Menu
CloseEngelberg Off Piste Week
Share
This holiday offers six days of expert guided mountain adventures, all while enjoying the comfort of your own private room. With a huge vertical and great snow record, Engelberg is the perfect destination to challenge your off piste skills!
What's Included
What’s included
- Return standard Swiss Rail ticket from Zurich Airport
- Seven nights half board including some drinks with dinner
- Six days with mountain guides
- Single occupancy rooms
- Six day lift pass
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel & probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
This holiday includes six days off piste skiing with mountain guides. When participating in a Purple/Gold off piste holiday you should be prepared to do some ski touring at some point during the trip. Where possible the lift system will be used to access off piste terrain, however if you need to venture further afield in order to access the best off piste conditions, then your instructor may suggest ski touring. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the instructor you have on your trip. It is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday they are wanting to book. Please see the ‘Visit dates and prices‘ tab for specific holiday information.
Engelberg has a legendary status for off piste skiing and it doesn’t disappoint. The two mountain guides Roger and Freddie are superb and their knowledge of the area was endless, we never seemed to ski the same route twice. Good fitness is a must for this holiday as one day of skinning was involved, but it’s well worth the effort. Engelberg has a good selection of apres bars and cafes and ski shops. The Hotel Terrace offers a good selection of evening meals with some wine and a hearty breakfast!
Michael Watts SCGB Rep
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Alan Lyons
Alan loves most sporting activities but currently actively participates in running, cycling, sailing, flow boarding (coming 4th in the Masters category at the European Championships), indoor skydiving and, of course, snowsports. He enjoys both Alpine and Telemark skiing as well as snowboarding including participating in ski racing, snowboard freestyle and ski touring. However he especially looks forward to skiing alongside SCGB members due to the shared passion and common determination to have a great time!
Roger Christen
Fresh Track Engelberg with Fredi and Roger. The two mountain guides have been organising and supervising the Freeride Week in Engelberg for more than 20 years.
Once an internationally unknown ski resort, Engelberg is now widely known. The two mountain guides are always motivated to make the most of every day and to explore the Engelberg valley with short ski tours.
Fredi Krummenacher
Hello I am Fredi Krummenacher from Engelberg (Switzerland), working since 2003 as a mountain guide.For the British Ski Club I have been working since 2003 and guide the members through the snow. My motivation is to find the best out of every day for the customers. Being out in nature on a mountain bike, skiing, paragliding or climbing is the biggest thing for me.
John Parkinson
I was once an accountant, but luckily I retired early enabling me to indulge in things I really like to do. This mainly involves the great outdoors - essentially skiing (as much as possible) , walking, or should I say following, my collie dog and also playing golf (badly!)
I live in Bristol with my wife and the aforesaid dog......I cannot wait to get skiing again......but I will miss the dog!
Walter Macharg
Learned to ski at Hillend, Cairngorm and Glenshee. Now like to get to all parts of the Alps and further afield whenever possible.
Andrew Dunfield-Prayero
Michael Bound
I didn't start skiing until my 20s (a fact which I often trot out as an excuse for my skiing not being better than it is) but I'm still working at it decades later. I'm happy on or off the piste and love skiing with other people similarly addicted. I'm a regular visitor to Tignes with my family, and to Verbier where I have been a rep in recent years. This season I'm very excited to be going back to Zermatt after many years. Other interests include mountain biking, tennis, photography and music, especially opera.
Find out more about this trip ...
We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.
Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.
Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.
Ready to Book?
Prices include
7 nights half board, 3* hotel, single occupancy, Swiss Rail ticket, 6 days with mountain guides, 6 day lift pass
Prior to booking it is essential you have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | 18-01-2025 | End date |  25-01-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience |
|
Availability | Sold out | Price | Deposit | |||
| Start date | 25-01-2025 | End date | 01-02-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | Sold out | Price | Deposit | ||||
| Start date | 01-02-2025 | End date | 08-02-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | 7 spaces | Price | From: £2450 | Deposit | £300 | ||
| Start date | 22-02-2025 | End date | 01-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | 8 spaces | Price | From: £2499 | Deposit | £300 | ||
| Start date | 08-03-2025 | End date | 15-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | 11 spaces | Price | From: £2199 | Deposit | £300 |
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Engelberg may not have the extensive slope mileage of some larger resorts, but what it lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality.
