JB IV50 - Austrian Trip to Obertauern About JB IV50 in the words of Martyn Bowden Managing Director of Select School Travel: At the beginning of August, I lost my father, John Bowden, who was the founder of Select, among other school travel companies, and was truly one of the pioneers in the world of school travel. The boy born in South Wales in 1947 did good, achieving simply through his pure grit and determination. His passion for travel was infectious; he wanted every person to have the opportunity to experience it, no matter their background. Skiing was especially close to his ...
Get Prepared! Top Tips for Your School Ski Trip The school ski season is underway! The Select School Skiing team has put together some useful resort tips for school ski party leaders to help you on your way: 1) Give every pupil on the trip a pocket-sized card of essential information: hotel name and telephone number, school emergency contact details, space to enter ski and boot numbers. 2) Looking after the group can be a tiring job. The most effective way we see trips run is by splitting the group into teams of 8-10 students with a staff member in charge of each one. The party leader can t ...
Great News for School Ski Trips to Zell am See-Kaprun Great news for Zell am See - Kaprun this weekend with the grand opening of a new lift! The 3K K-onnection runs all the way from the valley at Kaprun to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. We love Zell am See-Kaprun for our school ski trips and can't wait for our schools to try this out. This fantastic addition to the resort is alongside the the new connection between the Schmittenhöhe and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. All this is making Zell am See - Kaprun an extremely inviting prospect for groups booking now for ski 2021. We ...
The snow story so far for school ski! The past few weeks has seen some excellent snow fall for the southern Alps. Snow depths are currently fantastic across most of the central and southern areas, which is great news for Italian school ski resorts, the southern French Alps, and the southern Austrian Alps. Select school ski favourite resorts doing particularly well include Isola 2000, Serre Chevalier, Prato Nevoso, Passo Tonale and Nassfeld. There has been some especially heavy snow in the far south-west Alps, with Isola 2000 and Prato Nevoso benefitting from another 40-50 cm at th ...
School Ski Trips - Showcasing Norway An easy 2 hour flight direct from Gatwick takes us to Bergen, on the west coast of Norway. We love Norway as a school ski destination and here's why: Following a scenic two hour drive north from Bergen airport we arrive in Myrkdalen. While we were told in advance that the snow was good, we really didn’t expect to see so much of it. It was after all the end of April, and the resort height is 450m. But, we’re not in the Alps – in fact, we’re around 1300 miles north of Salzburg so forget about resort height, and pretty much all of the other ski f ...
School ski Austria Why as school ski organisers we love School SKI AUSTRIA! Atmospheric Top glacier areas Modern lift systems Excellent ski schools Great accommodation options FIVE TOP AUSTRIAN RESORTS FOR YOUR NEXT SCHOOL SK TRIP OBERTAUERN One of Austria’s highest resorts with an excellent snow record. Great for either end of the ski season. > SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM An internationally known resort and one of the most snow-reliable resorts in Austria! Zell am See now included on your lift pass. > SALZBURGER SPORTWELT The core of Ski Amadé, Austria’s largest ski p ...
School Ski East Coast America: A Teacher's Perspective Over Easter, Select took a group of teachers on a ski inspection visit to East Coast USA to show them just how great we think it is for school ski trips. We value a teacher's perspective and Huw Singer, a teacher from of Rougemont School, has kindly written up his experience to share: A very exciting itinerary and the opportunity to visit four premier East Coast ski resorts meant that missing out on the inspection visit wasn't an option once the invite arrived in my inbox. A party leader, with over 15 years experience, I'd never taken a group ...
Where to take a school ski trip at Easter When considering your next school ski trip, Easter can be a great option for schools only able to gain permission to travel out of term-time. Prices are much more accessible for many students than the busy February half term period, and Easter skiing also benefits from warmer temperatures and sunny slopes. When looking at which Easter resort to choose, there are two main things to consider: 1. The altitude – choose a high resort, one with a glacier will give extra security. 2. A resort with a reputation for lots of snow – either with excellent ...
Select School Ski Focus - Italian Milky Way Team Select has just returned from a trip to the Italian Milky Way. Regional Travel Advisor Fran Georgel gives us her tips on the region: Why is the Milky Way a good ski trip choice for schools? The Milky Way has accommodation choices to suit all requirements, including village centre as well as quieter locations. There are also some great sole occupancy possibilities. Italian cuisine is particularly popular with students, but the most compelling reason for choosing the Milky Way is the extensive, snow-sure skiing! Which particular areas might ...
Teachers' School Ski Inspection Visit to Sportwelt Amadé A group of staff and teachers recently returned from a ski inspection trip to the Salzburger Sportwelt in the Ski Amadé region of Austria. The group stayed in the Bachlehen Johanneshof located in the town of Radstadt. The teachers loved the facilities which are ideal for school groups with the bonus of an indoor swimming pool and a sports hall, alongside the fact it was close to the ski area and ski lifts. On the first day, the group skied Flauchau which Is quite a large area with plenty of beginners slopes so perfect for school groups. The we ...
School Ski Trip Resort Focus: Loon, New Hampshire, USA The East Coast of the USA is an ideal destination for a school ski trip, allowing students to get a sense of scale and freedom, which they may not have experienced before. Big selling points for parents include no language barrier to students (therefore they have more freedom to ask for assistance when required), the non-existent access to alcohol, and the opportunity to spend some time in either Boston or New York, adding an extra dimension to the ski trip and making it truly memorable. By heading out to New Hampshire, unlike most European tr ...
School Ski Trip Resort Focus: Saalbach, Austria This ski season we're asking staff about their favourite resorts so you can get the inside knowledge to help you choose where to go. Next up is Regional Travel Advisor Ann Brown with her choice of Saalbach in Austria: Saalbach offers a good amount of skiing for all levels and there are several starting points which avoids bottlenecks on peak dates. It is said that you can ski for a week in Saalbach and not ski the same run twice as the ski circuit is so well organised. The ski school is very flexible and friendly and will meet groups from acco ...
