consider how you adapt to changing snow conditions and ensure that you think too about your fitness level.
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
EARLY INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
Things are very different away from the pisted runs, so think about how your skiing changes in the deeper stuff. Fitness is more important too as off piste is more tiring, especially if touring is required. NB: We will provide transceivers on all off piste holidays, however please come equipped with a backpack, shovel and probe.
ASPIRER
Minimum of Advanced Intermediate level on piste.
At least a few weeks’ off piste experience.
Willing and able to venture off piste on easy slopes (less steep than a blue).
Able to link several turns in light powder (to just above boot height) on a uniform base. Can manage easy untracked terrain and chalky snow, but prefers no obstacles and may struggle to link turns in poor light.
About 4 weeks or more of experience but likes to stick mainly to blue pistes.
Around 8 weeks of experience and likes to stick mainly to red pistes.
Able to maintain consistent pace and turns on blue pistes.
Able to confidently parallel ski groomed red pistes with limited stops.
ADVANCED
Prefers to ski pistes in good conditions and avoids icy or bumpy terrain.
Enjoys groomed pistes and prefers to avoid bumps or icy slopes.
EXPERT Competent skiing the fall line on all blacks and bumps whatever the conditions
Several years of experience and enjoys skiing the whole mountain on piste all day with limited stops.
Confident skiing the whole mountain at a good pace all day, can vary turns and control speed to cope with steeper pistes or tricky conditions.
Enjoys skiing the fall line of the steepest and most challenging terrain, including bumps, regardless of terrain and snow conditions.
Several years’ experience at a number of ski areas.
Considerable experience of many ski areas over many years. Expected to ski more than two weeks each season.
Skis top to bottom except on the toughest blacks. Can handle a variety of conditions including ice and larger bumps.
Can safely and confidently negotiate any conditions.
Photo credit - Melody Sky
INTERMEDIATE Competent skiing moderate slopes off piste (blue-red steepness)
Limited experience, from no off piste to a few days or weeks. Relatively fit with the attitude and aptitude to progress.
ADVANCED
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Skis easy off piste terain in good snow conditions
Competent skiing all reds in all conditions and easy blacks in good conditions
Competent skiing blacks and easy bumps whatever the conditions
Able to ski icier pistes or easy bumps, though prefers to avoid larger bumps and may need to stop to rest more frequently in trickier conditions.
OFF PISTE
Competent skiing all blues in all conditions and easy reds in good conditions
Competent skiing in control on any red piste and most moderate blacks
Able to vary turns to cope with more challenging terrain.
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EXPERT
Competent skiing advanced, steeper slopes off piste (red+ steepness)
Competent skiing all off piste in all snow conditions
Several years’ off piste experience and some knowledge of mountaincraft. Used to spending the whole day off piste in varied snow conditions.
Confidently and safely skis all skiable off piste with a controlled line, in the widest variety of snow conditions.
Skis confidently and enjoys powder. Can ski with consistent speed and turn shape in all but the most challenging conditions.
Experience skiing off piste in many ski resorts over many years, throughout the ski season and in all types of snow. Excellent knowledge of mountaincraft.
Able to handle a variety of conditions, including lightly crusted and wind affected snow.
Skis with fluidity and confidence in almost any conditions. Seeks challenging terrain and snow.
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LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS
SOLO RIDERS/ COURSES
SOLO COURSE
STAFF FAVES
If you’re a solo skier or want the flexibility to arrange your own flights and accommodation then Freshtracks is perfectly suited to your needs. P34 Emma There is plenty to explore in Jackson Hole, my favourite resort in North America!
P24 Most of our trips are booked by individuals looking for fantastic company and a great group to ski with. Basing trips on our ski profiles and holiday types ensures that everyone will be looking for the same thing from their holiday – which generally involves a lot of skiing! Our trips are all specifically created to allow for solo travellers to book on without incurring extra costs. We’ll simply allocate you to a shared room with another member of the same gender.
Both photo credits - Ross Woodhall
In addition, many of our holidays are arranged to include single rooms at no supplement. Where this is not possible and you wish to have your
own room a limited number of single rooms will be available for an extra fee, so ensure you book early if this is important to you. Want to join us but also have the freedom to choose your own transport and accommodation? Make sure you look out for the symbol, highlighting our great range of course only programmes. Many of our most popular holidays are available on a course only basis, so you’ll get the same top-level guiding or instruction, but for a lower price and with the chance to stay where you want. Prices start at £525 and more information can be found online at skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks.
Holly Avoriaz has it all; with access to a huge ski area directly from a ski in/ski out town.
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Frankie Our Freshtracks trip offers the chance to ski waist deep powder in three Japanese resorts!
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Julia With a reputation for reliable snow and après ski, Mayrhofen is my top choice for next season.
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Jaz I love the spectacular views of Chamonix and the glacial terrain.
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Katy Be sure to check out Andermatt’s famous off piste with our knowledgeable guide Andrea.
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All policies provide excellent service with comprehensive cover at very competitive prices. Crucially, all off piste skiing and snowboarding – with or without a
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ASK THE EXPERTS
OUR NEW SKI CLUB REPS
Our Alpine Safety Advisor Bruce Goodlad explains the important new changes to the Ski Club’s off piste policy. Last winter was the first for our new off piste policy, but if you’re new to Freshtracks or the Ski Club, here’s more on what the new policy means and why we made the change in the first place.
The Ski Club will continue provide transceivers to all Freshtrackers, but as with last season, this winter we also require all members to carry a shovel and probe. It is the member’s responsibility to provide this additional equipment. There were three reasons for doing this. The first was safety. As a skier, there’s a shared responsibility within the group, and to have members of the party not carrying essential safety equipment seems unacceptable and risks causing the scenario where we cannot dig someone out, even if we’ve located them via their
MOUNTAIN SAFETY COURSES
transceiver. Also, it gives us the opportunity to assist others on the mountain should they get avalanched. This scenario may seem far-fetched to some, but in the past few seasons, Ski Club groups have helped in several avalanche rescues.
We’re going back to our Club roots and our Ski Club Reps will be the face of the Ski Club out in resort this winter. They’ll be found in the same 18 fantastic ski areas as our former Leader’s service and will remain an integral part of each and every Freshtracks holiday.
Secondly, by introducing the new measures to carry all three pieces of equipment, we are following industry best practice, which in places such as the Aosta Valley is in fact the law. And thirdly, from a legal perspective the new policy is much more complete and ensures that we aren’t condoning off piste skiing whilst inappropriately equipped. We hope this helps your understanding and reinforces the strong mountain safety message that all of us at the Ski Club are continuing to spread. Look out for more information online skiclub.co.uk
Coming soon... We’re excited to introduce a new series of Mountain Safety Courses led by Ski Club experts this season. Keep an eye out on our website for more details skiclub.co.uk
Photo credits - Bruce Goodlad
The Rep’s main focus will be to facilitate social skiing and build a strong, flourishing Ski Club community in resort. We think it is a great opportunity to make the Club more inclusive and promote the Ski Club to a wider range of skiers, snowboarders and potential partners, whilst still providing a fantastic service to long-standing Members and Freshtrackers. In practical terms, this means that your Rep will continue to act as the focal point for your Freshtracks holiday, but they won’t ever lead you on snow. Instead they’ll ski with your group socially, as they would if they were a member on a trip, whilst
also sharing their extensive knowledge and years of skiing experience. Each day they’ll provide suggested itineraries to make the most of the best snow conditions and to ensure you have the best day possible on the hill. Off the snow, they’ll also plan coffee stops, lunches at the best mountain restaurants, cosy bars for an après ski beer and when required, dinners at top local restaurants. To find out more about the new service, head online to skiclub.co.uk/ski-club-reps photo credits - Vanessa Fry
WANT TO BECOME A REP? Early in the winter we’ll be running a new Rep’s Course, designed to give you the fantastic skill set required to become a Rep. Details are being finalised and more information will be released online at skiclub.co.uk/ski-clubreps
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OUR NEW CHAMONIX CHALET
Welcome to the new Freshtracks Chalet in Chamonix!
After three years in Les Houches, we’ve made the move into a beautiful chalet in the centre of the Chamonix Valley – taking you closer to the ski lifts, nearer to the resort’s famous après spots and right into the heart of the action. And with 18 holidays heading out to the resort this winter, there’s no better way to explore Chamonix’s legendary off piste terrain than with Freshtracks.
The Chalet Our beautiful wood and stone chalet is located right in the heart of the Chamonix Valley, a stone’s throw from the brand new Flégère gondola. The location is peaceful and quiet however, so you’ll be sure of a good night’s sleep after a long day in the mountains. Upon arrival you’ll be warmly greeted by Marcus and Audrey – who have moved across with us from last season’s chalet – and their fantastic hospitality will continue throughout the week. Expect freshly prepared breakfasts, excellent cakes and delicious three course meals in the evening. They’ll have two nights off,
but don’t worry, a hearty preprepared meal will be waiting for your return one day and you’ll get a chance to explore the local restaurants on the other night. The chalet has six bedrooms and and two living spaces. A large open-plan kitchen/living room boasting incredible views of the valley will no doubt be the hub of all evening activity, but there’s also another cosy living area upstairs and a large terrace perfect for those sunny spring evenings. For more information or to book online visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call 020 8410 2022.
Clockwise from top left - outside in winter / kitchen & dining room / communal area
Clockwise from top left - fireplace / dining area / outside in summer / sample bedroom / terrace
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Chamonix – the On Snow Experience Skiing in the Chamonix Valley is an experience like no other. With five epic local ski areas as well as the option to cross through the Mont Blanc Tunnel to Courmayeur in Italy, the off piste variety is unparalleled. Our guides and instructors will take you to the best snow using their local knowledge and Freshtracks have their own minibus to whisk you to and from the slopes each day. We have three main holiday types to
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choose from. Our All Mountain Development weeks are aimed at good all-round skiers looking to improve their technique across the mountain. You’re bound to progress both on and off piste throughout the week. Look out for a Families and a New Year Wellness version of this holiday, the latter of which will also incorporate yoga instruction and a healthy nutritional menu. Our Off Piste Adventure trips target those looking to explore the best off piste in the Chamonix Valley, all under the watchful eyes of our team of expert mountain guides. Later in the season, our attention switches to the ever-popular Day Tours trips where you’ll be using the lift system to access some of the world’s finest touring terrain. We’ll also be
Sat 21 Dec – Sat 28 Dec
All Mountain Development 1
Sat 28 Dec – Sat 04 Jan
Families Off Piste Week
Sat 04 Jan – Sat 11 Jan
New Year Wellness & Yoga Week
Sat 11 Jan – Sat 18 Jan
Off Piste Adventure 1
Sat 18 Jan – Sat 25 Jan
All Mountain Development 2
offering the opportunity to achieve the American Avalanche Association (AAA) Level 2 on our Avalanche Processes and Leadership Course.
Our holidays offer: • The best mountain guides and instructors to find the best snow • Exclusive use of Freshtracks' private minibus • Comfortable accommodation in our lovely new chalet
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£1350
#Z025
£1199
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£1350
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Sat 25 Jan – Sat 01 Feb
Off Piste Adventure 2
£1275
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Sat 01 Feb – Sat 08 Feb
Off Piste Adventure 3
£1275
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Sat 08 Feb – Sat 15 Feb
Avalanche Processes & Leadership
£1399
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Sat 15 Feb – Sat 22 Feb
Families Half Term All Mountain Development
£1350
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Sat 22 Feb – Sat 29 Feb
Off Piste Adventure 4
£1275
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Sat 29 Feb – Sat 07 Mar
Day Tours 1
£1275
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Sat 07 Mar – Sat 14 Mar
PEAK EXPERIENCE All Mountain Development 3
£1350
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Sat 14 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
PEAK EXPERIENCE Off Piste Adventure 5
£1275
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Sat 21 Mar – Sat 28 Mar
All Mountain Development 4
£1350
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Sat 28 Mar – Sat 04 Apr
Off Piste Adventure 6
£1250
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Sat 04 Apr – Sat 11 Apr
Day Tours 2
£1125
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Sat 11 Apr – Sat 18 Apr
Off Piste Adventure 7
£1099
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Sat 18 Apr – Sat 25 Apr
Day Tours 3
£999
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OUR RESORT REPS Our Reps aren’t just a massive part of the Freshtracks programme, but our hundreds of volunteers are stationed out in 18 top-class resorts across the world throughout the season where they facilitate social skiing and create a community for Ski Club Members win resort.
