SCGB_Freshtracks Holiday Brochure 2020/21 by Ski Club of Great Britain

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WINTER 2020/21

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

WELCOME TO... Our 2020/21 Freshtracks Brochure! Our winter programme is here and packed full of variety, so read on, enjoy and find your perfect trip. This winter, we’re focussing on what we do best – delivering fantastic ski holidays to the world’s finest resorts for groups of like-minded Ski Club members. When preparing our 2020/21 holidays, we’ve taken on board your feedback and have consolidated our hand-picked selection of trips to ensure our top holidays are better than ever before. With that in mind and amongst other improvements, we’ve introduced Arosa as a new destination, tweaked our offering in Crans Montana and forged stronger partnerships with local instructors and hoteliers to ensure you make the most of your time on and off the snow. In addition, we return to many of your favourite destinations – including Andermatt, Bad Hofgastein, Klosters, Tignes and Wengen to name a few – and our two chalets in Flaine are raring to go for another powder-filled season in the Grand Massif. You’ll also notice that all Peak Experience trips are included in this year’s Freshtracks holiday list, as is our popular U39s trip to Val d’Isère. Flipping over your brochure will also reveal the extensive range of Mountain Tracks ski touring, splitboarding and off piste adventures. So please read on and we hope you enjoy choosing your holiday for the winter ahead, but if you need any assistance, please head online to skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call us on 020 8410 2022. The Freshtracks Team

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REFER A FRIEND 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*.

COVID-19 GUARANTEE We will fully refund your money paid to us for any trip that is cancelled by Ski Club because of Covid-19. If a trip is cancelled and there’s an opportunity to transfer to a similar trip in a different resort, we will waive the amendment fee and allow members to do this at no extra cost, subject to availability.

HOLIDAY PRICING The team do everything possible to keep our holiday prices low, but please be aware that Ski Club Freshtracks operate a variable pricing system and brochure prices are subject to change throughout the season. Furthermore, for trips with multiple departure dates, prices may be higher in peak holiday weeks.

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. 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. You can claim multiple vouchers, so keep on referring – it’s a fantastic way to involve new people with the Ski Club. *subject to availability.

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WHY SKI WITH US? At Ski Club Freshtracks we're all about the skiing. Our unique holiday formula ensures that you make the most of your time on snow and here's why:

Holidays by ski profile P.6-7 Our comprehensive rating system ensures you’ll be on holiday with skiers of a very similar level – we have everything from intermediate trips to expert-level holidays.

Our fantastic Reps, guides and instructors P.8 Ski Club Reps will be on hand throughout and if there’s an instructor or guide with you, be safe in the knowledge they’re chosen by us and are highly qualified.

Trips perfect for solo skiers P.9 Well over half our bookers are solo skiers looking for great company on the mountain, at après and during meals – plus many trips have no single room supplement.

Expertise and high safety standards P.10 Mountain safety is a real priority and our experts have shaped our comprehensive policy to ensure you stay safe and well-equipped on the snow.

Chalet Freshtracks Flaine P.12-13 The extensive Flaine holiday programme returns and once again our two chalets will provide cosy accommodation and great food after a long day in the powder.

Excellent, knowledgeable staff on hand to help P.14 Our fantastic, friendly team at Ski Club HQ are available to assist you on any matter, using their knowledge and experience at every opportunity.

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OUR HOLIDAYS On Piste P.18 Cruise the pistes of the world’s finest resorts or spend a week improving your technique with top instructors on our On Piste holidays.

All Mountain P.30 Gain maximum variety from your holiday and ski the entire mountain, from top to bottom via piste and powder.

Off Piste P.36 Explore the best powder at some of the world’s snowiest resorts with the perfect terrain for getting deep in the white stuff.

Touring P.48 Free your heels to access untouched slopes, open powder bowls, escape the lift system and find the best snow out there.

Weekend P.54 For those of you short on time and keen to maximise your holiday allowance, nip out to the Alps for three or four days of quality skiing.

Bucket List P.60 Heli-skiing, legendary Japanese snow and epic powder runs in Canada have to be on your ski bucket list – we’re here to help tick them off.

Holidays by date P.66 Thanks to your feedback, you can again find a comprehensive list of every Freshtracks holiday towards the back of this brochure.

Peak Experience Holiday’s designed for members over the age of 55. Keep an eye out for PE, which will be written next to any of our Peak Experience departures

Mountain Tracks holidays Flip over your brochure for our sister-brand Mountain Tracks and their epic ski touring, splitboarding and off piste holidays.

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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 Competent skiing all blues in all conditions and easy reds in good conditions

Competent skiing all reds in all conditions and easy blacks in good conditions

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.

Prefers to ski pistes in good conditions and avoids icy or bumpy terrain.

Enjoys groomed pistes and prefers to avoid bumps or icy slopes.

ADVANCED

Competent skiing in control on any red piste and most moderate blacks

Competent skiing blacks and easy 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.

Able to vary turns to cope with more challenging terrain. 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.

INTERMEDIATE

Several years’ experience at a number of ski areas. Skis top to bottom except on the toughest blacks. Can handle a variety of conditions including ice and larger bumps.

EXPERT Competent skiing the fall line on all blacks and bumps whatever the conditions Enjoys skiing the fall line of the steepest and most challenging terrain, including bumps, regardless of terrain and snow conditions. Considerable experience of many ski areas over many years. Expected to ski more than two weeks each season. Can safely and confidently negotiate any conditions.

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OFF PISTE 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 Skis easy off piste terain in good snow conditions Minimum of Advanced Intermediate level on piste. Willing and able to venture off piste on easy slopes (less steep than a blue). Limited experience, from no off piste to a few days or weeks. Relatively fit with the attitude and aptitude to progress.

ADVANCED Competent skiing advanced, steeper slopes off piste (red+ steepness) Several years’ off piste experience and some knowledge of mountaincraft. Used to spending the whole day off piste in varied snow conditions.

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INTERMEDIATE Competent skiing moderate slopes off piste (blue-red steepness) At least a few weeks’ off piste experience. Able to link several turns in light powder (to just above boot height) on a uniform base. Can manage easy untracked terrain, but prefers no obstacles and may struggle to link turns in poor light.

EXPERT Competent skiing all off piste in all 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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REPS, GUIDES & INSTRUCTORS Our fantastic volunteer Reps and highly qualified instructors and guides are crucial part of the Freshtracks formula, elevating your holiday to the next level. PHOTO: Vanessa Fry

REPS Your Ski Club Rep will be the focal point of your trip, coordinating all aspects of your holiday – from the meet up at the airport, right through to finding that crucial spot for a cold beer at après after a long day on the slopes. On some holidays (those without instruction or guiding), your Rep will ski with you and your fellow Freshtrackers, ensuring you all make the most of your time on snow. All Reps have first aid training and have attended a comprehensive Rep course, ensuring they’re well-versed in mountain safety and attending to groups of members.

WANT MORE? You can also find our fantastic Reps in top resorts across the world this winter, where they’ll be on hand to facilitate social skiing

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GUIDES AND INSTRUCTORS Our hand-picked guides and instructors make your trip extra special. Many have worked with us for season after season, building fantastic rapport with our groups, taking hundreds of Freshtrackers to local hidden gems and improving the technique of countless Ski Club members. On trips with instruction, you’ll be under the watchful eyes of highly qualified, English-speaking instructors. If you’re heading off piste, all Freshtracks guides on our high-level Off Piste holidays and Ski Touring trips are IFMGA qualified – the highest guiding standard. They have incredible knowledge of the mountains they work in, to score you the best fresh tracks, but also keep you safe.

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-club-reps

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SOLO SKIERS

PHOTO : Ross Woodhall

Freshtracks cater perfectly for solo skiers looking to explore new resorts, take their skiing to the next level and meet new, likeminded people.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS

Well over half the spaces on our trips are booked by individuals looking for fantastic company and a great group to ski with. So, if you’re the only skier in your family, have a spare week of holiday or simply want to spend a week in the mountains, Freshtracks is here for you. Many of our holidays include single rooms at no supplement – look out for the symbol in the holidays listing. Where this is not possible, a limited number of single rooms may be available at a supplement, or we’ll allocate you a shared room with another member of the same gender. We base all holidays on our ski profiles system to match you up

with skiers of a similar standard, ensuring you make the most of your time on snow and progress alongside those in your group. Our trips are also categorised by holiday type, so if skiing powder is your thing, then book an off piste trip and you’ll be safe in the knowledge that everyone else is there for exactly the same reason – to ski as much of the fluffy white stuff as possible! It’s not just on the slopes where our holidays come into their own for solo skiers. After a long day on the slopes, your Rep will be on hand to organise a drink or two at après and a fantastic, sociable dinner with the rest of your group.

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Ask The Experts

MOUNTAIN SAFETY Your safety in the mountains is our priority, as our Alpine Safety Advisor Bruce Goodlad and Head of On Snow Services Owen Chapman explain. After a successful first season of the Ski Club’s new off piste policy, Freshtrackers heading off piste in 2020/21 will again be required to carry all three essential pieces of avalanche safety kit this winter. We’ll still provide transceivers to all bookers, but it remains your responsibility to ensure you have a shovel and probe, as well as a backpack to keep all your equipment in. If you don’t have these items, then all equipment can be hired from us (see right), or we can recommend UK suppliers or in-resort rental options. This kit and knowing how to use it is vitally important for three reasons says Bruce. “Firstly from a safety perspective it means our groups are prepared should an avalanche hit, secondly it follows industry best practice and thirdly, it ensures you’re not skiing off piste without the appropriate equipment.” Owen adds, “all Ski Club Reps are first aid trained and fully equipped

with the latest kit in their rucksack.” The safety message is then reinforced throughout your holiday – “each morning before setting off there’ll be a transceiver check and early in your holiday we’ll ensure you know how to use your kit effectively”. Freshtracks also only use fully qualified, IFMGA mountain guides or local instructors with the requisite off piste qualifications, so you’ll be in safe hands throughout your trip. Further information is available on the Ski Club’s website and there’s an excellent three-part safety video on the Ski Club’s YouTube channel. MOUNTAIN SAFETY COURSES If you’re looking to learn new skills, practice using the vital avalanche equipment and stay safe in the mountains, our leading Mountain Safety Courses return this winter. Details will be released online once the programme is confirmed.

PHOTO: Bruce Goodlad

AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT HIRE To help you meet our safety requirements, you can hire transceivers, shovels, probes and backpacks through our rental scheme. Prices starting at £15 plus postage – for details see  skiclub.co.uk

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OUR FLAINE CHALETS

Plentiful powder, great terrain, legendary instruction and two Freshtracks chalets combine to make our off piste instruction weeks in Flaine extra special.

THE CHALETS Our two cosy chalets provide the perfect base for exploring the powdery potential of Flaine and the Grand Massif ski area with our fantastic team of instructors led of course by Yann. Expect a warm welcome and fantastic hospitality throughout from our chalet staff Sue, Rachel and Peter. Hearty breakfasts, delicious afternoon teas and three course evening meals (served with a good selection of wines) await on five evenings, keeping you well-fuelled for your skiing. On the two staff days off, enjoy an evening out for dinner in Flaine or a delicious preprepared meal. Each chalet has six bedrooms and a large open-plan kitchen/ living area where you’ll enjoy nibbles and drinks before dinner. Wi-fi is also available. The crowning touch in each chalet is the sauna – the perfect place to relax and sooth aching muscles after a long, tiring ski day

Above - outside / living room Opposite - view from living room / example bedroom PHOTO: Jonny Cass

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THE INSTRUCTORS

THE SKIING Yann Westercamp heads up our fantastic team and has been managing Freshtracks courses in Flaine for no fewer than 22 years. With extensive local knowledge and full ISIA qualifications, the team will help you find Flaine’s best snow and take your off piste skills to the next level.

Flaine’s terrain makes it perfect for every level of off piste skier, especially given its snowy microclimate and northerly aspect, which helps preserve any snow that falls for longer.

