Freeriding

In October we would like to spend a nice weekend with you in the Black Forest. If you enjoy exploring bike trails it would be a great opportunity. For others, you could do some climbing on our beautiful granite rocks. We will spend the evening in a traditional farm house. A delicious dinner will be waiting for us. It will be a great opportunity for us to chill out and have fun together.  We look forward to seeing you on this weekend.

What will we need?

For bikers

• Mountain Bike
• Bike clothing and helmet

For climbers

• Climbing shoes
• Harness
• Ropes will be provided by us

Where will we meet?

On Saturday 08/10/2011 we will meet at 12 noon at the farm house “Kammererhof”. To get there from Villingen drive along B33 passing through St. Georgen. Then another 8 km on, you will reach the small town of Nussbach. Here you will see  the Hotel Roemischer Kaiser on the right hand side. At this point turn left. Another 100 m. on, take another left turn and follow the small road for about 2 km and you will arrive right in front of the farm house.

Overnight

There will be plenty of bunk beds where we can sleep. If you have a sleeping bag, you can bring it. If you prefer to spent the night in a hotel you can reserve at Roemischer Kaiser Hotel  +49 7722 6170.

Food and drink

We will provide a great dinner and breakfast. Drinks will be at your cost.

Sign up

If you would like to come please send us an email before the 20/09/2011.

Preis: 290 EUR

Fast schon legendär ist unser Scott Freeride Opening in Sölden . Die neuesten Freerider der Firma Scott können wir an diesem Wochenende ausgiebig testen. Bei einem oder mehreren Glasl Wein, werden die Abende im gemütlichen Hotel Zwieselstein sehr kurzweilig. Mit ein paar schönen Fotos wollen wir uns auf die kommende Saison einstimmen.

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Price: 280 EUR

This year we also offer a Kid´s group from 8 – 16 years of age. Price 200 EUR

Freeriding: fun and danger are very closely connected with this form of skiing. During this weekend you will learn or relearn in detail how to use the LVS device, the sensor and the shovel correctly. But of course there will also be the opportunity to ski. During wonderful freeride runs in open terrain we will stop for snow observations and explanations of dangerous spots. We will learn to know and evaluate these spots. Furthermore there will be the opportunity to test the newest LVS devices from the company Arva.

Requirements

• secure skiing abilities offpiste

The service package of 280 Euro includes

• 2 overnights with half board in a mid-class hotel
• support of UIAGM skiing and mountain guide
• testing material LVS device, shovel and sensor on loan (if you let us know at least 10 days prior to travel)
• avalanche training
• information about avalanches
• dia show
• travel cancellation insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

• travel
• lunches and drinks
• lift pass (approx. 60 Euro for two days)

How to get there

Motorway Bregenz – Arlberg – Landeck towards Reschenpass, after 25 km. take a left turn into Kaunertal. We will meet in Hotel Edelweiß on 25/11/2011 at 7 pm.

Contact Hotel:

Hotel Edelweiß
Familie Praxmarer
A- 6524 Kaunertal-Feichten-Tirol
Tel. +43 5475 5550

www.hoteledelweiss.com

The minimum number of participants is 7. Please note our Travel Conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.

Price: 1,450 EUR

Sheregesh is an old, traditional Russian ski area. Already in the Soviet times lifts where installed in those mountains. It was the microclimate, with its huge annual amounts of snow that made this place famous. Today Sheregesh is next to Soch as one of the most well known ski areas in Russia. In the Winter that lasts here from October until May, 3 – 4 meters of snow are normal. Over the last years more and more new lifts have been installed. Now they have 3 brand new 8 man gondolas and about 8 partly highspeed chairlifts. These modern lifts will make it possible to have a lot of great skiing in the Siberian powder. The season starts already at the end of October, so by the time we  get there in December, 2 -3 meters of snow can be expected. Due to the microclimate and its huge snowfalls, don´t expect to see too much of the sun. Most days will be rather snowy. Since most of the runs are around tree level or below, visibility will not be such an issue. The lift will take us up from 600 meters to 1290 meters. If we want to go higher we can either skin up or pay a few rubles to be towed up by a Skidoo. The peak is called Mustag and offers a great variety of very nice offpiste runs.
If you want to ride nice Siberian powder already in the early season this trip will be a great choice for you.

Travelling details

On Friday 02.12.2011 we will fly out of Central Europe towards Moscow. In the early morning of the 3.12.1011 we will fly another 3 hours towards the east to the city of Novokuznetzk. From here we reach Sheregesh in about 2 hours drive in a minivan. From Sunday to Friday we will explore the great moutains all around Sheregesh. Our Hotel Kederova has a good standard and is situated directly at the bottom of the lifts. On the following Saturday morning we need to leave Sheregesh to catch the plane back to Moscow, where we land at the same time as we leave Novokuznetzk, due to the time change. We will be in Moscow early enough to catch most of the planes back to all major Central European cities.

Requirements

• Fast and safe skiing in all snow conditions
• Hikes on skins up to 1 hour are possible

Our package includes the following

• 8 overnights based on double rooms incl. breakfast and dinner
• 7 days of guiding by Flory
•  transfers
• safety equipment shovel, LVS, probe for hire ( please let us know at least 10 days in advance of the trip )
• travel cancellation insurance + travel protection pack
• insolvency insurance §651 k BGB

Our package does not include

• Flight from Central Europe to Novokuznetzk ( from 390 EUR)
• Visa for Russia  about 80 up to 125 EUR
• Lift tickets about 25 EUR / day

Important travel information

Due to the application of a visa to Russia a late booking might cause the costs of an express visa. Also the flights should be booked at least 6 weeks before the trip takes place in order to get a good flight offer.

