March 07, 2023
Our first full February ski week since 2020 and we're so glad to be back!
Despite various challenges including a very dry winter, a cohort of school ski trip groups from the UK and beyond travelled to a wide variety of ski resorts, including France, Spain, Italy and of course, Austria.
Snow conditions held up and the sun shone every day allowing our schools to tackle the slopes in ideal conditions. It was wonderful to be back in some old favourite resorts, enjoying traditional evening events such as the Tyrolean night, as well as trying out some new areas in the southern French Alps and Spanish Pyrennees.
Below are just some of the wonderful pictures and comments we've had for our half term ski trips.
“Pupils loved the luge and hot chocolates as well as local artisan market in Foux d’Allos.”
Matt, our ski rep in Foux d’Allos, France
“Matthew went above and beyond. He made an excellent contribution: practical, supportive, his French speaking skills were very valuable. He communicated well and contributed to the success of the tour very positively."
David, party leader from Lancashire on his ski trip to La Foux d’Allos
"Excellent. I have known Cath for many years and she is always very helpful and will do whatever she can to meet our needs. I hate to mention Covid,.but deferring our trip twice was achieved so smoothly. One of the girls summed up our trip nicely “Mr Carey, this week has changed my life”.
Andy, party leader from Newport on his ski trip to Wagrain in Austria
“Great skiing in fab conditions – students and staff are happy,”
Maria our ski rep from the Grafenberg in Wagrain
“We're big fans of the Gottschallalm! We love it for its location, cleanliness, staff and the fact you can ski back in an evening. Great for a school trip – nothing in the surrounding area to entice the kids to leave without permission. Close enough to walk to the ski lift in the morning. Staff are very helpful indeed."
Rachel, party leader from West Yorkshire, on her ski trip to Obertauern
"The Ski race at the end of the week followed by medals is always a hit! The Scharfetter family are great hosts, Grillitsch ski school offered excellent service and Theo’s ski hire did a brilliant job. Thanks Team-England for the brilliant preparation.”
Tarek our ski rep on his group in Obertauern