Here’s where you can find them this winter:
Our Instructor-led Guiding service returns to twelve fantastic resorts this winter, including eleven in France. To book a session and to look out for some exciting new developments, head to our website skiclub.co. uk/instructor-led-guiding. Members prices start at £20 for a half day or £35 for a full day if booked in advance.
Austria Ischgl Kitzbühel Mayrhofen Obergurgl Zell am See
France Argentière Avoriaz Courchevel Flaine La Plagne Les Deux Alpes Les Arcs Méribel Tignes Val d’Isère Val Thorens
Austria Price includes – Seven nights chalet board accommodation, twin share, five/six days with mountain guides / instructors, transceiver hire and private minibus service. Course Only – it’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis –price from £600 for five days instruction/guiding.
Top to bottom - photo credit: Melody Sky / Jonny Cass
St Anton
Switzerland Davos Grindelwald Klosters Mürren Saas Fee Wengen
Verbier Zermatt
Italy
Cervinia Sauze d’Oulx
Andorra Soldeu
USA
Jackson Hole
Canada Whistler
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OUR FLAINE CHALETS
Plentiful powder, accessible terrain, fantastic instruction and two cosy Freshtracks chalets combine to make our off piste weeks in Flaine extra special.
The Chalets Our two chalets are located in the colourful Les Chalets du Hameau development just below Flaine. They provide the perfect base for exploring the powdery potential of the Grand Massif ski area with our fantastic team of instructors – led by Yann, Diane and Alain. Expect a warm welcome from our chalet staff Sue, Rachel and Pete and for the fantastic hospitality to continue throughout. Hearty breakfasts, delicious afternoon teas and three course evening meals (served with a good selection of French wines) await, keeping you well-fuelled for your skiing. Our chalet staff have two evenings off, but don’t worry, a pre-prepared meal will be on offer one night and there’s also a good selection of local restaurants to choose from. Each chalet has six bedrooms and a large open-plan kitchen/living area complete with a wood-burning stove and a TV. Wi-fi is also available. The crowning touch in each chalet is the sauna – the perfect place to help you relax and sooth those aching muscles at the end of a long ski day. For more information or to book online visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call 020 8410 2022.
Opposite top to bottom - outside / rear view Clockwise from top left - living room / outside / balcony / sample bedroom / dining area / communal area
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advanced intermediate level upwards can experience Flaine’s fantastic terrain.
The terrain above Flaine makes it perfect for learning to ski powder, especially as this corner of the Alps receives more snow than its neighbours. As much of the off piste is north facing, dry powder persists for longer – our expert instructors will do their utmost to find you the best snow on offer. This winter we are offering five different holidays, aimed at different ski levels, to ensure that keen off piste skiers from
For those of you just starting out off piste, our Learn to Ski Powder holidays are the ones for you. Yann, Diane and Alain and their fantastic team will be on hand to help you make that transition from groomers to powder. The next level up is the Improvers Powder Skills week, targeted at skiers with some experience of skiing outside the piste markers, but with a desire to take it to the next level. Our Adventurous Powder holidays are for
those looking to link more turns off piste and challenge themselves in more difficult terrain. For advanced to expert skiers, the entire mountain is yours on our Advanced Powder Skills weeks – the team will push you to take on steeper terrain, ski faster and hone your off piste technique. And finally, if you’re keen to get away from the lift system, the Flaine Exploration trip is the one for you. Each day will include a couple of hours of touring to access untracked powder bowls, hidden tree runs and sheltered gullies.
Sat 21 Dec – Sat 28 Dec
Adventurous Powder 1
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Sat 28 Dec – Sat 04 Jan
Adventurous Powder 2
£1250 #Z019
Sat 04 Jan – Sat 11 Jan
Learn to Ski Powder 1
Sat 11 Jan – Sat 18 Jan
Improvers Powder Skills 1
Sat 18 Jan – Sat 25 Jan
£1099
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Adventurous Powder 3
£ 1175
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Sat 25 Jan – Sat 01 Feb
Advanced Powder Skills 1
£1175
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Sat 01 Feb – Sat 08 Feb
PEAK EXPERIENCE Improvers Powder Skills 2
£1299
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Sat 08 Feb – Sat 15 Feb
Adventurous Powder 4
£1175
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Sat 15 Feb – Sat 22 Feb
Adventurous Powder 5
£1299
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Sat 22 Feb – Sat 29 Feb
Learn to Ski Powder 2
£1199
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Sat 29 Feb – Sat 07 Mar
PEAK EXPERIENCE Adventurous Powder 6
£1199
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Sat 07 Mar - Sat 14 Mar
Advanced Powder Skills 2
£1199
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Sat 14 Mar – Sat 21 Mar
Improvers Powder Skills 3
£1175
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Sat 21 Mar – Sat 28 Mar
Adventurous Powder 7
£1175
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Sat 28 Mar – Sat 04 Apr
Advance Powder Ski 3
£1150
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Sat 04 Apr – Sat 11 Apr
Adventurous Powder 8
£1199
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Sat 11 Apr – Sat 18 Apr
Flaine Day Tours 1
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£999
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Sat 18 Apr – Sat 25 Apr
Flaine Day Tours 2
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The Instructors
Yann Westercamp
Diane Moreau
Alain Baudoin
Yann is our head instructor in Flaine and has been managing our weeks for over 20 years. His local knowledge is unrivalled – he arrived in Flaine in 1969 when the resort first opened and has returned every winter since! As an ISIA qualified instructor with years of experience and fantastic technical knowledge, Yann is rightly held in high regard by our members. Away from skiing, Yann spends his summer breaks windsurfing or on the bike.
Also possessing intricate knowledge of the ski area after years of instructing in Flaine, Diane has built up a fantastic relationship with Ski Club Freshtracks. As a patient teacher, Diane is extremely popular with our members, especially when using her local expertise to find secret powder stashes off the beaten track. Away from the slopes, you’ll find Diane spending time in Flaine with her husband and family.
As a key part of the programme in recent years, Alain has built a great rapport with Freshtrackers. Like Yann, Alain has spent his entire career instructing in the Grand Massif ski area, so knows all of the very best spots, even if mother nature has not provided the goods. Off the snow, Alain is kept busy by his family, but if he has the time he’ll be found mountain biking on the trails around Flaine.
We also work regularly with other highly regarded instructors carefully chosen by Yann. This season you may also be skiing with Luc Demontier and Raphaël Renon – both are outstanding instructors with fantastic local knowledge.
Course only price £525 Our Improvers Powder Skills weeks are designed to improve your off piste skiing - you must have had some experience off piste to be suitable for these weeks. Price includes – Set transfer from Geneva Airport, seven nights chalet board
accommodation, twin share, five days instruction and transceiver hire. Course Only – it’s possible to book these weeks on a course only basis (price £525) – including five full days instruction and transceiver hire.
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Set transfer details: Arrival day: Meet outside the Jazz Café in arrivals hall by latest 14.15h. Coach to depart airport at 14.30h to resort. Departure day: Coach to depart Flaine at approx. 9.30h for arrival at Geneva airport by 11.30h.
Luc Demontier
Raphaël Renon
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ON PISTE Our on piste holidays focus on making the most of the groomed terrain at the world’s finest resorts, including Cortina, Les Deux Alpes and Klosters. Many include training from highly qualified instructors to take your skiing to the next level, helping you to explore more of the mountain and to improve your technique. Ski Club Reps will also be on hand throughout to ensure your trip goes without a hitch. See pages 24 – 31.
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ALL MOUNTAIN For the perfect blend of time spent cruising on piste and shredding the powder outside of the run markers, choose one of our all mountain holidays. There is a focus on instruction and developing your skiing and with some fantastic destinations including Val d’Isère and Mèribel on offer, you’ll also get to ski at some of the world’s top resorts. See pages 34 – 35.
OFF PISTE There’s no greater feeling than gliding through fresh, untracked powder. Our selection of off piste holidays is designed specifically with this in mind and are open to those trying out off piste for the first time right through to full-time powderhounds looking to ski the steepest and deepest terrain. Destinations include renowned powder spots such as Engelberg, Andermatt and La Grave, but also hidden gems like Sainte Foy and Gressoney. See pages 38 – 49.
SKI TOURING Keen to avoid the lift lines and explore new terrain? Our ski touring holidays give you the perfect opportunity to do exactly this. A good level of fitness is required, as is a sense of adventure – but with destinations including the beautiful Lötschental in Switzerland, the glaciers of Pitztal in Austria and even Japan, our touring trips promise to be truly memorable experiences. See pages 52 – 55.
WEEKEND If you’re short on time but desperate to maximise your time on snow, then look no further than our range of hand-picked weekend breaks. With short transfers, convenient flight times and a load of skiing time factored in, our trips to the likes of Davos, St Anton and Tignes promise to help you escape the dark, cold and damp midwinter days back in the UK. See pages 58 – 67.
BUCKET LIST All of us have a skiing bucket list and there’s no better way to start ticking items off than with Ski Club Freshtracks. This year we’re running two trips to the powder-filled mountains of Japan, we visit the wild mountains of Wyoming and Montana on our trip to Jackson Hole and Big Sky and closer to home, why not join us for an epic heli-skiing adventure in the Spanish Pyrenees? See pages 70 – 73.
Photo credit: Jonny Cass
28 trips trips from
£130 a day
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ON PISTE
hours with instructors
There are no fewer than nine new holidays in our on piste offering, giving new levels of variety to those keen to cruise the groomers this winter. Blast down the tree-lined runs of Tremblant (page 31) in eastern Canada or improve your technique whilst skiing your way across one of the world’s biggest ski areas in Avoriaz (page 25). Old favourites also remain, including our everpopular weeks in Les Deux Alpes (page 25) with Alex Chapman and her team, as well as trips to Italian resorts including Pila (page 29) and Folgarida (page 27).