Preis: 330 EUR

Unsere “Go with the Snow” Weekends haben sich speziell in der Vorsaison bestens bewährt. Kurzfristig checken wir die Schneelage für dich ab und entscheiden wo es hingeht. Wie die vergangenen Winter gezeigt haben, fällt der Schnee im Alpenraum sehr ungleich. Mit “Go with the Snow” bleiben wir flexibel und haben sehr große Chanchen schon im Frühwinter besten Powder zu fahren. Sollte es wieder einmal der Süden sein der früh den Schnee bekommt, können wir uns sehr gut Orte wie St. Moritz, oder Sulden am Ortler vorstellen. Sind es die Nordalpen steht der Arlberg immer ganz vorne, hingegen kriegen die Westalpen mehr ab weichen wir in die Schweiz etwa ins Berner Oberland oder nach Engelberg aus. Bislang hatten wir immer den richtigen Riecher für den guten Schnee.. Wir freuen uns auf dich.

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Price: from 1,100EUR

Already in the pre season we are always looking for the best powder. Unfortunately the snow doesn´t distribute in an  equal way every year. Our “go with the snow week” will give us the flexibility to choose the ideal destination just shortly before the trip. For sure we will try to run this week somewhere in the Alps. So if we see good snow somewhere between the French and the Eastern Austrian Alps we will choose a spot in the last minute. If you like to ski fresh powder and don´t want to share it with a lot of others, our December “go with the snow week” will be an idea for you.

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Price:  330 EUR

The “go with the snow” trips have proven successful especially in the early winter. In this time of the year snow coverages may vary from place to place and can be great in one spot and very poor in another. In the last minute  we will decide where the trip will take place in order to give you the best snow conditions. So, for example if the southern alps gets good snow we might to St. Moritz or to Sulden / Ortler. If the north gets it, Arlberg, St. Anton is always a great choice. If the west get it, the Bernese Oberland or Engelberg could be the destination. So far we always made the right choice and found good snow with our “go with the snow” weekends.

Requirements

• This trip is only for good skiers with offpiste experience

The service package of  330 EUR includes

• 2 overnights in hotel including half board in 4 star Hotel Lärchenhof
• 2 days of guiding by UIAGM qualified Mountain and Skiguide
• safety equipment LVS-device, shovel, probe for rent (needs to be booked at least 10 days before travel)
• travel cancellation insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

• Travel expenses
• Lift pass (about 70 Euro)
• Lunches and drinks

Where to meet

On Monday prior the date of travel we will let you know where to go and where to meet. Just trust us!!!

Terms and conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.

Price: 630 EUR

For our Ride into the New Year 2012 we have chosen, quite an unknown places. The upper Vinschgau in the corner between Italy – Switzerland and Austria. From here we can reach within only 30 minutes drive realy nice freeskiing spots. Sulden at Ortler, St. Valentin auf der Heide or the secret place of Minschuns are on our dayli programm. Most of the places are between 1600 m. and 3200 m, so there will be a very high snow guarantee. Nice rides in beautyfull spots are waiting for you.

Price:  620 EUR

Our “Freeride Days” on the “Three Holy Kings” public holiday have become almost legendary by now. At the Gemsstock we will encounter one of the best freeride areas in Switzerland. Being steep and facing north, the freeride runs in Andermatt display descents of up to 1,500 vertical metres. Our profesional team will make sure that you will see and ski some of the greatest runs with the best snow in the area. At night time we will have fun together.

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Pictures of the trip you will find here

Price: 1,850 EUR

Already the last 3 winters we were absolutely impressed by the amounts and qualities of the powder on Japan´s northern island Hokkaido. In the season 2011 we spent 6 weeks in this great sushi powder. So we can really speak about 100 % powder guarantee. Surely, Niseko is one of the most famous powder spots on Hokkaido, although there are lots of other great places, that are way more unknown. With our Hokkaido Road Trip we will give you the opportunity to get to know some of the best places. If you love to ski some of the best powder, take a nice soak in hot springs, enjoy delicious food and all in one of the most hospitable countries in the world, the Hokkaido trip with us will be your ideal holiday.

