Kästle Heliskiing CampBritish Columbia MX108/MX128 Join coach Sascha Schmid for a week of spectacular skiing and coaching in one of the most exciting heliskiing areas in North America, Skeena Heliskiing 30 March to 06 April 2012 The Location Only 3 hours from Vancouver, Skeena Heliskiing is fast becoming the most sought after heliskiing destination in British Columbia, Canada, by many of the long time dedicated heliskiers and ski industry professionals who continue to seek out the ultimate skiing experience. Imagine skiing in one of the largest heliskiing areas in North America spanning 8,500 km2 with your own personal Kästle freeride coach and UIAGM mountain guide at your disposal. No lifts, no crowds, no tracks except our own. Imagine skiing new lines every day, typically between 600 and 1600 vertical meters, often first descents. Skeena Heliskiing’s geographic location in northern BC ensures cooler temperatures and continual snowfall. The terrain here is especially suited to advanced skiers, varying from the Alpine to trees and glades. This new and dynamic heliski operator also boasts one of the lowest numbers of down days in the heliski industry (approx. 5 per winter season). As a perfect combination, the 5-star “Cliffs at Kispiox River Lodge”, located only 6 minutes flight away from your first runs, ensures that you have all the comfort and service you need to relax after a long day of skiing powder. Choose between soaking in the whirlpool, enjoying a massage or just lounging in front of the open fireplace with a good book. In short, the lodge feels like a home away from home. The Gear To ensure you are on the perfect equipment to fully benefit from the Kästle Big Mountain Camp, we provide you with the ideal gear for the conditions: MX 108 and MX 128. You will also be provided with an inflatable ABS avalanche backpack, state of the art technology for helping prevent a burial in the event of an avalanche, as well as a modern avalanche beacon, shovel and probe. 30 March to 6 April 2012 30 March: Arrival in the evening at Smithers B.C. Airport, pick-up and shuttle to The Cliffs at Kispiox River Lodge (approx. 1.5 hours). Room assignment and welcome by Skeena Heliskiing guides and Kästle Pro Team athletes. Program introduction, dinner. 31 March: Helicopter safety briefing and avalanche safety equipment training. Kästle ski adjustment first runs to warm up. 1 to 5 April: Kästle Big Mountain Camp program. 6 April: Departure from the lodge after breakfast and transfer to Smithers airport. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOUR Athletes: Personal coaching and video analysis with KÄSTLE Pro Team athlete Sascha Schmid. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOUR Guide: Professional guiding with UIAGM internationally certified guide and owner/operator of Skeena Heliskiing Giacum Frei. Price € 6,290.00 per person Includes:
Excludes: Flight to and from Smithers Airport (via Vancouver) Additional helicopter hours are charged at CAD 2,450 per group In the unlikely case of extreme weather in which we are not able to fly, we will refund each group CAD 2,450 per unused helicopter hour Satellite phone (charged at CAD 4.00/min) Alcoholic beverages Gratuities Subject to alterations! Freeride Entry Camp KrippensteinMX 98 / 108 15,000 vertical meters in 3 days: an introduction to freeriding at the Krippenstein If you ask the KÄSTLE Pros you will unanimously hear that the Freeride Arena Krippenstein belongs to one of the top freeride spots in Austria. The Krippenstein is blessed by large amounts of snowfall each year, providing skiers with 30 km of powder runs of over 1500 vertical meters. The newly built Krippenstein cable car combined with the backdrop of the Dachstein massif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, makes this spot a true freeride paradise. The rider community is very much among itself here due to the small amounts of ski lifts which don’t allow for mass tourism. The atmosphere is friendly and freeski newcomers are warmly welcomed. The Freeride Entry Camp will equip you with the necessary knowledge and technical skills required to experience a fun and safe day off-piste. You will be expertly guided and coached by local guide and KÄSTLE athlete Martin Unterberger. This 3-day camp is designed for the entry-level off-piste skiers and is also suitable as a refresher course. After completing this course you will be prepared for more difficult endeavors such as our Freeride Advanced Camps and the Italian Heliski Experience Monte Rosa/Matterhorn. 25 – 27 February 2011 / Maximum participants: 6 25 Feb: Meet at 10.00 am at the Krippenstein cable car Distribution of skis and avalanche safety equipment, ski adjustment Take cable car to check-in at the Krippenstein Lodge (2,100 m) Avalanche safety equipment training Introduction to freeriding with some first off-piste runs 26 Feb: Freeride at Krippenstein, technical training 27 Feb: Short ascents and off-piste runs at Krippenstein Tourguide and Coach: Personal coaching/guiding with Martin Unterberger Price: € 599.00 per person Included:
Freeride Advanced Camp KrippensteinBMX 98 / 108 18,000 vertical meters in 3 days: freeriding with Martin Winkler at the Dachstein Massif If you ask the KÄSTLE Pros you will unanimously hear that the Freeride Arena Krippenstein belongs to one of the top freeride spots in Austria. The Krippenstein is blessed by large amounts of snowfall each year, providing skiers with 30 km of powder runs of over 1500 vertical meters. The newly built Krippenstein cable car combined with the backdrop of the Dachstein Massif makes this spot a true freeride paradise. The rider community is very much among itself here due to the small amounts of ski lifts which don’t allow for mass tourism. Steep faces and couloirs, vast glacier runs and even skiable limestone caves belong to some of the highlights of the Krippenstein. Advanced riders will greatly benefit from the local knowledge and expert coaching skills of certified ski instructor and guides Martin Unterberger and Kästle Pro Team Athlete Martin “Mcfly” Winkler. You will become more mountain and snow savvy with Martin’s tips and reach your next level of skiing together with Mcfly. After the first day of short ascents and off-piste runs, the runs for the following two days will be planned with the group. Our hotel is situated between the mountains and the lake, amid Hallstatt’s UNESCO World Heritage site, where we will be pampered with a unique flair, wellness-area and regional specialties from the Salzkammergut. www.hotel-hallstatt.com 13 to 15 January 2012 / Maximum 7 participants 13 Jan: Meet at 10:30 am at the Krippenstein cable car. Distribution of skis and avalanche safety equipment, ski adjustment. Head up to ski area, avalanche safety equipment training. First off-piste runs at Krippenstein. Check-in at the Heritage Hotel after skiing. 