Flexibility

We’ll adopt a flexible approach to each week and the emphasis of instruction will be somewhat dependant on the interests and skill level of the group and the prevailing snow conditions and weather.

 

Off-piste special equipment

We lend each skier an avalanche transceiver if you need one and provide group snow shovels, probes and harnesses as required. Other technical equipment such as ropes are provided as required. You will need to rent touring skis and skins but we normally recommend you use your regular down hill boots.

 

Packed lunch provided

Scrummy baguettes and other goodies are on hand for you to build your own packed lunch for the hill.

 

Fitness Levels/Age Restrictions

No apologies – this will be a ski hard, play hard week so be fit before you arrive. We’ll even email you a recommended fitness programme. We’ll ask you to submit a Health Declaration form. You need to be at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit. We had a number of 50+ year olds join us in '05 and '06.

 

Insurance

You’ll need insurance to cover you for off-piste guided skiing/ski touring, repatriation if you get hurt and cancellation/curtailment in case you have to cancel your booking. See www.snowcard.co.uk or www.thebmc.co.uk. We also recommend purchasing the French carte neige piste once in-resort. This is very cheap and it helps to get you off the pisted slopes quickly without hassle. Bring a new European Health Card with you (that replaces the E111)

 

A Special Note for Men

See Note 4 Women. ‘Nuff said!