Find more holidays you might like in our All mountain section page 40-43
Photo credit: Ross Woodhall
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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ON PISTE
left to right~ Bad Hofgastein / Avoriaz / Les Deux Alpes / Les Deux Alpes / Cortina
AVORIAZ ON PISTE INSTRUCTION
NEW
Avoriaz, France // 7 nights half board at the Les Cimes du Soleil 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
5 days with instructors
NEW
AUSTRIAN SKI & SPA
Bad Hofgastein, Austria // 7 nights half board at the Johannesbad Hotel Palace 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
6 days social skiing
DEUX ALPES ON PISTE INSTRUCTION
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Serena 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
ransport T Set transfer from Geneva
CORTINA SKI WEEK
6 days social skiing ransport T Flights and transfers
Les Deux Alpes, France // 7 nights chalet board at the Mark Warner Chalethotel Bérangère 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Explore a new Freshtracks destination this winter ++ Access the vast Portes du Soleil ski area ++ Well-located, ski in ski out accommodation
++ Beautiful spa town and wellness area in the hotel ++ Great tree-lined ski area with great groomed runs ++ Fantastic lift system to whip you up the mountain
++ Visit one of the Alps’ most picturesque resorts ++ Cruise fantastically prepared, snowsure slopes ++ Enjoy delicious Italian food on the mountain
++ Snowsure skiing right up to 3600m ++ Excellent instruction from Alex Chapman and team ++ Ski in ski out location
#Z049 // 18th – 25th Jan //
#Z184 // 21st – 28th Mar //
#Z093 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z043 // 5th – 12th Jan //
#Z151 // 7th – 14th Mar //
#Z084 // 2nd – 9th Feb // #Z112 // 23rd Feb – 1st Mar //
PRICES FROM £1350
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £950
PRICES FROM £1299
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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ON PISTE
left to right~ Dolomites / Gressoney / Gstaad / Gstaad / Klosters
DOLOMITES DEVELOPMENT
GRESSONEY SKI INSTRUCTION
Folgarida, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Alaska 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 days with instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
Gressoney-La-Trinité, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Dufour 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days with instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
NEW
LUXURY SWISS ESCAPE
Gstaad, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Huus Hotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days social skiing
NEW
KLOSTERS ON PISTE DISCOVERY
Klosters, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Silvretta Parkhotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
6 days social skiing
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Spend time with instructors and your group ++ Beautiful scenery and lots of tree-lined slopes ++ Excellent mountain restaurants at every turn
++ Explore the extensive Monterosa ski area ++ Picturesque resort and spectacular scenery ++ Three days with fantastic local instructors
++ Quiet uncrowded pistes with good mix of terrain ++ Luxury stylish accommodation in Design hotel ++ Charming village with luxury boutiques and cafes
++ Access to over 300km of varied piste skiing ++ A quaint village with an excellent snow record ++ Enjoy live music at the hotel’s own piano bar
#Z056 // 18th – 25th Jan //
#Z171 // 15th – 22nd Mar //
#Z017 // 11th – 18th Jan //
#Z105 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z109 // 1st – 8th Feb // #Z189 // 21st – 28th Mar // #Z202 // 28th Mar – 4th Apr //
PRICES FROM £999
PRICES FROM £1250
PRICES FROM £2499
PRICES FROM £1699
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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ON PISTE
left to right~ Marilleva / Photo Credit: Ross Woodhall / Photo Credit: Ross Woodhall / Hafjell / Pila
MARILLEVA ON PISTE ADVENTURE
NEW
Marilleva, Italy // 7 nights half board at the hotel TH Marilleva 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days social skiing
MAYRHOFEN ON PISTE ADVENTURE
NEW
Mayrhofen, Austria // 7 nights chalet board at Skiworld’s Chalet Stoanerhof 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
6 days social skiing
NEW
Lillehammer, Norway // 7 nights full board at the Hafjell Hotel 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
ransport T Flights and transfers
NORWEGIAN FAMILIES ADVENTURE
3 days with instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
PILA TECHNIQUE TOP UP Pila, Italy // 7 nights half board at at the Hotel La Chance 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days with instructors
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Geneva Airport transfer
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Cruise the perfect pistes of Madonna di Campiglio ++ Enjoy fantastic Italian food throughout the trip ++ Spectacular setting and Dolomite scenery
++ Explore the Zillertal with your Ski Club group ++ Enjoy Mayrhofen’s lively après ski ++ Easy access to numerous local ski areas
++ Fantastic terrain and setup for families ++ Huge variety of off slope activities ++ Cruise pretty, snowsure, tree-lined trails
++ Fantastic terrain for improving your technique ++ Split your ski time with instructors and your group ++ Single occupancy rooms at no extra cost
#Z051 // 19th – 26th Jan //
#Z140 // 8th – 15th Feb //
#Z116 // 15th – 22nd Feb //
#Z058 // 11th – 18th Jan // #Z079 // 18th – 25th Jan //
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £1299
PRICES FROM £1699
PRICES FROM £1099
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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ON PISTE
left to right~ St Foy / Tignes / Zell am See / Tremblant / Zell am See
SAINTE FOY ON PISTE INSTRUCTION Sainte Foy, France // 7 nights chalet board at The Auberge 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with instructors ransport T Transfers
NEW
TIGNES INSTRUCTION Tignes, France // 7 nights chalet board in Ski World accommodation
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors
TREMBLANT TRAILS ADVENTURE
ZELL AM SEE ON PISTE ADVENTURE
Tremblant, Canada // 7 nights B&B at the Ermitage Du Lac 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
Zell am See, Austria // 7 nights half board at the Sporthotel Alpin 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days social skiing
6 day lift pass
Transport Set group transfer from Montreal
Twin share accommodation Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days social skiing
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Explore different resorts in the Tarentaise ++ Improve your technique with local instructors ++ Cosy, rustic accommodation at The Auberge
++ Extensive, snowsure skiing in the Espace Killy ++ Enjoy the lively bars and après ski in Tignes ++ Improve your technique with local instructors
++ Explore a new resort for Ski Club Freshtracks ++ Extensive, tree-lined terrain and modern lifts ++ Attractive, vibrant, purpose-built resort
++ Varied terrain well suited to intermediate skiers ++ Spectacular view of Lake Zell from the mountain ++ Charming, historic alpine village
#Z004 // 30th Nov – 7th Dec //
#Z236 // 29th Feb – 7th Mar //
#Z121 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z216 // 14th – 21st Mar //
#Z005 // 30th Nov – 7th Dec // #Z006 // 7th – 14th Dec // #Z010 // 7th – 14th Dec // #Z208 // 28th Mar – 4th Apr // #Z221 // 18th – 25th Apr //
PRICES FROM £1299
PRICES FROM £899
PRICES FROM £1350
PRICES FROM £1499
11 trips trips from
£143 a day
over
300
ALL MOUNTAIN hours with instructors
Enabling our members to explore the world’s very best resorts, both on and off piste, was the main aim of the Freshtracks team when putting together the all mountain programme for 2019/20. We were also looking to create trips with the maximum variety, ensuring you get the most exciting week of skiing possible. By returning to big-hitting European resorts such as Mèribel (page 35) in France and the high altitude, snowsure slopes of Passo Tonale in Italy (page 35) we feel like we have more than satisfied these aims.
Find more holidays you might like in our Off Piste section page 44-45
Photo credit: Ross Woodhall
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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ALL MOUNTAIN
left to right~ Jackson Hole / Méribel / Passo Tonale / Ponte di Legno / Passo Tonale
WYOMING TO MONTANA POWDER ADVENTURE
NEW
Jackson Hole and Big Sky, USA // 12 nights B&B in 3* Accommodation
WHAT’S INCLUDED
10 days social skiing Transport Transfers
MÉRIBEL ALL MOUNTAIN INSTRUCTION Méribel Mottaret, France // 7 nights chalet board at the Mark Warner Chalethotel Tarentaise 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors
FAMILIES ALL MOUNTAIN INSTRUCTION
PASSO POWDER AND PISTE Passo Tonale, Italy // 7 nights half board at a 3* hotel
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
3 days with instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
NEW
Ponte di Legno, Italy // 7 nights half board at a 3* hotel
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors
Twin share accommodation
ransport T Flights and transfers
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Explore two of the best resorts in the USA ++ Enjoy plentiful powder and perfect pistes ++ Great hospitality and a friendly American welcome
++ Six fantastic days with top instructors ++ Location in the heart of the vast Three Valleys ++ Great accommodation with Mark Warner
++ Enjoy both instruction and skiing with your group ++ Cruise 100km of snowsure, interconnected slopes ++ Escape the crowds at this lesser-known ski area
++ Escape the half-term crowds in Ponte di Legno ++ Enjoy beautiful scenery and great terrain ++ Ski tuition both on and off piste
#Z153 // 7th – 19th Mar //
#Z029 // 15th – 22nd Dec //
#Z081 // 25th Jan – 1st Feb //
#Z045 // 12th – 19th Jan //
#Z108 // 8th – 15th Feb //
#Z065 // 19th – 26th Jan //
#Z187 // 21st – 28th Mar //
#Z115 // 16th – 23rd Feb //
#Z098 // 9th – 16th Feb // #Z129 // 1st – 8th Mar // #Z157 // 15th – 22nd Mar //
PRICES FROM £1999
PRICES FROM £1299
PRICES FROM £999
PRICES FROM £1799
48 trips trips from
£157 a day
over
1700
OFF PISTE
hours with instructors
Yet more variety has been added to our 2019/20 off piste holiday roster. A new trip across to Red Mountain and Whitewater in British Columbia (page 73) promises bottomless Canadian powder, whilst we’re extremely excited to run our women’s only trip to Andermatt (page 39) to take on the fantastic steep runs off the Gemsstock Mountain. As always, we’re returning to Engelberg (page 41) to once again ski the incredible off piste terrain on the Titlis mountain. We’re also heading back to the likes of Grimentz (page 42) and Monte Rosa (page 38), so there promises to be something out there for everyone.