Luc Dumontier

Joining Yann is Diane Moreau, who’s patient, friendly approach has long been popular with Freshtrackers and Alain Baudoin, who brings legendary humor and exceptional off pise knowledge. Raphaël Renon and Luc Dumontier complete the team, bringing with them years of experience taking guests to all corners of the Grand Massif

Alain Baudoin

Diane Moreau

Raphaël Renon

The lift system also serves the vast Grand Massif ski area and its bountiful off piste. From the wild Combe de Gers bowl to the tree runs towards Samoëns and Morillon, there’s excellent variety. This winter we’re offering five different holiday types, to ensure that keen off piste skiers from aspiring to expert off piste skiers experience Flaine’s fantastic terrain. For those of you just starting out, our Learn to Ski Powder holidays (P.40) are the ones for you and the next level up are the Improvers Powder Skills weeks (P.40). Our Adventurous Powder holidays (P.44) are for those looking to explore further off piste, whilst advanced to expert skiers will love our Advanced Powder Skills weeks (P.44). Then, if you want to add some longer ski tours, book our Flaine Day Tours trip (P.52).

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STAFF FAVES P64 Emma - BC Powder Adventure Be sure to check out our once-ina-lifetime Cat skiing trip to the beautiful province of BC, Canada. .

P34 Amanda - Swiss All Mountain Adventure This trip is an opportunity to explore the whole mountain while enjoying the views.

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P42 Holly - Serre Chevalier Off Piste Instruction I love the tree skiing and serenity that can be found in Serre Chevalier.

P50

Patryk - Pitztal Day Tours Pitztal is top of my list this season, with its untracked off piste terrain and unofficial status as one of Europe's hidden gems.

P12 Jaz - Flaine Chalets Our amazing chalet staff and instructors will make your trip to Flaine one to remember!

P24

Julia - Arosa Adventure There is plenty to explore in and around Arosa, which makes it one of my favourite resorts to visit in Switzerland.

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ON PISTE There’s no better feeling than carving fresh corduroy on a crisp mountain morning and that’s exactly what Freshtracks on piste holidays are all about. We take you to the finest resorts for piste skiing, such as Klosters, Les Arcs, Obergurgl, Pila and Tignes, and look out for our development trips which include top instruction from leading local instructors. P.18

ALL MOUNTAIN Combining the best of both worlds, our all mountain holidays are aimed at securing you deep powder, but also the best groomed terrain out there. Destinations such as Damüls, Davos and Méribel are perfect hosts for these trips, with a great reputation for plentiful snow, but also extensive networks of well-pisted slopes. P.30

OFF PISTE Freshtracks’ years of experience has led us to the best powder spots in the Alps, destinations that feature throughout this winter’s off piste programme. We return to favourites including Andermatt, Engelberg, La Grave, Ponte di Legno and St Anton for more off piste action, utilising our network of fantastic local instructors and guides to find you the best snow. P.36

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SKI TOURING Escape the crowds, free your heels and head to untouched powder slopes in some of the most beautiful mountains in the world under the watchful eye of our hand-selected IFMGA qualified mountain guides. From remote Finnmark in the Norwegian high Arctic to the rugged, glaciated peaks near Pitztal in Austria, we’ve got six great trips to choose from this winter. P.48

WEEKEND

BUCKET LIST

If you’re short on time but keen to maximise your skiing, then look no further than our weekend holidays. We have eight departures this winter, taking you to top destinations such as Grindelwald and La Grave. Most trips include convenient flight times, with evening flights from the UK and late return flights to get an extra day on snow P.54

Everyone has a skiing bucket list and we’re here to help you start to tick things off yours, creating memories that will last a lifetime. So, whether its skiing Canada’s epic tree runs, relaxing in a Japanese onsen after a day skiing bottomless powder or taking to the skies on a heli-rando holiday, all are possible this winter with Ski Club Freshtracks. P.60

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ON PISTE Explore every run on the piste map in resorts across the globe on our Freshtracks holidays. Some of our trips include expert instruction to help take your skills to the next level, while others are designed for you to cruise around the mountain with your group of similar ability, like-minded skiers. With a variety of destinations and types of trips you will find a holiday to suit you. Let's get out on those slopes!

HIGHLIGHTS Try these two On Piste trip highlights to experience carving up the pistes with fellow members this season.

Arosa Adventure New destination! Discover the vast and varied pistes of the Arosa ski area with your Freshtracks friends. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 225km of piste to explore and plenty of Swiss cuisine and culture to absorb during your week. Relax in the peaceful 4* Sunstar Hotel Arosa that is surrounded by a picturesque forest and mountains. A top-class Peak Experience holiday!

Tignes Instruction Weeks One of our most popular series of trips in the Freshtracks calendar! For an incredible week spent developing your skiing skills and enjoying the mountains, look no further than our Instruction Weeks in Tignes. Take your skiing to the next level on piste in one of the best resorts in Europe. Book early to avoid disappointment on this very popular trip.

PHOTOS: Ross Woodhall

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SKI & SPA Bad Hofgastein, Austria // 7 night half board // 4* Johannesbad Palace Hotel Bad Hofgastein combines skiing with relaxation in a traditional spa town with access to the expansive Gastein valley. The skiing is varied and there’s lots of brilliant terrain to explore on this holiday. During this trip, you’ll spend six days skiing with other likeminded Ski Club Members of a similar ski profile. You will stay in the 4* Johannesbad Palace hotel, which offers an incredible range of spa facilities. This includes an indoor pool with amazing views, a herbal sauna and steam baths. Not only that, there’s a stylish bar with incredible mountain views, plus a delicious breakfast and dinner buffet with a selection of international options.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA035 // 10th Jan – 17th Jan // PE #AA091 // 07th Mar – 14th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1350

DISCOVER NASSFELD Nassfeld, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel & Spa Wuflenia Nassfeld is a real hidden gem that we’re delighted to be returning to again this winter. It is nestled in a quiet corner of Austria, right next to the Italian border, and the 110km of slopes offer fantastic variety. Grooming is renowned to be excellent and there is lots of skiing to be enjoyed thanks to the efficient lift system and long runs. After a long day on the snow, you’ll head back to the fantastic Hotel & Spa Wuflenia, which as the name suggests is home to a great spa – plus single rooms are included at no extra cost on this trip.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement #AA173 // TBD // PE #AA176 // TBD //

PRICES FROM £TBD

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ON PISTE

Rep Bill Ashford ~ Experienced, jolly, engaging David, Ski and Spa, Bad Hofgastein

PHOTO: Ross Woodhall

OBERGURGL ON PISTE WEEK Obergurgl, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4* Edelweiss & Gurgl There are few resorts in the world with a better snow record than Obergurgl – its high-altitude slopes and comprehensive snowmaking coverage ensure reliable conditions from November to May. On this trip, you’ll spend six days exploring the pistes with your group, perhaps making a day trip to nearby Sölden, where one day is included on the area lift pass. Accommodation is provided by the excellent, luxurious Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl. It is the focal point of the village, has great food, an impressive spa area and you’ll even have your own single room at no extra cost.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA229 // 18th Apr − 25th Apr //

PRICES FROM £1825

AUSTRIAN ACTION Zell am See, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4* Sporthotel Alpin Enjoy a week in the picturesque resort of Zell am See on this Peak Experience trip. You’ll spend six days skiing on the local slopes of Schmittenhohe, the glacial slopes of the Kitzsteinhorn and perhaps even the pistes of Saalbach – which are now linked via a recentlybuilt gondola. At the end of the day, enjoy the bustling town of Zell itself and the 4* Sporthotel Alpin, which is located at the foot of the slopes. Single rooms are included at no extra supplement on this trip, plus you’ll have access to the hotel’s excellent spa and a 5-course dinner each evening.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA159 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1750

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Klosters PHOTO: Three Piece Media

ITALIAN INDULGENCE

MADONNA SKI WEEK

Canazei, Italy // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel Croce Bianca Enjoy a luxurious Italian experience both on and off the slopes on this Peak Expeirience holiday in the heart of the Dolomites. Alongside your fellow Freshtrackers and Ski Club Rep, you’ll get to ski the Sella Ronda, a famous ski route that forms a loop around the Sella Group and its neighbouring resorts. A major draw for visitors to this area is the amazing food and hospitality. You’ll find a huge variety of traditional Austrian and Italian dishes for very reasonable prices. The 4* Croce Bianca Hotel is just a short walk from the lifts, and this fabulous hotel offers incredible dining and extensive spa facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub.

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel Bertelli Explore the stunning Dolomites on this Peak Experience trip to arguably the region’s top resort, Madonna di Campiglio. You’ll spend six days cruising the extensive network of immaculately groomed slopes with your group – making the most of the great lift system and comprehensive snowmaking coverage. Unwind at the end of the day with a well-earned apres ski drink in the sunshine, before retiring to the incredible 4* Hotel Bertelli. The hotel’s wellness area is perfect for easing aching muscles and the in-house restaurant even has a Michelin star – there are few ski resort hotels with that claim to fame!

Six days social skiing with a Rep

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win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

Twin share accommodation (single occupancy at an extra supplement)

PE #AA149 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1799

PE #AA175 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

PRICES FROM £1649

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Andrew, Madonna Ski Week, Madonna di Campiglio

DAVOS DISCOVERY Davos, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Sunstar Hotel Davos This Peak Experience trip will show you the best of Davos whilst skiing with your Ski Club Rep and fellow Freshtrackers. The vast and varied 300km slopes of Davos and Klosters make it an ideal choice to spend a week exploring the mountain, and afterwards you can kick back and unwind in fantastic lodgings. You will be staying at the 4* Sunstar Hotel Davos, an impressive, centrally located hotel with spa facilities – including a large swimming pool and fitness centre. At the end of a long day on the mountain, you'll be able to unwind in the comfort of your own single room, before enjoying a delicious five-course dinner in the panoramic restaurant.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA137 // 27th Feb – 06th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1799

SWISS ADVENTURE Klosters, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Silvretta Parkhotel This Freshtracks trip takes you to the charming and luxurious resort of Klosters, where you’ll spend six days exploring the worldrenowned ski area with your group and Ski Club Rep. This Swiss resort may conjure up images of royalty and celebrity, however there is much more to Davos' neighbour than first comes to mind. With access to the same extensive ski area, you will be able to explore the Parsenn, Jakobshorn and Madrisa, to name but a few. The rooms at the 4* Silvretta Parkhotel are spacious and stylishly furnished. Enjoy a variety of authentic local Swiss cuisine and make the most of your free time in the hotel's games and billiards room or at their relaxing spa.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA046 // 03rd Jan – 10th Jan // #AA105 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb // PE #AA121 // 06th Feb – 13th Feb // PE #AA228 // 14th Mar – 21st Mar //

PRICES FROM £1849

ON PISTE

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I couldn’t have asked for more knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced people to oversee my first week’s skiing in 10 years.’ (about Kersti Viccari and Linda Westoby). ‘The ski club reps made every aspect of my week away easy and fun, I’m hoping to make another booking shortly

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

DISCOVER GRINDELWALD Grindelwald, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel Sunstar With 206km of slopes in the staggeringly beautiful Jungfrau Region, there are few better places to visit on a winter holiday than Grindelwald. You’ll spend six days, alongside your group and Ski Club rep, exploring everything the ski area of Grindelwald and its neighboring resorts have to offer. The Hotel Sunstar is a fantastic base for your week, offering up 4* accommodation, delicious food and a well-equipped spa to sooth any aching muscles – plus there’s single occupancy rooms included at no extra cost on this trip!

Six days soical skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement #AA150 // 21st Mar – 28th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1675

AROSA ADVENTURE Arosa, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Sunstar Hotel Arosa Discover the vast and varied pistes of the Arosa ski area with your fellow Freshtrackers. There’s 225km of piste to explore and plenty of Swiss cuisine and culture to absorb during your week. You will be staying in the peaceful 4* Sunstar Hotel Arosa that is surrounded by a picturesque forested area and mountains. Not only this but the hotel also has a generous breakfast, a Mediterranean eatery, a bar, a spa, a beauty salon and an indoor pool, along with a fitness room, a bowling alley and a tennis/badminton court. Enough to keep you occupied off the slopes!

