We also include Alpine or downhill skiers on these courses – we ensure that both Telemark and Alpine skiers receive appropriate and complete attention and time. Follow this link for more information about how this works.
| SWITZERLAND – Lenzerheide |
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Switzerland’s 'best kept secret' for limitless Telemark and Alpine Freeride off-piste skiing and touring.
LEVELS: 4 – 5
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Lenzerheide, just south of Chur in eastern Switzerland, has a great snow record, easy access from airports and is located in an open bowl of scattered villages, forests, snowfields and peaks. |
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On the west side of the area there are many uplift-served off-piste runs, some great areas to ‘warm-up’ and then more challenging stuff as well! |
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To the east uplift allows easy access to peaks between 2650 and almost 3000 m; off-piste runs lead back to Lenzerheide or beyond to the resorts of Arosa and Tschiertschen – using uplift and skins superb day tours link the three resorts and all the empty valleys, peaks and powder slopes inbetween … |
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This week is best for those already confident away from the piste and are looking for greater challenges and to hone their off-piste skills and technique. |
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Expect to find untouched snow, dramatic scenery and all sorts of terrain and to enjoy one of the best off-piste areas anywhere! |
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The 'Off-piste Adventure' option will include coaching for three mornings with the 'Performance' skiers followed by big off-piste itineraries in the afternoon and 2 full day excursions involving some skinning; 1 free day. |
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Top left: Up the cable-car for the first run of the day ...
Top right: ... then some skinning to a high col Bottom right: ...and the last run home.
Photos: John Eames
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DATES & COSTS
(5 full days coaching and leadership only, in 6 days skiing)
22/01/11 – 29/01/11 £415
19/03/11 – 26/03/11 £415
EXTRAS: Train/bus transfers from/to Zurich airport: approx £61; half-board twin shared accommodation and 6 day ski pass: from £690 (3* hotel); £650 (2* hotel); £550 (YHA).
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Simply arrange your own flight to Zurich and arrange train and bus to Lenzerheide (easily done in Switzerland!); we at the Telemark Ski Company will book your accommodation. |
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| SWITZERLAND – Andermatt |
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One of the Alps' best centres for limitless Telemark and Alpine Freeride off-piste skiing.
LEVELS: 4 – 5
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Andermatt is right at the hub of the Swiss Alps with a great snow record, easy access from airports and a delightful ‘small town’ feel. |
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From the top of the ski area, at the Gemstock, there is access to five valleys of off-piste or freeride ski runs, all with 1600 m of vertical to return to the village. |
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This week is best for those already confident away from the piste and are looking for more and greater challenges and to hone their off-piste skills and technique. |
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Expect untouched powder snow, dramatic scenery, all sorts of terrain and enjoy one of the best off-piste areas anywhere! |
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5 days of coaching and leadership; ski coaching sessions will develop during the week to include longer off-piste runs and eventually full day excursions involving some skinning; 1 free day or 6th day led for an extra £45. |
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We will also ski at Oberalp and the other neighbouring areas accessible by train – all included in the ski pass! |
What others have said about the Andermatt
experience:
I would just like to say a big thank you for the Andermatt … week. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole week – the ski area, the company, and the hotel. I had a great time. I was very pleased to have the day's tuition in the middle of the week which I think has helped my skiing technique enormously. I look forward to coming on another Telemark Ski Co. week in the not too distant future.
J.M., March, 2009
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A wealth of 1500 m vertical off-piste/powder runs in each of 5 valleys off the top of the cable-car … come and join the fun!
Photos: John Eames
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
You arrange flight (e.g. easyJet) to Zurich, we advise re direct train transfer (approx. £56 return) and reserve accommodation for you. Hotel half-board 7 nights cost from £415; 6 day ski pass CHF254 (approx £155).
DATES & COSTS
(full days coaching/leadership only)
26/03/11 – 02/04/10 £415
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SWITZERLAND – Zinal
Off-piste Adventure (OPA) |
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New delights for the adventurous off-piste Telemark skier!
LEVELS: 3+ to 5
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Zinal is a small and unspoilt resort at the head of the Val d’Anniviers, off the Rhone valley in the Valais. |
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By ski or shuttle bus four other ski areas are easily reached all with their own character and charm e.g the tree-skiing of Vercorin and the 'over-the-back' opportunities of Grimentz. |
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All in all a great mix of tree skiing, plenty of gullies and steeps, and more mellow wide open bowls and slopes, all overlooked by the 4000 m peaks of the Pennine Alps. |
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This 'Adventure' week builds from the performance coaching part of each day (typically the mornings) and allows further challenges and exploration of these little-known areas with longer off-piste runs and mini-tours. Simply loads of skiing! |
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Off-piste adventures ‘over the back’ at Zinal..
Photos: Eric & Penny Kendall www.skizinal.com |
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Arrange your own flight to Geneva, Zurich or Sion and onward travel by train and bus – easy in Switzerland! We book your accommodation (from £560, 7 nights half-board, twin share basis; other options available).
Ski pass: CHF245 (approx £150) |
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DATES & COSTS
(5 full days coaching and leadership only, in 6 days skiing)
15/01/11 – 22/01/11: £415
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AUSTRIA – Kühtai
Off-piste Adventure (OPA) |
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High altitude and snow sure with great day tours for Telemark skiers.
