DATES AND PRICES FOR THE JANUARY SKI TRIP

The price includes:
• Return flight
• Swiss transfers
• Half board accommodation including wine with dinner
• Ski hire
• 6-day ski pass
• winter sport insurance

The price does not include:
• UK airport transfers
• lunches
• extra drinks in the evening.

Are you interested in this tour?
	+44 1865 315 441
	skiing@smaugabroad.com
	Dragon Ski Club, The Lodge, Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6SS
	Fill in booking form and post it.

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ABOUT THE TRIP: The January Escape

This week is for adults only and has developed as a more elegant option for those who do not need to book within school holidays

We stay at the Meierhof Hotel / www.meierhof.ch / .
The Meierhof hotel is a gracious 4* establishment only one bus stop from the Parsennbahn. Its food and wine are the pride of its owner, Reit Frey, and we have enjoyed a warm welcome since we first stayed in 2004.

This group continues in the ski tradition of ‘Ab Schwendi ad Schewendi’ and we enjoy long days of bonhomie on the mountains. Opt in or out of skiing if you prefer to include some the many other options in Davos.

The Club always extends a welcome to friends of friends so there is no presumption that skiers know Davos from the past. Please e mail with questions before booking if this helps: skiing@smaugaboad.com

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Deposits:
A deposit of £500 is required for each ski trip. The balance is payable on November 30th.

Prices:
These prices are final and will hold until the end of the booking period.

Booking:
Is open until each trip is full. A minimum numbers of 10 are required.

Delays:
Should there be a delay in the outbound or inbound flights beyond the control of Smaug Abroad, recompense will be available only through travel insurance.

Visas:
No visas are required for those with British Passports.

Health:
There are no vaccinations required for visits to Switzerland. Consult your GP if any aspect of your fitness gives you concern.

Insurance:
Comprehensive Insurance cover is included in the package price for all skiers. If you have your own cover a rebate will be included in the final invoice.

A full copy of the insurance details are available on request or download from here

Please note that electronic items and cameras are most effectively insured under the all risks section of your household policy.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

European Health Insurance Cover and your insurance.

Please note that Switzerland is now included in the area to which European Health cover applies. If you have an accident the insurance companies require that you present your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) at the hospital. This reduces the amount the hospital charges the insurance company. Without the EHIC you yourself will be liable for the excess.

Please collect an application form from a Post Office or the Smaug Abroad Ltd. office. Alternatively you can phone 0845 6050707(max 2 weeks), http://www.dh.gov.uk/travellers (7 days), by post allow 3 weeks.

Every individual will now be issued with a card but please note: An adult application must accompany a child’s application.

Insurance:
Comprehensive Insurance cover is included in the package price for all skiers.
If you have your own cover a rebate will be included in the final invoice.
Winter ski nsurance includes:
• £3,000 Cancellation and Curtailment
• £5,000,000 Medical and treatment expenses
• £15 per day Hospital Benefit
• Travel delay £20 forf the first 12 hour period, £10 thereafter up to £100
• Holiday Abandonment up to £3,000
• Missed departure up to £1,000
• Personal accident - maximum benefit of £25,000
• Personal Liability up to £5,000000
• Legal Expenses up to £10,000
• Personal Effects and Baggage up to £2,000
• Personal Money up to £500
• Lost ski equipment up to £600
A full copy of the insurance details are available on request.

Please note that electronic items and cameras are most effectively insured under the all risks section of your household policy.

If you have taken responsibility for your own insurance please pack a copy of the policy.
Please note that any known medical condition must be disclosed in advance no matter who has arranged the insurance. Please be in touch with the Ski Club office if necessary.

Risk Assessments
A full risk assessment has been carried out for all aspects of the trip and is available should you wish to see it.
We would particularly make the following three points:

a) seat belts are not fitted on Swiss coaches;

b ) helmets are increasingly worn by skiers in Davos but there are only a limited number available for hire.

c ) Swiss mountain food includes nuts so those with allergies need to be particularly careful

Dietary Requirements
If anyone has any special dietary requirements please let us know so we can warn the hotel and the airline in advance. It is important that all food allergies are also listed. Vegetarian food is always available at the hotel.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

We will be staying at 1,600 metres and skiing at about 2700 metres

You can avoid mild altitude symptoms if you

* Drink plenty of FLUID such as Coke, 7UP or especially tapwater, which is OK to drink in Davos (adults - alcohol unfortunately doesn't count as fluid!).

* Get up in time to have a really good BREAKFAST in the hotel each morning and also have a good LUNCH.

* Take a SNACK to eat between ski runs : chocolate or biscuits (but not while actually skiing in case you choke, so don't chew gum).

* Get some SLEEP at night.

* HEADACHE: Drink more fluid (adults - and/or less alcohol!).

* BLISTERS Wear only one pair of ski socks and report early to the medics to have blisters covered. Your boots should be checked for fit too.

* SKIN BURN Wear sunscreen (MM sells it) every day on your lips nose ears chin.

* HYPOTHERMIA Always have gloves and a cap with you. Wear extra clothing if you have felt cold, and if the temperature drops you will be reminded.

* SNOW EYES Wear glasses or goggles if it's sunny or snowing.

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FITNESS

Before skiing it is strongly recommended that all adults do some extra exercise.
However good a skier you are, the altitude and exertion mean that your enjoyment of the trip is bound to be greater if you are even a bit fitter than usual.

So, every minute of exercise counts. Suggestions to get you started include ...

* Always use the stairs instead of the lift or escalator
* Get an exercise ball for strengthening core muscles
* Swim, cycle or take up Scottish dancing
* Do repeats of 10 lunges (with one foot a short stride ahead, in turn right then left) and 10 squats (with feet shoulder width apart) to exercise the thigh and calf muscles. Do as many repeats as you can each day.

Search Google for Canadian Air Force Exercise Programmes on the net - 5BX for men and SBX for women.

Although now considered rather old-fashioned, these exercises are graded according to sex, age and fitness level - and they work!

Ideal preparation for the ski season.

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SAFETY ON THE SLOPES
IF ANYONE IS INJURED ON THE SLOPE

* STOP
* STAY with them, but keep warm yourself, and talk to reassure them.
* CALL EXTRA HELP and your instructor, and someone should get help from the nearest lift who can call the emergency wagon if needed.
* COVER the hurt person if you can, but don't remove your own clothing or their boots.
* DON'T MOVE them, but stick crossed skis upright in the snow a few yards above as a warning to other skiers.
* DON'T give them food, drink or alcohol

Remember that injuries are most common
* earlier in the holiday and later in the day
* in deeper snow
* if you are tired, cold or hungry
* if you are performing a stunt to impress

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

If there is any circumstance which means you may have to cancel your booking or change travel arrangements please contact the Smaug Abroad office asap:

Telephone: 01865 315441, E-Mail: skiing@smaugabroad.com

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Are you interested in this tour?
	+44 1865 315 441
	skiing@smaugabroad.com
	Dragon Ski Club, The Lodge, Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6SS
	Fill in booking form and post it.