Our ski team - where it all began - Alison

In the first of a series of blogs, we want to introduce you to our wonderful ski team. This week: Our Ski Operations Manager, Alison Wareham

“As the ski operations manager, I organise the logistical side of our ski trips. This includes accommodation, ski hire, ski school, transfers and evening enrichment programme. I also spend time researching new areas so that we can keep our ski product interesting for new and old customers.

“I never went on a school ski trip myself so had to wait until the grand old age of 30 when I was living in Germany to launch myself on the slopes. A colleague gave me her cast-off straight skis so you can imagine it wasn’t the easiest of learning experiences! But I was bitten by the bug and within a year had bought my own carving skis and was off on regular trips with the local ski club. There is nothing like going on a group ski trip, whether with friends, families, a club or school, skiing is a really social sport.

“I originally studied Modern Languages and lived in Heidelberg, southern Germany for eight years while working for a software company. I loved being immersed in the language and culture, especially being able to head off to the Alps at a moment’s notice! After coming back to the UK and a short career break for my children, I started at Club Europe where I have always been in the ski department. My job now is the perfect blend of all my loves – languages, people and skiing!

“It is a real privilege to help send the next generation of students on their first ski trips and hopefully ignite a life-long passion for the sport. But even if that isn’t the case, a school ski trip can be the first time a student has gone abroad, or for many growing up in cities, the first time in a really natural environment. I truly believe it is a wonderful experience for everyone involved.”

If you’d like to discuss a ski trip for your school, call Cath or Luke now on Freephone 0800 496 4996.

Alternatively, click on the links for further help in organising a school ski trip or check out all our new school ski trip destinations on our new website.

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