Find more holidays you might like in our Ski Touring section page 50-51
Photo credit: Ross Woodhall
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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OFF PISTE
left to right~Alagna / Andermatt / Arabba
ALAGNA FREERIDE
ANDERMATT OFF PISTE
Alagna, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Cristallo 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides Transport Flights and transfers
WOMEN’S ANDERMATT OFF PISTE
Andermatt, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Sonne 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
NEW
Andermatt, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Sonne 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides
Return Swiss rail ticket (other trips)
6 days with instructors/ mountain guides
ransport T Flights and transfers (New Year)
Twin share accommodation
Transport ZürichAndermatt Swiss rail ticket
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
ARABBA OFF PISTE WEEK Arabba, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Malita 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Ski the famous terrain around Monte Rosa ++ Spend 6 days with excellent, local mountain guides ++ Take your off piste skiing to the next level
++ Ski the powder on the world-renowned Gemsstock ++ Enjoy the powder fields across to linked Sedrun ++ Location is one of the snowiest in the Alps
++ Shred the Gemsstock with a great group of women ++ Enjoy one of the snowiest corners of the Alps ++ Spectacular alpine scenery at every turn
++ Varied terrain – tree-lined slopes to open bowls ++ Spectacular Dolomite scenery at every turn ++ Home to some of the Alps’ finest cuisine
#Z034 // 11th – 18th Jan //
#Z018 // 29th Dec – 5th Jan //
#Z054 // 18th – 25th Jan //
#Z027 // 5th – 12th Jan //
#Z090 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z165 // 7th – 14th Mar //
#Z125 // 22nd – 29th Feb //
#Z104 // 11th – 18th Jan // #Z119 // 8th – 15th Feb //
#Z230 // 21st – 28th Mar //
PRICES FROM £1499
PRICES FROM £ 1350
PRICES FROM £ 1350
PRICES FROM £1599
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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OFF PISTE
left to right~ Canazei / Galtür / Engleberg / Les Deux Alpes
SELLA RONDA OFF PISTE
DEUX ALPES OFF PISTE INSTRUCTION
Canazei, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Italia 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with instructors Transport Flights and transfers
Les Deux Alpes, France // 7 nights chalet board at the Mark Warner Chalethotel Le Bérangère 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors
ENGELBERG OFF PISTE WEEK
GALTÜR ADVANCED OFF PISTE
Engelberg, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Terrace 3* – wine included with dinner
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
Galtür, Austria // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Casada 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides
6 day lift pass
ransport T Zurich – Engelberg Swiss rail tickets
Single occupancy no extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Stay in a unique and unspoiled resort town ++ Gateway to explore the Dolomiti Superski area ++ Six days of local instruction to improve technique
++ Snowsure glacier skiing up to 3600m ++ Excellent tuition from Alex Chapman and her team ++ Lively resort with good après ski
++ A world-renowned freeride destination ++ Vast amounts of lift-served off piste terrain ++ Picturesque ski town with a tremendous snow record
++ Explore the beautiful Paznaun Valley with guides ++ Snowsure skiing and the chance to visit Ischgl ++ Great destination for early season snow
#Z099 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z066 // 26th Jan – 2nd Feb //
#Z022 // 4th – 11th Jan //
#Z149 // 7th – 14th Mar //
#Z141 // 8th – 15th Mar //
#Z057 // 18th – 25th Jan //
#Z177 // 15th – 22nd Mar //
#Z028 // 4th – 11th Jan //
#Z092 // 1st – 8th Feb // #Z132// 29th Feb – 7th Mar // #Z169 // 14th – 21st Mar //
PRICES FROM £1399
PRICES FROM £1425
PRICES FROM £1525
PRICES FROM £1599
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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OFF PISTE
left to right~ Jasna / Gressoney / Gressoney / Jasna
GRESSONEY OFF PISTE POWDER
GRIMENTZ OFF PISTE
Gressoney-La-Trinité, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Dufour 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides Transport Flights and transfers
SLOVAKIAN OFF PISTE ADVENTURE
Grimentz, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Alpina 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Set transfer from Geneva
Jasná, Slovakia // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Tri Studnicky 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors ransport T Set transfer from Poprad-Tatry
LA GRAVE OFF PISTE WEEK La Grave, France // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Edelweiss 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Set transfer from Turin
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Ski Italy’s premier freeride ski area ++ Hotel located right by the access chairlift ++ Six days with fantastic local mountain guides
++ Beautiful location in the Val d’Anniviers ++ One of Switzerland’s top off piste destinations ++ Local mountain guides to take you to the best snow
++ Spend 6 days with local ski instructors ++ Some of the best secret off piste in Europe ++ Fantastic spa hotel with great facilities
++ One of the world’s top off piste resorts ++ Ski huge vertical from 3500m to the valley ++ Rustic charm and a peaceful village
#Z062 // 18th – 25th Jan //
#Z059 // 11th – 18th Jan //
#Z190 // 21st – 28th Mar //
#Z089 // 29th Feb – 7th Mar //
#Z123 // 22nd – 29th Feb //
#Z191 // 21st – 28th Mar //
#Z172 // 7th – 14th Mar //
PRICES FROM £1550
#Z138 // 29th Feb – 7th Mar //
PRICES FROM £1675
#Z060 // 25th Jan – 1st Feb //
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £1225
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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OFF PISTE
left to right~ Adamello / Sainte Foy / San Martino / San Martino / Serre Chevalier
ADAMELLO OFF PISTE
MOUNTAINCRAFT
Ponte Di Legno, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Mirella 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides Transport Flights and transfers
DOLOMITES FREERIDE WEEK
Sainte Foy, France // 7 nights chalet board at The Auberge 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Set transfers from Geneva
SERRE CHEVALIER OFF PISTE INSTRUCTION
San Martino di Castrozza, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Regina 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Serre Chevalier, France // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Plein Sud 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ One of Italy’s top off piste destinations ++ Long, snowsure descents throughout the ski area ++ Impressive lift system to access the powder
++ Learn mountaincraft techniques from expert guides ++ Stay in fantastic, rustic accommodation ++ Explore the excellent early season off piste
++ Little-known freeride paradise in the Dolomites ++ Dramatic scenery surrounding the resort ++ Compact but very varied ski area
++ Great resort at which to improve your off piste ++ Loads of tree-lined runs and open bowls ++ Top-level tuition from local instructors
#Z082 // 25th Jan – 1st Feb //
#Z233 // 14th – 21st Dec //
#Z038 // 11th – 18th Jan //
#Z039 // 11th – 18th Jan //
#Z107 // 8th – 15th Feb //
#Z120 // 1st – 8th Feb // #Z145 // 7th – 14th Mar //
PRICES FROM £1425
PRICES FROM £1199
PRICES FROM £1350
PRICES FROM £1450
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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OFF PISTE
left to right~ Tignes / St Anton / Tignes / Tignes / Tignes
ST ANTON OFF PISTE ADVENTURE St Anton, Austria // 7 nights chalet board at the Mark Warner Chalethotel Rosanna 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides Transport Flights and transfers
END OF SEASON SNOWDOWN
OFF PISTE PROGRESSION
Tignes, France // 7 nights chalet board at the Skiworld Opera Chalets
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors
PREMIER PARTY
Tignes, France // 7 nights lodge board at Skiworld Aigle Chalets
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
6 days with mountain guides and instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
Tignes, France // 7 nights chalet board at Mark Warner’s Hotel l’Ecrin
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with instructors/ mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ World-famous off piste terrain ++ Huge 350km linked ski area with Lech and Zürs ++ Fantastic après ski, bars and restaurants
++ Fantastic location for end of season snow ++ Explore the Espace Killy with local instructors ++ Enjoy the spring sunshine in the many bars in town
++ Fantastic terrain for off piste progression ++ 6 days of great instruction throughout the trip ++ Four different departure dates to choose from
++ Kick off the season in style in Tignes ++ One of the world’s best for early season skiing ++ Join our most popular trip of the winter season
#Z044 // 12th – 19th Jan //
#Z223 // 18th – 25th Apr //
#Z026 // 4th – 11th Jan //
#Z083 // 26th Jan – 2nd Feb //
#Z095 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z126 // 1st – 8th Mar //
#Z124 // 8th – 15th Feb //
#Z002 // 8th – 15th Dec //
#Z174 // 21st – 28th Mar //
PRICES FROM £1475
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £1199
PRICES FROM £1099
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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OFF PISTE
left to right~ Clockwise from top left - Verbier / Verbier / Zermatt / Verbier / Photo credit: Ross Woodhall / off piste / Photo credit: Ross Woodhall / Photo credit: Ross Woodhall
VERBIER OFF PISTE WEEK
NEW
Verbier, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Mirabeau 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides Transport Geneva – Verbier Swiss rail ticket
END OF SEASON OFF PISTE Zermatt, Switzerland // 7 nights half board at the Best Western Hotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T 2nd Class Swiss open rail ticket
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Explore legendary off piste itineraries ++ Improve your powder skiing with mountain guides ++ Enjoy Verbier’s lively après ski scene
++ Arguably the world’s best late-season resort ++ Epic Matterhorn views from every run ++ Chance to ski across to Cervinia in Italy
#Z047 // 18th – 25th Jan //
#Z227 // 26th Apr – 3rd May //
PRICES FROM £1899
PRICES FROM £1250
13 trips trips from
£217 a day
over
400
SKI TOURING hours with instructors
Escaping with your touring skins to the peace and untracked snow away from the lift system has become increasingly popular and for very good reason. To reflect this, we’ve bolstered our touring holiday options by returning to the stunning Finnmark (page 53) region of Norway with our Head of Alpine Safety Bruce Goodlad. Back again – amongst others – for 2019/20 are our fantastic day touring trips to Heiligenblut (page 53) in Austria and Sainte Foy (page 55) in the French Tarentaise. Additionally, both the Lötschental Safari (page 53) and Monte Rosa Safari (page 55) promise serious adventure in two of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the Alps.
Find more holidays you might like in our weekend section page 56-57
Photo credit: Jonny Cass
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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SKI TOURING
left to right~ Cortina d’Ampezzo / Heiligenblut
DOLOMITES HAUTE ROUTE
SKI ARCTIC FINNMARK
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy // 8 nights half board in mountain huts and hotels
WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 days with mountain guides
HEILIGENBLUT DAY TOURS
Finnmark, Norway // 7 nights full board at the Arctic Fjordcamp
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
6 days with mountain guides
LÖTSCHENTAL SAFARI
Heiligenblut, Austria // 7 nights half board at the National Park Lodge 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
ransport T Transfers
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Lötschental, Switzerland // 7 nights half board in mountain huts and hotels
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides
Single occupancy no extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Amazing Dolomite scenery throughout ++ One of the best hidden locations for ski touring ++ Stay in stunning, comfortable mountain huts
++ Arguably some of the world’s best touring ++ Enjoy long sunny days and perfect spring snow ++ Spend an epic week with expert mountain guides
++ Explore a snowy and unexplored corner of Austria ++ Escape the crowds of nearby resorts ++ Spend 6 days with local, expert guides
++ Ski tour in one of Switzerland’s hidden valleys ++ Enjoy authentic Swiss hospitality ++ Escape the hustle and bustle of resort skiing
#Z156 // 14th – 22nd Mar //
#Z226 // 26th Apr – 3rd May //
#Z053 // 12th – 19th Jan //
#Z072 // 18th – 25th Jan //
+
#Z050 // 19th – 26th Jan //
PRICES FROM £1450
PRICES FROM £1999
PRICES FROM £1550
PRICES FROM £1750
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
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SKI TOURING
left to right~Zermatt / Sainte Foy
MONTE ROSA SAFARI
PITZTAL DAY TOURS
Zermatt, Switzerland // 3 nights B&B in a hotel and 4 nights half board in mountain huts
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides
SAINTE FOY INTERMEDIATE DAY TOURS
Pitztal, Austria // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Sonnblick 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Sainte Foy, France // 7 nights chalet board at The Auberge 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides /instructors Transport Transfers
SAINTE FOY ADVANCED DAY TOURS Sainte Foy, France // 7 nights chalet board at The Auberge 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
6 days with mountain guides ransport T Transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Ski Zermatt, Gressoney and Cervinia in one week! ++ Spectacular scenery at every turn ++ Fantastic guiding to take you to the best snow
++ High-altitude, snowsure glacial terrain ++ Explore far away from the crowds elsewhere ++ Cosy and comfortable hotel for the end of the day
++ Find the best snow in the Tarentaise each day ++ Excellent, rustic accommodation at The Auberge ++ Improve your off piste and touring technique
++ Explore the hidden corners of the Tarentaise ++ Vast areas of lift-served, untracked off piste ++ Enjoy fantastic, rustic accommodation
#Z111 // 25th Jan – 1st Feb //
#Z036 // 25th Jan – 1st Feb //
#Z234 // 11th – 18th Jan //
#Z237 // 7th – 14th Mar //
#Z146 // 8th – 15th Mar //
#Z238 // 21st – 28th Mar //
#Z239 // 11th – 18th Apr //
#Z197 // 22nd – 29th Mar //
PRICES FROM £1525
PRICES FROM £1499
PRICES FROM £1299
PRICES FROM £1350
30 trips trips from
£150 a day
over
400
hours with instructors
WEEKEND We know that some of you are short on time but are desperate to make the most of your time on snow. So for that reason we’ve added two new weekend destinations – Aviemore (page 59) in Scotland and Gstaad (page 61) in Switzerland. This year’s offering also includes firm favourites such as Lech (page 62) and St Anton in Austria (page 64), Grindelwald (page 60) and Davos (page 60) in Switzerland and the French resort of Tignes (page 64) – the ideal destination for guaranteed snow thanks to its high altitude and the Grande Motte glacier.