Trip process

After your arrival at Chitose Airport, we will drive by minivan for about 2 hours through snowy landscapes to Furano. Furano is a typical Japanese Ski resort built in the 80´s, when Japan had its ski boom. Nowaday´s a lot of the ski areas see a lot less visitors, since skiing in Japan lost its popularity in the mid 90´s. On Mt. Kitanomine we have incredible freeride potential through magical forests. First tracks are pretty much guaranteed, since Furano does not see a lot of Freeriders. The next day we will get to know the Alpaha Resort which is 60 km away, a place where dreams come true. The runs are more than 1000 vertical meters in most directions, where we will be the only ones skiing in this remote location. If the weather allows it on the 3 rd day we will visit Asahidake. A cruisy cable car takes us up to 1700 meters towards the Mt. Asahidake, the highest vulcano on Hokkaido. Record snowfalls of more than 9 meters are measured here very often. Through deep snowed in forests, most of the runs lead down to the bottom station, where we also find a natural hot spring after skiing. After a nice day we will have a transfer to Niseko. On our way, in Otaru we will have dinner in one of the best Sushi restaurants. Then we will continue our drive along the deeply snowed in coastline to Niseko. Late in the evening we will reach Niseko, the Mecca of powder snow. There is only a small number of places on earth that sees more snowfall than Niseko. The annual snowfall is over 18 meters. Due to its exposed location right on the coast, the massive cold continent of China and Russia behind, and the warm water stream in the Japanese ocean, is the combination that makes Niseko to one of the snowiest places on earth. The next 4 days we will explore the best powder runs all around Mt. Anupuri. More than 30 lifts are combined at Niseko United. From the top lift we reach the summit in only 15 minutes bootpacking. From here we have the choice in which direction to ski. Mostly we ski down the north side, to an abandoned ski area, where only an old snow cat remains. This cat will take us up to another vulcano, Weisshorn. From here we  have one run back to our hotel. After 4 days of riding Niseko, its time for us to say good bye. By minibus we will transfer you to Chitose Airport, from where you will fly back home.

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Price: 360 EUR only 1 group with a max of 7 clients

“Arlberg” is one of the best freeride spots in the Eastern Alps. During the Arlberg “in and out” weekend we will guide you through the best runs from Sonnenkopf to Rendel. When skiing through the Malfon Valley or from the Maroi Kopf into the Verwall Valley we will find runs with descents of more than 1,300 vetical metres. When the conditions are good and safe, we can even ski directly from the summit of Valluga over the northern side through the Pazieltal to Zürs. From Zürs we will then ski back over Trittkopf and through Flexenmulde over steep hillsides back to Stuben. This weekend we will spend in the cosy Piltriquitron Lodge directly in St. Anton.

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Pictures of the trip you will find here

Price: 1,850 EUR

Already the last 3 winters we were absolutely impressed by the amounts and qualities of the powder on Japan´s northern island Hokkaido. In the season 2011 we spent 6 weeks in this great sushi powder. So we can really speak about 100 % powder guarantee. Surely, Niseko is one of the most famous powder spots on Hokkaido, although there are lots of other great places, that are way more unknown. With our Hokkaido Road Trip we will give you the opportunity to get to know some of the best places. If you love to ski some of the best powder, take a nice soak in hot springs, enjoy delicious food and all in one of the most hospitable countries in the world, the Hokkaido trip with us will be your ideal holiday.

Trip process

After your arrival at Chitose Airport, we will drive by minivan for about 2 hours through snowy landscapes to Furano. Furano is a typical Japanese Ski resort built in the 80´s, when Japan had its ski boom. Nowaday´s a lot of the ski areas see a lot less visitors, since skiing in Japan lost its popularity in the mid 90´s. On Mt. Kitanomine we have incredible freeride potential through magical forests. First tracks are pretty much guaranteed, since Furano does not see a lot of Freeriders. The next day we will get to know the Alpaha Resort which is 60 km away, a place where dreams come true. The runs are more than 1000 vertical meters in most directions, where we will be the only ones skiing in this remote location. If the weather allows it on the 3 rd day we will visit Asahidake. A cruisy cable car takes us up to 1700 meters towards the Mt. Asahidake, the highest vulcano on Hokkaido. Record snowfalls of more than 9 meters are measured here very often. Through deep snowed in forests, most of the runs lead down to the bottom station, where we also find a natural hot spring after skiing. After a nice day we will have a transfer to Niseko. On our way, in Otaru we will have dinner in one of the best Sushi restaurants. Then we will continue our drive along the deeply snowed in coastline to Niseko. Late in the evening we will reach Niseko, the Mecca of powder snow. There is only a small number of places on earth that sees more snowfall than Niseko. The annual snowfall is over 18 meters. Due to its exposed location right on the coast, the massive cold continent of China and Russia behind, and the warm water stream in the Japanese ocean, is the combination that makes Niseko to one of the snowiest places on earth. The next 4 days we will explore the best powder runs all around Mt. Anupuri. More than 30 lifts are combined at Niseko United. From the top lift we reach the summit in only 15 minutes bootpacking. From here we have the choice in which direction to ski. Mostly we ski down the north side, to an abandoned ski area, where only an old snow cat remains. This cat will take us up to another vulcano, Weisshorn. From here we  have one run back to our hotel. After 4 days of riding Niseko, its time for us to say good bye. By minibus we will transfer you to Chitose Airport, from where you will fly back home.

Requirements

• This journey is only suited for skiers with at least a few years of freeriding experience.
• Uphill climbs of up to one hour are possible.