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement 6 day lift pass PE #AA199 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £2449

DISCOVER ST MORITZ Sils Maria, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Arenas Resort Schweizerhof The slopes of St Moritz offer some of Switzerland’s best skiing, with a real luxury touch. On this Peak Experience trip, your high-altitude base in Sils Maria provides perfect access to the slopes of Corvatsch and you’re a short, free bus ride away from the valley’s other ski areas (a full area lift pass is included). You’ll spend six days with your Ski Club Rep, exploring the pistes, enjoying sunny lunches and jovial evenings back at your hotel – the Arenas Resort Schweizerhof – which provides excellent half board accommodation and no additional supplement for single rooms.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement 6 day lift pass PE #AA021 // 23rd Jan – 30th Jan // PE #AA080 // 20th Mar – 27th Mar //

PRICES FROM £2099

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ON PISTE

PHOTO: Ross Woodhall

WENGEN FUN

LUXURY LENZERHEIDE

Wengen, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel Sunstar Wengen is one of our favourite resorts and for a whole host of reasons! The scenery is incredible, the pistes are wide and well groomed, plus there’s the chance to ski at the spectacular neighbouring resorts of Mürren and Grindelwald. You’ll spend six days exploring the 206km of marked runs with your group of fellow Freshtrackers and Ski Club Rep, who’ll also be on hand throughout with restaurant recommendations for sunny lunches overlooking the Eiger. Back in resort, the excellent 4* Hotel Sunstar provides fantastic accommodation, delicious Swiss food and single rooms at no supplement.

Lenzerheide, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Sunstar Alpine Hotel Lenzerheide This holiday is perfect for those looking to cruise snow sure Swiss peaks, while also experiencing some fantastic mountain restaurants and breathtaking views. Alongside your fellow Freshtrackers you’ll be able to explore the resort and a Ski Club Rep will be on hand with recommendations of the best places to ski and eat throughout your trip. The 4* Sunstar Alpine Hotel is in a peaceful setting but is close to the lifts and even nearer to the local bus stop. You can relax in the hotels wellness facilaties, and after dinner the Chämi bar serves great coffees, or something stronger if that takes your fancy.

Six days social skiing with a Rep

Six days days social skiing with a Rep

Transport Flights and Transfers

Single occupancy no extra supplement

PE #AA030 // 06th Jan – 13th Jan // #AA154 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

6 day lift pass PE #AA031 // 03rd Jan – 10th Jan // PE #AA196 // 07th Mar – 14th Mar // #AA205 // 21st Mar – 28th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1675

PRICES FROM £1769

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

AUSTRIAN INSTRUCTION Lech, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4*Hotel Schwarzwand Lech has something for everyone with pistes ranging from wideopen blues to steep challenging blacks. This holiday therefore offers the opportunity for intermediate and advanced piste skiers to improve their technique across a range of terrain. You’ll spend six full days skiing with top local instructors to help develop and improve your on piste skills. The chic resort of Lech benefits from being set in a high-altitude valley that historically guarantees good snow. All holidays to Lech stay in the cosy, family-run 4* Hotel Schwarzwand. This is a popular choice with our customers due to the friendly service and excellent cuisine that make this holiday a truly comforting trip.

Six days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) PE #AA075 // 16th Jan – 23rd Jan //

PRICES FROM £2299

AUSTRIAN ACHIEVEMENT Bad Hofgastein, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4*Johannesbad Palace Hotel Bad Hofgastein teams skiing with relaxation in a traditional spa town with access to the expansive Gastein valley. The skiing is varied and there’s some brilliant terrain to explore on this holiday. During this trip, you’ll spend three days with top level instructors, and three days skiing with fellow Ski Club members of a similar ski profile who will join you on this exciting Freshtracks trip. You will be staying in the 4* Johannesbad Palace hotel, which offers an incredible range of spa facilities, relaxing fireplace bar and delicious breakfast and dinner to keep you fueled on the slopes.

Three days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA128 // 06th Feb – 03th Feb // PE #AA076 // 21st Feb – 28th Feb // PE #AA158 // 28th Feb – 07th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1350

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Val Thorens, France // 7 Nights Half Board // 3* Hotel Le Sherpa Our Peak Experience On Piste Progression holiday for over 55s is all about getting those turns in and is packed full of instruction from top BASS instructors. You’ll be skiing from 9am until the lifts close (of course with a lunch and break), so be ready to give those legs a test with 600km of piste to explore in the vast three valleys area and earn yourself a well-earned dip in the jacuzzi or a cold beer at the end of the ski day. You will be staying in the family run Hotel le Sherpa (3*) on a half board basis. Enjoy the hotel’s excellent spa facilities which include a traditional sauna, a hammam steam room and a jacuzzi.

Five days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) Course only available PE #AA219 // 17th Apr – 24th Apr //

PRICES FROM £1499

VAL D’ISERE ADVANCED INSTRUCTION Val d’Isere, France // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Avancher This trip firmly focusses on improving your technique and includes five full days of tuition with highly qualified local instructors. The vast Espace Killy is the perfect proving ground for this holiday, with almost unlimited terrain to explore and incredible opportunities to take your technique to the next level. You’ll leave this week armed with tips and tricks to use on your next holiday too. Your accommodation is located right in the bustling heart of Val d’Isere, providing you with ample opportunities to explore the resort’s lively après ski and off slope activities.

SAINTE FOY TECHNIQUE TOP UP Sainte Foy, France // 7 nights chalet board // Auberge sur la Montagne Enjoy a week taking your technique to the next level in the exceptional and varied terrain found in the Tarentaise Valley. With six days of instruction included, your turns will get sharper, you’ll feel more confident on all terrain and will take home an arsenal of tips and tricks for your next ski holiday. Sainte Foy is a great base for this trip, with its quiet local slopes combined with quick and easy access via the chalet’s minibus to resorts such as Tignes, Val d’Isère and Les Arcs. Your chalet, the Auberge sur la Montagne offers traditional French Alpine accommodation, delicious food and friendly hospitality.

Five days with instructors

Six days with instructors

Transport Flights and Transfers

Transport Transfers and group minibus

Single occupancy no extra supplement

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

PE #AA240 // TBD //

PRICES FROM £TBD

#AA236 // 27th Feb – 06th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1450

ON PISTE DEVELOPMENT

VAL THORENS ON PISTE PROGRESSION

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

Pila © Ross Woodhall

LES ARCS INSTRUCTION Les Arcs, France // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel du Golf Les Arcs is a piste skier’s dream! With wide open slopes, this Peak Experience development holiday gives you the opportunity to test and develop your technique in a perfectly suited area. You will spend six full days skiing with expert instructors to help improve your on piste skills and show you the best runs. You will be staying in your own single occupancy room at the Hotel Du Golf in Arc 1800, a ski-in ski-out hotel located at the foot of the Paradiski slopes. After a long day skiing, put your feet up and relax on the sun-drenched terrace.

PRE-SEASON PROGRESSION Val Thorens, France, 7 nights half board, 3* Hotel Le Sherpa Our Peak Experience Pre-Season Progression holiday for over 55s is all about getting those early turns in and is packed full of instruction from our popular top-level BASS instructors. After a warmup day to regain your ski legs, spend five full days with your instructor, polishing your technique and exploring the snow sure, high-altitude slopes above Val Thorens. You will be staying in the family run 3* Hotel le Sherpa on a half board basis. You can ski right to the front door of the hotel and enjoy the hotel’s excellent spa facilities which include a traditional sauna, a hammam steam room and a jacuzzi, plus new cosmic terrace sauna with a stunning panoramic view.

Six days with instructors

Five days with instructors

Transport Flights and Transfers

Single occupancy no extra supplement

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

6 day lift pass Course only available Course only available

PE #AA001// 05th Dec – 12th Dec //

PE #AA011 // 12th Dec – 19th Dec // PE #AA186 // 20th Mar – 27th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1750

PRICES FROM £1449

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“

Pila is a super little resort with fantastic pistes, groomed to perfection

TIGNES INSTRUCTION WEEK

Tignes, France // 7 nights lodge board // Ski Lodge Aigle For an incredible week spent developing your skiing skills and enjoying the mountains, look no further than our Instruction Week in Tignes. There are five departures, three at the start of the winter and two towards the end – making the most of the snowsure nature of Tignes’ extensive pisted terrain, shared with neighbouring Val d’Isère. Accommodation is provided by Ski World in the wellappointed Ski Lodge Aigle, located right in the heart of the action. Four of our five departures also include single rooms at no extra supplement, making this a great trip for solo skiers looking to meet new ski friends.

Six days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers S ingle occupancy no extra supplement (except March departure) 70-euro bar credit Course only avaliable #AA004 // 28th Nov – 05th Dec // #AA005 // 05th Dec – 12th Dec // #AA006 // 12th Dec – 19th Dec // #AA010 // 27th Mar – 03rd Apr // #AA208 // 17th Apr – 24th Apr //

PRICES FROM £999

PILA TECHNIQUE TOP UP

Pila, Italy // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel La Chance Enjoy a mix of instruction and social skiing in the modern snow sure resort of Pila, offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. With fantastic terrain for improving technique you will enjoy skiing in this picturesque resort. Pila has a classic, relaxed Italian atmosphere. Chairlifts and a cable car fan out to serve a fairsized and interesting mix of well-groomed slopes. During your stay in Pila, you’ll spend three days with BASI qualified instructors who’ll show you how to improve your technique, whilst also having plenty of fun. On the three days you are not receiving instruction, you will be skiing with your group and alongside your experienced Ski Club Rep. Throughout your trip, you can relax after a day of skiing in your own single occupancy room.

Three days with instructors Transport Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement #AA079 // 16th Jan − 23rd Jan //

PRICES FROM £1325

ON PISTE DEVELOPMENT

Rosalind, Pila Technique Top Up, Pila

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

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ALL MOUNTAIN Freshtracks All Mountain trips will take you far and wide to find the best on and off piste around. We hand pick incredible instructors to improve your technique and tactics, so you can tackle everything with confidence. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also created trips for those ready to explore the mountains with fellow members, to find the best conditions in the area.

HIGHLIGHTS Take a look at these two All Mountain trips that we want you to experience this season

Swiss All Mountain Adventure Crans Montana is a new destination for Freshtracks this season and we know Ski Club members will love its diverse terrain, beautiful views and Swiss cuisine. A local mountain guide will take you to the best terrain across this gem of a mountain for three days, with an extra three days to explore the resort with your group and Ski Club Rep at your leisure.

Alberta Adventure On this Peak Experience holiday, you will be able to cover four resorts in one trip, achieving some serious ski miles. Make sure you take in the stunning views when travelling on your transfer from Jasper to Banff through the Icefields Parkway, a UNESCO world heritage site. This is an adventure completely different from your usual European holiday!

PHOTOS: Ross Woodhall

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

DAMÜLS POWDER AND PISTE Damüls, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4* Alpenhotel Mittagaspitze Damüls is the largest ski resort in Bregenzerwald area with around 110km of piste to explore, plus the abundant historical powder record, creates ideal conditions for developing your off piste skiing. During this trip, you’ll spend three days skiing with an expert instructor, and three days of social skiing with your group to explore the area. Your base for the week will be the beautiful and centrally located 4* Alpinehotel Mittagaspitze , known for its fine dining and excellent service, this ski-in-ski-out accommodation is perfect for your trip. Not only this but the wellness facility includes an indoor pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi and gym facilities to help you unwind after a day on the slopes.

ALBERTA ADVENTURE Alberta, Canada // 10 nights B&B // 3* The Crimson & 3* The Banff Park Lodge Canadian skiing offers a radically different experience from much of Europe, and in many ways even improves on its American neighbours. Time and again, you will hear people talk about the friendliness of the locals – it’s no exaggeration! This trip will give you the opportunity to explore 4 ski areas within 8 days. Experience some great skiing in Marmot Basin, Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay. Make sure you take in the stunning views when travelling from Jasper to Banff through the Icefields Parkway, a UNESCO world heritage site. From the varied and peaceful terrain of Marmot Basin to the 300 lovely trails of the Banff ski area, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Three days with instructors

Eight days social skiing with a Rep

Transport Flights and Transfers

Transport Group transfers

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

PE #AA052 //16th Jan – 23rd Jan //

#AA163 // 25th Feb – 7th Mar //

PE #AA194 // 21st Mar – 28th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1749

PRICES FROM £1499

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ALL MOUNTAIN

Good quality instruction and it made a real difference having a rep who was motivated and made a big effort to make the holiday a success. Richard, Meribel All Mountain Instruction, Meribel

CHAMONIX ALL MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT Chamonix, France // 7 nights half board // 2* La Chaumiere Lodge On our All Mountain Development holiday, you’ll spend six days with top class instructors to improve your technique both on and off piste. The Chamonix lift system consists of several distinct and very different ski areas high above a steep-sided valley where the town and its villages are located. From one day to the next you will make use of the private minibus and instructors invaluable knowledge to explore the resort’s many different ski areas. And if that isn’t enough, the Chamonix Mont Blanc lift pass extends over to Courmayeur, there is the opportunity to spend a day exploring in Italy! All this allows you to develop your technique across lots of different terrain! After a long day on the slopes you can head back to your centrally located homely hotel for some well-earned rest.

