SUPER SPECIAL SKI WEEKS 2012

World Cup Week in Kitzbuhel, Austria

January 13 to 22, 2012

Experience the most famous downhill race of them all, the Hahnenkamm course in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Training sessions run daily during the week, with the finals held on Saturday Jan 23rd. After the races are over, head to Munich for your last evenig before flying home on Sunday Jan. 24th.

Your ten day tour package stays in nearby Kirchdorf, while your ski pass covers the entire Kitzbuhel area, a massive 680km of groomed ski piste!! All within a 20 minute drive of your hotel.

Ski Region Kitzbuheler Alps - encompassing Kitzbuhel, St Johann/Tirol, Oberndorf, Kirchdorf, Steinplatte, Fieberbrunn, Brixental, Hopfgarten, Kirchberg, Westendorf, Kossen, Alpbach, Scheffau, Soll, & Wildschonau.  

- Total lifts = 260                                    - over 680km of groomed ski trail
- 1200m (4000 ft.) vertical                     - over 250km of snowgun covered ski trail

Hotel Accommodation - KIRCHDORF

Hotel Neuwirt *** A recently renovated hotel with all rooms having a balcony, SAT-TV, phone, hairdryer and private bathroom. This excellent family run hotel has a sauna, elevator, and 2 room types - standard and superior. Breakfast buffet and 3-course dinner menu is included daily. The free ski bus may be used, and is accessible from in front of the hotel. A short 200m walk to the village centre.

Through The Vacation Station, and their local partners, you may obtain reduced rates on ski equipment rentals and ski school. An English-speaking tourleader will be available at your hotel each day to answer your questions on ski conditions, evening activities, shopping hints, and other matters.

 CAD$2450.00 per person, double occ.

"Almost All-Inclusive" package includes:

- Roundtrip flights from Toronto to Munich

- Flight taxes and fuel surcharges

- Rental car for eight days

- 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Neuwirt

- Buffet breakfast and 3-course dinner each day in ski resort

- 1 night accommodation in central Munich(with breakfast only)

- All local hotel taxes, service charges and staff gratuities

- 7 day Kitzbuheler Alpen area ski pass

- Local host at your hotel daily

Contact us at 866-648 7757 for more details!

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     VAIL, COLORADO

January 28 to February 4, 2012

At Vail, enjoy 7 miles of mountain front, 7 back bowls, 3 terrain parks, the most groomed terrain on the planet, 300 days of sunshine, and 5,289 acres of Rocky Mountain bliss.

Cozy, without cars, the awesome mountain deployed in front as you walk leisurely down the cobble-stone streets, the town of Vail runs the gamut from elegant shopping, to quick café latte’s, fine dining, and everything in-between. 

On the culinary front, the same world-class offerings abound. From five courses to five-minute bites, Vail has a bounty of options and flavors. Our signature Game Creek Restaurant offers guests a sensory experience that includes phenomenal French-American dishes coupled perfectly with fine wines. Other alternatives include cozy pubs, family-friendly eateries, and everything else across the culinary spectrum.

Après ski is the highlight of many ski vacations! After you get off the slopes grab a slice and a beer at Vendetta’s, you’re bound to find some Vail Ski Patrollers hanging out. Or join in the fun with the crowd at the Red Lion and sing along with your favorite bar tune. After Après stick around town for some live music, dancing, or hit the bar scene. The night is yours!

Hotel Evergreen Lodge *** Conveniently located within 450 yards(a 5-minute walk) to the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead and less than a 10-minute walk to the centre of Vail Village. A modest hotel in a great location, offering excellent value at this world class resort. All large valley-view rooms have  a bathroom, phone, TV, radio, hairdrier and minibar. Guests enjoy a large heated outdoor pool, indoor hot-tub, sauna, and gym facilities.

Cad$2250.00 per person, double occ.

Includes:

- Roundtrip flights from Toronto to Denver, non-stop both ways on Air Canada

- Flight taxes and fuel surcharges of $130

- Private airport transfers

- Seven nights at the Evergreen Lodge

- All local hotel taxes and resort fees

- One year membership of the Voyageur Ski Club (Toronto)

- Buffet breakfast each day

- Six day Colorado area ski pass (includes Beaver Creek, A-Basin, Breckenridge and Keystone)

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SKI CANADA MAGAZINE READERS TRIP 

ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND

January 13 to 21, 2012        

Join editor Iain MacMillan and Technical editors Marty McLennan and Ron Betts in the shadows of the Matterhorn at the world’s most famous ski resort, Zermatt.