The service package of 1,850 EUR includes

• 8 overnights in Niseko Lodge including breakfast
• all transfers from and to Sapporo Airport
• all transfers between the ski areas
• 8 days organisation and guiding by UIAGM mountain and skiing guide Flory Kern
• safety equipment LVS device,
• 5-star insurance package of Hanse Merkur insurance, consisting of a travel cancellation insurance, a travel health insurance, an emergency insurance, a travel accident insurance, and a luggage insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

• return flight to Sapporo (from 890 EUR from Europe)
• lift pass for Niseko and Furano (app. 5,000 Yen / day)
• dinners (from 20,-EUR) , lunches and drinks

Webinfo

www.niseko.ne.jp/en

http://www.powderhounds.com/Japan/Hokkaido/Asahidake.aspx

The minimum number of participants is 5. Please note our Travel Conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.

price, 1150 EUR

If you think you know all the best Freeride Spots in the Alps sometimes you are wrong, same as we… Last Winter we discovered the area in the upper Valtellina, with the towns, Bormio, Santa Caterina and Isolaccia. All 3 places are very close to each other and offer incredible possibilities for great Freerides. Isolaccia is absolutely unknown in the circles of Freeriders, but on the 2800 Meter high Barron we ski the stunning north side down to Valdidentro with not less than 1200 vertical meters. In Bormio the cable car takes us up to more than 3000 meters. A large number of great rides takes us back down into Valfurva. If we prefer to ski southsides at Croce Sud we find very nice couloirs from narrow to wide. As the 3.rd place we ski in Santa Caterina. Not only ski world cups take place in this cosy mountain village, Freeriders also love the wide open and treeless slopes. With short hikes, even after a few days of the last snowfall we reach still fresh and untracked Powder. After a great skiing day we can enjoy the  natural hot springs of Bormio an unforgettable experience. If you want to discover a new place in the Alps our Freeride in Alta Valtellina is the right choice.

Requirements

• Skiing in all contions is mandetory
• Hikes on skins up to 45 minutes are involved

The price of 1150 EUR includes the following

• 7 Overnights in a 3 Star Hotel incl. halfboard based on doubles in Bormio
• 6 guided days by a UIAGM Mountain and Skiguide
• Safetyequipment LVS device, shovel and probe ( needs to be anounced 10 days before travel in our office )
• Travelcancelation insurance
• Insolvency insurance acc. § 651 k BGB

Extra costs

• Travel expanses
• Lunch and drinks
• Liftticket for 6 days Alta Valtellina about 150 EUR
• Heliskiing as an option 150 EUR per run

Heliskiing option

We have to option to go for on day of heliskiing. In the upper Valdidentro there are some great possibilities just for example, Cima de Piazzi and Pizzo Filone. Heliskiing in this region is not fully established yet but offers great runs. We are using a local helicompany that is flying in this region for many years.

How to get there

To reach the upper Valtellina from the northern side of the alps is in winter time a bit more time consuming. The fastest way is via Lindau – Landquart – Klosters – Vereina tunnel – Zernez – Livigno – Passo Eira – Bormio. Alternative via St. Moritz – Passo Bernina – Tirano  - Bormio. In very bad and snowy weather we reccomend to use the St. Gotthard Tunnel to Belinzona then to Colico – Sondrio to Bormio.

We will meet on Saturday 4th of February at 7 pm in Bormio we will let you know the Hotel asap.

Pictures of the trip you will find here

Price: 1,850 EUR

Already the last 3 winters we were absolutely impressed by the amounts and qualities of the powder on Japan´s northern island Hokkaido. In the season 2011 we spent 6 weeks in this great sushi powder. So we can really speak about 100 % powder guarantee. Surely, Niseko is one of the most famous powder spots on Hokkaido, although there are lots of other great places, that are way more unknown. With our Hokkaido Road Trip we will give you the opportunity to get to know some of the best places. If you love to ski some of the best powder, take a nice soak in hot springs, enjoy delicious food and all in one of the most hospitable countries in the world, the Hokkaido trip with us will be your ideal holiday.

Trip process

After your arrival at Chitose Airport, we will drive by minivan for about 2 hours through snowy landscapes to Furano. Furano is a typical Japanese Ski resort built in the 80´s, when Japan had its ski boom. Nowaday´s a lot of the ski areas see a lot less visitors, since skiing in Japan lost its popularity in the mid 90´s. On Mt. Kitanomine we have incredible freeride potential through magical forests. First tracks are pretty much guaranteed, since Furano does not see a lot of Freeriders. The next day we will get to know the Alpaha Resort which is 60 km away, a place where dreams come true. The runs are more than 1000 vertical meters in most directions, where we will be the only ones skiing in this remote location. If the weather allows it on the 3 rd day we will visit Asahidake. A cruisy cable car takes us up to 1700 meters towards the Mt. Asahidake, the highest vulcano on Hokkaido. Record snowfalls of more than 9 meters are measured here very often. Through deep snowed in forests, most of the runs lead down to the bottom station, where we also find a natural hot spring after skiing. After a nice day we will have a transfer to Niseko. On our way, in Otaru we will have dinner in one of the best Sushi restaurants. Then we will continue our drive along the deeply snowed in coastline to Niseko. Late in the evening we will reach Niseko, the Mecca of powder snow. There is only a small number of places on earth that sees more snowfall than Niseko. The annual snowfall is over 18 meters. Due to its exposed location right on the coast, the massive cold continent of China and Russia behind, and the warm water stream in the Japanese ocean, is the combination that makes Niseko to one of the snowiest places on earth. The next 4 days we will explore the best powder runs all around Mt. Anupuri. More than 30 lifts are combined at Niseko United. From the top lift we reach the summit in only 15 minutes bootpacking. From here we have the choice in which direction to ski. Mostly we ski down the north side, to an abandoned ski area, where only an old snow cat remains. This cat will take us up to another vulcano, Weisshorn. From here we  have one run back to our hotel. After 4 days of riding Niseko, its time for us to say good bye. By minibus we will transfer you to Chitose Airport, from where you will fly back home.