The lift-served off piste potential is vast, especially with the world renowned Laub freeride route, and its position right on the northern edge of the Alps means it frequently gets hammered during snowstorms. And, although the biggest attraction is the off piste, the snowsure pistes also serve up some great terrain for beginner or intermediate skiers. The resort is more of a small town and, as a result there, is good variety when it comes to accommodation. Its grand Victorian hotels have been joined by chalet-style buildings, concrete blocks and new apartment buildings right next to the gondola.
By far the best way to make the most of Engelberg’s incredible terrain is with Ski Club Freshtracks. There are seven off piste holidays heading out to the resort this winter, between January and March.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast lifts
Resort Activities
AdvancedThanks to modern facilities, fast transport times, and expert instructors, an off piste adventure in Engelberg will make every minute count!
Engelberg is a well laid out town that offers a bit more than just as a ski resort and is centred around the train station, historic monastery and tradition of cheese making. The flat bottom to the valley results in generally level streets and pleasant walking even in ski boots although regular free shuttle buses will take you from your hotel to the ski lifts and back again in just a few minutes. After a day’s skiing Chalet, Yucatan and Ski Lodge bars among others offer après ski at various levels between chilled and the slightly more raucous!
Peter Knight SCGB Rep
Pros and cons
- Fantastic snow record
- Epic off piste runs
- Huge vertical and long runs
- Most slopes above trees so skiers may feel exposed in bad weather
- Limited pistes for intermediates
- Accommodation mostly a bus ride from the main lifts
Hotel Terrace
You’ll be staying at the 3* Hotel Terrace, situated on a large hill overlooking the village. Due to its elevation it has impressive panoramic mountain views and you will hear nothing of the high street below as you sleep. You’ll be catered for on a half board basis, with some wine included with dinner. The hotel is easily accessible from the main square by a lift, so no trudging up hills in your ski boots! This holiday is on a single occupancy basis. You will therefore be placed in a room on your own for the duration of the trip. Before or after dinner the Portico Bar is a great place for an aperitif or nightcap and serves more a thousand different types on gin! If a day of off piste skiing isn’t enough fun then Hotel Terrace also provides free ballroom dancing lessons in its impressive ballroom.
Hotel Terrace is an imposing building built in the Belle Epoque style above the town and provides a comfortable base for the week. The hotel is a 10 minute walk from the town centre and many rooms provide great views of the surrounding mountains. The buffet breakfast and dinner are served at a group table so all the members can get to know each other quickly and swap stories of the day’s endeavours.
Peter Knight SCGB Rep
Hotel Terrace, Engelberg
Terracestrasse 33, 6390 Engelberg, Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 639 66 00
Ready to book?
Travel Information
This holiday includes a standard class return Swiss Rail ticket between Zurich airport and Engelberg. An efficient and convenient way to travel in Switzerland, travelling by rail allows you to set your own schedule and choose the flights best suited to you. We recommended the Swiss Rail website for finding the most accurate journey times. Please do not book your flights until the holiday has been confirmed to run.
Should you not be flying into Zurich airport, please call the office to discuss alternative arrangements on 020 8410 2022. You will be sent your ticket via email a few days before departure. This ticket does not need to be printed off, and can be used at any time on the day of travel.
Confirmation
Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to ku.oc.bulciks@sloh.
Ready to book?
What You Need to Know
If you require ski hire, we recommend the Intersport ski hire shop. This is located next to the lifts, and they offer a good range of off piste equipment. Your Ski Club Rep can assist with equipment hire when in resort.
If you own your own ski touring equipment, then it may be worth taking this with you on your trip. If you do not own your own kit, then this can normally be easily rented in resort. However, please be aware of the additional cost of hiring this equipment in resort.
Lift passes are included in the cost of this holiday, so there is nothing you are required to do ahead of departure. Your Ski Club rep will have your lift pass ready for you in resort!
4th – 11th Jan 2025 : John Parkinson
18th – 25th Jan 2025 : Walter Macharg
25th Jan – 1st Feb 2025 : Andy Dunfield-Prayero
1st – 8th Feb 2025 : Alan Lyons
22nd Feb – 1st Mar 2025 : TBC
8th – 15th Mar 2025 : Michael Bound
4th – 11th Jan 2025 : Fredi Krummenacher & Roger Christen
18th – 25th Jan 202 : Fredi Krummenacher & Roger Christen
25th Jan – 1st Feb 2025 : Fredi Krummenacher & Roger Christen
1st – 8th Feb 2025 : Fredi Krummenacher & Roger Christen
22nd Feb – 1st Mar 2025 : Fredi Krummenacher & Roger Christen
8th – 15th Mar 2025 : Fredi Krummenacher & Roger Christen
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.
We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For most European destinations your passport should:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.
NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
Menu