Find more holidays you might like in our Bucket List section page 68-69 Photo credit: Ross Woodhall
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WEEKEND
left to right~ Andermatt / Cairngorm / Baqueria / Cortina
ANDERMATT OFF PISTE WEEKEND Andermatt, Switzerland // 3 or 4 nights half board at the Hotel Sonne 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 or 4 days with mountain guides Transport Flights and transfers
NEW
SCOTTISH SKI WEEKEND
Aviemore, Scotland // 4 nights half board at the Rowan Tree Country Hotel 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 days with mountain guides
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement RS
Touring skis rental
BAQUEIRA DISCOVERY WEEKEND
CORTINA SKI WEEKEND
Baqueira/Beret, Spain // 4 nights half board at the Montarto Hotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Cortina, Italy // 4 nights half board at the Hotel Serena 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days social skiing ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Take on the famous Gemsstock powder fields ++ Ski in Central Switzerland’s biggest ski area ++ Five departure dates to choose from this winter
++ Experience Scotland’s best backcountry skiing ++ Be first on our exciting new trip to the Highlands ++ Relax in a lovely, traditional hotel
++ Ski the best terrain in the Spanish Pyrenees ++ Spend three days with excellent, local guides ++ Great accommodation and food in resort
++ Ski at one of the world’s most beautiful resorts ++ Perfectly groomed, tree-lined terrain ++ Enjoy gourmet food in great mountain restaurants
#Z007 // 12th – 15th Dec //
#Z135 // 27st Feb – 2nd Mar //
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#Z048 // 16th – 20th Jan //
#Z064 // 23rd – 27th Jan //
#Z068 // 23rd – 27th Jan // #Z199 // 26th – 30th Mar // #Z212 // 9th – 13th Apr // #Z225 // 16th – 20th Apr //
PRICES FROM £899
PRICES FROM £699
PRICES FROM £999
PRICES FROM £699
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WEEKEND
left to right~ Davos / Grindelwald / Gstaad
DAVOS SKI WEEKEND
GRINDELWALD SKI WEEKEND
Davos, Switzerland // 3 or 4 nights half board at the Sunstar Hotel Davos 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 or 4 days social skiing
LUXURY SWISS WEEKEND
Grindelwald, Switzerland // 4 nights half board at the Sunstar Hotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
4 days social skiing
Gstaad, Switzerland // 3 nights half board at Huus Hotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
Transport Flights and transfers
NEW
3 days social skiing
LA GRAVE OFF PISTE WEEKEND La Grave, France // 4 nights half board at the Auberge Edelweiss 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Single occupancy no extra supplement
ransport T Flights and transfers
3 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Great location in the heart of Davos ++ Explore the four main ski areas in the valley ++ No extra cost for single rooms
++ Ski under the mighty Eiger North Face ++ Tackle the 206km of varied Jungfrau Region slopes ++ Enjoy excellent accommodation in the town centre
++ Recharge your batteries in stunning Swiss luxury ++ Quiet uncrowded pistes with good mix of terrain ++ Stylish single room accommodation in Design hotel
++ Ski some of the world’s best off piste ++ Lap the powder with local mountain guides ++ Three different departures throughout the winter
#Z008 // 12th – 15th Dec //
#Z131 // 27th Feb – 2nd Mar //
#Z200 // 26th – 30th Mar //
#Z243 // 6th – 9th Feb //
#Z086 // 9th – 13th Jan //
#Z160 // 12th – 16th Mar //
#Z144 // 16th – 20th Jan // #Z201 // 19th – 23rd Mar //
PRICES FROM £899
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £1299
PRICES FROM £950
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WEEKEND
left to right~ Lech / Hafjell / Dolomites / Serre Chevalier
LECH WEEKEND
LILLEHAMMER LONG WEEKEND
Lech, Austria // 3 nights half board at the Hotel Schwarzwand 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 days with instructors Transport Flights and transfers
DOLOMITES FREERIDE WEEKEND
Lillehammer, Norway // 4 nights full board at the Hotel Hafjell 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
4 days social skiing ransport T Flights and transfers
SERRE CHEVALIER OFF PISTE INSTRUCTION
San Martino Di Castrozza, Italy // 4 nights half board at the Hotel Regina 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Serre Chevalier, France // 4 nights half board at the Hotel Plein Sud 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days with instructors ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Ski the Arlberg’s famous terrain ++ Challenge yourself to ski all 305km of linked runs ++ Enjoy excellent 4* accommodation
++ Great tree-lined, snowsure terrain ++ Ski the local ski areas around Lillehammer ++ Quick flight and transfer – ideal for a weekend
++ Hidden gem in the beautiful Dolomites ++ Spend three days with excellent local guides ++ Enjoy one of Italy’s top freeride destinations
++ Ski Serre Chevalier’s open bowls and tree runs ++ Improve your technique with local instructors ++ Enjoy beautiful views over medieval Briançon
#Z198 // 26th – 29th Mar //
#Z067 // 23rd – 27th Jan //
#Z161 // 12th – 16th Mar //
#Z142 // 19th – 23rd Mar //
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#Z180 // 19th – 23rd Mar //
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £799
PRICES FROM £850
PRICES FROM £1050
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WEEKEND
left to right~ St Anton / St Anton / Tignes / Norway / Zermatt / Zermatt
ST ANTON WEEKEND
TIGNES INSTRUCTION WEEKEND
St Anton, Austria // 4 nights half board at the Hotel Sport 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
4 days with instructors Transport Flights and transfers
NORWEGIAN SKI WEEKEND
Tignes, France // 3 nights half board at the Hotel Le Paquis 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
3 days with instructors ransport T Transfers
ZERMATT EASTER WEEKEND
Trysil, Norway // 4 nights half board at the Radisson Blu Resort 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
4 days social skiing ransport T Flights and transfers
Zermatt, Switzerland // 4 nights half board at the Hotel Sonne 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
4 days social skiing ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Ski one of the world’s top resorts over Easter ++ Explore the linked ski area with Lech and Zürs ++ Enjoy the resort’s legendary après ski
++ Improve your technique on Tignes’ snowsure slopes ++ Make your first turns of the season in November ++ Warm up perfectly for the season ahead
++ Cruise beautiful tree-lined pistes ++ Enjoy a very friendly Norwegian welcome ++ Excellent hotel facilities including a spa
++ Stay under the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn ++ Ski one of the world’s biggest and best ski areas ++ Enjoy Zermatt’s lively bars and restaurants
#Z224 // 9th – 13th Apr //
#Z088 // 27th Feb – 2nd Mar //
#Z003 // 29th Nov – 2nd Dec //
PRICES FROM £1050
PRICES FROM £599
#Z211 // 9th – 13th Apr //
PRICES FROM £1099
PRICES FROM £1199
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WEEKEND
left to right~ Chamonix Valley / Verbier
ARGENTIÈRE TOURING SKILLS WEEKEND Argentière, France // 3 nights half board at the hotel Le Couronne 3* and 1 night half board in a mountain hut
WHAT’S INCLUDED
4 days with mountain guides
ST GERVAIS TOURING SKILLS WEEKEND St Gervais, France // 3 nights B&B at the Hotel Le Regina 2* and 1 night half board in a mountain hut
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
4 days with mountain guides
ROCCARASO TOURING WEEKEND
VAL DE BAGNES WEEKEND SAFARI
Roccaraso, Italy // 4 nights half board at the Hotel Iris 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
4 days with mountain guides ransport T Flights and transfers
Val de Bagnes, Switzerland // 4 nights half board in mountain huts and hotels
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
4 days with mountain guides
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ Explore the epic Chamonix Valley ++ Learn touring technique with mountain guides ++ Make the most of a weekend on snow
++ Quick and easy access from Geneva airport ++ The ideal place to learn touring technique ++ Great scenery with Mont Blanc as a backdrop
++ Beautiful scenery in the Italian Apennines ++ Visit a relatively undiscovered ski area ++ Enjoy delicious and great value food
++ Maximum touring, minimum time off work ++ Beautiful scenery at every turn ++ Spend two nights in the Grand St Bernard Monastery
#Z143 // 5th – 9th Mar //
#Z071 // 16th – 20th Jan //
PRICES FROM £699
#Z101 // 6th – 10th Feb //
PRICES FROM £599
#Z164 // 28th Feb – 3rd Mar //
PRICES FROM £999
PRICES FROM £750
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6 trips trips from
£333 a day
over
150
hours with instructors
BUCKET LIST This new category includes holidays designed to give you the extraordinary experience that a bucket list trip should provide. We’ve travelled far and wide to ensure you find the best snow and that’s why we’ve added a new adventure in the South Tohoku (page 70) region of Japan. We also return to the Powder Highway in British Columbia plus.. the Pyrenees and the Spanish resort of Baqueira/Beret (page 71) for our popular and excellent value heliskiing holiday.
Clockwise from top left - photo credit: Ross Woodhall / photo credit: Ross Woodhall / Canada
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BUCKET LIST
left to right~ Japan / Hakuba / Pyrenees
SOUTH TOHOKU BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE South Tohoku, Japan // 11 nights half board at various hotels
WHAT’S INCLUDED
JAPAN POWDER ADVENTURE
PYRENEES HELI EXPLORATION
Hakuba, Myoko & Nozawa Onsen, Japan // 13 nights B&B at various hotels.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
9 days with mountain guides ratio 1:4
up to 4 days lift pass
Transport All land transfers
Twin share accommodation
4 days with mountain guides ransport T Transfers
MONTE ROSA HELI ESCAPADES
Baqueira/Beret, Spain // 7 nights half board at the Montarto Hotel 4*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Alagna, Italy // 7 nights half board at the Hotel Cristallo 3*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days with mountain guides
2 heli drops
6 days with mountain guides
2 heli drops
ransport T Flights and transfers
Single occupancy
ransport T Flights and transfers
Twin share accommodation
no extra supplement
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
++ One of Japan’s best but most undiscovered areas ++ Experience unique Japanese ski culture ++ Excellent guiding from Bruce Goodlad
++ Ski several incredible Japanese ski areas ++ Enjoy fantastic local culture and delicious food ++ Split your time with local guides and your group
++ A memorable heliskiing experience in the Pyrenees ++ Enjoy Spain’s best ski terrain ++ Great accommodation in the vibrant resort
++ Two spectacular heli drops on Monte Rosa ++ Ski incredible high alpine terrain with guides ++ Enjoy some spectacular scenery
#Z073 // 19th – 31st Jan //
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#Z069 // 25th Jan – 8th Feb //
#Z110 // 1st – 8th Feb //
#Z122 // 14th – 21st Mar //
#Z139 // 28th Feb – 7th Mar //
PRICES FROM £3350
PRICES FROM £3250
PRICES FROM £2199
PRICES FROM £2099
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BUCKET LIST
BC POWDER ADVENTURE Whitewater and Red Mountain, Canada // 10 nights B&B at Prestige Resorts in Nelson and Rossland
WHAT’S INCLUDED
9 days social skiing
3 day of cat skiing
Transport Transfers
Twin share accommodation
Single occupancy at an extra supplement
Trip Highlights ++ Two incredible resorts renowned for deep powder ++ Some of the world’s best tree skiing ++ Enjoy a friendly, hospitable Canadian welcome #Z130 // 22nd Feb – 3rd Mar //
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PRICES FROM £2999
From left to right BC Canada
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WANT MORE If these holidays don’t quite fit your bill, then we have even more options for you! Ski Club Peak Experience
Mountain Tracks
If you’re over 55 then make sure you have a look at our fantastic, 50-strong selection of Peak Experience holidays. We’ve tailored these trips to guarantee that you make the most out of your time on snow, ski with a group of like-minded skiers and return to the UK with a new group of ski-mad friends. With trips ranging from cruisey on piste weeks in the Italian Dolomites to epic off piste adventures in Andermatt, there is something for everyone. You can find all holidays on our website at skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or give our friendly team a call on 020 8410 2022.
For those with a real sense of adventure and if you really want to get off the beaten track then have a look at our sister brand Mountain Tracks. Alongside training courses that focus on expert and steep skiing, Mountain Tracks has a broad range of hut to hut ski tours and safaris. These include, amongst many others, the classics like the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route, the Bernese Oberland Tour and Austria’s Silvretta Tour.
NEWS FLASH! After a successful trial holiday last year, the Ski Club is launching a new and expanded range of holidays dedicated to our younger members. Expect the same unique Freshtracks formula – holidays to world-class resorts loaded with skiing – but combined with a youthful vibe and perhaps a little bit extra on the après front… Watch this space!
The 2019/20 winter season promises to be more exciting than ever and sees our team of expert mountain guides expand the programme eastwards, to epic new destinations including Slovenia, Romania, Poland, Georgia and Bosnia. Mountain Tracks also offer summer trips too. So if you’ve dreamt of climbing Mont Blanc, traversing the Dolomites by via ferrata or hiking from Austria to Slovenia via Italy then check out the fantastic selection of summer holidays You can find all holidays on our website at mountaintracks.co.uk or give our friendly team a call on 020 8410 3449.