School Ski Trip Resort Focus: Aprica, Italy This ski season, we're asking staff and teachers about their favourite resorts, so you can get the inside knowledge to help you choose where to go. Next up is one of our Regional Travel Advisors, Sharon Nobes, with her choice Aprica in Italy, with some extra insights from Ski Sales Coordinator Tim Finch. One of my favourite school ski resorts is Aprica in Italy which is ideal for coach or air. This makes it perfect for the group who wants to put out two prices and see what uptake they get. The town is small but has lots to do which is perfect ...
School Ski Resort Focus: Zell am See, Austria This ski season we're asking staff and teachers about their favourite resorts so you can get the inside knowledge to help you choose where to go. Next up is Sales Director Janet Ford with her choice of Zell am See in Austria: Zell am See offers everything required for a successful ski trip: the ski area is varied and suitable for all abilities, it's great for early and late season skiing (due to the proximity of the glacier at Kaprun), and the ski school are very flexible. The new AreitXpress lift is a great addition and has eased the peak que ...
School Ski Trip Resort Focus: Vallnord, Andorra This ski season, we're asking staff and teachers about their favourite resorts so you can get the inside knowledge that may help you choose where to travel for the next ski season. Next up is one of our ski specialists Francesca Gerard, with her choice Vallnord in Andorra: Vallnord is sunny and has beautiful views. The skiing is varied and there aren't any queues which is a real bonus. You can enjoy duty-free shopping in Andorra La Vella. Vallnord works particularly well for school groups as there is excellent beginner and intermediate terrain ...
School Ski Trip Resort Focus: Les Deux Alpes Over the upcoming ski season we're asking staff and teachers about their favourite resorts so you can get the inside knowledge that may help you choose where to travel for the next ski season. Second up is our Head of Overseas Operations, Neil Abraham: My favourite resort for schools is Les Deux Alpes as it offers fantastic, snow-sure skiing with long, wide pistes, a glacier, and a very good range of restaurants and shops. The ski school is excellent (ESF), and there are lots of runs for all abilities with nursery slopes at resort and mid-stat ...
School Ski Resort Focus - Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé Over the upcoming ski season we'll be asking staff and teachers about their favourite resorts so you can get the inside knowledge that may help you choose where to travel for the next ski season. First up is our Ski Tour Coordinator Michelle: My favourite is the Salzburger Sportwelt in Austria which has a very good snow record and there are a variety of slopes which is great for progression. There's plenty on the Salzburger Sportwelt circuit which covers Alpendorf, Wagrain and Flachau, but lots more for those who like to get extra mileage unde ...
It's all about the personal service Our team has over 200 years’ collective experience taking school trips abroad (we’ve stopped counting!), so you’re in capable hands. We strongly believe in the personal touch, which is why we have a team of travel advisors situated around the UK to visit you at your convenience, and to be on the end of a phone or email when you need. We’ve asked one of our fabulous team, Sarah Booth, to tell you more about what she does for schools, and how she can help make your trip organisation as smooth as possible: “I am from Bristol, born and bred, and I ...
Q&A on the SCO (Snowsport Course Organiser) Course What’s the aim of the SCO course? The Snowsport Course Organiser (SCO) course is there to provide trip leaders with the necessary information on how to run a successful snowsports trip to the mountains. This is now something that a lot of schools require of a party leader ahead of travelling. What are the benefits to school ski party leaders? The content of the course prepares group leaders (both new and those with some experience) with what is required to plan, promote and execute an overseas ski or snowboard trip. It provides you with the co ...
Easter Ski Round up It's been a great ski season for Select school groups and teachers, with an especially bumper Easter of snowfall in the USA! Ian Foxall our Commercial Director reported: "Beautiful sunshine on perfect slopes. Unbelievable conditions for this time of year!" Our USA teachers' inspection visit also took advantage of some time in New York with shopping and sightseeing, including Times Square, whilst our Austrian visit explored St Michel, Obertauern and Zell am See/Kaprun where they made full advantage of the snow-sure conditions on the Kitzsteinho ...
Easter School Ski Trips - where to go? Are you setting off for you Easter school ski trip or wishing you were? Here are some ideas for '18! When considering your next school ski trip, Easter can be a great option for schools only able to gain permission to travel out of term-time. Prices are much more accessible for many students than the busy February half term period, and Easter skiing also benefits from warmer temperatures and sunny slopes! When looking at which Easter resort to choose, there are two main things to consider: 1. The altitude – choose a high resort (one with a gla ...
The Select Austrian Inspection Visit SNOW, GOOD FOOD, AND GREAT HOTELS..... where were we? At work of course! Ten members of the Select sales and tour co-ordinator team spent four days in Austria, viewing the existing and new accommodation for our schools, along with refreshing and updating our experiences of the resorts. There was vast amounts of snowfall during our stay, which bodes well for the season, and we visited many superb hotels, ranging from modern and practical, to traditional old-style Austrian pensions. Austria offers a superb variety for a range of needs, including ...
Ski Andorra in 2018 - observations from our teachers' ski inspection! During the holidays, the Select ski team took a group of teachers to experience the fantastic opportunities for school groups in Andorra. One of our expert ski tour co-ordinators, Francesca Gerard, tells us what makes it a great choice for your 2018 ski trip: Ski Andorra Even more southerly than Nice and Marseille and level with Rome, and once a collection of fragmented small ski resorts, Andorra might not always have been an immediate choice for a school ski trip. Massive investment in over the past few decades has transformed Andorra into an ...