Six days with instructors

Transport In resort minibus win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) Course only available #AA041 // 16th Jan – 23rd Jan // +

PE #AA148 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar // +

#AA182 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar // +

PRICES FROM £1399 left to right~ Banff // Chamonix

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

MERIBEL ALL MOUNTAIN INSTRUCTION Meribel, France // 7 nights chalet board// Skiworlds Chalet Natalia 1 & 2 Sandwiched between Val Thorens and Courchevel, Méribel Mottaret sits in the heart of the biggest ski area in the world, Les Trois Vallées. Explore this incredible area over six days in the company of instructors who will shape your technique across the varied terrain. You will spend six days skiing both on and off piste with expert instructors from the British Alpine Ski School (BASS). On this trip guests will be staying in the Skiworld properties, Chalet Natalia 1 & 2, which are perfectly placed only 100m away from the pistes in Mottaret, with breakfast and dinner served by fantastic friendly chalet staff.

Six days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement Course only available #AA029 // 12th Dec – 19th Dec //

PRICES FROM £1325

SWISS ALL MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Crans Montana, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Ad'Eldorado Located high on a sunny terrace above the Rhone Valley, there are few resorts with better views than Crans Montana. This all mountain holiday will give you a taste of everything the area has to offer; off piste and on piste! During this trip, you’ll spend three days skiing with an expert local guide, and three days social skiing with your group and Ski Club Rep. Guests will be staying at the family run 3* Hotel Ad'Eldorado and will have use of the hotel's minibus to travel the short distance to both the Montana and Crans ski lifts. This relaxing hotel has traditional Swiss interior and delicious food is served in the restaurant which has stunning panoramic views of the mountains. Unwind in the hotel’s sauna or stroll into town after a day on the slopes!

Three days with mountain guides Transport Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement #AA231 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1799

PHOTO: left to right~ Méribel © Meribelenet / Crans Montana / Davos ©Three Piece Media

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ALL MOUNTAIN

DAVOS POWDER AND PISTE Davos, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Sunstar Hotel Davos This Peak Experience trip will allow you to explore the whole of the Davos ski area, alongside your Freshtracks group and a Ski Club Rep. You will also spend three days with a local mountain guide who will help you discover the best off piste snow the area has to offer. Davos is known to the Swiss as a ‘ski region where snow never fails to arrive’. Here, you are simply spoilt for choice with 300km of pistes, spread across six areas that make up the slopes of Davos and Klosters. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the 4* Sunstar Hotel Davos. The hotel has state of the art spa facilities and serves delicious meals in a panoramic windowed restaurant area.

Three days with mountain guides Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA162 // 06th Feb – 13th Feb //

PE #AA168 //13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1895

WENGEN POWDER & PISTE Wengen, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 4* Sunstar Hotel Wengen This holiday is perfect for our Peak Experience members looking to experience the iconic Jungfrau Region. The scenery is spectacular, the groomed terrain is varied and for those who wish to improve their powder skiing, Wengen also has some fantastic and accessible off piste terrain. During this trip, you’ll spend three days skiing with a local mountain guide and three days social skiing with your group. This trip is aimed at intermediate and advanced off piste skiers. The hotel for this trip is the marvellous 4* Sunstar Hotel, which offers a wellness centre and pool to relax in after a long day on the slopes, not forgetting the excellent food served in the restaurant too!

Three days with mountain guides Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement PE #AA096 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

PRICES FROM £2149

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

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OFF PISTE Who doesn’t love making new tracks off piste? Freshtracks off piste holidays will take you off the slopes and into the powder in a safe and enjoyable way. Whether it’s with an expert instructor or mountain guide you’re in the best hands to make some epic fresh turns this season. Experience one of the greatest feelings you can have on the mountain!

HIGHLIGHTS Here are two Off Piste trips that we hope you will find the ultimate powder turns on this season.

Flaine holidays The Ski Club Chalet is perfectly located to access the amazing ski area around Flaine. We offer a fantastic range of off piste tuition for a variety of levels, with our very popular and dedicated local instructors. There’s truly something for everyone who wants to take their off piste skiing to the next level this season!

U39s Val d’Isere Our trip for U39s to the legendary resort of Val d’Isère returns this season, promising another week of epic skiing, lively après and new friends. You’ll spend six days with local instructors, plus there’ll be a ‘heli taxi’ pick up one day at the end of a powderfilled backcountry adventure (weather permitting).

PHOTOS: Ross Woodhall

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

ST ANTON OFF PISTE ADVENTURE St Anton, Austria // 7 nights chalet board // 3* Chalet Hotel Rosanna Challenge yourself off piste in one of the world’s top destinations for skiing powder – St Anton. Explore the vast lift network shared with the neighbouring resorts of Lech and Zürs, and perhaps free your heels on touring skis to explore untracked slopes with your local guides. They’ll be on hand for each of your six days on snow, taking you to the best secret spots and away from the busiest pistes. After a long day on the slopes, there’s no better resort for après than St Anton and the Chalet Hotel Rosanna provides fantastic, centrally-located accommodation – with chalet style half board meals included.

LA GRAVE OFF PISTE WEEK La Grave, France // 7 nights half board // 3* Auberge Edelweiss Experience the legendary terrain of La Grave with Ski Club Freshtracks this winter. There are no resorts quite like La Grave – its rustic charm combined with staggering off piste terrain offers an incredible mountain experience. Each day, you’ll head up the long gondola with your mountain guides to access high mountain, challenging and exciting off piste terrain, then perhaps strapping on touring skins to find the freshest snow. Your base for the week will be the excellent Auberge Edelweiss, a rustic and charming hotel in the centre of the village, where you’ll also have a hearty breakfast and delicious dinner each evening.

Six days with mountain guides

Transport Flights and Transfers

Transport Transfers

Twin share accommodation

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

#AA083 // 31st Jan – 07th Feb //

#AA123 // 20th Feb – 27th Feb //

#AA126 // 07th Mar – 14th Mar //

#AA172 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1850

PRICES FROM £1445

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MOUNTAINCRAFT Sainte Foy, France // 7 nights chalet board // Auberge sur la Montagne

Transport Transfers and group minibus win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA178 // 12th Dec – 19th Dec //

PRICES FROM £1459

PREMIER PARTY Tignes, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Hotel L’Ecrin Kick-start your season in style on our most popular trip, the Premier Party to Tignes. Each year more than fifty Freshtrackers head out to the expansive Espace Killy to ski its snow sure slopes in December, avoiding the high-season crowds and often taking advantage of excellent early-winter conditions. You’ll spend six days with local instructors and mountain guides, exploring the vast ski area and finding the best powder possible. Each evening unwind in the excellent Mark Warner Chalet Hotel L’Ecrin, where you’ll enjoy hearty three course dinners and sociable evenings in the bar with your fellow skiers.

Six days with mountain guides and instructors Transport Flights and Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) Course only available #AA002 // 06th Dec – 13th Dec //

PRICES FROM £1325

U39S VAL D’ISERE OFF PISTE Val d’Isère, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Lores Our popular trip for U39s to the legendary resort of Val d’Isère returns this season, promising another week of epic skiing, lively après and new friends. The vast Espace Killy ski area is the perfect setting, with its impressive range of lift served off piste and equally impressive options for food and drink. You’ll spend six days with local instructors, plus there’ll be a ‘heli taxi’ pick up one day at the end of a powder-filled backcountry adventure (weather dependent). Chalet Lores is centrally located, right in the heart of the action and our Skiworld hosts will ensure you’re very well catered for throughout the week.

Six days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers 'Heli taxi' pickup (weather dependant) win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA247 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

PRICES FROM £1249

OFF PISTE

Develop your mountain safety skills in Sainte Foy this winter on our ever-popular Mountaincraft holiday. Not only will you get to spend six days skiing off piste with fantastic guides, but you’ll also incorporate avalanche awareness, transceiver use and navigation skills into your time on the mountain. Sainte Foy is a great base for this trip, plus you’ll have access to the groups minibus to explore the rest of the Tarentaise valley – including resorts such as Tignes, Les Arcs and La Rosiere. After a long day on the slopes, unwind in the welcoming Auberge sur la Montagne and enjoy excellent local cuisine.

Six days with mountain guides

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

LEARN TO SKI POWDER Flaine, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Freshtracks Flaine If you’re looking to make that step from the groomed runs to the fluffy powder off the sides, then this is the trip for you. The wide-open bowl above Flaine and the tree runs of the Grand Massif provide the perfect setting, whilst our highly experienced instructors will ensure you make the transition to the deeper stuff as safely and smoothly as possible. After a long day on the mountain, the comfort of Chalet Freshtracks awaits. Full chalet board will keep you well fed, and our friendly team will ensure there’s a great atmosphere inside and that the all-important sauna is fired up for your return!

Five days with instructors Transport Transfers

Course only available #AA024 // 02nd Jan – 09th Jan // #AA113 // 13th Feb – 20th Feb //

(single room week)

#AA166 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1265

IMPROVERS POWDER SKILLS Flaine, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Freshtracks Flaine Take your off piste skiing to new heights in Flaine, all under the watchful eyes of our highly qualified and experienced instructor team. This trip is aimed at skiers with a couple of weeks of exploring the powder under their belt, but with a desire to ski terrain that’s a little steeper and deeper. Flaine is the ideal location for this, with its snowsure terrain offering excellent opportunities for progression. After a long hard day on the slopes, there’s no better place to unwind than the cosy Freshtracks Chalets, each equipped with a sauna and run on a chalet board basis by our friendly team.

Five days with local instructors Transport Transfers Course only available +

#AA032 // 09th Jan – 16th Jan // PE #AA087 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

(single room week)

#AA147 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1325

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Paul, Mountaincraft, Sainte Foy

PHOTO: Ross Woodhall

CHAMONIX OFF PISTE ADVENTURE Chamonix, France // 7 nights half board // 2* La Chaumiere Lodge We return to the epic Chamonix Valley for three off piste adventure weeks, which are bound to be action-packed and powder filled. You’ll get the chance to explore the world-renowned terrain of the valley’s ski areas and if conditions allow, head further afield to the likes of Courmayeur in Italy. There are also likely to be ski touring opportunities to access the best snow out there and escape the crowds. You’ll be based in welcoming accommodation right at the heart of the valley, providing quick and easy access to the slopes each morning, as well as to the town’s lively après in the evening.

Five days with mountain guides Transport In resort minibus win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) Course only available #AA033 // 09th Jan – 16th Jan // PE #AA078 // 23rd Jan – 30th Jan // #AA118 // 27th Feb – 06th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1299

DEUX ALPES OFF PISTE INSTRUCTION Les Deux Alpes, France // 7 nights half board // 3* La Belle Etoile Join us in Les Deux Alpes for high-altitude powder and snowsure off piste skiing this winter. The resort’s slopes offer up excellent variety, from the cruisey glacier descents to the challenging powder fields down to the new Pierre Grosse gondola. You’ll be under the highly experienced guidance of Alex Chapman and her fantastic teaching team throughout, helping you to progress and develop your skills in the deeper snow. After a productive day on the mountain head back to your hotel and relax at the hotel's spa facilaties, where you will have access to a gym, sauna and jacuzzi.