14 Jan: Freeriding at Krippenstein, short ascents to access some great lines. 15 Jan: Freeriding at Krippenstein, 2,000 vertical meter descent over the Hallstatt glacier (conditions allowing). Departure. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Athlete: Personal coaching by KÄSTLE Pro Team Athlete Martin "Mcfly" Winkler KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Guide: Personal guiding by fully certified ski guide Heli Putz Price: € 695.00 per person Includes:
Ski by Boat Adventure Lyngen AlpsLyngen Fjord TX 87 / 97 A vast playground for ski touring and freeriding Skiing on Kästle from the coast to a mountain peak and back to the ocean – that is the essence of the Kästle Adventure Tour in the Lyngen Alps. The Lyngen Alps are a 90 km long and 15 to 20 km wide mountain range north east of Tromsö, Norway. The Lyngen peninsula is characterized with a few gentle ridges and numerous high alpine peaks which rise directly out of the fjords, reaching up to 2000 meters. An adventure in the Lyngen Alps is especially appealing when a modern speed boat, “The Spirit of Lyngen”, takes you to the best ski tours where you will start skinning right from the shoreline. Experience adventure in a marine mountain paradise With more than 60 summits over 1000 meters flanking the Lyngen Fjord's shores, participants are provided with an incredible choice of terrain. Under the professional guidance of UIAGM mountain guide Graham Austick, who loves these mountains with a passion, you will experience new peaks daily with wonderful views of the Lyngen Fjord which will just take your breath away, not to mention the rewarding descents! To ensure the safety and comfort of the group, the ski tours will be chosen according to the weather and snow conditions as well as the group level. Ascents generally range from 600m to 1500m of two to four hours with regular stops. After a strenuous day of ski touring… A typical evening meal of halibut and cod tastes especially delicious after a day of being challenged on the mountain. The modern wellness area in the Lyngen Lodge offers the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind. Enjoy the stunning view over the Lyngen Fjord while sipping a glass of wine or beer in the outdoor whirlpool. Skill level and fitness You have day toured before, it may have been from a lift in resort or even a short multi-day tour, but importantly you are used to skinning one to three hours. You are looking for long classical descents and are able to ski confidently in all off-piste conditions without hesitation or confidence worries. 10 to 17 March 2012 / Maximum participants: 8 10 March: Arrival and transport from Tromsø to Lyngen Check-in Lyngen Lodge 11 March: Safety briefing and workshop on avalanche rescue and boating procedures, ski equipment adjustment and check, short ascents with off-piste skiing down to the Lyngen fjord 12-16 March: Daily ski tours with and without jet boat access, slide show evening 17 March: Transfer to Tromsø airport and return flight home Kästle Adventure Tous athlete and guide: UIAGM Guide and Lyngen Lodge owner Graham Austick Price: € 3,290.00 per person Includes:
Not included in the price: Flights to and from Tromsø airport Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented at the lodge) Alcoholic beverages at the lodge bar Price is subject to change based on large currency fluctuations. Italian Heliski Experience Monte Rosa / MatterhornCervinia MX 98 / 108 Four days, 20.000 vertical meters: heliskiing and freeriding in the heart of the Alps As if heliskiing with brand new KÄSTLE freeride skis isn’t exciting enough, but in combination with the spectacular views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa massif you will hardly be able to believe what you’re experiencing during this 4 day KÄSTLE Adventure Tour. This package gives you access to best freeride terrain both on the northern and southern sides of the Matterhorn via helicopter and ski lift access. The daily tour schedule is organised by internationally certified mountain guide Roberto Rossi and KÄSTLE freeride pro Giulia Monego to ensure the highest safety standards and a maximum amount of skiing. Giulia is at your side to help you hone your technical skills in different types of snow conditions and challenge yourself. With individually adjusted and professionally tuned KÄSTLE skis you will be perfectly equipped to take up the challenge of this freeride adventure in the heart of the Aosta Valley. Using modern B3 helicopters, we will have access to long couloirs of fine virgin snow and vast, high-alpine terrain. One of the scenic highlights is the run from the Tête de Valpelline over seemingly endless, ice-blue glaciers around the north-west side at the very foot of the Matterhorn. After an eventful day in the mountains, you will be welcomed in the wonderfully authentic hotel “Les Neiges d’Antan”. Make use of the Finnish sauna and ice-cold water basin to rejuvenate tired muscles or just relax with a glass of red wine in front of the open fireplace. Let yourself indulge in the traditional flavours of the restaurant’s award winning cuisine, which specialises in ancient regional recipes and local fresh produce. This unique skiing program in the heart of the Alps is ideally suited to first-time heliskiers and off-piste skiers wanting to gain more experience in varied terrain. 10 to 14 February 2010 / Maximum participants: 6 10 Feb.: Arrive at “Les Neiges d’Antan” from 5:00 pm onwards, Distribution of skis and avalanche safety equipment, ski adjustment. Program introduction and meet & greet, dinner 11 Feb.: Off-piste skiing around Matterhorn and Monte Rosa: e.g. Lower Theodulgletscher, Furgsattel, Aroleid, Gornergrat 12 Feb.: Heliskiing (3 runs / 4.000 vertical meters) 13 Feb.: Heliskiing (3 runs / 4.000 vertical meters) 14 Feb.: Off-piste skiing in Zermatt (for example Porta Nera or Chamois-Maen) Athlete: Personal coaching by KÄSTLE Freeride Athlete Giulia Monego Tourguide: Professional guiding by internationally certified mountain guide (UIAGM) Roberto Rossi Price: € 2,500.00 per person Includes:
Freeride Entry Camp MürrenMX 98 / 108 10,000 vertical meters in 2 days: an introduction to freeriding on the Schilthorn in Mürren The Freeride Entry Camp Mürren will equip you with the necessary knowledge and technical skills required to experience a fun and safe day off-piste. Watch your skiing improve with the help of Sascha’s video analysis. The aim is to learn the right technique on the right gear from the very start as well as to involve participants in the decision-making process in the mountains. In short, the Freeride Entry Camp Mürren is the ideal introduction to safe and fun off-piste skiing. The very traditional Swiss mountain town of Mürren with a population of 400 people will set you back in time with it’s car-free policy and chocolate box wooden houses. Situated in the Lauterbrunnen valley, opposite the world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Mürren can only be reached by cable car. The ski area Mürren-Schilthorn goes from 1,650 to 3,000 meters above sea level, making it the highest ski resort in the Berner Oberland. It offers numerous off-piste runs with an incredible 2300 meters of vertical descent. Short, easy bootpacks from the ski lifts will reward skiers with secluded, untracked runs. And who better to discover all this with than freeride veteran Sascha Schmidt and UIAGM mountain guide Stefan Urfer. This 2-day program is designed for the entry-level off-piste skier and is also suitable as a refresher course. After completing this course you will be prepared for more difficult endeavors such as the Freeride Advanced Camp Andermatt or Freeride Advanced Camp Krippenstein. 29 to 30 January 2011 / Maximum participants: 7 29 Jan.: Meet at 9:30 am in the Hotel Regina, set up of KÄSTLE freeride skis, Distribution of avalanche safety equipment, head to ski area and warm up. First off-piste runs and intro in the use of the avalanche safety equipment. Video analysis in the evening. 30 Jan.: Application of new skiing technique insights, longer freeride runs in the backcountry guided by Stefan Urfer. Final feedback session and departure. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Athlete: Personal coaching with local KÄSTLE Pro Team Athlete Sascha Schmid KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Guide: Professional guiding through internationally certified UIAGM Stefan Urfer Price: € 460.00 per person Includes:
TOP OF AUSTRIAGroßglockner/Heiligenblut FX 74/84/94 2,000 vertical metres from the highest mountain in Austria: make your dream a reality with Kästle. Experience a unique alpine environment including a mixed route with rock and ice a cut above the rest! A maximum of 12 guests per guide, 1:6 guide/guest ratio On summit day 3 guests per guide Along with the Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, the Großglockner is one of the most treasured mountains of the Alps. A part of the experience derives from mixing with fellow mountaineers from all different walks of life, like you might only find in other international climbing meccas such as Chamonix. They all share a common goal: to stand on the „Top of Austria“. The high-alpine environment comprised by glaciers, peaks and valleys, will draw you in like a magnetic force, leaving behind some unforgettable impressions and feelings. Throughout the Kästle Adventure Tour the group has the flexibility to choose the challenge of their choice. Kästle Freeski Mountaineering What can you expect during this Kästle Adventure Tour? Perfect organisation, individual training, personal assistance and a ski tour adventure a cut above the rest. From the very start, participants are actively involved in the planning process. Values such as trust, cooperation and communication are given priority alongside the actual tour. An experienced and perceptive team of mountain guides and freeski athletes are at your disposal day and night. We provide you with carefully selected and individually adjusted Kästle skis of the ultra-light and high perfoming Kästle FX range, arming you with a maximum amount of functionality, fun and safety to complete this unique challenge. Our program includes 2 training days before summiting to help you prepare for possibly one of the biggest adventures of your life. Kästle Pro Team athlete Lorraine Huber will coach you in the lift accessed freeride area of Heligenblut for one day, reviewing ski technique in steeps, also giving you ample time adjust to your new Kästle skis. Here on the north side of the Großglockner, we can see the peak of the Großglockner as well as the line to the summit. On the second day we change location to the south side of the Großglockner, to Kals, continuing to our base camp for the summit, the Lucknerhaus at 1,920m. From here you will get a great view of the Austrian giant in all its glory. An exciting moment! At the Lucknerhaus, our team teaches you mountaineering basics and know-how which you will apply the following day, summit day! Ski Descent from the Highest Point in Austria Conditions allowing, we ski directly from our ski depot down the steep Glocknerleitl and Ködnitzkees. A less steep variation is also possible via the Erzherzog Johann hut. After that we have endless possibilities over vast glaciers, through small canyons and other varied terrain, all the way to the Lucknerhaus at 1,920m. 1st to 4th April 2011 1st April: Arrival and Briefing: Arrive at Heiligenblut. Introduction to the team and your group. Program briefing and discussion about expectations, wishes and goals for the Kästle Adventure Tour, also clarification of any concerns or fears. Selection and adjustment of Kästle skis and safety equipment. Dinner. 