Requirements

• This journey is only suited for skiers with at least a few years of freeriding experience.
• Uphill climbs of up to one hour are possible.

The service package of 1,850 EUR includes

• 8 overnights in Niseko Lodge including breakfast
• all transfers from and to Sapporo Airport
• all transfers between the ski areas
• 8 days organisation and guiding by UIAGM mountain and skiing guide Flory Kern
• safety equipment LVS device,
• 5-star insurance package of Hanse Merkur insurance, consisting of a travel cancellation insurance, a travel health insurance, an emergency insurance, a travel accident insurance, and a luggage insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

• return flight to Sapporo (from 890 EUR from Europe)
• lift pass for Niseko and Furano (app. 5,000 Yen / day)
• dinners (from 20,-EUR) , lunches and drinks

Webinfo

www.niseko.ne.jp/en

http://www.powderhounds.com/Japan/Hokkaido/Asahidake.aspx

The minimum number of participants is 5. Please note our Travel Conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.

Price: 740 EUR

Boarder and Freeski novices are welcome

Andermatt as well as Disentis offers an almost endless variety of possibilites for Freeriding. For these 4 days we have chosen the cosy little mountain town of Sedrun. From here,  depending on the daily conditions we have the choice between 2 top spots. At Pez Ault you will have more than 2000 vertical meters to ski, for example, in Val Acletta or in the great Valley of Strem. On days with snowfall we always have the chance to ski in a lower elevated area at Sedrun/ Dieni. Even some forest runs provide good visibility on snowy days. From our base Sedrun, we reach  the pass of Oberalp within 15 minutes by train. From here we ski down directly to the town of Andermatt, where the cable car will take us up to the 3000 meter peak of Gemsstock.  Again we have the choice. Do we ski steep on the east side into the Unteralp Valley or do we take it a little more easy and ski through the gentle slopes in the Valley of Guspis? If you like to ski and get to know lots of different places these 4 days will be  ideal for you.

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Preis 580 EUR

Ganz klar die Nr. 1 in Sachen Freeride in der Zentralschweiz ist der Titlis in Engelberg. Kaum ein anderes Gebiet in den Alpen kann mit 2000 Höhenunterschied mithalten. Egal ob am Galtiberg, Steinberg oder in den Wasserfallcouloirs, jedes Freeriderherz schlägt höher wenn er in dieses Runs einfährt. Aber nicht nur der Titlis zählt zu den Highlights was die Zentralschweiz zu bieten hat, viele kleine und unbekannte Gebiete im Umkreis von 30 Km haben bei guter Schneelage unglaubliches Potential. So zum Beispiel kann es passieren dass man sich die herrlichen Nordhänge am Haldigrat mit nur sehr wenigen andern Freeridern teilen muß und den ganzen Tag frische Spuren findet. Auch auf der Bannalp, Brunni oder Klewenalp gibt es an Powdertagen eine Vielzahl an perfekten Runs. Bestes Skifahren in äußerst Abwechslungsreichen Gebieten ist an diesen 3 Tagen garantiert.

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Price: 1090 EUR

In Val d’Anniviers it has been rather quiet in the open terrain so far. But the traditional and laid-back villages of St. Luc, Zinal and Grimentz offer a great freeriding terrain. By cable car one can get 3,000 metres above sea level. There is a variety of great runs in open terrain. The freeride runs from Pointe de Tsirouc down to Grimentz, which lies 1,400 vertical metres further down, is only one of the highlights. The runs are so varied that, if the conditions are good, we can explore new hillsides and freeski runs. You will be surprised by the quiet valley in the shadows of the four-thousand metre high summits of the Wallis.

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Price:  690 EUR

With our “4 x Top Graubünden” journey, we want to show you the best freeride areas in Graubünden. We will be based centrally in the small mountain village of Bergün at the Albulapass. Bergün is an absolute insider tip for freeriders. From Piz Darlas there are long hillsides down to the valleys Val Tisch and Val Tuors. These runs are only very rarely skied by freeriders. But not only Bergün has a lot to offer, within 25 minutes of train ride we reach St. Moritz, Davos or Lenzerheide. All the other resorts have incredible potential for nice freerides.

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here you find nice photos from various runs in the Dolomites Link

Price: 1,190 EUR

The Dolomites are very unique monuments of rock. It is also called  one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on earth. At the first look it doesn´t  seem like there is too much skiing on the steep looming rock faces. But if you look closer, there are many valleys, couloirs and great slopes nestled in these incredible mountains.
Our base will be in Arabba,in the heart of the Sella massiff. From here we are very central and can reach places like Pordoi with the fast lift system in less than an hour. At Sass Pordoi there is a lot to do, runs like Val Lastis, Val Cuilea, Val Setus, or if the conditions allow even the steep Canalone Holzer or Joel. On the other side we have Marmolada, the hightest peak in the Dolomites. By cable car we have access to huge northfacing slopes that are preserved for people with very good knowledge of the area. Surely we will also visit Cortina Anpezzo. At Rio Gere, an old lift will take you to the Cristallo. You can only go there if you are with an UIAGM guide, otherwise they will only let you up without skis. If conditions allow we can ski straight down into the Canalone Staunie. It is one of the longest couloirs to be skied. The afternoon we will spent at Tofana. Climbing through a hole in the mountain, we reach an incredible run called Bus de Tofana. If you like to ski in  an adventurous place with lots of challenging runs in  spectacular landscape, our Freeride Dolomite Trip will be the right one for you. In this week we will reduce our client – guide ration to 1 : 6.