Top image photo credit Ben Tibbetts
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NEW SKI CLUB COURSES SKI CLUB GAP COURSE Want the instructor lifestyle? Take your skiing to the next level, get qualified with BASI and spend 11 weeks with a fantastic group of likeminded skiers. For the first time, we’re extremely excited to offer a Gap Year course in Tignes for budding ski instructors this winter. So if you fancy a career break and want to gain new skills both on and off the slopes, or have a son or daughter that wants to get qualified, please read on! We’re working with New Generation Ski School and their team of fantastic BASI trainers to bring you a comprehensive programme, both on snow and in the classroom. During the 11 weeks, you’ll receive over 250 hours of training to not only improve your ski technique, but also to ensure you’re ready to instruct and take groups out on the slopes.
There’ll also be a unique Ski Club element to the course, with training and guidance from our own experts to compliment the work of the New Gen team. You’ll also receive a Ski Club jacket, full membership and have access to the Ski Club’s fantastic range of discounts. Half-board chalet-style accommodation for the whole 11 weeks is included, as are all course fees, numerous off slope training sessions and an Espace Killy season pass. And finally, the timing of the course is designed to ensure that, should you pass, you’ll be able to head straight out to the mountains and apply for teaching jobs across Europe or summer jobs down in the Southern Hemisphere – giving you the chance to test your new skills straight away! For more information please give the Ski Club’s friendly team a call on 020 8410 2022 or find out more online at skiclub.co.uk
WHAT’S INCLUDED • Over 250 hours of on and off snow training • Training from Ski Club experts • BASI Level 1 and Level 2 exams and fees • Two day first aid course and child protection online module • Video analysis and race training • Guided off piste days • Ski school shadowing, personal mentoring and career guidance • Espace Killy season pass • Half board chalet-style accommodation • Airport transfers from Geneva • Ski Club membership, jacket and hoodie • BASI annual membership
Photo credits - Ross Woodhall
Dates 30th Nov 2019 15th Feb 2020 £8750
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PERFORMANCE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLINICS
PERFORMANCE SKI COURSE WITH AMANDA PIRIE
MAKE ME AN AWESOME SKIER COURSE
Short on time? Refresh your technique and develop your skills before the winter with our new one-day Performance Clinics.
Keen to up your skiing game? Head to Tignes this December for an intensive 5-day performance course with one of the UK’s top ski instructors.
How about spending a month in the mountains? Join us and Supreme Ski School in Méribel for four weeks of incredible instruction.
Our team of top British instructors – including Mark Jones, Amanda Pirie and Andy Jerram – have put together a fantastic day of instruction and video analysis to take your skiing to the next level. You’ll finish with new skills, refreshed ski legs and a personalised action plan to implement this winter.
Kick-start your winter with a focussed week of instruction on the snowsure slopes of Tignes under the expert tutorage of Amanda Pirie.
If you’d love to spend a chunk of time in the mountains honing your skiing skills, then this is the course for you. We’ve partnered with Supreme Ski School to arrange an epic month of ski instruction in Méribel.
And for those of you that prefer one plank, we’re also running two sessions for snowboarders, led by the excellent Baden Knifton from Onyx Snowboard School.
The course will focus on developing your on piste skiing skills, but will also give you the tools to become a more adaptable skier no matter the terrain or conditions, giving you new levels of confidence for the winter ahead.
There’s seven dates in August and September to choose from at the snow domes in Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Tamworth – for more information visit skiclub.co.uk/events
Amanda’s experience is extensive and with years of high-level instruction under her belt, you won’t find yourself in better hands.
This winter’s course runs from 2nd – 6th December 2019 and costs £450 for Ski Club Members Find out more online at skiclub.co.uk
The unique course will also look more deeply at your skiing, covering everything from your equipment setup to a full biomechanics assessment. You’ll also look into skiing psychology and tactics, helping you to plan and make the most of all terrain, anywhere on the mountain. The training runs from 4th January – 1st February 2020 and is run on a course only basis. For more information head online to skiclub.co.uk or give us a call on 020 8410 2022.
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HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read this information and our booking conditions carefully before you book your holiday. All bookings are made subject to our booking conditions and the information contained below. Please see the website for further detailed information for each holiday www.skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks. HOLIDAY PRICE (PER PERSON) INCLUDES: • Group flight arrangements including airport passenger duty and passenger service charge (where specified). • Group transfer arrangements (where specified). • Accommodation including local taxes, based on same sex people sharing a twin room or triple room (except Touring holidays, where male and female members may have to stay in the same room). • Meals (where provided). • Instructors and Mountain Guides (where specified). ADDITIONAL EXPENSES (NOT INCLUDED IN THE ADVERTISED PRICE): • Lift pass – we will advise you of the approximate amount required in local currency with your confirmation of booking. On a few holidays the lift
visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks for more details 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, especially in mountain huts. SPECIAL REQUESTS/NEEDS If you have any special requests, they should be clearly stated in writing at the time of booking. We will endeavour to pass all such reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier. However, we cannot guarantee that special requests will be met unless the supplier confirms in writing to us that they will be met. Only in these circumstances will this then become a term of our contract with you. Otherwise, failure to provide a special request will not be a breach of contract on our part. It is the individual’s responsibility to reconfirm these requests to the supplier on arrival. FLIGHTS
• Optional excursions booked in resort.
In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 and under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (the “PTR”) we are required to advise you of the actual Carrier operating your flight. Most of our flights are scheduled services (predominantly Swiss International, British Airways). However, on a number of our holidays, the flights are charter and this is indicated on the website. Please note when booking flights we must have your passport title, first name and surname correctly spelt. Subsequent changes will incur a charge, and please note that airlines normally regard name changes as a cancellation and re-booking, and therefore any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge. Flight details and times are not all finalised at the time of printing and are subject to confirmation. We reserve the right to change the airline or routing where absolutely necessary. Any changes after you have received your final information will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change and we cannot be held responsible for any costs associated with a change in connecting or onward travel resulting in a change to air schedules. Please note, that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders, a child must be under two years of age on the date of the return flight in order to qualify for infant status. Some of our holidays don't include flights in the holiday price so that you can take advantage of the flexibility and/or pricing of other airlines, and arrange your own flight to the destination airport.
ACCOMMODATION
MISSED DEPARTURE
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 the event that you miss your outbound flight, you must notify the airline and the Ski Club office immediately (if necessary via the out of hours contact number provided) if you intend to travel and take the inbound flight. Failure to do so may result in your inbound flight reservation being cancelled. We cannot be held responsible for any additional costs as a result of missing a flight. You should consider making a claim under your insurance policy. If you choose to book flights in order to connect with any of the flights included in our package, please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for missed departure as a result of delay or missed departure to either the flight we have booked for you or any flights you have booked.
• Pass price is included in the brochure price and this is indicated in the holiday price details. • Local transport (buses or taxis). • Meals – unless otherwise indicated, holidays are offered on a room only/bed and breakfast/half board/chalet board basis. Please check the individual holiday price details or ask Ski Club Freshtracks for full details. • Drinks – not included except on occasion where the holiday price includes wine with dinner. • Equipment – if you need to hire equipment in the resort, take advantage of discounts available to Club members (see website). • Snowsports travel insurance. • Evening meal on resort staff’s one or two days off (chalets and chalet hotels only) each week. • Return travel between home and UK departure point. • Shuttle flights from regional airports to group departure point. • Visas for non EC passport holders, where applicable.
REGIONAL AIRPORTS
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
FITNESS
ATOL PROTECTION
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.
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
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 in exceptional circumstances, instructors/ guides can ask members to leave the ski group if they feel their fitness hinders performance and delays other members of the party or they are a danger to themselves or to the group. No compensation will be payable in such circumstances. Our Touring holidays will indicate an estimated amount of skinning on a typical day for a member who has a good level of fitness. In a mountain environment, with a group of members, there are many factors that may affect the length of climb including weather, conditions and fitness of individuals in the group. The amount indicated may be shortened or exceeded and either be unplanned or planned in order for the guides/ instructors to have the best chance of finding find the best conditions available. No compensation will be payable for any day where the climb is longer than anticipated.
We hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL No. 2911)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE/SKI CARRIAGE Please note that the baggage allowance is usually one bag of up to 20kgs (44lbs) including skis and boots. Airlines are becoming very strict and if over this limit, a charge may be made for the excess weight. Ski carriage is payable on most flights. Charges are usually between £15 and £70 per bag each way. Please check at the time of booking. Availability of ski carriage is often limited and strictly on request with some airlines, so must be confirmed by us at the time of booking. TRANSFERS Transfers from airports to resorts will be by coach, taxi or rail and are arranged to minimise delays. Please note if your personal travel arrangements are outside those of the group, the resort transfer is not included in the holiday price, unless specified. If you are making your own way to the destination airport but still require the group transfer, we do need this request in writing at the time of booking. On some holidays we arrange a coach transfer to the resort which will leave the destination airport at a fixed time. We will provide you with details of the time the coach transfer will leave the destination airport. The coach transfer forms part of your holiday price. If for any reason, including delays to your flight, you miss the group transfer we will not provide a further transfer for you and you will have to arrange your own transfer to the resort at your own cost. TRAVELLING INDEPENDENTLY We do not insist that you buy a group flight as part of your package with us. If you wish to make your own travel arrangements to the resort, we will give you an appropriate reduction of £50-£100 per person. You must indicate that you do not wish to take our travel arrangements at the time of booking otherwise you will incur an administration charge. Please note: travel costs are not included in the holidays in the Touring section, but can be arranged by us on request. SKIING WITH OTHERS Please remember that you are taking part in a group holiday and whilst we make every effort to ensure that the group is of a similar standard of experience, you may ski in a group with different levels of competence, experience or priorities. Our guides or instructors will, where possible take into account the needs and requests of the group, however it is not always possible to accommodate the specific wishes of each member. It is expected that members will understand and respect the wishes of the group. Day touring is increasingly becoming popular and is generally accepted as part of the experience of skiing off piste. On some off piste holidays, it may be the case that the guide or instructor recommend that skinning is required to find the best possible conditions. If you decide not to stay with the group, then we will be unable to offer any refunds. SMOKING While the Ski Club does not operate a no-smoking policy for the holiday programme, it is expected that members will respect the wishes of the group as a whole. Smokers should conform with each individual establishment’s rules and must refrain from smoking in shared bedrooms and at meal times.
If you are travelling to a non-EU destination, you should check with the Consulate to find out whether you need a visa or whether there are any other additional immigration requirements. If you do not hold a British passport, please check with your own Embassy or Consulate in the UK to confirm the passport and visa requirements of the country that you are planning to visit. FOREIGN OFFICE TRAVEL ADVICE The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issues advice for those travelling outside the UK. You can access this advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice Unit on the FCO website at www.fco. gov.uk. For those traveling to the United States or Canada an authorisation for travel is required. Check immigration requirements for the US and Canada which can be found at.cbp.gov or canada.ca
HIGH ALTITUDE ACCLIMATISATION 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. UNDER 18s The Club would like to point out that parents and guardians of these youngsters must ensure that it is safe and appropriate for them to holiday in these circumstances and that they will not pose a risk to their own safety, or that of others. We must urge parents to let the Club know anything relevant about their children that will help towards the successful and happy running of the holiday. Parents or guardians will be asked to sign a consent form prior to departure. SIZE MATTERS! We cost our holidays on a variable ratio of instructors/ guides to members. On occasions when our bookings are greater than anticipated, we will send additional instructors/guides. However, when we have less demand for a trip we may reduce the number of instructors/guides or the number of days instruction/ guiding included. Instructors/guides may change depending on group sizes and availability
Some ski resorts are situated at such a high elevation that the humidity and limited oxygen available can cause a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Please read the information below carefully. It will help to explain how to cope with the acclimatisation process and how to deal with altitude sickness should you suffer from it. Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, dehydration, constipation, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, headache. What to do: Take it easy for the first couple of days, eat lightly and drink plenty of liquids (two or three times more water than usual), avoid alcohol and caffeine, get plenty of sleep, limit salt and increase carbohydrate consumption. Most importantly listen to your body – if you feel unwell DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT A DOCTOR. For most people the minor symptoms of altitude will disappear as your body adjusts. Please remember the use of hot tubs and saunas will accelerate the dehydration process. Please be aware that the sun is MUCH stronger at higher altitudes. Be sure to apply a high factor sun screen to your face, neck and ears at least every four hours, even on a cloudy day. TIPPING
SKI PROFILES While every effort is made to ensure that skiing abilities are compatible, the final decision will rest with the instructors/mountain guides. There may be occasions when you have to free ski or attend the local ski school to ensure the success of the holiday. We will not be responsible for any such additional costs. At the end of each holiday every member will be issued with a ‘next holiday card’. A Ski Club Ski Profile for each member on the holiday will be recorded on the Ski Club of Great Britain membership database.