2nd April: Ski Technique Training with Lorraine Huber Safety workshop. freeriding and ski technique training in Heiligenblut with Lorraine Huber. 3rd April: Lucknerhaus to Stüdel Hut Change location to Kals. Ski tour from the Lucknerhaus (1,920m) to the “Stüdlhütte” (2,801m). Basic mountaineering training for summit day. Overnight stay in the hut. 4th April: Summit Day and Ski Descent from the Highest Point in Austria! At the crack of dawn, we go from the Südel hut via the “Ködnitzkees” and a fixed rope route to the Erzherzog Johann hut. Continue over the “Glocknerleitl”, the “Small Glockner”, the exposed “Glocknerscharte” to the peak of the Großglockner, 3,789m. Descend on skis from just under the Großglockner back to the Lucknerhaus, 1,920m. What a feeling! KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Athlete: Personal Coaching with KÄSTLE Pro Team athlete Lorraine Huber. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Guide: Internationally certified UIAGM Guide, ski instructor, and founder of ALPFOX, Andreas Puswald. Price: € 1,190 per person Includes:
Avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe) available for rent. Freeski Touring Camp Dachstein MassivFX 84 / 94 7,000 vertical meters in 3 days: ski touring at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dachstein Massif The 3 day Freeski Touring Camp Dachstein Massif provides you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake easy to moderate ski tours. Together with your local ski guide and KÄSTLE athlete, Martin Unterberger, you will discover the inspiring mountain landscape of the Dachstein Massif, a, right from the doorstep of our cozy mountain accommodation. The highest point of the massif is the “Hoher Dachstein” (2,995 meters), situated at the border of Upper Austria and Styria. Parts of the Massif also lie in the state of Salzburg, leading to the mountain being referred to as the “Drei-Länder-Berg” (Three State Mountain). The Dachstein Massif covers an area of around 20×30 km with dozens of peaks above 2,500 m, the highest of which are in the southern and south-western areas. This non-commercial off-piste and glacial ski area offers incredible ski tours and long descents of up to 2,500 vertical meters. The Dachstein Massif is also home to the well-known freeride Eldorado Krippenstein. Here our adventure begins with some warm-up runs in the ski area and short ascents on our brand new KÄSTLE ski equipment. This is the perfect opportunity to improve off-piste ski technique in varying snow conditions with Martin at your side. With individually adjusted and professionally tuned KÄSTLE touring skis you will be perfectly equipped to take up the challenge of the Freeski Touring Camp Dachstein Massif. A further aim of this camp is to brush up on avalanche awareness skills and rescue training in a hands-on manner while out ski touring, so you may apply new insights to undertake safer and enjoyable ski tours back home. This program is designed for skiers and ski touring enthusiasts who have some off-piste experience and will prepare you for more adventurous endeavours such as the Ski by Boat Adventure Lyngen Alps. 15 to 17 January 2010 / Maximum participants: 6 15 Jan: Meet at 10.00 am at the Krippenstein cable car Ski equipment adjustment Head up to ski area Safety equipment check and training Short ascents and off-piste runs at Krippenstein. 16 Jan: Ski touring on the Dachstein Massif. 17 Jan: Ski touring on the Dachstein Massif, departure. Tourguide and Coach: Personal coaching by local guide Martin Unterberger Price: € 650.00 per person Included:
Mont Blanc Ski AdventureCourmayeur / Chamonix MX 98 / 108 20,000 Vertical Meters in 4 Days: Freeskiing in Courmayeur and Chamonix for the Advanced Skier From the top of its 4,810 meters, the Mont Blanc, highest peak of the Alps, represents an amazing playground for freeriders. Creating a natural boarder between France and Italy, both the north and south sides of the Mont Blanc offer amazingly long and steep lines to challenge the best of skiers. During this 4 day trip we will be based in the most charismatic hamlet of Courmayeur in Entrèves, where we are ideally positioned to access the Mont Blanc ski area, to enjoy the great Italian food, and relax after skiing in the famous local mineral springs. Our hotel, Auberge de la Maison, will charm you with its love for alpine tradition and typical and simple architecture. The scenery around the hotel is spectacular, with fourteen 4,000 meter plus mountain peaks above. If you haven’t yet visited Chamonix, you can now finally do so with the KÄSTLE Adventure Tours. Skiing in Chamonix is a must for every avid skier, but going there with your own guide ensures a stress-free and fun visit. Without a doubt, Chamonix represents one of the world’s freeriding Mecca’s, presenting endless options for the advanced skier. From Aiguille du Midi to Vallorcine, including Grands Montet, Chamonix has a huge lift system where you can always find good conditions to express yourself in. Courmayeur on the other hand is a more traditional, quieter ski resort with fast lifts, good Italian mountain restaurants and amazing runs, especially the ones in the trees. One of the highlights is the Helbronner lift system which brings you up to 3,462 meters, with descents on the French or Italian side. Whatever side you choose, you’re guaranteed your fill of vertical meters at the end of the day! KÄSTLE Pro Team athlete Baptiste Blanc and internationally certified UIAGM mountain guide and local Jacopo Bufacchi will ensure that you get the most out of skiing in Courmayeur and Chamonix. While Jacopo guides you to the best spots, you can bring your skiing to the next level and challenge yourself with Baptiste at your side. This trip is aimed at good off-piste skiers who want to approach high-altitude and steep skiing, but also those ready to enjoy a good powder session in the trees. Pleasure, good memories and a chance to hone your technical skills with a seasoned pro is what you will be getting from the Mont Blanc Ski Adventure in Courmayeur. 22 to 27 March 2011 / Maximum 6 participants 22 March: Arrive at “Auberge de la Maison” around 6pm, meet & greet, distribution of skis and avalanche safety equipment, ski adjustment. Program introduction and dinner. 23 to 26 March: Freeriding in Courmayeur/Chamonix, final feedback and good-bye dinner. 27 March: End of program, departure after breakfast. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Athlete: Personal coaching by KÄSTLE Pro Team Athlete Baptiste Blanc KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Guide: Professional guiding by internationally certified mountain guide (UIAGM) Jacopo Buffaci Price: € 1,590.00 per person Includes:
Freeride Advanced Camp MürrenMX 98 / 108 18,000 vertical meters in 3 days: Ski with the pros and bring your freeriding to the next level So you want to discover one of the best freeride areas in Switzerland far away from the skiing masses? You’re also keen to challenge yourself and brush up on your avalanche awareness skills? Then you can’t do better than booking this KÄSTLE Adventure Tour with KÄSTLE Freeride Pro Sascha Schmidt, a veteran of the Swiss Big Mountain scene, and UIAGM mountain guide Stefan Urfer. The very traditional Swiss mountain town of Mürren, with a population of 400 people, will set you back in time with it’s car-free policy and chocolate box wooden houses. Situated in the Lauterbrunnen valley, opposite the world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Mürren can only be reached by cable car. The ski area Mürren-Schilthorn goes from 1,650 to 3,000 meters above sea level, making it the highest ski resort in the Berner Oberland. It offers numerous off-piste runs with an incredible 2300 meters of vertical descent. Short, easy bootpacks from the ski lifts will reward skiers with secluded, untracked runs. This unique program is designed to give advanced off-piste skiers a maximum of skiing time in some of Sascha’s favourite spots. In three days we will challenge you with 18,000 vertical meters of powder, steep couloirs and tree skiing. The guide to guest ratio of 1:4 is second to none and will ensure the highest level of safety and fun for the group. The aim of the Freeride Advanced Camp in Mürren is also to actively involve participants in the line choice decision-making process and apply insights from an avalanche awareness workshop to the group’s skiing the following day. After completing this course you will be prepared for more difficult endeavors such as our Mont Blanc Ski Adventure Courmayeur or the ultimate Skeena Heliskiing Camp in BC, Canada. 26 to 28 March 2010 / Maximum participants: 7 26 March: Meet at 9:30 am in the Hotel Alpenruh Set up of KÄSTLE freeride skis Distribution of avalanche safety equipment Head to ski area and warm up First off-piste runs. 27 March: Freeriding in Mürren-Schilthorn Avalanche awareness workshop in the evening 28 March: Freeriding in Mürren-Schilthorn, working on line choice Application of new insights out in the mountains Final feedback session and departure. Athlete: Personal coaching with KÄSTLE Pro Athlete Sascha Schmid Tourguide: Professional guiding through UIAGM Stefan Urfer Price: € 690.00 per person Includes:
Freeski Touring Camp St. AntönienFX 84 / 94 5,000 vertical meters in 3 days: Ski touring on the Swiss side of the Rätikon The 3 day Freeski Touring Camp St. Antönien provides you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake easy to moderate ski tours. A famous region for climbing and also well-known for the largest snowfalls in Graubünden (eastern Switzerland), St. Antönien offers a variety of beautiful ski tours. The idyllic Walser mountain village, nestled in a side valley of the Prättigau, is not far from the world famous ski resorts Davos and Klosters. However, you will leave the hustle and bustle of normal life far behind you upon entering this valley. Instead, experience a calm and invigorating ascent in the crisp morning air and revel in the amazing feeling of skiing untouched powder snow during descents of up to 1,600 vertical meters. Together with your experienced UIAGM mountain guide, Peter Gujan, and KÄSTLE Pro Team Athlete, Giulia Monego, you will discover the inspiring mountain landscape in the midst of the Rätikon right from your door step. Use this unique chance to improve your technical skills in all types of snow conditions with Italian freeskier and mountaineer Giulia Monego at your side. With individually adjusted and professionally tuned KÄSTLE touring skis you will be perfectly equipped to take up the challenge of the Freeski Touring Camp St. Antönien. After an eventful day in the mountains, you will be welcomed in the wonderfully authentic “Berghaus Sulzfluh”, which was built in 1875 and has housed guests ever since. The candle-lit bed-rooms and petroleum-lit restaurant will take you back in time, a place for body and mind to relax and be calm. This program is designed for skiers and ski touring enthusiasts who have some off-piste experience and will prepare you for more adventurous endeavours such as the Ski by Boat Adventure Lyngen Alps. 05 to 07 March 2010 / Maximum participants: 7 05 March: Meet at 09:30 am in Küblis (Graubünden). Set up of Kästle freeride skis and distribution of avalanche safety equipment (if you don’t have your own). Transfer to Klosters via train and head up to Madrisa ski area. After a short descent and hike of 30 min we reach the Schlappiner saddle. A beautiful run leads us down to Gargellen ski area. After a quick lunch break in Restaurant Schafberg, we will climb 1 hour to the Rietkopffurka. From here we ski directly down to our accommodation. Check-in at Berghaus Sulzfluh, dinner. 06 March: Ski touring in St. Antönien 07 March: Ski touring in St. Antönien, departure Some of the many ski touring possibilities:
Athlete: Personal coaching with KÄSTLE Pro Team athlete Giulia Monego Tour guide: Professional guiding with local UIAGM mountain guide Peter Gujan Price: € 650 per person Includes:
Women's Freeride & Yoga CampLech am Arlberg BMX 98 / 118 10.000 vertical meters in 2 days: the freeride camp for advanced female skiers Are you a good off-piste skier who almost always skis with male skiers? Would you like to experience fun and friendship with other ripping female skiers while picking up some valuable tips to take your skiing a step further? Then this camp is for you! We all love the men we ski with, but it can be incredibly inspiring and motivating to ski with other females – you’ll be surprised at the effect it will have on your skiing. Join Kästle Pro Team athlete and local ski guide Lorraine Huber in a unique 2-day program in one of Europe’s best freeride areas: the Arlberg. Our focus will be on skiing as much off-piste terrain as possible in a fun and safe environment. In small groups of not more than 6 women per guide, you can hone your ski technique and master different types of snow with fun and confidence. A yoga session led by Yogi Rainer Neyer on Saturday will ease tight muscles and relax your mind so you recover faster and get the most out of the following ski day. 18 to 20 march 2012/ Maximum participants: 12 (6 participants/guide) 18 March: Meet at 6:00 pm in the hotel, Meet & greet, program introduction. Distribution of avalanche safety equipment, dinner. 19 March: Set up of KÄSTLE freeride skis. Head to ski area, warm-up runs, first off-piste runs and filming. Evening yoga session for regeneration and relaxation. 20 March: Freeriding with short ascents. Departure. Kästle Adventure Tour Guide & Athlete: Lorraine Huber. Kästle Adventure Tour Guide: Fully certified ski guide and local from Lech, Angelika Kaufmann. Price: € 470.00 per person Includes:
Arctic Heli & Catskiing ExperienceBorgafjäll MX 98 / 108 17,000 vertical meters in 5 days: heliskiing and catskiing in the Arctic wilderness of southern Lapland, Sweden Borgafjäll is a small mountainous village with approximately 200 residents in southern Lapland, Sweden. Literally beyond the last road sign, Borgafjäll lies where vast mountain ranges mark the Norwegian border. Besides hunting, fishing, and the Sami culture of the native people, Borgafjäll is known for its challenging skiing and receives some of the highest amounts of snow falls in Sweden. During 6 days, we will explore these mountains of untouched wilderness by snowcat and helicopter. In our own private and heated snowcat, we will be taken to the top of an isolated mountain where we will ski down again and again, using the snowcat as a taxi to take us comfortably to the top each time. You will be perfectly equipped to meet this challenge with individually adjusted and professionally tuned Kästle freeride skis on your feet. Furthermore, a Kästle Pro Team athlete will be at your side to help you hone your technical skills in different types of snow conditions and really enjoy yourself. The catskiing will be the warm-up to the highlight of this Kästle Adventure Tour in the Swedish mountain wilderness, and that is heliskiing in the Borgafjäll and in the Kittelfjäll area along the border of Norway. We will be based in Hotel Borgafjäll, designed by the famous architect Ralph Erskine in 2002, recognised as Västerbotten's most beloved building by the council of Arkitekturtinget in 2001, awarded Lapland's Best Restaurant by White Guide in 2007, and recognized as one of Sweden's finest restaurants by the society Best Tables of Sweden. Apart from the skiing, there will be plenty of time to relax both mind and body in the Hotel’s amazing spa. The “home run” (of normally 3 or 4 runs) through the woods to the Hotel Borgafjäll will become a special part of your day. 21 to 28 March 2010 / Maximum participants: 8 21 March: Arrival and transport from Vilhelmina to Borgafjäll (approx 1,5 hours), Check-in Hotel Borgafjäll, meet & greet, program presentation. Set up of Kästle freeride skis and distribution of avalanche safety equipment. 22 – 23 March: 2 days of cat skiing including 6 lifts per day. Safety briefing. 24 – 26 March: 3 days of Heliskiing in the Borgafjäll and Kittelfjäll area including 6 lifts per day. 27 March: Contingency day. In case of bad weather, participants can either relax in the spa or partake in some of the local cultural activities such as dog sledding. 28 March: Transfer to Vilhelmina airport and return flight home Note: this program can vary depending on weather and snow conditions. Athlete: Kästle Pro Team athlete Tour guide: Magnus Nilsson Price: € 3,900 per person Includes:
Not included in the price: Flights to and from Vilhelmina airport Additional helicopter lifts (priced at SEK 750 per person) Additional snow cat lifts (priced at SEK 300 per person) Optional cultural activities Alcoholic beverages Italian Heliski Experience GressoneyGressoney BMX98/108, FX94/104 Join Kästle Pro Team athlete Giulia Monego for 4 days of heliskiing and freeriding in the best heliski area of the Alps 11 to 16 February 2012 Among insiders, Gressoney is known as the top spot in the south of the Alps. Located south of the Monte Rosa and Matterhorn, Gressoney offers a huge variety of heliskiing terrain, including wide open slopes, steep couloirs, amazing tree skiing and the highest landing zone in the Alps of as high as 4,500m. Gressoney is also the largest heliski area in the Alps with more than 25 landing sites and around 60 runs spread over 3 valleys. The helicopter flight over the highest peaks of the Monte Rosa, including the Colle del Lys (4,200m), Colle del Felik (4,100m), Colle di Verra (3,900m) and Tete de Valpelline (3,900m), is an unforgettable experience in itself. Then, after you’ve been dropped off with your group at the top of a peak with no one else in sight, you can prepare yourself for an incredible run with your own Kästle coach and freeride pro skier Giulia Monego and UIAGM mountain guide Frank Henssler. Come fit and prepared to have the time of your life! For this Kästle Adventure Tour we’ve partnered up with the leading heliski operator in Gressoney to provide maximum flexibility and efficiency. We also attach importance to small groups to facilitate the logistics behind heliskiing and avoid unnecessary delays. With individually selected and well-serviced Kästle skis you will be perfectly equipped to meet the high demands of this unique ski experience. The Resort Gressoney lies in the southern (Italian) foothills of the Monte Rosa massif. It is made up of two main villages about 