Last year we took 30 Prep children to Italy on Cokethorpe’s first ever Prep Ski Trip. It was such a great success, we want to do it again!
Where
are we going?
VOSS Norway! why…?
• Snow sure
• Safe resort
• Small hotel
• Easy access
How will we get there?
• Coach from school to either Heathrow or Gatwick
• Flight to Bergen, Norway
• Short coach transfer to Voss
•Location: Heart of Norway’s fjord country
•Reputation: Northern Europe’s capital of adventure sports
•Resort Size: Largest in Western Norway
•Village: Ideal for school groups, full of character
•Amenities: Plenty of shops, restaurants, and après-ski activities
Skiing in Voss
•South-facing slopes maximize sunshine.
•40km of groomed pistes, ideal for beginners and intermediates.
•Diverse range of slopes.
•Instructors speak good English.
•Easy commute from accommodation via central gondola station.
Voss Piste Map
Voss Hostel
The hostel sits on the shores of lake Vangsvatnet, looking across to Gråsida Mountain.
All rooms have ensuite bathrooms.
Hostel facilities:
• Ski storage with drying room
• evening activity rooms
• buffet-style breakfast with organic produce.
• Students can put together their own packed lunches from the breakfast buffet
Ski equipment provided… Boots, skis, poles and helmet are hired in resort. They are fitted by experienced and knowledgeable ski technicians
To fit equipment correctly we will need the following:
• Height and ski experience determines ski length of skis
• Weight is used to set ski bindings so skis release efficiently during a fall
• Head circumference to make sure helmet fits securely
Ski Clothing Essentials
Reliable suppliers are Decathlon, Go Outdoors and Trespass. Or all items could be borrowed, hired bought second-hand.
ski jacket
salopettes
ski gloves
goggles
neck snood
ski socks
snow boots
base layers mid layers
Ski School
Children will have 5 hours of ski tuition per day. Lessons are taught by qualified, English-speaking instructors and are fun yet safe.
Example of a typical day on trip
Après Ski Possibilities
• Bowling
• Cinema
• Pizza night
• Swimming
• Ice skating
• Camp fire/marshmallow night
• Night skiing
• Igloo construction experience
• Chance to see Northern Lights!
Who’s our tour operator?
Over 35 years of experience
Halsbury Ski is the specialist school ski division of Halsbury Travel.
Halsbury Travel has been arranging school trips abroad for more than 35 years. The company was founded in 1986 by a former teacher.
• Halsbury Travel are a Member of ABTA
• Halsbury is a member of ATOL as well as ABTOT
• Halsbury is also an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum (STF)
• And Halsbury has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, which demonstrates the company’s commitment to offering activities that are safe and beneficial to learning.
•For many students, a school ski trip may be their only chance to go skiing during childhood.
•School ski trips, while not cheap, are significantly less expensive than taking the whole family.
•Such trips can be life-changing and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for pupils.
•They are an opportunity to make new friends and can help with personal development,
•They encourage students to take risks and develop resilience when faced with unexpected challenges. And they encourage students to develop their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
•They can introduce students to a new passion or hobby that they may enjoy for the rest of their lives.
•The trip could also spark an interest in travel and exploring new cultures.
Why come on a ski trip?
•For more advanced skiers, it is an exciting opportunity to share their passion with friends.
How much will it cost? Included in price:
£1595
(This includes a nonrefundable deposit of £300)
Then the balance will be payable in 2 instalments:
