08 Jul 2016
For immediate release 07/07/16
Ski Club Freshtracks 16/17 winter ski holidays go on sale tomorrow
- All prices fixed in the event of currency fluctuations
- Only British ski tour operator heading to North Tohoku in Japan this winter
- New adventures including ski touring in Iceland and skiing volcanos in Oregon
- Brand new Freshtracks run chalet in Chamonix for the season
- Half term family holiday to Voss, Norway for £999 per person
- Increased number of Peak Experience holidays for over 55's
Ski Club Freshtracks 2016/17 winter holiday programme will go on sale tomorrow at 9am, with new destinations, new experiences and a brand new chalet in Chamonix added to the chalet programme. Expect a warm welcome and delicious food – plus a hot tub and sauna – as the base for All Mountain, Ski Touring and off-piste improvement holidays this season.
With more than 190 group holidays on offer, it is the biggest and most varied programme Ski Club Freshtracks has ever provided. Due to the continued success of Ski Club Holidays, capacity has been increased again for the 16/17 season.
All holidays go on sale Friday 8th July at 9am. To view the brochure click here, book online or call 020 8410 2022.
Jonny Cassidy, General Manager of Ski Club Freshtracks, commented:
“We're delighted to launch the 17/16 season holidays with the biggest and most varied Freshtracks programme ever with almost 200 holidays to choose from.
“We are very excited also to launch our Freshtracks run chalet in Chamonix which expands our existing ski programme in the resort, allowing us to offer a greater range of ski courses and adventures. As with our chalets in Flaine, we are sure that our new chalet will enhance the experience and value for our members taking a trip out there and look forward to welcoming them.
“Last season we introduced several new destinations and they proved really popular so this year we've added more. We're offering new holidays to Norway, including trips to Voss and Lillehammer, ski touring in Iceland, new powder filled holidays to North Tohoku and a holiday to Hakuba and Nozawa Onsen in Japan. In North America we've added in some truly epic adventures to Oregon and Colorado.
“Our Peak experience holidays continue to be popular so we've added even more trips aimed at those over the age of 55.
“As our holidays are ideal for solo bookers, we've increased the number of single rooms available at no supplement, offering more choice and better value for those who enjoy joining a group of likeminded members of a similar standard.
“We've also seen a rise in the number of people wanting to improve their off-piste technique and venture off the beaten track so we've expanded our 'learning to ski off-piste' courses in France, Italy and Switzerland."
Watch one Ski Club member experience one of Freshtracks' most popular courses the week-long 'Learn to Ski off Piste' course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUKAEcdnTOk
SEASON HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Chamonix Safari –NEW FOR 2016/17
Chamonix | France
Sat 25 March – Saturday 1 April: £1094pp
Staying in our lovely new Chamonix chalet, this holiday is for experienced off-piste skiers that are looking for an all-encompassing week, including avalanche awareness and an introduction to ski touring, as well as a night in a mountain hut. Max 1-2 hours climbs.
Holiday price includes: Seven nights chalet board accommodation, 1 night in mountain hut, twin share, five days with mountain guide / instructors. Transceiver hire and private minibus service.
Icelandic Adventure Tour – NEW FOR 2016/17
Dalvik |Iceland
Sat 11 March – Sun 19 March: £1750pp
Iceland is becoming a mecca for backcountry skiing. Based in Brimnes cabins in Ólafsfjörður near the village hub of Dalvik heading out each day to explore the Troll Peninsula and all the amazing skiing that northern Iceland has to offer.
Holiday price includes: 8 nights full board in Brimnes Cabins, double rooms or one room of 5 sharing, private transfers, 7 days guided ski touring
Families Norwegian Half Term – NEW for 16/17
Voss | Norway
Sat 11 Feb – Sat 18 Feb: £999pp
Located in idyllic fjords of family friendly Norway, Voss is one of the country's larger ski resorts. With breath taking surroundings, uncrowded slopes and plenty of powder, the quiet resort of Voss has it all. With your Ski Club leaders you will explore the varied terrain that Norway has to offer. With a children's pool as well as a sauna and Jacuzzi, there's something for everyone post-skiing at the charming Hotel Fleischers.