Requirements

• Safe and perfect ski techique in all snow conditions are mandatory
• Hikes on skins up to 1 hour are possible

Our price of 1090 EUR includes

• 6 overnights based on doubles incl. half board in a nice Hotel in Arabba
• 6 days of guiding by  UIAGM mountain and skiguide
• Safety equipment  LVS, shovel, probe on loan.(Please let us know at least 10 days in advance)
• Travel cancellation insurance
• Insolvency insurance

Extra costs

• travel costs to get there
• Lunches and drinks
• Liftpass for 6 days

How to get there

Highway Innsbruck- Brenner – Brixen – Bruneck -Corvara -Passo Campalungo – Arabba. We will meet on  19/02/2012 at 7 pm in the Hotel in Arabba

Price:  1,050 EUR

Mont Blanc, with its highest peaks, it´s largest glaciers and some of the wildest mountain scenery is known to be one of the best Freeride Spots of the Alps. In 6 unforgettable ski days we will guide you through the best runs from Vallon de Arp to Col de Tour. The week starts in Courmayeur, at the Cresta Youla where we have the choice to ride down the north or the east side with more than 1500 vertical meters of great skiing. One day we will spend at the stunning cable car Funivia Monte Bianco. No matter if we ski Col du Tule or Glacier Malbret we always ski way more than 2000 verts down to the valley floor of Val Ferret. On the 4th day we will visit the northern side of Mt. Blanc, at the Valley of Chamonix. The Grand Montets with its extensive glacier fields is just perfect for Free riding. Some of the highlights on this mountain will be the run down the Pas de Chevre or even the Couloir Recteligne. Of course one day we will ski from the Aiguille du Midi. While most skiers take the gentle way through the Valle Blanche, we will take you through the vast glaciated terrain of Glacier Enverse. On stormy days we alway have the chance to catch great tree skiing in the nearby area of La Tuile. If you want to explore some of the greatest runs around Mt. Blanc this trip will be an unforgettable experience. 

Requirements

• speedy skiing in open terrain, good skiing technique in deep powder snow
• climbs of up to 40 minutes per day are possible

The price of 1,050 EUR includes

• 6 overnights with half board in double rooms in Hotel Funivia in La Palud/ Courmayeur. Dinner we will have at the restaurant K2 next door.
• 6 days UIAGM mountain and skiing guide
• safety equipment LVS device, shovel and probe on loan (needs to be booked at least 10 days prior to travel)
• travel cancellation insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

• travel costs
• lunches and drinks
• lift pass
• return by taxi and if applicable drive up to Aig du Midi
• optional extra night 55,-EUR

How to get there

Autobahn (motorway) Bern – Vevey – Martigny – Col du Forclaz -Chamonix Tunnel du Mt. Blanc. At the exit of the tunnel you reach Entreves village. The hotel is called Hotel Funivia and it is located 100 meters above the cable car. We will meet there on  19/02/ 2012 / 7 pm.

Hotelinformation

Albergo della Funivia
Via San Bernardo, 2 (Fraz. la Palud)
11013 Courmayeur (AO)
+39 0165 89 924
www.hotelfunivia.com

Webinfo

http://www.courmayeur.com/
http://www.chaminix.com

The minimum number of participants is 5. Please note our Travel Conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.

Price:  330 EUR

With our “Ladies Run” weekend in Gargellen we want to address ladies, who are quite good skiers in the pistes but don’t have much experience in off-piste terrain. Your mountain guide will gently take you from the piste into the off-piste terrain. By giving you the right tips and hints he will make sure that you will be able to ski off-piste within a very short time. During the weekend we will do some great off-piste runs around Schafberg of Gargellen.

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Price:  1,050 EUR

Mont Blanc, with its highest peaks, it´s largest glaciers and some of the wildest mountain scenery is known to be one of the best Freeride Spots of the Alps. In 6 unforgettable ski days we will guide you through the best runs from Vallon de Arp to Col de Tour. The week starts in Courmayeur, at the Cresta Youla where we have the choice to ride down the north or the east side with more than 1500 vertical meters of great skiing. One day we will spend at the stunning cable car Funivia Monte Bianco. No matter if we ski Col du Tule or Glacier Malbret we always ski way more than 2000 verts down to the valley floor of Val Ferret. On the 4th day we will visit the northern side of Mt. Blanc, at the Valley of Chamonix. The Grand Montets with its extensive glacier fields is just perfect for Free riding. Some of the highlights on this mountain will be the run down the Pas de Chevre or even the Couloir Recteligne. Of course one day we will ski from the Aiguille du Midi. While most skiers take the gentle way through the Valle Blanche, we will take you through the vast glaciated terrain of Glacier Enverse. On stormy days we alway have the chance to catch great tree skiing in the nearby area of La Tuile. If you want to explore some of the greatest runs around Mt. Blanc this trip will be an unforgettable experience. 