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 house-keeping staff – a guideline is $5 per day.
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Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in this brochure. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate" Your Financial Protection When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. ABTOT PROTECTION No.5064 The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 2018 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.
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20
BOOKING CONDITIONS All contracts in respect of these holidays are made with Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited (Company Number 02099115, whose registered office is at Connect House, Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7JY) of which “Ski Club of Great Britain” and “Ski Club Freshtracks” are trading names. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and our “Holiday Information” document. SKI CLUB MEMBERS ONLY 1. It is a condition of booking that you must be a member of the Ski Club of Great Britain to book these holidays. Membership numbers must be provided when the booking is made, as they are required to be stated on the booking confirmation. If you are not a current member at the time of booking, you will be asked to join/renew before confirmation of booking. HOW TO BOOK 2. Please follow carefully all the booking details and subsequent instructions. We shall not be liable for your failure to do so. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of booking. The member who makes the booking is responsible for ensuring that these Booking Conditions are drawn to the attention of every person on whose behalf he/she has made a booking. We will only deal with that member in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. When you make a booking you are confirming that you understand these Booking Conditions and have the authority to accept, and do accept them on behalf of yourself and all members of your party. You are also responsible for making all payments due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and other information supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving correspondence and keeping your party informed of any changes to your booking. 3. Before the start of the package, we will provide you with the necessary receipts, vouchers and tickets, information on the scheduled times of departure and, where applicable, the deadline for check-in, as well as the scheduled times for intermediate stops, transport connections and arrival. 4. Any special requirements notified to us by you, and that we have accepted, we will confirm in writing and they will form part of the Booking Conditions, until such time they do not form part of the contract between you and us. 5. We will provide information enabling direct contact by a parent or another authorised/responsible person where an unaccompanied minor is travelling on the basis of a package travel contract which includes accommodation. MAKING A PAYMENT 6. We accept, credit and debit cards (except Amex & Solo). This means that you may telephone your requirements for immediate booking. You will be sent a booking confirmation which must be checked carefully. In the event of any discrepancy, please raise any queries with us immediately. A non-refundable deposit of £300 per person will be payable at the time of booking. If you book within 10 weeks of the departure date the total cost of your holiday and that of your group must be submitted immediately. 7. We reserve the right to vary the deposit and balance due date particularly for (though not limited to) holidays that include heli or cat skiing. We will inform you of these specific terms at the time of booking. Receipt of the deposit by us does not imply confirmation of that booking. No booking shall be confirmed or contract come into existence until we issue a written confirmation invoice along with the booking confirmation. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason for such refusal and shall in that event return any deposit received to its sender. 8. The balance of the total cost of the holiday as shown on our confirmation invoice must be paid at least 10 weeks before departure. If the balance has not been paid by such a date we reserve the right to cancel the booking within seven days thereafter and to retain the deposit by way of our cancellation charge. Any dispute as to the amounts shown in the invoice must be taken up with us within 48 hours of receipt of the invoice. Thereafter the person who made the booking guarantees payment to us in accordance with these Booking Conditions of the total amount shown on the invoice. For
visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks for more details cancellation procedures see Section 5 below. AMENDMENT OR CANCELLATION BY YOU 9. (a) If you wish to alter or change any detail in the booking confirmation, or wish to make alternative arrangements to those advertised in the brochure, the request must be made at the time of booking or in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to make the change but cannot guarantee to do so. Where a change can be made, a minimum charge of £25 per person is payable to cover administrative and other costs we incur in making the alternative arrangements. These further costs could increase closer to the departure date that changes are made. You will also be required to pay any additional costs arising from any alterations. Any transfer of a scheduled flight will also be subject to any charges imposed by the airline. Please note that airlines may not allow transfers on scheduled flights and that a flight booking may have to be cancelled and rebooked, in which event the rebooking will always be subject to flight availability and to payment of any charges imposed by the airline which may, in some cases, be the full cost of the ticket. Please also note that airlines and other transport providers normally regard name changes as a cancellation and re-booking, and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect of their fare. (b) You may transfer your package travel holiday to another person who satisfies all of the conditions applicable to that package. In order to do so, you must give us notice in writing of your intention at least 7 days before the day the package is due to start. We will inform you of any additional fees, charges or other costs in relation to the transfer, all which must be reasonable and which will not exceed those actually incurred, and we will provide proof of those costs, if necessary. You and the person you are transferring the holiday to will both be liable to pay these transfer costs. (c) You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday arrangements at any time. However, if the holiday is cancelled up to 10 weeks before the departure date the deposits paid by you will be forfeited. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements the following cancellation charges will also be payable if the holiday is cancelled by you for whatever reason after the balance due date. Notice of cancellation before departure: Proportion of holiday cost payable 70-43 days 30% 42-31 days 50% 30-0 days 100% (d) All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. (e) You may terminate the contract in unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances without paying any termination fees and will be entitled to a full refund payable within 14 days, but you will not be entitled to any additional compensation. NB: An unavoidable and extraordinary circumstance means a situation at the destination beyond your control and the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Examples of some unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances for the purpose of this section include warfare, other serious security problems, risks to human health, or natural disasters which make it impossible to travel safely to the destination. (f) Failure to pay the balance by the due date shall also entitle the Ski Club to cancel the booking and retain the deposit by way of a cancellation charge. Failure to pay any other amount by the due date shall entitle the Ski Club to cancel the booking and to retain an amount by way of a cancellation charge as set out in Clause 9(c). Cancellation charges due on heli-skiing holidays are according to each helicopter skiing operator’s booking conditions. These will be made known to you before you book. (g) Course Only Bookings. These bookings must be paid for in full at the time of booking. All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, all cancellations are subject to a £100 non-refundable fee. The following cancellation charges will be payable if the arrangements are cancelled by you for whatever reason. Notice of cancellation before departure: Proportion of holiday cost payable 70-31 days 50% 30-0 days 100%
PRICES 10. (i) We reserve the right to alter the prices and any other information relevant to any of the holidays shown in our brochure or on our website. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. (ii) We may amend the price of your holiday after the contract is agreed, but only due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel or other power sources or changes in VAT or other government imposed charges and currency changes in relation to an exchange rate variation. You also have the right to a price reduction if any of these costs decrease before the start of the holiday, minus any attributable administration fees. We will notify you in writing of any change in price at least 20 days before the start of the package, along with a calculation and justification for any change. (iii) In the case of any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your holiday arrangements (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), this will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but you will be required to pay any amount over and above that. In the latter case there will be an administration charge of £1 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. (iv) However, if this increase is more than 8% of the total price of your holiday arrangements, we will inform you in writing and give you reasonable time to accept the change, if you do not respond we will send you a second notification. If after this second notification you still do not respond, we will terminate the contract and refund all payments within 14 days. Upon receiving notice of the increase, you may cancel your holiday arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid with no termination fees (and any applicable compensation for lack of conformity). If you wish to terminate the contract, we may also offer you a substitute package in place of the original package, and if this is of a lower cost we will provide an appropriate price deduction. If you do not wish to accept the substitute package, we will give you a full refund within 14 days of termination. Please note that holiday arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. (v) The prices of holidays in this brochure are calculated on the basis of costs known at June 2019. SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS 11. The majority of our holidays are priced and sold on a shared room basis and we will do our best to help individuals find a room sharer but this is not always possible. If, when rooming lists are finalised, there is an imbalance in numbers so that a sole occupancy supplement is incurred, this cost will be passed onto you. Please note that where individuals have been allocated or have specifically asked to share a room with another/other member(s), and one or more of the individuals in the allocated room cancels their holiday, we reserve the right to resell the cancelled place should we have the demand and you may therefore end up sharing a room with another individual. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY US 12. (i) We reserve the right to change the terms of the package holiday before the start of the package. We will only make such changes if they are insignificant and if we inform you in writing. (ii) If circumstances beyond our control affect any of the main characteristics of the package or we can no longer fulfil the agreed special requirements, we will inform you of the fact in writing and give you a reasonable time to accept the change, if you do not respond we will send you a second notification. If after this second notification you still do not respond, we will terminate the contract and refund all payments within 14 days. Upon receiving notice of the increase, you may accept the change or cancel your holiday arrangements and receive a full refund of all monies paid with no termination fees (and any applicable compensation for lack of conformity). If you wish to terminate the contract, we may also offer you a substitute package in place of the original package, and if this is of a lower cost we will provide an appropriate price deduction. If you do not wish to accept the substitute package, we will give you a full refund within 14 days of termination. “Force majeure” means unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control or the control of our suppliers, the consequences of which neither we
nor our suppliers could avoid even with all due care, including, but not limited to, epidemic or outbreaks of illness, war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity or threat of it, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, drought, technical problems with transport, machinery or equipment, power failure, changes imposed by rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline, closure or congestion of airports or ports, and adverse weather conditions. (iii) We reserve the right to cancel any holidays that are subject to a minimum number of participants where there are insufficient numbers or where we cannot perform the contract due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances and we notify you without undue delay before the package starts. We will not cancel your holiday less than 28 days before departure except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If it is necessary to cancel your travel arrangements, compensation will not be payable by us in the event of force majeure, your late or non-payment or where there are insufficient numbers to operate the holiday. HOLIDAY INSURANCE 13. Our insurance policy is optional but it is a condition of booking that all clients have insurance which provides at least the same level of cover as that of the Ski Club Travel Insurance policy as detailed on skiclubinsurance.co.uk. It is your responsibility to comply with the insurance company’s requirements and if you suffer from a disability or medical condition, you should disclose this to insurers. Your policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. We also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking the holiday in order for cancellation cover to be effective. Please read the full policy wording carefully. Cancellation cover commences on payment of your premium; other sections of the cover apply during your holiday including the outward and return journeys. Please keep insurance details with you whilst on holiday. OUR LIABILITY 14. (i) We, as the organiser of your holiday, are responsible for the proper performance of all the travel services included within your holiday package. We do not own or manage the aircraft, ships, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the holidays advertised in this brochure. We also arrange for other tour operators to run some holidays on our behalf. While we have exercised reasonable care in selecting tour operators, providers of travel, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities, we will not have had the opportunity to inspect and do not by this brochure or by our website represent that we have inspected such aircraft, ships, accommodation, restaurants or other facilities. However, we accept responsibility for our employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors while acting within the course of their contractual duties and because of our obligations to you: (ii) If any of the travel services are not performed in accordance with these Booking Conditions, we will, within a reasonable time set by you, remedy the lack of conformity unless remedy is impossible or it entails disproportionate cost to us. You may also remedy the lack of conformity and are entitled to a reimbursement of the necessary expenses. (iii) If we are unable to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time set by you due to impossibility or disproportionate cost, we will offer you an appropriate price reduction and compensation for any damage incurred as a result for any period where there is a lack of conformity (unless we believe the lack of conformity is attributable to you). (iv) We are not obliged to offer compensation for damages if we can prove that the lack of conformity is attributable to you, or to a third party unconnected with the travel services where unforeseeable or unavoidable or due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. (v) If we are unable to provide a significant proportion of the agreed travel services as agreed we will offer you, at no extra cost, suitable alternative arrangements of, where possible, equivalent or higher quality than those specified in the contract. If we provide alternative arrangements of lower quality we will grant you an appropriate price reduction. If