There are certain iconic travel destinations that everyone has to make it to once in his or her lifetime, and we think Zermatt in Switzerland’s Valais region, tops the list. Your lift pass is good on almost 100 cable cars, high-speed gondolas and chairlifts, and delightful cog-railways, in both Zermatt, Switzerland, and over the top into Cervinia, Italy. Six days of skiing won’t be enough for the almost 500 kms of runs that has something for every level.

Endless groomed and soft-snow runs that carry skiers down, through and past cut tree-runs, wide-open alpine bowls, glaciers, sunny picnic spots (Zermatt receives more than 300 days of sunshine a year) and family-run mountain lunch huts, overwhelming views of the Alp’s most famous peak, the Matterhorn, and its crushingly impressive neighbours on all sides.

Distinctive areas around the gargantuan resort offer different conditions each day. Just the

vertical drop is more than 2,200 metres. All ages and skier levels welcome!

The centrally located, four-star Alpen Resort in the car-free bustling village of Zermatt welcomes Ski Canada skiers who, if last year’s trip is any indication, will very quickly get to know one another for day and evening adventures.

Added bonus: as a trip sponsor, Intersport Zermatt (along with Switzerland Tourism, Zermatt Tourism and Valais Tourism) is offering half-price rentals making travel lighter with no airport 2nd bag charges. As well, Intersport’s excellent equipment can be changed or tuned whenever you like.

Also welcome back again, is chocolate sponsor Frey!

Come ski Zermatt with Ski Canada Magazine & The Vacation Station.

Cad$2890.00 per person, double occupancy

Single room surcharge = $200

Inclusions:

- Roundtrip flights from Toronto to Geneva on BA (other departure cities available)

- Flight taxes and fuel surcharges of $484.00 (subject to change)

- Round trip transfers to/from Geneva Airport

- Seven nights at the 4 star Hotel Alpenresort, Zermatt

- All local hotel taxes, staff gratuities, and service charges

- 6 day Zermatt / Cervinia International lift pass

- Buffet breakfast and 5-course dinner daily

- Welcome reception and orientation with drinks / Swiss chocolate etc.

- Trip extension possibilities
- Special bonus: 50% off equipment rentals at Inter Sport of Zermatt!

Flight Details with British Airways

BA 98 13JAN    YYZ to LHR     2110 0915
BA 730 14JAN  LHR to GVA    1145 1430
BA 729 21JAN   GVA to LHR   1310 1410
BA 99 21JAN   LHR to YYZ      1615 1935

Deposit & Payment Details

May be found on our Terms and Conditions page.

There are a limited number of seats available and reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

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SKI CANADA MAGAZINE READERS TRIP 

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND

March 16 to 24, 2012        

Ready to ski the runs of your dreams? Discover huge terrain, big vertical, remote hidden descents and side valleys with untracked powder amid the singular scenery of the Alps — and all within a small-group guided scenario of a trip to remember? Join John and George’s excellent adventure!

John Hogg combines a local’s intimate knowledge of the vast terrain with an unerring ability to find great snow; he’s a man who truly loves to ski and bring the best out of his clients while taking care of their safety and wellbeing. Just at Davos-Klosters alone, John has well over 100 off-piste routes in his personal guiding itinerary.

You don’t need to be a great skier to join the group, but you do need to be fit and keen, able to ski powder and get down double-black-diamond runs at North American ski resorts safely.

Skiers will average about one-half to one hour per day of uphill walking on skins daily, while making

maximum use of the area’s extensive lift system. If you’ve ever considered guided off-piste skiing,

this is your trip.

Who’s John Hogg?

“He’s a personal ski instructor and mentor, an uproarious raconteur, a technical consultant, a connoisseur of fine foods and wine, an equipment procurer, a logistics magician, a hectoring schoolmarm and an outrageously opinionated conversationalist. In short, a one-man rollicking non-stop Alpine off-piste road show.”                                                     —George Koch

Group Size Options.

A/          One group of 8 guests

B/          12 guests divided into 2 groups of 6  ($150 price reduction applies)

Tour Escort and Guides

Guides -             John Hogg plus 1 local off-piste instructor

Tripleader -         George Koch, representing Ski Canada Magazine

Deposit & Payment Details

May be found on our Terms and Conditions page.

There are a limited number of seats available and reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.