Requirements

• speedy skiing in open terrain, good skiing technique in deep powder snow
• climbs of up to 40 minutes per day are possible

The price of 1,050 EUR includes

• 6 overnights with half board in double rooms in Hotel Funivia in La Palud/ Courmayeur. Dinner we will have at the restaurant K2 next door.
• 6 days UIAGM mountain and skiing guide
• safety equipment LVS device, shovel and probe on loan (needs to be booked at least 10 days prior to travel)
• travel cancellation insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

• travel costs
• lunches and drinks
• lift pass
• return by taxi and if applicable drive up to Aig du Midi
• optional extra night 55,-EUR

How to get there

Autobahn (motorway) Bern – Vevey – Martigny – Col du Forclaz -Chamonix Tunnel du Mt. Blanc. At the exit of the tunnel you reach Entreves village. The hotel is called Hotel Funivia and it is located 100 meters above the cable car. We will meet there on  26/02/ 2012 / 7 pm.

Hotelinformation

Albergo della Funivia
Via San Bernardo, 2 (Fraz. la Palud)
11013 Courmayeur (AO)
+39 0165 89 924
www.hotelfunivia.com

Webinfo

http://www.courmayeur.com/
http://www.chaminix.com

The minimum number of participants is 5. Please note our Travel Conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.

Price: 690 EUR

One of our top trips of the winter is the fly and ride heliski weekend in Murren. It is an unforgettable experience and the best skiing in one of the remotest mountain regions of the alps. Our base will be in Stechelberg just below Murren. The first day we will take you up by cable car to Schilthorn. Here we find very nice possibilities to ski off piste. At the end of the day your guide will take you down along the Sefinnenfurkel back into the valley of Stechelberg. The second day we start very early in the morning by helicopter. Usually our first flight is straight up to the almost 4000 meter high Aebniflue. Already the flight to get up here is very impressive, flying so close to the looming norht face of Aebniflue. The run itself is one of the nicest that the Alps has to offer. Over huge glaciers we reach the pass of Loetschenluecke. From here we ski down another almost endless glacier into the valley of Loetschental. Here the helicopter will pick us up one more time, and drop us on the 3300 meter Petersgrat, from where we ski over 12 km back to our base, Stechelberg. If you want to experience some of the nicest runs, fly by helicopter to very remote peaks, our fly and ride weekend will be the best opportunity.

Requirements

• speedy skiing in all kind of conditions off piste experience is mandetory
• On the first day bootpacks up to 40 minutes are possible

Our service Package of 690 EUR includes

• 2 Overnights with breakfast and dinner in Hotel Stechelberg
• 2 days guiding by uiagm Mountain and Skiguide
• 2 Helicopterflights to landing spot
• Safety quipment LVS-device, shovel, probe fro rent ( needs to be booked at least 10 days before the trip )
• travel cancellation insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

Travel to get there
Lunches and drinks
Liftpass for the 1. day in the skiarea of Mürren ( about 38 EUR )

Special Information for Heliskitrips

Heliskiing takes place in vast and uncontrolled high alpine regions. Weather, snow and avalanche danger may not allow to use the helicopter and ski these regions. In such cases we will ski for 2 days in the area of Murren. Certainly we will reimburse you for the helicopter flights at 140 EUR per flight.

How to get there

Highway Bern – Interlaken Exit Wilderswil and then up to Lauterbrunnen from here another 4 Km and you will reach Stechelberg.

Contact Hotel

Hotel Stechelberg
Fam. Grtsch / Koller
CH – 3824 Stechelberg
Ph: +41 33 8552921
www.hotel-stechelberg.ch

The minimum number of participants is 7 please note our travel conditions at www.flory-kern.de

Price: 1,070 EUR

La Grave: every freerider needs to have been here at least once in his life. The steep northern runs with their gigantic vertical metres make La Grave one of the best freeride spots in the Alps and beyond. From the upper station at the Dome of Lauze at a height of 3,500 metres, there is a variety of excellent downhill runs towards La Grave, ranging from rather moderately steep to very steep. The runs Trifides, Glacier de la Girose and the run to St. Christoph, the cast-away mountain village, are only some of the highlights. We will pass one skiing day in one of the neighbouring skiing areas of Les 2 Alpes or Alp d’Huez. Just in case the weather is not perfect, we can still reach Les Monitiers within few driving minutes. Here we will find a great wooded freeride area.

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Price 660 EUR

Krippenstein is one of the best freeride spots in the Alps. The lodge is uniquely situated on the top of Krippenstein. That way, in the morning we will get the first run and in the evening a perfect sunset. With downhill runs of about 1,600 vertical metres and a new cable car, we can do up to 10,000 vertical metres per day. Our mountain guides know this hidden spot in the Eastern Alps perfectly. With just little effort there are endless opportunities to ski, partly along the fixed rope routes of the Dachstein region.

Price: 1,050 EUR

All around Passo Tonale we will find perfect terrain for Freeriding in an extra class.For Italians, Passo Tonale is well known as a family ski area. But not so the northern sides of the Pass. The name of the cable car tells its own story, Funivia Passo Paradiso. At the end of the cable car a chair and a draglift takes us up to the 3000 meter high Presena Glacier. From here we have the choice to ski down the northern side slopes to Val Presena or climb up for 40  minutes and reach the glacier of Buzzata and ski down to the Ponte Alpini more than 1700 vertical meters. If you like steep couloirs at Punta de Castellagio you will find perfect ones. Also from Passo Diavolo there is an incredible chute of 800 verticales down to Passo Tonale. The easier looking side of Passo Tonale has incredible potential for great freerides. On stormy days we usually ski in the area directly above the charming town of Ponte di Legno. If you want to experience a very unique Freeride Area, the circuit around Passo Tonale is ideal.