we cannot provide alternative arrangements or you reject those offered, you may be entitled to a price reductions or compensation for damages. (vi) If a lack of conformity substantially affects the performance of the package and we are unable to remedy the lack of conformity within the reasonable period, you may terminate the contract without paying a termination fee and you may be entitled to a price reduction, or compensation for damages. (vii) If (v) and (vi) above apply, and the travel services include carriage of passengers, we will also provide repatriation at no cost to you with equivalent transport without undue delay. (viii) If we are unable to ensure your return as agreed due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation for a period not exceeding 3 nights per traveller or for the period specified under the Union passenger rights legislation applicable to the relevant means of transport. This limitation does not apply to disabled, pregnant or unaccompanied minors as long as you let us know of their needs at least 48 hours before your holiday. 15. Our liability (except in matters involving injury, illness or death) is limited to three times the total price of the package cost of the holiday (excluding insurance premium and amendment charges). If you or any member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by aircraft, ship, train, coach or any other vehicle, our liability to pay compensation and/or the amount of compensation we will pay is limited in accordance with the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions (applies to transport by air), the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road). The terms of these conventions are incorporated into and form part of your contract with us. You can get copies of the relevant conventions on request. You should note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay to you. Where the services are provided by air or sea carriers our liability is limited as if we were the carriers within the appropriate international conventions. Should any payment be made to you or any member of your party by us in any of the circumstances referred to under Clauses 14 , we reserve the right to have you assign to us any rights or claims against the person or organisation responsible for causing the illness, injury or death. You must also assist us and our insurers in pursuing any such claim. All claims must be notified immediately to us and confirmed in writing within 50 days. Any amounts recovered in excess of the payments made by us to you will be passed on to you after deduction of our costs. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability in the event of death or injury that occurs as a result of our negligence. 16. We can accept no liability for: (i) failure to deliver special requests, where these have not been confirmed in writing to you; (ii) extra costs as a result of you missing a flight; or (iii) refusal of travel due to a missing or invalid passport or visa. For more information on passport and visa requirements, please see the Holiday Information documents. PROBLEMS NOT CONNECTED TO OUR HOLIDAY PACKAGE 17. Should any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death through misadventure arising out of an activity which does not form part of the holiday package we have arranged for you, we cannot accept liability. We are obliged to provide assistance to you should you be in difficulty. This is another area where it is important to have adequate holiday insurance cover. We may provide you with information on our website, in our brochure or when you are on holiday about activities and excursions which are available in the area you are visiting but which you cannot book with us in the UK and which are not part of your holiday arrangements. We have no involvement in any such activities or excursions which are neither run, supervised or controlled by us. They are provided by local operators or other third parties and we cannot accept any liability in relation to such activities or excursions. TRANSPORTATION 18. As set out in Clause 14 above, transportation on aircraft, coaches, trains or ships is subject to the conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreement between countries and copies of the conditions
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which apply to your holiday journey and will normally be found on the carrier’s tickets. They are available prior to that time from our office. Under EU Regulation 261/2004 you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However, reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. LUGGAGE, SKIS AND EQUIPMENT 19. All luggage, skis, snowboards, boots, equipment and other personal effects shall be at all times and in all circumstances the owner’s own responsibility and taken on holiday at the owner’s risk. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to your luggage and effects unless directly caused by the negligence of one of our employees. In the event that damage is caused to baggage while in transit with airlines, or at airports this must be reported immediately to the airline or their representatives and a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) form completed by the airline or their representative. This must be completed before leaving the airport. It will not be possible to make a claim against an airline if the damage is discovered after leaving the airport and we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to luggage. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE 20. (i) We hope you will not experience any problems with your holiday. If you do, however, you must take it up with your Club Representative without undue delay so that we can attempt to solve it at once. If the problem cannot be resolved in a short time your Representative will complete a complaint form, which you will be asked to sign to ensure that it sets out your full complaint properly and which we undertake to investigate as soon as possible and report back to you. If you are unhappy with the outcome of our investigation you must put this in writing to us within 28 days of the end of your holiday. (ii) Your failure to comply with this complaints procedure may deprive us of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst on holiday and may affect your rights under this contract. 21. You can also refer your complaint to an alternative dispute resolution entity who can help resolve consumer disputes and whose decisions are binding on us. For more details, please contact us using the details in Clause 37. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION 22. 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 23. We provide full financial protection for our package holidays. For flight based holidays this is through our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence No. 2911. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk . When you buy a package holiday which does not include a flight, protection is provided by a bond held by the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Ltd, Membership No. 5064. We will provide you with the services you have bought (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where we are not able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the service you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). DATA PROTECTION 24. Information about you and members of your party, including your names, contact details and any special needs, disabilities or dietary requirements is collected by us when you request information or make
FRESHTRACKS 2019/20 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. 25. We may use your information for the purposes set out in our data protection registration at the Information Commissioner’s Office. We may disclose your information to companies who act as data processors on our behalf in order to fulfil your booking contract. Some information, for example relating to your religion or health, may be “sensitive personal data” within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We need this information to cater for your needs (e.g. dietary or medical requirements), but it is collected on condition that we have your positive consent. If you do not agree to our use of your information, we cannot accept your booking. By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant information to us in circumstances where we may need to act in the interests of everyone in the group with whom you are travelling (For example, if you contract an infectious illness whilst on holiday, we may immediately need to make special arrangements for you and ensure that you do not return with the group). From time to time we may contact you by post with information about our services and products. If you do not wish to receive such information, please change your communication preferences in the ‘My Ski Locker’ section of www.skiclub.co.uk or contact us via compliance@skiclub.co.uk . 26. Data protection laws grant you, as a Data Subject, certain ‘information rights’, which are summarised below: Right of access - You have the right to obtain a copy of information we hold about you. Right of rectification or erasure - If you feel that any data that we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to ask us to correct or rectify it. You also have a right to ask us to erase information about you where you can demonstrate that the data we hold is no longer needed by us, or if you withdraw the consent upon which our processing is based, or if you feel that we are unlawfully processing your data. Please note that we may be entitled to retain your personal data despite your request, for example if we are under a separate legal obligation to retain it. Your right of rectification and erasure extends to anyone we have disclosed your personal information to and we will take all reasonable steps to inform those with whom we have shared their data about your request for erasure. Right to restriction of processing - You have a right to request that we refrain from processing your data where you contest its accuracy, or the processing is unlawful and you have opposed its erasure, or where we do not need to hold your data any longer but you need us to in order to establish, exercise or defend any legal claims, or we are in dispute about the legality of our processing your personal data. Right to Portability - You have a right to receive any personal data that you have provided to us in order to transfer it onto another data controller where the processing is based on consent and is carried out by automated means. This is called a data portability request. Right to Object - You have a right to object to our processing your personal data where the basis of the processing is our legitimate interests including but not limited to direct marketing and profiling. Right to Withdraw Consent - You have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data where the processing is based on consent. Right of Complaint - You also have the right to lodge a complaint about any aspect of how we are handling your data with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, which can be contacted at www.ico.org.uk . Right to Opt-out of Marketing Communications - You have the right to opt-out of marketing communications we send to you at any time. You can exercise this right by clicking on the “unsubscribe” or “opt-out” link in the marketing emails we send you.
Any Data Subject Access Requests or Data Removal requests should made in writing or e-mail. You may be charged an administration fee for this. Any request should be addressed to Data Compliance, The Ski Club of Great Britain, Connect House, 133-137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7JY. For full Privacy Policy terms please visit https://www. skiclub.co.uk/privacy-policy . ACCURACY OF BROCHURE 27. This brochure was planned and produced in June 2019. Care has been taken in the planning and production of this brochure so that you may obtain an accurate picture of the holiday of your choice and all information published in this brochure has been compiled from up-to-date details. Nevertheless, there may be times when an advertised facility is either modified or not available due to, for example, adverse weather conditions or poor volume of support or other factors beyond our control. We therefore reserve the right to alter or vary the content of the brochure or our website at any time. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 28. By booking a holiday with us you undertake to deport yourself in a safe and orderly fashion and not to disrupt the enjoyment of others on holiday with you nor to prejudice the reputation of the Ski Club of Great Britain with the owners of the accommodation or the suppliers involved in the agreement. Most people go on holiday for rest and relaxation, so if in our reasonable opinion or that of any airline pilot, hotel manager, tour leader, or other person in authority, your behaviour is causing danger, damage to property or persistently affecting the enjoyment of others, we reserve the right to terminate your holiday. Should this happen, we shall not be under any obligation whatsoever to pay compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including but not limited to alternative accommodation and return transportation arrangements) you may incur as a result of your travel arrangements being terminated. Also, we will be entitled to recover compensation for any damage caused from the offending party and/or the person who signed the booking form in the event a resulting claim is made against us by a third party. If the Captain of your flight reasonably believes that you could be a danger or disruptive, he can refuse to let you on the flight. If this means that you are not allowed to board the flight, we will treat your booking as cancelled from that moment, and you will have to pay full cancellation charges. We will not be liable to pay you any compensation. We cannot accept liability for the behaviour of others in your accommodation or on your flight, nor if any facilities are removed as a result of their actions. REFUNDS 29. We regret that no refund will be made by us on unused coach travel, unused air tickets or on unused sections of other types of ticket, whether travel or otherwise, unless a refund can be obtained by us from the carrier or provider. OUR HOLIDAY REPRESENTATIVES 30. The day-to-day organisation of the holiday in the resort is undertaken by the volunteer Ski Club Representative and they have been asked to make sure the arrangements made are the best, in their opinion, for the group as a whole. 31. Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with the Club agrees to follow the FIS rules of conduct and the following: (a) 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. (b) It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken. 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 32. No refunds or compensation will be paid in these circumstances. At the end of each holiday every member will be issued with a Club profile which will
be recorded on the Ski Club membership database. SAFETY 33. 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 All Mountain, Off Piste and Touring holiday. All members on all these holidays will be expected to provide their own backpack shovel and probe. It is your responsibility to ensure the equipment is in good working order for the duration of the trip and is returned to your Ski Club Representative at the end of your stay. 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 Representative, mountain guide or ski instructor immediately. You must accept that Ski Club Representatives, 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 34. 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.
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DATES OF VALIDITY OF BROCHURE 35. This brochure is valid between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020. CASH DECLARATION 36. Please note that, as part of the fight against terrorism, international crime and money laundering, EU Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005 requires all passengers entering or leaving the European Union through its external control points with €10,000 or more in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies or easily convertible assets – e.g. bonds, shares, traveller’s cheques etc.) to declare the sum to the customs authorities of the Member State which he/she is entering or leaving. If you are likely to need to make a declaration under this regulation please contact the HM Revenue & Customs National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000 or visit www.hmrc.gov.uk for further information on how to comply. CONTACTING US 37. Should you need to request assistance or find yourself in difficulty or if you would like to complain about any lack of conformity perceived during your holiday with us, please contact us at: Ski Club Freshtracks Connect House 133-137 Alexandra Road Wimbledon SW19 7JY Tel 020 8410 2022 Holidays@skiclub.co.uk
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