11 Aug 2015
Ski Club Freshtracks has launched its 2015/16 winter holiday programme, full of new and exciting destinations and experiences.
With more than 175 group holidays on offer, it is the largest and most varied programme Ski Club Freshtracks has ever provided. Due to the continued success of Ski Club Holidays, capacity has been increased again by 10% for the 15/16 season.
Ski Club Freshtracks provides inspirational group holidays matching skiers of a similar ability with specific skiing interests using only the best instructors, mountain guides and Ski Club Leaders – volunteer members who travel and ski with the groups and ensure the holidays run as smoothly as possible.
This unique formula is ideal for those who are looking to develop their skiing, seeking new skiing experiences, travelling independently or just wishing to share their passion for the mountains with other like-minded skiers.
There is a choice of holiday types on offer, including on piste instruction, off piste holidays with instructors or mountain guides, ski touring holidays, on and off piste skiing weekends, heli and cat skiing or holidays where members ski together with Ski Club Leaders.
Due to high demand and feedback from members, Ski Club Freshtracks has again increased the number of holidays with single rooms for no supplement and there are more courses for those looking to progress their off piste skiing. There are also a number of new destinations including Slovakia, Norway and Spain offering more adventurous experiences and some real hidden gems of resorts.
This season there are a whole range of new destinations and new experiences. All holidays are now on sale. Book online or call 020 8410 2022.
Here are some highlights of the 2015/16 holiday programme:
Hokkaido Backcountry Adventure, Japan
Tue 19 Jan 2016 - Fri 29 Jan 2016: £2,460.00
A brand new holiday for the 2015/16 season and one that will explore the spectacular Japanese northern island of Hokkaido. A powder mecca, this holiday offers the chance to ski a different area each day mixing up the chance to skin and explore the back country whilst staying in traditional Japanese accommodation.
Holiday price includes: 10 nights half board, twin share; private minibus for group, all guides fees and expenses for duration of trip, lift passes.
Pyrenees Heli Exploration, Baqueira, Spain
Sat 23 Jan 2016 - Sat 30 Jan 2016: £1,599.00
Popular with Spanish Royalty, the resort of Baqueira Beret is an undiscovered gem offering varied off piste terrain, couloirs and amazing tree skiing. Explore the area ski touring with local mountain guides to get off the beaten track and then even further afield with two heli drops to remote and untouched terrain.
Holiday price includes: 7 nights half board, 4* hotel, twin share, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, 6 days with mountain guides, 2 heli drops, Ski Club Leader.
Norwegian Exploration Weekend, Lyngen Alps, Norway
Fri 11 Mar 2016 - Mon 14 Mar 2016: £950.00
Tap into Norway's way of life for a long weekend and experience some of the best Scandinavian back country with a ski touring trip to the Lyngen Alps. Explore the terrain and area led by local guides who know all the best spots and even spend one of the three days skiing from a boat!
Holiday price includes: 3 nights dinner only, Ski Lodge, twin share, private car hire included, three days with mountain guides, Ski Club Leader.
BC Heli Adventure, 12 nights, Red Mountain / Nakusp / Whitewater, Canada
Mon 29 Feb 2016 -Sat 12 Mar 2016: £4,299.00
A thrilling powder experience in the beautiful setting of Canada's western province, British Columbia. Ski three areas in two weeks with 4 days heli skiing in the powdery playground of Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges. And to top it off you'll also receive a brand new pair of 2017 season K2 skis delivered straight to your door!
Holiday price includes: 12 nights (4 nts fully catered, 8 nights B&B) twin share, 4 days heli skiing, free K2 skis, private minibus,
Learn to Ski Off Piste, Les Deux Alpes, France
Sun 31 Jan 2016 - Sun 07 Feb 2016: £1,099.00
Les Deux Alpes boasts 1,400 hectares of off piste terrain so is the ideal resort to progress and develop your off piste technique. With six full days off piste instruction you will be tackling the likes of La Fée bowl, the Vallons Diable itinerary and La Dome Glaciero.
Holiday price includes: 7 nights chalet board (Mark Warner), chalethotel, single occupancy room, return charter flights, coach transfers, 6 days with instructors, Ski Club Leader
Scandi-lous Girls Weekend, Voss, Norway
Thu 03 Mar 2016 - Mon 07 Mar 2016, £645.00
One of Norway's larger and more historic ski resorts, Voss, with Myrkdalen 20 minutes up the road, offers a good variety of terrain and accessible off-piste. Just a two hour flight from London Heathrow to Bergen and a short transfer to the mountain, this is a perfect destination for the weekend with the girls.
Holiday price includes: 4 nights half board, twin share, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, Ski Club Leader.
Slovakian Off Piste Ski & Spa, Jasna, Slovakia
Sun 07 Feb 2016 - Sun 14 Feb 2016, £799.00
Enjoy a week of ski instruction in this up and coming destination, Slovakia. With 12 dedicated free ride zones, the resort of Jasna is a short 45 minute transfer from Poprad, accessible via a direct flight from Luton. This off-piste instruction week in Eastern Europe will offer a range of skiing, from the easier, safer lines to the ultra-challenging.
Holiday price includes: 7 nights half board, 4* hotel, twin share, set group transfer, 6 days with instructors, Ski Club Leader.
Jonny Cassidy, General Manager of Ski Club Freshtracks, commented:
“We're delighted to be back with one of our biggest and best holiday programmes that Freshtracks has ever offered to our members. This year we've expanded our offering in Italy but added new destinations in places such as Eastern Europe and Scandinavia providing a more varied and exciting programme.
“We've increased the number of single rooms available at no supplement as we welcome a lot of solo bookers returning year after year who really enjoy skiing with 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 more around the mountain so we've expanded our 'learning to ski off-piste' courses in France, Italy and Switzerland.
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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 50 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 (skiclub.co.uk) 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; 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. Membership costs £63 for an individual, £94 for families and £24 for beginner members and members aged under 24.