Price: 690 EUR

One of our top trips of the winter is the fly and ride heliski weekend in Murren. It is an unforgettable experience and the best skiing in one of the remotest mountain regions of the alps. Our base will be in Stechelberg just below Murren. The first day we will take you up by cable car to Schilthorn. Here we find very nice possibilities to ski off piste. At the end of the day your guide will take you down along the Sefinnenfurkel back into the valley of Stechelberg. The second day we start very early in the morning by helicopter. Usually our first flight is straight up to the almost 4000 meter high Aebniflue. Already the flight to get up here is very impressive, flying so close to the looming norht face of Aebniflue. The run itself is one of the nicest that the Alps has to offer. Over huge glaciers we reach the pass of Loetschenluecke. From here we ski down another almost endless glacier into the valley of Loetschental. Here the helicopter will pick us up one more time, and drop us on the 3300 meter Petersgrat, from where we ski over 12 km back to our base, Stechelberg. If you want to experience some of the nicest runs, fly by helicopter to very remote peaks, our fly and ride weekend will be the best opportunity.

Requirements

• speedy skiing in all kind of conditions off piste experience is mandetory
• On the first day bootpacks up to 40 minutes are possible

Our service Package of 690 EUR includes

• 2 Overnights with breakfast and dinner in Hotel Stechelberg
• 2 days guiding by uiagm Mountain and Skiguide
• 2 Helicopterflights to landing spot
• Safety quipment LVS-device, shovel, probe fro rent ( needs to be booked at least 10 days before the trip )
• travel cancellation insurance
• insolvency coverage

Extra costs

Travel to get there
Lunches and drinks
Liftpass for the 1. day in the skiarea of Mürren, ( about 38 EUR ) unless on  the second day  we cannot fly.

Special Information for Heliskitrips

Heliskiing takes place in vast and uncontrolled high alpine regions. Weather, snow and avalanche danger may not allow to use the helicopter and ski these regions. In such cases we will ski for 2 days in the area of Murren. Certainly we will reimburse you for the helicopter flights at 140 EUR per flight.

How to get there

Highway Bern – Interlaken Exit Wilderswil and then up to Lauterbrunnen from here another 6 Km and you will reach Stechelberg.

Contact Hotel

Hotel Stechelberg
Fam. Grtsch / Koller
CH – 3824 Stechelberg
Ph: +41 33 8552921
www.hotel-stechelberg.ch

The minimum number of participants is 7 please note our travel conditions at www.flory-kern.de

Price: from 1,650EUR

In late April the valleys of the alps start to become green and the snow is getting wet and melting away. In the  north of Sweden the mountains still lay under a deep cover of snow.  The sun is shining for almost 20 hours per day. the insolation so little that cold powdery winter snow will remain on northern exposures. Remember we are about 250 km. north of the Polar Circle. With our trip ” skiers dream in the high north,” we will provide you with a very varied ski trip at the end of the winter. After our arrival at Kiruna Airport, an 80 km. drive will take us through an incredible landscape to the small village of Abisko right by the still deep frozen lake.
The next 6 days will be at our disposal. Each day we will decide depending on weather and conditions where we will take you. The ski area of Abisko offers small hikes and some very nice off piste skiing. The helicopter is based directly behind our lodge and can take us to any peak in the closer region. One of the best Freeskiing spots of Scandinavia is Riksgränsen just a 30 minute drive away. Crossing the border to Norway we will get to the city of Narvik. On Narvikfjället the lifts will take us up over 1000 meters. Great runs with stunning views over the ocean are guaranteed.
If you want to explore a lot of different terrain, experience some of the best skiing in the high north this trip will be the ideal for you.

Requirements

• Experience in off piste skiing is obligatory
• Uphill skinns of up to 1.30 hours on ski touring equipment

Our package price of 1650 EUR includes the following

• 7  overnights with breakfast at the Abisko Lodge ( based on doubles )
• 7 days of guiding by UIAGM mountain and skiguide
• all daily transfers in minibuses
• Safety equipment LVS device, shovel, probe on loan ( if you need, let us know 10 days before the trip )
• Travelcancellation insurance
• insolvency insurance

Not included is

• Travel to get there ( from Central Europe from 350 EUR )
• Lunches, dinners and drinks ( 50 EUR /day)
• Liftpasses ( about 30 EUR per day )
• Helicopter drop offs ( 90 – 130 EUR per run depending on the distance )

How to get there

Several flights from all major airports in Central Europe link with Stockholm each day. There are several flights up to Kiruna airport aeach day. If you woul like to get a quotation for your flight feel free to let us know when you sign up for the trip. Our partner Neuner Reisen will quote you an offer for your individual flight.

Webinfos/ Skiareas / Lodge

www.abisko.nu
www.abiskomountainlodge.se
www.stromma.se/riksgransen
www.skinarvik.no

Fotos zur Reise hier

Preis: auf Anfrage

Nachdem unsere letztjährige Skireise in den Tiefen Süden Argentiniens ein unvergessliches Erlebnis war, werden wir auch 2012 wieder eine Reise zu den schönsten Powderspots Südamerikas anbieten. Für den August 2012 haben wir uns etwas ganz spezielles und außergewöhnliches einfallen lassen. Wir wollen die Anden von Chile nach Argentinien in einer 3 –  4 Tages Tour mit eigenen Kräften auf  Tourenski überqueren.

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