LEVELS: 4 – 5
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As a high resort Kühtai, at over 2000 m, has a well-deserved reputation for excellent and long-lasting snow. |
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With the linked (free shuttle bus) to Hochoetz ski area, the skiing is even more extensive, offering a good variety of runs, efficient uplift and not too many people. |
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• This 'Adventure' will focus on day touring; Kühtai is perfectly placed for this with many options in all directions, many with the benefit of uplift for access. |
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A superb opportunity if you have not tried ski-touring before; if you are already a tourer, the variety and scope of itineraries here will definitely not disappoint! |
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An optional 6th day of led touring is possible on this week. |
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The comfort, food and facilities at our hotel base are stunning and offer great value for money. The hotel is also ski-in/ski-out! |
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Simply arrange your own flight to Munich and we will do the rest! Alternative flights via Innsbruck (arrange own transfer – contact us for details).
EXTRAS: Transfers from/to Munich airport: from £95; half-board, twin shared 3* hotel: from £695; ‘Alpine hut’ accommodation with half-board: from £365
Ski pass: €162 for 6 days (£138 approx)
DATES & COSTS
(5 full days coaching and leadership only, in 6 days of skiing)
12/03/11 – 19/03/11: £415
Optional 6th day of led touring: £45 extra
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Top & Centre: In amongst the off-piste above Kuhtai.
Bottom: Skinning up through the tree-line on a day tour.
All photos: John Eames
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FRANCE – Tignes
Off-piste Adventure (OPA) |
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Prime time for Telemark off-piste skiing and tours – in a prime location.
LEVELS: 4 – 5
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Tignes and Val d’Isere offer varied, high altitude, snow-sure terrain that's the perfect environment for off-piste ski coaching, developing the challenge and maximising the fun! |
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The snowpack is usually at its maximum depth in April above 2000 m – and Tignes is at 2100 m! |
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'Spring snow' is in its prime and powder is not unusual. Great snow is complemented by easy access off-piste itineraries, with touring options to 2500 m and 3000 m + peaks beyond the ski area. |
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This week will include performance coaching on some of the mornings and allow longer and less easily accessed runs in the afternoons and part or full day skinning/touring itineraries later in the week. |
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A memorable way to finish your season! A spring snow descent of an Alpine peak, cruise across open, empty snowfields and slalom through quiet pine woods ... |
Right: Off-piste for all at Tignes … steep and not so steep.
Photos: John Eames
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Tour operator packages will have finished for the season.
Independent travel and accommodation: arrange your own flight to Geneva and transfer to Tignes. From £595 for 7 nights half-board, twin share accommodation and including 6 day ski pass. Other accommodation options available e.g. self-catering from £260 (ski pass extra).
Ski pass, 6 days (if extra): €222.50 (approx £190)
DATES & COSTS
(5 full days coaching and leadership only, in 6 days skiing)
16/04/11 – 23/04/11 £415
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ITALY – Gressoney
Off-piste Adventure (OPA) |
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For Telemark off-piste skiers: a little-known venue with big verticals spread over 3 valleys
LEVELS: 4 – 5
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Gressoney is at the hub of the Monte Rosa ski area and its three valleys, including the well-known off-piste and freeride of Alagna; great links, easy access and loads to go at! |
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Typically early April is the best time for snow-cover at altitude; with skiing from our hotel at 1800 m to the top of the system at 3300 m! |
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Enjoy a quiet ski area and untracked snow beneath the hanging glaciers, rock faces snow peaks of Monte Rosa and it’s satellites. |
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This week will include performance coaching in the mornings followed by the chance to challenge new skills and explore the steeps and deeps of this vast off-piste arena in the afternoons. |
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A friendly, quiet and relaxed base to return each day – ideal for a beer in the late afternoon sun! |
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Gressoney is at the hub of the Monte Rosa ski area and its three valleys, including the well-known off-piste and freeride of Alagna; great links, easy access and loads to go at! |
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Typically early April is the best time for snow-cover at altitude; with skiing from our hotel at 1800 m to the top of the system at 3300 m! |
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Enjoy a quiet ski area and untracked snow beneath the hanging glaciers, rock faces snow peaks of Monte Rosa and it’s satellites. |
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This week will include performance coaching in the mornings followed by the chance to challenge new skills and explore the steeps and deeps of this vast off-piste arena in the afternoons. |
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A friendly, quiet and relaxed base to return each day – ideal for a beer in the late afternoon sun! |
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Top: 'Freshies' within the Gressoney ski area.
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Exploring the bowls, faces and peaks of the Monterosa ski area.
Photos: Monterosa Ski Area
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
We have arranged half-board accommodation at a hotel convenient for skiing, with all comforts and great food. Cost from £525 per person for 7 nights on a twin share basis and including 6 days ski pass. Arrange own flight to Turin or Milan; ATS transfers from £105 return or public transport for approx £50 return.
DATES & COSTS
(5 full days coaching and leadership only, in 6 days skiing)
02/04/11 – 09/04/11 £415
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