Six days with instructors Transport Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement Course only available #AA066 // 23rd Jan – 30th Jan // #AA141 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar // #AA177 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1550

OFF PISTE

“

The two guides, Jim Kerr and Dave Cumming were both excellent. Whilst no way would I now claim to be an expert at reading snow conditions, I do now feel I'm better equipped to make informed decisions re when and where it's safe to ski off-piste. I'd thoroughly recommend this course.

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

ADVANCED POWDER SKILLS Flaine, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Freshtracks Flaine For advanced powder skiers, the Grand Massif ski area around Flaine is one huge playground of snowsure terrain. Our fantastic team of local instructors will be on hand to show you the steepest, deepest and most exciting spots – plus a few hidden gems using their vast experience of skiing in the area. Your technique is bound to improve, and you’ll leave armed with lots of tips to take on your next holiday. Accommodation is provided in one of the two Freshtracks Chalets, which provide a cosy home away from home on the mountain, a friendly atmosphere and delicious food.

SERRE CHEVALIER OFF PISTE INSTRUCTION Serre Chevalier, France // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Plein Sud Take your off piste skills to the next level in Serre Chevalier this winter, a resort with a burgeoning reputation as a great place to learn off piste – we’ve been coming here for years and have enjoyed some great conditions too. The wide-open bowls up high and pretty tree runs lower down provide great variety and your local instructors will ensure you progress on to ever more challenging slopes throughout the week. Your hotel is well located, just minutes from the lifts in Chantemerle, and not only boasts great food, but also an excellent indoor pool and spa area.

Five days with instructors

Six days with instructors

Transport Transfers

Transport Flights and Transfers

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

Course only available

#AA019 // 26th Dec – 02nd Jan //

#AA039 // 09th Jan – 16th Jan //

#AA074 // 23rd Jan – 30th Jan //

#AA120 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

#AA183 // 20th Mar – 27th Mar //

#AA145 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1355

PRICES FROM £1799

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Katharine, Adventurous Powder, Flaine

OFF PISTE PROGRESSION

Tignes, France // 7 nights lodge board // Ski Lodge Aigle The vast, high-altitude terrain of the Espace Killy ski area provides the perfect setting for our Off Piste Progression holidays this winter. You’ll spend six days with local instructors, who’ll help you develop your technique in the deeper snow and take you and your fellow Freshtrackers to find the untracked powder stashes. After a long day on the slopes, head back to your accommodation and the wellappointed Ski Lodge Aigle (provided by Skiworld) for dinner and perhaps a relaxed drink or two in the bar.

Six days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers 70-euro bar credit win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) Course only available #AA026 // 09th Jan – 16th Jan // #AA095 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb // #AA124 // 06th Feb – 13th Feb // #AA174 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1345

END OF SEASON SNOWDOWN Tignes, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalets Giorgio & Alfredo Cap off your season with an action-packed off piste week in the Freshtracks favourite of Tignes. You’ll spend six days with local instructors, exploring the vast amount of terrain that the Espace Killy has to offer, utilising the excellent lift system to access fresh tracks. Should conditions allow, there’s also the opportunity to use some touring skins or hike to access the best snow. Accommodation is provided by Skiworld with their comfortable chalets providing a great base for the end of the ski day – allowing you to relax in the spring sunshine with a cold drink before tucking in to delicious three course dinners.

Six days with instructors Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement #AA223 // 17th Apr – 24th Apr //

PRICES FROM £1249

OFF PISTE

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This was our 1st Freshtracks holiday so we didn’t know what to expect. It was the best ski holiday we have ever been on. All chalet staff were excellent, we ate together in the larger chalet and Rachel, Pete and Sue were a great team. The instructors were awesome and we were fortunate to be with a great group of guests. We would thoroughly recommend the experience and are already thinking about what we will book next season.

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

ADVENTUROUS POWDER

ENGELBERG OFF PISTE WEEK

Flaine, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Freshtracks Flaine With no fewer than seven departures this winter, our everpopular Adventurous Powder weeks return to Flaine again this season. The snowsure resort is ideal for this off piste course, on which you’ll spend five days in the extremely capable hands of our fantastic local instructors – who have worked with us for over twenty years – developing your technique while having adventures in the powder. Off the slopes, relax in the comfort of Chalet Freshtracks and enjoy the delicious food cooked by the team – plus there’s even a sauna for those aching muscles at the end of the day.

Engelberg, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Terrace Engelberg is renowned for its off piste and that is why we are returning for multiple holiday weeks to this Alpine powder hotspot. There’s wide-open unpisted faces, an enviable snow record and slick lifts to take you up to the slopes, ensuring you’ll maximise your week on snow. You’ll be guided by fantastic local guides throughout, who’ll take you to the hidden spots to find the best snow. At the end of the day, unwind in the Hotel Terrace, where you’ll enjoy single occupancy rooms, excellent dinners (served with wine) and spectacular panoramic views of the mountains.

Five days with instructors

Six days with mountain guides

Transport Transfers

Transport Swiss Railway ticket Single occupancy no extra supplement

Course only available PE #AA015 // 19th Dec – 26th Dec //

(single room week)

6 day lift pass

#AA040 // 16th Jan – 23rd Jan //

#AA022 // 09th Jan – 16th Jan //

#AA102 // 06th Feb – 13th Feb //

PE #AA057 // 23rd Jan – 30th Jan //

#AA117 // 20th Feb – 27th Feb //

#AA077 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

PE #AA133 // 27th Feb – 06th Mar //

#AA092 // 06th Feb – 13th Feb //

#AA203 // 27th Mar – 03rd Apr //

#AA152 // 27th Feb – 06th Mar //

#AA213 // 03rd Apr – 10th Apr //

(single room week)

PRICES FROM £1325

#AA169 // 13th Mar – 20th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1799

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ANDERMATT OFF PISTE Andermatt, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Sonne

Transport Swiss Railway ticket win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) PE #AA027 // 10th Jan – 17th Jan // #AA125 // 21st Feb – 28th Feb // #AA165 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1499

ENGELBERG INTRODUCTION TO OFF PISTE Engelberg, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Terrace As one of the Alps’ top spots for off piste, Engelberg is a fantastic place to learn to ski powder. There’s a great lift system, an excellent snowfall record and terrain for all abilities, making it ideal for this Introduction to Off Piste trip. You’ll spend five days with highlyqualified local instructors, who’ll ensure your skiing skills develop throughout your holiday. The well-located Hotel Terrace will act as your home for the week, providing delicious Swiss dinners (served with wine), hearty breakfasts and spectacular views of the mountains. If that wasn’t enough, single occupancy rooms come at no extra supplement on this holiday.

Five days with instructors Transport Swiss Railway ticket Single occupancy no extra supplement 6 day lift pass PE #AA132 // 20th Feb – 27th Feb //

PRICES FROM £1799

ANDERMATT NEW YEAR Andermatt, Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Sonne Bring in the New Year in Andermatt, one of our favourite destinations. Known for its incredible terrain and enviable snow record, this is one of Switzerland’s top resorts for off piste. You’ll spend six days with mountain guides who are experts in the local terrain, exploring the mighty Gemsstock mountain and the sunny slopes in the recently linked resort of Sedrun. Off the slopes, the centrally located Hotel Sonne provides a friendly base for your stay, offering up traditional accommodation and good food. On New Year's Eve, you’ll be perfectly placed to view the resort’s impressive firework display.

Six days with mountain guides Transport Flights and Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA018 // 27th Dec – 03rd Jan //

PRICES FROM £1875

OFF PISTE

With three departures to the powder mecca of Andermatt, this Swiss resort is popular with Freshtracks – and for very good reason! The Gemsstock is home to some of the Alps’ finest off piste and thanks to huge investment in recent seasons, the local ski area has more than doubled in size. Six days with mountain guides will ensure you make the most of your time in the mountains and score fresh tracks. Back in town, the centrally located Hotel Sonne is a comfortable base for your stay, offering hearty breakfasts and dinners to fuel you for the slopes.

Six days with mountain guides

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GRIMENTZ OFF PISTE Grimentz Switzerland // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Alpina Grimentz Expect enough challenging terrain and untracked powder to keep even the most extreme off piste skiers happy on this trip to the Val d'Anniviers region. The real pull of Grimentz is the off piste, with access to Zinal via the Sorebois cable-car, you will have the option to explore even more of this extensive back country terrain. This trip consists of six action-packed full days off piste skiing with an excellent local mountain guide to get you to the best off piste terrain. You will be staying at the 3* Hotel Alpina Grimentz which is both a welcoming and cosy hotel offering tasty food on a half board basis.

Six days with mountain guides Transport Swiss Railway ticket win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA059 // 09th—16th Jan // #AA089 // 06th—13th Mar // #AA191 // 20th—27th Mar //

PRICES FROM £2099

ADAMELLO OFF PISTE Ponte di Legno, Italy // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel Mirella Explore one of the Alps’ most underrated off piste ski areas with Freshtracks this season. The Adamello region around Ponte di Legno and Passo Tonale is home to some fine backcountry, stunning scenery and doesn’t suffer from the crowds that you may experience elsewhere. Spend six days exploring what the area has to offer with our fantastic knowledgable mountain guides, developing your skills in the deeper stuff at the same time. Your base will be the excellent 4* Hotel Mirella, where you’ll get to enjoy delicious Italian alpine dinners.

Six days with mountain guides Transport Flights and transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA082 // 23rd Jan – 30th Jan // #AA107 // 28th Feb – 07th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1699

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Great skiing experience, good group and great rep. Janette, Arabba Off Piste, Arabba

OFF PISTE

ALAGNA FREERIDE Alagna, Italy // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel Cristallo Nestled under the shadow of the mighty Monte Rosa massif, Alagna is a freeride gem and a firm Freshtracks favourite. With the supportive expertise of local mountain guides, you’ll spend six days exploring everything the ski area has to offer and perhaps explore beyond its boundaries should conditions allow. The resort’s rustic charm extends to the excellent 4* Hotel Cristallo, which acts as your cosy base for the week and is a mere stone’s throw away from the lifts. During your stay, enjoy authentic Italian mountain food and unwind in the hotel bar after long days exploring the slopes.

ARABBA OFF PISTE

Six days with mountain guides Transport Flights and Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA090 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb // #AA230 // 20th Mar – 27th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1799

SELLA RONDA OFF PISTE

Arabba, Italy // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Malita Ski spectacular off piste routes in the towering Dolomites on this trip to Arabba in Italy. Located at the heart of the Sella Ronda ski circuit, most visitors come here to cruise wide, groomed pistes – but they’re missing out on some great off piste. You won’t be one of them however, as you spend six days on this trip with expert mountain guides, who’ll take you far and wide in search of the best snow and terrain. Then, at the end of the ski day, unwind in the traditional, family-run (by the same family for 60 years) Hotel Malita and enjoy some authentic Italian mountain hospitality.

Canazei, Italy // 7 nights half board // 3* Hotel Italia Develop your off piste skiing with local Instructors in the Sella Ronda region of Italy, based out of the picturesque resort of Canazei. Its location is perfect for exploring the off piste potential of the Val di Fassa and there’s some spectacular routes on offer, especially if you strap into a pair of touring skis – which is a possibility on this trip. Accommodation is provided by the traditional, family-run Hotel Italia, where you’ll enjoy excellent local food and Tyrolean wines each evening to refuel you ahead of your next skiing day.

Six days mountain guides

Six days with instructors

Transport Flights and Transfers

Transport Flights and transfers

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

#AA119 // 30th Jan – 06th Feb //

PRICES FROM £1899

#AA155 // 06th Mar – 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1599

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

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SKI TOURING Want to experience a journey across some of the best winter routes around? Freshtracks has some awesome touring trips for you to enjoy this season. We have selected some diverse and exciting holidays this season for you to choose from. You will be accompanied by the best guides in the business to safely take you to breathtaking locations across the world.

HIGHLIGHTS These two Touring trips are our highlights for getting off the beaten track and into the mountains.

Pitztal Day Tours Pitztal might be one of Austria's smaller and lesserknown resorts, but we believe it is a hidden treasure with untapped potential. Each time we take a trip to this Austrian gem we always receive fantastic feedback. You’ll ski tour each day with expert local mountain guides to open numerous freeride opportunities. A unique trip for a keen ski tourer.

