Ski Trip

Ski Trip 2019

The advantage of our half term falling a week later than most other UK schools was that this year we could enjoy quieter slopes than is usual in Austria for our February trip. This was clearly appealing as 57 signed up for our trip to Wagrain, the central resort in the little known (in the UK at least) Snow Space Salzburg in Austria. We were blessed with super weather for five and a half days of our skiing, which meant that we had a great time on the slopes and could really enjoy the beauty that this area had to offer.

Our ski instructors were quick to realise just how fit and experienced our pupils were and, after finding our ski legs for the first few hours, the pace soon increased so that all could work their way around the ski area and cover a great deal each day. This included our beginners group, who made excellent early progress and by the end of the week were comfortable on proper

“We had a great time on the slopes and could really enjoy the beauty that this area had to offer.”

red runs with some challenging snow in the afternoon sun. Other groups made strong progress too and our instructors combined instruction and fun games with some real challenge to help all push their skiing on to a higher level. The fact we were injury free all week was a great testament to our pupils as well as our instructors in keeping us safe.

“Some real challenges to help all push their skiing on to a higher level.”

There were good facilities in our hotel for our time off the slopes, with all making good use of the sports hall and sledging in the enormous back garden of our large youth hotel. A pizza night and an evening in the aquatic centre also helped to keep everyone busy during our evenings.

It was a testament to our group that our ski rep Tim, as well as our instructors, spoke so highly of us and the co-operative yet fun nature of everyone skiing. Next year we head to Austria once again to enjoy the slopes of Wildkogel and Kitzbuhel!

Mr Steve Gwilliam