Holiday price includes: Six days skiing with Ski Club Leader, return flights from Heathrow, half board & twin share at Hotel Fleischers, coach transfers.
Oregon Volcano Adventure – NEW for 16/17
Oregon | USA
Sat 11 March – Wed 22 March: £1999pp
Oregon boasts an impressive snow record and breath-taking terrain to explore and ski. Starting with a two-day warm up at Mount Hood Meadows you'll access some testing terrain before heading to Mount Bailey for two days of Cat skiing in 6,000 acres of skiable terrain. You then travel to the laid back town of Bend where you spend two days skiing at nearby Mount Bachelor and three days with Oregon Guides who will take you into the back country, using snowmobiles and skinning to gain height.
Holiday price includes: 12 nights B&B accommodation in Government Camp, Diamond Lake and Bend,twin share, two days cat skiing, three days back country skiing with mountain guides, private minibus transfer, five days skiing with your Ski Club Leader.
Japan Powder Adventure
Hakuba/Nozawa Onsen | Japan – NEW for 16/17
Sat 4 Feb – Fri 17 Feb: £2399
For the first 7 nights, you'll stay in the bustling resort of Hakuba, home to ten ski resorts and a variety of terrain including steep tree skiing and open faces with peaks of 3,000 metres. You will then transfer to the charming resort of Nozawa Onsen, staying in a traditional Japanese style hotel. Spending half your time with Ski Club leaders and half your time with mountain guides, you'll explore the ski resorts as well as getting off the beaten track finishing off with a night in Tokyo.
Holiday price includes: B&B 4* and 3* hotels, twin share, private mini bus and Bullet Train, five days with mountain guides
Lillehammer Long Weekend – NEW for 16/17
Lillehammer | Norway
Thu 30 March – Mon 3 Apr: £699
The combination of great skiing, exciting challenges, delicious food and the nearby city of Lillehammer, is probably what's made Hafjell's resort one of Scandinavia's most popular places to go skiing. However, you rarely get the feeling of crowded slopes here. With Hafjell's extensive variety of piste you have the opportunity to try anything ranging from easy blues through to the testing Olympic runs.
Holiday price includes: 4 night full board, 3* hotel, twin share, coach transfer, Return flights from Heathrow, Ski Club leader
ENDS
For more information on prices, a brochure, images and the rest of the Ski Club Frestracks holidays visit:
For any other information on Ski Club Freshtracks holidays please contact Jonny.Cassidy@Skiclub.co.uk
/ 020 8410 2000 / General Manager of Ski Club Freshtracks at The Ski Club of Great Britain
Notes to Editors
Ski Club Freshtracks
Ski Club Freshtracks provides inspirational group holidays matching skiers of a similar ability, using only the best instructors, mountains guides and Ski Club Leaders.
Ski Club Freshtracks holidays are split into six categories: Action, Performance, Weekend, Off Piste, Heli and Touring. Whether you're looking to improve your ski technique, conquer new types of terrain, explore untouched areas of the mountain, or you just want to have an exciting time on snow with a fun group of people, Ski Club Freshtracks offer an inspiring range of holidays to suit.
About 70% of our bookings are made by individuals so these trips are ideal for solo bookers with many of the holidays providing single rooms with no supplement.
There are Peak Experience holidays which are specifically designed for skiers over the age of 55 and anyone above 65 years of age are required to join trips in this category. Holidays over Christmas and New Year are open to all.
Most Ski Club Freshtracks holidays are accompanied by Ski Club of Great Britain Leaders – volunteer members - who travel and ski with the groups and ensure the holidays run as smoothly as possible.
The Ski Club of Great Britain
The Ski Club of Great Britain is a not-for-profit snowsports club which helps members get the most out of their snowsports experience. With 29,000 members, there are hundreds of discounts on travel, kit and holidays; access to industry-leading snow reports; travel insurance, info & advice on all things wintersports-related and exclusive access to Ski with the Club experiences, including Freshtracks holidays, the Ski Club Leaders service and the new instructor-led guiding service in France.