Ski Arctic Finnmark Explore one of the most spectacular, rugged and remote regions for ski touring, Finnmark in Arctic Norway. You’ll be led throughout by Bruce Goodlad, the Ski Club’s Head of Alpine Safety and renowned mountain guide. This isn’t a trip full of luxuries, but you’ll find a real sense of escapism and adventure on this holiday of a lifetime.

PHOTOS: Jonny Cass

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PHOTOS left to right~ Heiligenblut / Jonny Cass

PITZTAL DAY TOURS Pitztal, Austria // 7 Nights Half Board // 4* Hotel Sonnblick Pitztal might be one of Austria's smaller and lesser-known resorts, but we believe it is a hidden treasure with untapped potential. It is known for quiet slopes and delivering great snow for day touring and off piste exploration. This trip will be focussed on day touring and will include climbing to access the untouched off piste terrain. Using lifts to gain height, you’ll ski tour each day with expert local mountain guides to open numerous freeride opportunities. You'll be staying at the 4* Hotel Sonnblick, a great hotel located in the Pitztal Valley and the ideal base from which to explore the ski touring terrain each day.

Six days with mountain guides Transport Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA036 // 23rd Jan − 30th Jan // #AA146 // 06th Mar − 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1635

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Pitztal is an absolute gem! Tiny resort with vast, varied terrain and stunning scenery...Best holiday I've had! SKI TOURING

Martin, Pitztal Day Tours, Pitztal

HEILIGENBLUT DAY TOURS Heiligenblut, Austria // 7 nights half board // 4* Hotel National Park Lodge Grossglockner This trip is an opportunity to experience one of Austria’s best kept secrets – the phrase ‘small resort, big terrain’ has never been more relevant. Each morning you’ll use the lifts as a launchpad to access the fantastic terrain above the village of Heiligenblut, located in the shadow of Austria’s highest peak, the Grossglockner. You will be in the capable hands of local mountain guides who will show you the way, ensuring you find the best powder out there. After a long hard day in the mountains, unwind in the excellent wellness facilities at your 4* hotel before tucking into a delicious evening meal.

SAINTE FOY INTERMEDIATE DAY TOURS Sainte Foy, France // 7 Nights Chalet Board // Auberge Sur La Montagne This hidden gem maintains its authentic alpine feel and packs a serious skiing punch. With access to some of the best terrain in the Tarentaise, this day touring trip is great for experienced off piste skiers looking to venture further from the beaten track. With six days being spent in the capable hands of experienced mountain guides, this is the perfect introduction to ski touring for adventurous skiers with some off piste experience under their belts already. You will be staying in the comfortable and welcoming Auberge sur la Montagne chalet, where Julian and the Auberge team will be your knowledgeable hosts and provide you with excellent service and cuisine.

Six days with mountain guides

Six days with Mountain Guides

Transport Flights and Transfers

Transport Transfers and in resort minibus

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

#AA053 // 17th Jan – 24th Jan //

PRICES FROM £1875

#AA237 // 06th Mar − 13th Mar //

PRICES FROM £1575

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

FLAINE DAY TOURS

CHAMONIX DAY TOURS

Flaine, France // 7 nights chalet board // Chalet Freshtracks Flaine Our late-season trip to Flaine ensures you get the chance to ski the best of the April snow with our team of fantastic local instructors. Your week will combine expert off piste instruction with short ski tours to access dreamy spring snow, slopes and hidden spots within the vast Grand Massif ski area. Then, after a day in the mountains, unwind in the comfortable surroundings of Chalet Freshtracks. The chalet team will be on hand to provide you with fantastic meals and great hospitality throughout, allowing you to relax after skiing and enjoy the evening spring sunshine from the comfort of the chalet balcony.

Chamonix, France // 7 nights half board // 2* La Chaumiere Lodge For the ultimate Chamonix experience, step into a pair of touring skis and explore the very best terrain that this legendary resort has to offer. Each morning you’ll be using the lift system to gain altitude (and perhaps sneak in a warm-up powder run!) before heading further afield with your local mountain guides to access the off piste beyond the resort that the valley is so famous for. Once you’ve had your fix head back into the bustling town for a drink or two at après, before fully unwinding in your comfortable accommodation, conveniently located in the heart of the action.

Five days with instructors

Five days with mountain guides

Transport Transfers

Transport In resort minibus

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

Twin share accommodation

Course only available #AA217 // 10th Apr – 17th Apr //

PRICES FROM £1150

Course only available #AA134 // 27th Mar – 03rd Apr //

PRICES FROM £1375

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SKI ARCTIC FINNMARK Finnmark, Norway // 7 nights full board (self-catered) // Arctic Fjordcamp

Transport Transfers and internal travel win share accommodation single T occupancy at an extra supplement #AA226 // 23rd Apr – 30th Apr //

PRICES FROM £2199

SKI TOURING

Explore one of the most spectacular, rugged and remote regions for ski touring, Finnmark in Arctic Norway. You’ll be led throughout by Bruce Goodlad, the Ski Club’s Head of Alpine Safety and renowned mountain guide. Each day will be spent ski touring to peaks reaching 1200m in altitude, before you drop into epic ski descents right down to sea-level. You’ll be staying in the Arctic Fjordcamp, with Bruce providing your food for the week – mucking in to help cook will be very much appreciated! This isn’t a trip full of luxuries, but you’ll find a real sense of escapism and adventure on this holiday of a lifetime.

Six days with mountain guides

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

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WEEKEND Escape from the usual hustle and bustle to the glorious mountains around Europe on a Freshtracks Weekend holiday. We have a variety of carefully selected destinations to choose from this season. Whether it’s cruising the pistes or heading off piste, you can pick your perfect ski getaway. Book an exciting weekend away to remember!

HIGHLIGHTS Jet off on these two Weekend trips that we think are highlights for a mini adventure.

Argentiere Touring Skills Weekend Located in one of the best touring locations in the world, this trip gives you a chance to learn the basics of touring over a weekend from an expert guide. This could be a perfect intro to a more extensive touring adventure later down the line. This trip includes one night in a mountain hut to get that true touring experience.

Davos Ski Weekend Explore the expansive slopes in the Davos valley, where you’ll enjoy four days social skiing with your fellow members and your enthusiastic Ski Club Rep. The pistes are always in excellent condition and on good winters it is usually possible to make the epic groomed descents down to Serneus and Küblis, dropping around 2000 vertical metres in the process.

PHOTOS: Ross Woodhall

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

LA GRAVE OFF PISTE WEEKEND La Grave, France // 4 nights half board // 3* Auberge Edelweiss If you’re short on time but keen to ski the legendary terrain of La Grave, then look no further than this action-packed long weekend. Each day, you’ll head up the long gondola with your mountain guides to access challenging and exciting high mountain off piste terrain, and perhaps use touring skins to find the freshest snow. At the end of the day, refuel with an après beer followed by dinner at the excellent Auberge Edelweiss, a rustic and charming hotel in the centre of the village that will act as your base for the long weekend.

OFF PISTE INSTRUCTION WEEKEND Serre Chevalier, France // 4 nights half board // 3* Hotel Plein Sud Make the most of your time in the mountains and take your off piste technique to new heights on this weekend trip to Serre Chevalier with Ski Club Freshtracks this winter. The resort is a fantastic place to learn to ski powder with the wide-open bowls and pretty tree runs providing a great variety of terrain and your local instructors will ensure you progress with confidence to ever more challenging slopes throughout the weekend. Your hotel is well located, just minutes from the lifts in Chantemerle, and not only boasts great food, but also an excellent indoor pool and spa area.

Three days with mountain guides

Three days with instructors

Transport Transfers

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement)

#AA144 // 14th Jan – 18th Jan //

Course only option available #AA142 // 18th Mar – 22nd Mar //

PRICES FROM £899

PRICES FROM £1125

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Neil, Davos Ski Weekend, Davos

TIGNES INSTRUCTION WEEKEND Tignes, France // 3 nights half board // 3* Hotel le Paquis If you’re looking for an early season snowy fix, then join us in Tignes for an action-packed weekend on the slopes of the Espace Killy. You’ll spend three days with knowledgable local instructors exploring the ski area and brushing up on your technique ahead of the winter. We’ve chosen Tignes for this early-season trip as it is as snowsure as ski resorts come – with most runs above 2500m and the Grande Motte Glacier at the summit. Off the slopes, relax in half-board comfort at the Hotel le Paquis, located in the heart of Tignes le Lac.

Three days with instructors Transport Transfers win share accommodation (single T occupancy at an extra supplement) Course only option available #AA003 // 27th Nov – 30th Nov //

PRICES FROM £749

ST GERVAIS TOURING SKILLS WEEKEND St Gervais, France // 3 nights B&B and 1 night half board // 2* Hotel le Regina This four-day trip is ideal for learning the basics of ski touring in the traditional French resort of St Gervais. The terrain is perfectly suited for developing your ski touring skills and venturing further afield, plus the tree-lined slopes lower down are fantastic on snowy days. You’ll be taught the ropes by local mountain guides and, if conditions allow, you’ll cap off your weekend with a ski tour adventure to a local mountain hut for an authentic overnight stay. When back in town, you’ll be based at the centrally located Hotel le Regina, which will provide a great base for evening dinners out in the resort.

Four days with mountain guides

Night in a mountain hut (conditions dependant)

Twin share accommodation #AA071 // 21st Jan – 25th Jan //

PRICES FROM £749

WEEKEND

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My first trip with Freshtracks, and a fantastic holiday. I was very well looked after, and given a thoroughly enjoyable time

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

ARGENTIÈRE TOURING SKILLS WEEKEND

DAVOS SKI WEEKEND

Argentière, France // 4 nights half board // 3* Hotel de la Couronne

Davos, Switzerland // 3 nights half board & 1 night B&B// 4* Hotel Sunstar

With rapid access from Geneva, world-class touring terrain and spectacular scenery, Argentière is undoubtedly one of the best weekend destinations in the Alps. Your four days on snow will be spent in the highly trained hands of local mountain guides, exploring the very best snow in the Chamonix Valley. Should weather conditions allow, your final night will be spent in a mountain hut to experience the ultimate ski touring adventure. The other three nights will be spent in the welcoming Hotel de la Couronne, conveniently located near the foot of the Grands Montets ski area.

Explore the expansive slopes in the Davos valley, where you’ll enjoy four days social skiing with your fellow members and your enthusiastic Ski Club Rep. The pistes are always in excellent condition and in good winters it is usually possible to make the epic groomed descents down to Serneus and Küblis, dropping around 2000 vertical metres in the process. After a day on the slopes, head back to the comfort of the excellent Hotel Sunstar, with its 4* accommodation providing a fantastic weekend escape – plus you’ll get your own room at no extra supplement.

Four days with mountain guides

Four days social skiing with a Rep

Night in a mountain hut (conditions dependant)

Transport Flights and Transfers

Twin share accommodation

Single occupancy no extra supplement

#AA143 // 04th Mar – 08th Mar //

PRICES FROM £875

#AA200 // 14th Jan – 18th Jan //

PRICES FROM £1175

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WEEKEND

left to right~ Grindlewald // Davos©Three Piece Media

GRINDELWALD SKI WEEKEND

VAL DE BAGNES WEEKEND SAFARI

Grindelwald, Switzerland // 3 nights half board & 1 night B&B // 4* Hotel Sunstar

Val de Bagnes, Switzerland // 4 nights half board // Various hotels & mountain huts

Nestled under the towering north face of the Eiger, Grindelwald is arguably one of the Alps’ most spectacular ski resorts. It’s also a great weekend destination thanks to the swift journey from Zürich, enabling you to make the most of your time in the Alps. You’ll spend four days social skiing with your group, exploring the local slopes as well as the legendary Wengen resort and perhaps also venturing to Mürren – all three are covered on the same lift pass. At the end of the day, the Hotel Sunstar provides a fantastic base for your stay, great food and single rooms at no extra supplement.

The stunning Val de Bagnes is a ski touring hotspot and is home to some of the Alps’ quietest and most spectacular terrain – it is located in the valley next to Verbier after all. You’ll start off at the resort of Orsières, before heading up to the historic Grand St Bernard Hospice with your experienced mountain guide for four days of exploring the powder mecca. For accommodation, you’ll spend two nights based at a hotel in Orsieres followed by a further two nights at the hospice itself, which will be used as a base to explore the surrounding areas. In order to make the most of this trip, you should have some previous ski touring experience.

Four days social skiing with a Rep

Four days with mountain guides

Transport Flights and Transfers

Twin share accommodation

Single occupancy no extra supplement

#AA164 // 26th Feb – 02nd Mar //

#AA131 // 25th Feb – 01st Mar //

PRICES FROM £1249

PRICES FROM £875

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

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BUCKET LIST The Freshtracks Bucket List holidays are a selection of every skierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream experiences. We want you to tick off a trip on your bucket list! Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our incredible heli-rando trip to the Pyrenees or a chance to discover the vast all mountain terrain of the top resorts in Utah, this list has some truly remarkable trips for members to enjoy.

HIGHLIGHTS We have two Bucket List trips that we want you to feast your eyes on this winter season.

BC Powder Adventure Visit two incredible resorts and spend three days cat skiing in the legendary powder-filled mountains of British Columbia. Cat skiing allows you to access the most untouched powder skiing in the area. This trip is one for all those keen powder hounds looking to make some epic off piste turns in one of the best ski regions in Canada.

Japan Powder Adventure Experience dream-like Japanese powder in the stunning mountains around Nagano. Japan is notorious for its serious powder depth and lightness in easy to access varied terrain. Not only is the skiing a truly unique experience but you also get to immerse yourself into the local culture. A trip that will widen your horizons both on and off the mountain.

PHOTOS: Top 2 images Ross Woodhall

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PHOTO: Ross Woodhall

PYRENEES HELI TOURING Baqueira-Beret, Spain // 7 nights half board // 4* Montarto Hotel For a truly memorable heli-rando experience in the heart of the Pyrenees, look no further than this holiday to Baqueira-Beret. Heli-rando is a type of heli-skiing holiday that includes both ski touring and helicopter drops. With your expert local mountain guides, you’ll explore the fantastic backcountry of Spain’s largest resort and venture further afield to untouched slopes with two heli drops during the week. Then, at the end of the day, enjoy the unique combination of Spanish tapas and a cold drink at après with your group of fellow Freshtrackers. You’ll be staying at the recently renovated 4* Montarto Hotel, home to an indoor pool and spa, as well as two restaurants.

Six days with mountain guides and two heli drops Transport Flights and Transfers Single occupancy no extra supplement #AA110 // TBD // #AA139 // TBD //

PRICES FROM £TBD

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BUCKET LIST

JAPAN POWDER ADVENTURE Hakuba, Myoko & Nozawa Onsen, Japan // 13 nights B&B // Various hotels Experience legendary Japanese powder in the stunning mountains around Nagano. You’ll base yourself between three of the region’s top resorts, with the opportunity to ski at a different local ski area each day, chasing the best snow. Four of your days will be spent with fantastic local mountain guides to take you off the beaten track to access some of Japan’s finest powder and tree skiing. This trip also offers an incredible cultural experience, with the opportunity throughout to sample the local cuisine, relax in a natural Onsen hot spring and even stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan.

F our days with mountain guides and six days with Ski Club Reps Transport Transfers from Tokyo win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement) #AA069 // 17th Jan - 30th Jan //

PRICES FROM £3649

UTAH ALL MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Alta, Snowbird, Park City & Deer Valley USA // 4 nights half board & 6 nights B&B // Alta Peruvian Lodge & Park City Peaks Our Utah holiday offers the chance to ski at four of the state’s top resorts – all of which are renowned for the quality of their pistes and deep, dry powder fuelled by lake- effect snow off the Great Salt Lake. Each area is unique, giving you the oppurtunity to experience the lively bustle of Park City, exclusivity of Deer Valley, the deep powder of Alta and Snowbird’s fantastic steep terrain over eight days on snow with your Ski Club Rep. You’ll be based in well-appointed hotels in the heart of the action and with all internal transport included, getting around promises to be increadibly easy, and you can relax ready for your next awesome day of skiing.

Eight days social skiing with a Rep

Transport Transfers from airport and between resorts

win share accommodation (single occupancy T at an extra supplement) #AA242 // 21st Feb – 03rd Mar //

PRICES FROM £1975

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21

BC POWDER ADVENTURE Red Mountain & Whitewater, Canada // 10 nights B&B // Prestige Resorts Nelson & Rossland Visit two incredible resorts and spend three days cat skiing in the legendary powder-filled mountains of interior British Columbia in Canada. Both Whitewater and Red Mountain have a fantastic reputation for the quality of their tree skiing and for abundant snowfall, whilst your days cat skiing will take you to untracked slopes, far from the beaten track. You’ll be experiencing the authentic ski towns of Rossland and Nelson, which are known for their laid-back atmosphere and easy access to the slopes. Your Prestige Resorts hotels offer great, comfortable bases, with cosy rooms and hearty breakfasts to fuel your day in the mountains.

Six days social skiing with a Rep Three days Cat Skiing

Transport Group transfer from Kelowna and minibus throughout

Twin share accommodation (single occupancy at an extra supplement) #AA130 // 20th Feb – 02nd Mar //

PRICES FROM £3150

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PERFORMANCE SERIES UK PERFORMANCE CLINICS

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES Want to improve your ski technique whilst making the most of the guaranteed snow and amazing terrain of Les Deux Alpes and Meribel? Join Ski Club favourite ski instructors on one of our Technical Development Courses. New this season, you can expect five full days skiing in small groups, with selected instructors who will coach you to improve your performance and skills. You can expect to take your skiing to the next level, whilst having a fun filled week on snow with your fellow Ski Club members. The courses run Monday – Friday inclusive, leaving you with the flexibility to arrange your own preferred travel and accommodation.

#AA250 // 04th - 08th Jan // All Mountian // #AA251 // 22nd - 26th Mar // On Piste // #AA252 // 19th - 23rd Apr // All Mountain // #AA253 // TBD // All Mountain //

PRICES FROM £550

Once again, we will be running our extremely popular Performance Clinics based within the UK at various indoor snow centres. These courses offer a fantastic day of instruction from some of the UK’s top instructors, who will also use 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 during the winter. The day will also be a great opportunity to meet up with other members and share experiences with like-minded people in the lead up to the ski season.

Keep an eye on our website for dates which will be published when the ski centres are open again.

MEMBER SKI TEST TEAM Ski Club will be giving members the unique opportunity to take part in the Ski Industries of Great Britain’s Ski Test again in 2021. Skiing alongside the Ski Club Pro Test Team, this experience will allow you to be amongst the first to try a large selection of new season skis and share what you think of them, while gain some invaluable industry knowledge. You will spend four and a half days on snow 1-5 March 2021, exploring a mixture of off piste terrain and groomed slopes to really put the skis to the test. Please contact Ski Club HQ for more information.

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21 // HOLIDAYS BY DATE

HOLIDAYS BY DATES DATE

HOLIDAY

RESORT PROFILE /CO/PE PG.

27th Nov − 30th Nov Tignes Instruction Weekend

Tignes

CO 57

28th Nov − 05th Dec Tignes Instruction

Tignes

05th Dec − 12th Dec Pre-Season Progression

Val Thorens

05th Dec − 12th Dec Tignes Instruction

Tignes

06th Dec − 13th Dec Premier Party

Tignes

12th Dec − 19th Dec Tignes Instruction

Tignes

12th Dec − 19th Dec Les Arcs Instruction

Les Arcs

12th Dec − 19th Dec Meribel All Mountain Instruction

Meribel

12th Dec − 19th Dec Mountaincraft

Sainte Foy

19th Dec − 26th Dec Adventurous Powder

Flaine

// CO // PE 44

26th Dec − 02nd Jan Advanced Powder Skills

Flaine

27th Dec − 03rd Jan Andermatt New Year

Andermatt

02nd Jan − 09th Jan Learn to Ski Powder

Flaine

03rd Jan − 10th Jan Luxury Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide

// PE

03rd Jan − 10th Jan Swiss Adventure

Klosters

// PE

06th Jan − 13th Jan Wengen Fun

Wengen

// PE

09th Jan − 16th Jan Engelberg Off Piste Week

Engelberg

09th Jan − 16th Jan Off Piste Progression

Tignes

09th Jan − 16th Jan Improvers Powder Skills

Flaine

CO 40

09th Jan − 16th Jan Off Piste Adventure

Chamonix

// CO

CO // PE

// CO

39 29

// CO // PE 28 // CO

CO 40

09th Jan − 16th Jan Serre Chevalier Off Piste Instruction Serre Chevalier

09th Jan − 16th Jan Grimentz Off Piste

Grimentz

10th Jan − 17th Jan Andermatt Off Piste

Andermatt

10th Jan − 17th Jan Ski & Spa

Bad Hofgastein

14th Jan − 18th Jan La Grave Off Piste Weekend

La Grave

14th Jan − 18th Jan Davos Ski Weekend

Davos

16th Jan − 23rd Jan Adventurous Powder

Flaine

16th Jan − 23rd Jan All Mountain Development

Chamonix

PE 45 // PE

20 56 58

CO 44

CO 33

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Damuls

16th Jan − 23rd Jan Austrian Instruction

Lech

16th Jan − 23rd Jan Pila Technique Top Up

Pila

17th Jan − 24th Jan Heiligenblut Day Tours

Heiligenblut

17th Jan − 30th Jan Japan Powder Adventure

Hakuba

21st Jan − 25th Jan

St Gervais

St Gervais Touring Skills Weekend

PE 32

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Discover St Moritz

Sils Maria

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Pitztal Day Tours

Pitztal

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Engelberg Off Piste Week

Engelberg

// PE 44

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Deux Alpes Off Piste Instruction

Les Deux Alpes

// CO

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Advanced Powder Skills

Flaine

CO 42

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Off Piste Adventure

Chamonix

PE // CO

23rd Jan − 30th Jan Adamello Off Piste

Ponte di Legno

30th Jan − 06th Feb Engelberg Off Piste Week

Engelberg

30th Jan − 06th Feb Improvers Powder Skills

Flaine

30th Jan − 06th Feb Alagna Freeride

Alagna

30th Jan − 06thFeb

Tignes

Off Piste Progression

30th Jan − 06th Feb Wengen Powder & Piste

Wengen

30th Jan − 06th Feb Swiss Adventure

Klosters

30th Jan − 06th Feb Arabba Off Piste

Arabba

// PE

41 46

// CO // PE 40

// PE 35

30th Jan − 06th Feb Serre Chevalier Off Piste Instruction Serre Chevalier

30th Jan − 06th Feb Madonna Ski Week

Madonna

30th Jan − 06th Feb U39's Val d'Isere Off Piste

Val d'Isere

31st Jan − 07th Feb

St Anton

06th Feb − 13th Feb Engelberg Off Piste Week

Engelberg

06th Feb − 13th Feb Adventurous Powder

Flaine

06th Feb − 13th Feb Swiss Adventure

Klosters

06th Feb − 13th Feb Off Piste Progression

Tignes

St Anton Off Piste Adventure

// PE 23

HOLIDAYS BY DATE

16th Jan − 23rd Jan Damuls Powder & Piste

FRESHTRACKS 2020/21 06th Feb − 13th Feb Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein

06th Feb − 13th Feb Davos Powder & Piste

Davos

13th Feb − 20th Feb Learn to Ski Powder

Flaine

20th Feb − 27th Feb Adventurous Powder

Flaine

20th Feb − 27th Feb La Grave Off Piste Week

La Grave

20th Feb − 02nd Mar BC Powder Adventure

Red Mountain

20th Feb − 27th Feb Introduction to Off Piste

Engelberg

21st Feb − 28th Feb Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein

21st Feb − 28th Feb Andermatt Off Piste

Andermatt

21st Feb − 03rd Mar Utah All Mountain Adventure

Park City

25th Feb − 01st Mar Grindelwald Ski Weekend

Grindelwald

25th Feb − 07th Mar Alberta Adventure

Banff

// PE

// CO

+ +

// PE

PE 32

26th Feb − 02nd Mar Val de Bagnes Weekend Safari

Val de Bagnes

27th Feb − 06th Mar Off Piste Adventure

Chamonix

27th Feb − 06th Mar Adventurous Powder

Flaine

CO // PE

27th Feb − 06th Mar Davos Discovery

Davos

// PE

27th Feb − 06th Mar Engelberg Off Piste Week

Engelberg

27th Feb − 06th Mar Sainte Foy Technique Top Up

Sainte Foy

28th Feb − 07th Mar Adamello Off Piste

Ponte di Legno

28th Feb − 07th Mar Austrian Achievement

Bad Hofgastein

// PE

04th Mar − 08th Mar Argentiere Touring Skills Weekend Argentiere

06th Mar − 13th Mar Grimentz Off Piste

Grimentz

06th Mar − 13th Mar Deux Alpes Off Piste Instruction

Les Deux Alpes

06th Mar − 13th Mar Serre Chevalier Off Piste Instruction Serre Chevalier

06th Mar − 13th Mar Pitztal Day Tours

Pitztal

06th Mar − 13th Mar Improvers Powder Skills

Flaine

06th Mar − 13th Mar All Mountain Development

Chamonix

06th Mar − 13th Mar Wengen Fun

Wengen

06th Mar − 13th Mar Sella Ronda Off Piste

Canazei

06th Mar − 13th Mar Austrian Action

Zell am See

06th Mar − 13th Mar Andermatt Off Piste

Andermatt

06th Mar − 13th Mar La Grave Off Piste Week

La Grave

06th Mar − 13th Mar Swiss All Mountain Adventure

Crans Montana

// CO

CO 42 50

CO // PE

// PE

25 47 21

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Bad Hofgastein

// PE

07th Mar − 14th Mar St Anton Off Piste Adventure

St Anton

07th Mar − 14th Mar Luxury Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide

13th Mar − 20th Mar Italian Indulgence

Canazei

13th Mar − 20th Mar Learn to Ski Powder

Flaine

13th Mar − 20th Mar Davos Powder & Piste

Davos

13th Mar − 20th Mar Engelberg Off Piste Week

Engelberg

13th Mar − 20th Mar Off Piste Progression

Tignes

13th Mar − 20th Mar Deux Alpes Off Piste Instruction

Les Deux Alpes

13th Mar − 20th Mar Arosa Adventure

Arosa

// PE

20 38 25 22

CO 40

// PE

43 41

// PE

// CO

13th Mar − 20th Mar All Mountain Development

Chamonix

14th Mar − 21st Mar Swiss Adventure

Klosters

18th Mar − 22nd Mar Off Piste Instruction Weekend

Serre Chevalier

20th Mar − 27th Mar Discover St Moritz

Sils Maria

20th Mar − 27th Mar Advanced Powder Skills

Flaine

20th Mar − 27th Mar Les Arcs Instruction

Les Arcs

20th Mar − 27th Mar Grimentz Off Piste

Grimentz

20th Mar − 27th Mar Alagna Freeride

Alagna

21st Mar − 28th Mar Discover Grindelwald

Grindelwald

21st Mar − 28th Mar Damuls Powder & Piste

Damuls

21st Mar − 28th Mar Luxury Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide

27th Mar − 03rd Apr Tignes Instruction

Tignes

27th Mar − 03rd Apr Chamonix Day Tours

Chamonix

27th Mar − 03rd Apr Adventurous Powder

// PE

// PE CO

33 23 56 24 42

// CO // PE 28

PE 32

Flaine

03rd Apr − 10th Apr Adventurous Powder

Flaine

10th Apr − 17th Apr Flaine Day Tours

Flaine

17th Apr − 24th Apr Tignes Instruction

Tignes

17th Apr − 24th Apr Val Thorens On Piste Progression

Val Thorens

17th Apr − 24th Apr End of Season Snowdown

Tignes

18th Apr − 25th Apr Obergurgl On Piste Week

Obergurgl

23rd Apr − 30th Apr Ski Arctic Finnmark

Finnmark

// CO 44 CO

// CO

CO // PE

43 // PE

HOLIDAYS BY DATE

07th Mar − 14th Mar Ski & Spa

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FRESHTRACKS HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read the Holiday Information and required Booking Conditions carefully before you book your holiday. All bookings are made subject to our Booking Conditions and the Holiday Information below. Please see the website for further detailed information for each holiday skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks. For Mountain Tracks Holiday Information please visit mountaintracks.co.uk/terms-and-conditions.

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 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, where applicable. Optional excursions booked in resort.

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation, either in hotels or chalets, is based on people sharing a room and is selected to suit each individual group. In some cases single rooms are available on request, subject to a supplement. Rooms vary in size and comfort and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Occasionally a superior grade room will be available at a small additional cost. In Austria and Switzerland it is usual for hotels to offer “Austrian twins”, which are two separate mattresses within one double bed frame with individual duvets. Please see the individual hotel description for details or call Ski Club Freshtracks. Due to the large variety of accommodation offered in the Ski Club Freshtracks programme, it has not been possible to visit all hotels/chalets prior to contracting and we should point out that all brochured accommodation and services are in accordance with the hotel/chalet’s own literature. We will do our best to help individuals find a room sharer if we are asked to do so, but if, when

rooming lists are finalised, there is an imbalance in numbers so that a sole occupancy supplement is incurred, this cost will be passed onto you. Please note that where individuals have been allocated or have specifically asked to share a room with another/ other member(s), and one or more of the individuals in the allocated room cancels their holiday, we reserve the right to resell the cancelled place should we have the demand and you may therefore end up sharing a room with another individual. Safaris and touring accommodation: male and female members of the group may be asked to share the same room, 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 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 checkin or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change and we cannot be held responsible for any costs associated with a change in connecting or onward travel resulting in a change to air schedules. Please note, that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders, a child must be under two years of age on the date of the return flight in order to qualify for infant status. Some of our holidays don't include flights in the holiday price so that you can take advantage of the flexibility and/or pricing of other airlines, and arrange your own flight to the destination airport.

MISSED DEPARTURE In the event that you miss your outbound flight, you must notify the airline and the 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.

REGIONAL AIRPORTS Where possible we always try to meet your requests for regional departures. Please ask us about regional flights at the time of booking. Usually there is a supplement payable depending upon departure date and flight, and all flights are subject to availability. We also run several holidays without flights included in the package to give you the flexibility to book your own preferred route.

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 (British Airways: booked at airport, Swiss: Free of charge, Chartered: booked in advance subject to availability). 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, however this is subject to availability. 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.

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SMOKING

FITNESS

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.

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 the best conditions available. No compensation will be payable for any day where the climb is longer than anticipated.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS It is your responsibility to be in possession of a valid passport and any visa which may be necessary. In the absence of valid documentation, you will not be allowed to travel and we shall have no liability to make any refunds or pay any compensation. Please note that the name on the passport must match the name on the ticket, otherwise you may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid. All British citizens, including infants and children, will require a 10-year passport which is valid for at least six months after the date of return. For more information on the passport applications and the length of time the application process takes, please visit: gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports. If you are travelling to a non-EU destination, you should check with the Consulate to find out whether you need a visa or whether there are any other additional immigration requirements. If you do not hold a British passport, please check with your own Embassy or Consulate in the UK to confirm the passport and visa requirements of the country that you are planning to visit.

FOREIGN OFFICE TRAVEL ADVICE The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issues advice for those travelling outside the UK. You can access this advice 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.

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 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.

GROUP 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.

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. A Ski Club ski profile for each member on the holiday will be recorded on our membership database.

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

TIPPING Our brochure prices include all local staying duties and room taxes, but, whilst discretionary, it is typical to leave a tip when paying for drinks and food abroad. With mountain guides and instructors it is usual for the group to buy lunch and offer a tip at the end of the holiday. Most service staff in America and Canada anticipate between 15-20% gratuity, depending on the level of service; this includes bar staff and drivers. It is customary on departure to leave a gratuity in your room for house-keeping staff – a guideline is $5 per day.

OUR SKI CLUB HOLIDAY PACKAGES ARE PROTECTED ATOL PROTECTION No.2911 The Ski Club of Great Britain’s holiday department, Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited (2911) hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. 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 and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Ski Club Winter Arrangements Limited (5064), and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for the following: 1.

non-flight packages and

flight inclusive packages that commence

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outside of the EEA, which are sold to customers outside of the EEA. ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if you are abroad. Please note that bookings made outside the EEA are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Ski Club Winter Arrangements. In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company. You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made

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” "Mountain Tracks" and “Ski Club Freshtracks” are trading names. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions and our “Holiday Information” documents.

SKI CLUB MEMBERS ONLY 1. (i) Freshtracks: It is a condition of booking a Freshtracks holiday 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. (ii) Mountain Tracks: When booking a Mountain Tracks holiday, you automatically become a Ski Club of Great Britain beginner digital member at no additional cost. This is an exclusive membership only available to Mountain Tracks clients.

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.

the contract between you and us. 5. We will provide information enabling direct contact by a parent or another authorised/ responsible person where a 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. The balance payment can be made by bank to bank transfer quoting your booking reference number or by credit and debit cards (except Amex & Solo). If the balance has not been paid by such a date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking within seven days thereafter and to retain the deposit by way of our cancellation charge. Any dispute as to the amounts shown in the invoice must be taken up with us within 48 hours of receipt of the invoice. Thereafter the person who made the booking guarantees payment to us in accordance with these Booking Conditions of the total amount shown on the invoice. For cancellation procedures see Section 5 below.

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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.

9. (i) 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 £30 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.

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

(ii) 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. (iii) You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday arrangements at any time. All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. 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% (iv) Freshtracks Course Only holidays. 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% (v) All cancellations must be received in writing, signed by the person who made the booking and acknowledged by us. (vi) 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. (vii) 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(iii-iv). 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. (viii) We regret that we cannot provide you with a refund if you do not use any part of your holiday included in your package, such as 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.

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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 between 2% and 8%, the first 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.

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 change, 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. (iii) “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 (including Covid-19), 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. If your holiday package is cancelled due to "force majeure" we will notify you without due delay and give you a full refund of any payments made for the package, or you can choose a credit note of the same value towards a future holiday. However, unfortunately we are unable to refund you for any elements of your trip not included in our package or give you any additional compensation.

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.

(iv) 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 20 days before departure except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance, unless it is agreed with you. 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.

(v) The prices of holidays in this brochure are calculated based on costs known at June 2020.

HOLIDAY INSURANCE

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

13. You must have travel insurance and it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your trip. The Ski Club insurance policy is an option 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 our 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

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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 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) Freshtracks: 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) Mountain Tracks: If you have a complaint you should inform the Course Director or another Mountain Tracks representative as soon as possible so that they have an opportunity to take appropriate action on the spot. If after the trip is completed, you feel that your complaint has not been properly dealt with you must notify us in writing within 28 days of its scheduled completion. We will then try to reach an agreement with you. (iii) 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 36.

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 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 skiclub.co.uk or contact us via members@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

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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, 133137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7JY. For full Privacy Policy terms please visit www.skiclub.co.uk/privacy-policy

ACCURACY OF HOLIDAY DESCRIPTIONS 27. Care has been taken in the planning and production of the holiday descriptions so that you may obtain an accurate picture of the holiday of your choice. Nevertheless, there may be times when an advertised facility is either modified or not available due to, for example, adverse weather conditions or insufficient bookings 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.

OUR FRESHTRACKS HOLIDAY REPRESENTATIVES 29. 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. 30. Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with the Club agrees to follow the FIS rules of conduct and the following: (i) 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. (ii) 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. 31. 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 32. 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 33. We cannot accept responsibility for the snow or weather conditions experienced during your holiday with the Ski Club of Great Britain. Where we have used the word ‘powder’ in the description of your holiday, we will endeavour to find the best available snow, but if conditions are such that no powder is available (for weather or safety reasons) we accept no responsibility. Nor do we offer a snow guarantee, but we have specially chosen resorts with good snow records.

DATES OF VALIDITY OF BROCHURE 34. This brochure is valid between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021.

CASH DECLARATION 35. 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 36. 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 / Ski Club Mountain Tracks Connect House 133-137 Alexandra Road Wimbledon SW19 7JY Tel 020 8410 2022 Holidays@skiclub.co.uk