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A detailed 5 page guide to all the holidays, accomodation, resorts and ski areas can be downloaded here: doc (182k)
| (click on the resort names for detailed info) | La Plagne | Grindelwald | Mayrhofen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31st | March 7th | March 21st |
| Places (updated 25th Nov) | 1/16 | 0/30 | 0/20 + 0/10 * |
| Accommodation | Chalet La Ruche | Hotel Spinne | Hotel Kramerwirt |
| Operator | Ski Bug | Crystal | Inghams |
| Price | £575 + 12 *** | £545 | £580 / £670 * |
| Deposit | £120 | £120 | £120 |
| Balance due | Nov 4th | Dec 4nd | Dec 11th |
| Ski carriage | £35 | £30 | £15 |
| Flights | Edi Chambery Chambery Edi |
Edi Geneva, Geneva Edi |
Edi Innsbruck Innsbruck Edi |
* The 10 extra places have been booked to Mayrhofen. Cost is £670 per person. (The price difference is due to group and early-bird discounts that we benefited from for the first 20 places). This is even with a 1 place discount. Without that the cost would be £730.
*** Ski carriage is £35 for La Plagne. Plus there is a charge of £12 per bag for La Plagne. We suggest you try and fit your ski boots in your main luggage.
Ski club holidays are booked through Sue. She is happy to assist anyone with any other travel arrangements or holidays.
http://www.travelcounsellors.com/sue.light
Personal Travel Counsellor
0845 058 7003
0131 332 1839
sue.light@travelcounsellors.com
To be confirmed
Names of who is going on which holiday will be emailed to the group. Please double check your name is the same as that used on your passport, as correcting this later may cost you £50. It should be first forename and family name only. No middle names.
Keep an eye on the Ski club web site. This will be regularly updated with news and info. If you have any questions about the holidays then please first check out the web site Holiday FAQ and online forum to see if your question has already been asked and answered. If you still have a question then please register with the online forum and ask your question in the holiday section. Full details on how to do this are on the ski club web site.
Please ..... remember that I only do the ski club holiday organizing in my spare time. I am not a travel agent or a tour operator or a holiday rep, and if the information you are looking for is not on the web site or in the brochures then its likely that I wont know either.
If your question is not answered on the web site or forum then I can be contacted via email at
Ian
You must be a current member (i.e. have paid your subscription for the current season) to be eligible for the holidays.
Your place is not confirmed until your deposit cheque and membership subscription have been received.
Two separate cheques are required for each - one for the holiday deposit and one for your membership subscription.
If you are going on multiple holidays please provide separate cheques for each.
Cheques should be made payable to 'Edinburgh Ski Club'
Where possible, we will return your deposit if you cancel before the final balance is due and someone can take your place (i.e. 12 weeks before departure)
If you pay the balance and then cancel, you will be refunded the total sum paid less any admin fees only if another member can take your place based on the same departure airport.
(Note - Admin fees which may be incurred are changes to flight/ travel company name typically £25-£50 or changes to flight arrangements where the amount is variable).
The tour operator's terms and conditions of booking apply.
You must arrange your own insurance.
Postal applications for the holiday will be opened and processed directly after the AGM.
You should be aware that any holiday surcharges, which may be applied at a later date are out with our control.
European Health Insurance (EHI) Cards
Please find below an extract from The Guardian website
Holidaymakers travelling to Europe are being warned that some insurers may not pay up following a medical claim if the patient does not hold the new European Health Insurance Card. The card, which replaced the E111 form on Jan 1, entitles the holder to free or reduced cost essential medical treatment in all EU countries, as well as Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. Unlike the E111, which covered the whole family, every family member must hold their own card. However, the insurance comparison website moneysupermarket.com is warning holidaymakers that some travel insurers may refuse some claims if the customer isn't carrying the card. Like the E111 scheme, the new card only offers relatively low level financial reimbursement for basic medical bills, and holidaymakers should not view it as a complete replacement for travel insurance. Some insurers will even waive your excess if you tell them you hold a EHI Card, which could save you as much as £150." People can apply for the EHI Card online at (dh.gov.uk/travellers), by phone (0845 606 2030) or by post, with forms available from the post office; however the process can take up to three weeks by post compared to seven days online. The card is normally valid for three to five years.
Disclaimer
Please note that the Edinburgh Ski Club organises events and activities on your behalf but members and non-members alike undertake any events and activities at their own risk. Edinburgh Ski Club accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage whatsoever. As a Snowsport Scotland affiliated club all members are covered for civil liability when partaking in club activities. Civil liability insurance does not include death, personal accident cover or travel insurance. For full details of cover visit www.snsc.demon.co.uk/civilins.htm
Please ensure that you have adequate insurance to participate in all relevant activities.
If you dont have Microsoft Word to open the booking form with, then Open Office is a good free alternative