5 km apart, Gressoney-St. Jean (1,395m) and Gressoney-La Trinité (1,625m), which occupy the upper flanks of a beautiful side valley that runs down into the Aosta Valley. Our Hotel Our hotel is situated in Gressoney-La-Trinité, the last village that you reach after driving through the magnificent Lys-Valley at the foot of Monte Rosa, from where you can enjoy an amazing view and admire rich examples of Aosta Valley's Walser culture. Newly built in 2006, the *** Hotel Nordend is only 2 minutes walk from the ski lifts. Pamper yourself after a long day on the slopes in the hotel’s spa. The adjacent restaurant „Da Giovanni“ will spoil us to some excellent regional Italian cuisine. www.Hotelnordend.com The Team The daily tour schedule is managed by Frank Henssler, UIAGM certified mountain guide, always with the aim to ensure the safety of the group and achieve a maximum of skiing time. Frank is one of the top professionals in his field and knows the best slopes and descents in Gressoney. Kästle Pro Team Athlete Giulia Monego will not only reveal valuable tips to improve skiing technique in powder and in varying snow conditions, she will also challenge you and push you to try new things in the mountains. Snow conditions Gressoney receives generous snowfalls throughout the winter thanks to the altitude of the Monte Rosa massive and the way that cloud builds up as the air rises from the south. The snow is typically at its best mid to end of February, which gives the participants of this Kästle Adventure Tour the best chances of skiing great conditions. Helicopter Type Eurocopter Ecurreuil B3/Lama/Koala. 11 to 16 February 2012 11 February Arrival at Hotel Nordend, Gressoney, at 6.30pm. Meet & greet, program introduction. Kästle ski adjustment and safety gear check, dinner. 12 to 15 February Depending on weather conditions, the program will include heliskiing or lift-accessed freeriding. We have a flexible program so we can respond to the weather-, avalanche-, and snow conditions of each day. Return ski gear, final goodbye dinner. 16 February Individual journey home after breakfast. KÄSTLE PRO TEAM Athlete: Personal coaching by KÄSTLE Freeride Athlete Giulia Monego KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS Guide: Professional guiding by internationally certified mountain guide (UIAGM) Frank Henssler. Price: € 2,390 per person Includes:
ABS avalanche backpacks are also available for hire. Additional costs: Additional helicopter flights, lunch, drinks, any transfers if necessary. Additional helicopter flights: Additional helicopter flights costs vary with the length of the flight time and range from between EUR 125,00 and 150,00 (1000 to 2500 vertical meters) per person/flight. Unused helicopter flights: Payments are refunded, minus unrecoverable costs, if flights are cancelled because of high wind, adverse weather or the threat of avalanches at EUR 115,00 per person/flight. Freeride Advanced Camp AndermattAndermatt BMX 98 / 108 20,000 vertical meters in 4 days: Ski with the pros and bring your freeriding to the next level 2 to 5 February 2012 Maximum participants: 7 So you want to discover one of the best freeride areas in Switzerland far away from the skiing masses? You’re also keen to challenge yourself and brush up on your avalanche awareness skills? Then you can’t do better than booking this Kästle Adventure Tour with Kästle Freeride Pro Sascha Schmid, a veteran of the Swiss Big Mountain scene, and UIAGM mountain guide Stefan Urfer. Due to its central location between the northern and southern Alps, Andermatt is blessed with huge amounts of snowfall every year. The Nätschen and Gemsstock ski areas offer freeriders endless runs from typically 500 to 1,500 vertical metres. From the top of the Gemsstock at just below 3,000 meters, freeride runs like Giraffe, Felsental and Guspies fan out in all directions, alleviating the search for the best snow conditions. Adding short, easy bootpacks of not more than 30 minutes from the ski area will reward skiers with secluded, untracked runs. This unique program is designed to give advanced off-piste skiers a maximum of skiing time while learning from the pros. The guide to guest ratio of 1:4 is second to none and will ensure the highest level of safety and fun for the group. Sascha will choose and adjust the right Kästle ski for you to ensure a perfect set-up in the prevailing conditions. The aim of the Freeride Advanced Camp Andermatt is to actively involve you in the line choice decision-making process and apply insights from the avalanche awareness workshop to your skiing. After completing this course you will be prepared for more difficult endeavours such as the ultimate “Skeena Heliskiing Camp” in BC, Canada. 2 to 5 February 2012 2 February: Meet at 9:30 am in the hotel, adjust Kästle freeride skis, distribution of avalanche safety equipment. Head to ski area and warm up. Avalanche rescue intro, first off-piste runs. Filming and video analysis in hotel. 3 February: Freeride technique, application of new ski technique insights on the mountain. Video analysis. Avalanche awareness workshop in the evening. 4 February: Working on line choice, application of new avalanche awareness and ski technique insights on the mountain. 5 February: Freeriding, consolidate new skills. Final feedback session and departure. Athlete: Personal coaching with KÄSTLE Pro Athlete Sascha Schmid Tourguide: Professional guiding through internationally certified UIAGM Stefan Urfer Price: EUR 1,075 per person Includes:
Prices are subject to change based on large currency fluctuations. Swiss Heliskiing with Sascha SchmidGstaad BMX88/98/108 Ski in Switzerland’s heliskiing Mecca in Gstaad with one of the most experienced freeride skiers of today, Sascha Schmid You’re a passionate skier who is eager to experience skiing far from the masses and groomed slopes? You have long dreamed of accessing amazing runs of untouched snow with a helicopter and some friends? Then you have come to the right place to delve into your new adventure. This 3-day program is designed for the entry-level off-piste skier who wants to experience backcountry skiing with a helicopter, trained professionals and the best gear. Kästle Freeride Pro Team athlete Sascha Schmid and UIAGM certified mountain guide Stefan Urfer will equip you with the necessary knowledge and technical skills required to experience a fun and safe day off-piste. Watch your skiing improve with the help of Sascha’s video analysis. The aim is to learn the right technique on the right gear from the very start as well as to involve participants in the decision-making process in the mountains. You will also be skiing on the newest Kästle gear and learn about what equipment you really need for freeriding. The Heli will take us to otherwise very hard to reach runs of up to 2000 vertical meters in length. A highlight will be skiing from the Wildhorn (3248m), the highest peak in the Wildhorn range in the Bernese Alps, which divides the cantons of Valais and Bern. An incredibly long and beautiful descent takes us over a long glacier and wonderful slopes right down to Lenk at 1020 meters. After a long day of skiing we will come back to our ideally situated and lovely hotel, Hotel Kernen, owned and run by the former World Cup skier Bruno Kernen in Schönried, Gstaad. www.hotel-kernen.ch 26 - 29 January 2012 / Maximum participants: 7 26 January Arrival in Hotel Kernen from 6:00pm onwards, meet & greet and introduction of program. Adjustment of Kästle freeride skis and distribution of avalanche safety equipment, dinner. 27 January First off-piste runs, introduction to freeriding, technical training with filming and video analysis in the evening. 28 January First full freeride day according to conditions and level of group. First heli accessed descent of medium difficulty. 29 January Second and third heli runs combined with freeride runs in the ski area in somewhat more challenging terrain. Final feedback session and departure. This program is subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions. If conditions are great, there is an option to book additional flights at CHF 298 per person. Athlete: Sascha Schmid turned to professional freeskiing 10 years ago and has been directing freeride and avalanche awareness camps together with the Free-Mountain Shop since 2004. Tourguide: Stefan Urfer is a mountain guide of the new generation. He is as accustomed to skiing with wide freeride skis as he is to guiding high-alpine climbing tours. His favourite past time in winter is Freeski Touring, a combination of traditional ski touring and freeriding. Price: EUR 2,075 per person Includes:
Not included in the price: Taxi transfers if necessary Lunch and drinks Prices are subject to change based on large currency fluctuations. ALPINE SKI ADVENTURE LA GRAVEFX94 / FX104 24,000 Vertical Meters in 4 Days: experience the legend of La Grave and some of the longest off-piste ski descents in the world Located in a remote corner of the French Hautes Alpes, La Grave and the massif of La Meije offer the biggest lift-accessed off-piste skiing in the world. The ski area consists of a cable car and two drag lifts that take you from 1400 meters to the “Dome de la Lauze” glacier at 3550 meters in 30 minutes. From here you can access exhilarating skiing terrain with descents of up to 2,300 vertical meters, making La Grave probably the largest off-piste area in Europe. The combination of the high altitude and North facing slopes provides ideal conditions for deep powder and excellent snow. For the first time, Kästle Adventure Tours is offering a 4-day program with Kästle freeride athlete Baptiste Blanc in La Grave for expert skiers. UIAGM mountain guide Joe Vallone, who has been guiding in La Grave for xyz years, will guide us to some of La Grave’s best runs. The small group of four guests per guide will guarantee the best quality of skiing in challenging terrain. Learn from the pros and hone your skiing technique during this unique program where you are sure to get your fill of vertical meters at the end of the day. During this program you will be equipped with individually adjusted and professionally tuned Kästle freeride skis so you can step up to the challenge and enjoy a maximum amount of fun and safety as well. This trip is aimed at expert skiers who enjoy high-altitude and steep skiing, but a good powder session in the trees. Pleasure, good memories and a chance to hone your technical skills with a seasoned pro is what you can expect from the Alpine Ski Adventure La Grave. 03 - 08 March 2012 / Maximum participants: 4 03 March: Arrive at “” from 6pm onwards, meet & greet, introduction of program and guides. Distribution of skis and safety equipment, ski adjustment, dinner. 04 to 07 March: Freeriding in La Grave 08 March: End of program, departure after breakfast. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS ATHLET: Coaching with Kästle Pro Team athlete Baptiste Blanc. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOURS GUIDE: UIAGM internationally certified mountain guide Joe Vallone. Price: EUR 1,390 per person Includes:
Freeride Entry Camp KrippensteinMX 98 / 108 15,000 vertical meters in 3 days: an introduction to freeriding at the Krippenstein If you ask the KÄSTLE Pros you will unanimously hear that the Freeride Arena Krippenstein belongs to one of the top freeride spots in Austria. The Krippenstein is blessed by large amounts of snowfall each year, providing skiers with 30 km of powder runs of over 1500 vertical meters. The newly built Krippenstein cable car combined with the backdrop of the Dachstein massif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, makes this spot a true freeride paradise. The rider community is very much among itself here due to the small amounts of ski lifts which don’t allow for mass tourism. The atmosphere is friendly and freeski newcomers are warmly welcomed. The Freeride Entry Camp will equip you with the necessary knowledge and technical skills required to experience a fun and safe day off-piste. You will be expertly guided and coached by local guide and KÄSTLE athlete Martin Unterberger. This 3-day camp is designed for the entry-level off-piste skiers and is also suitable as a refresher course. After completing this course you will be prepared for more difficult endeavors such as our Freeride Advanced Camps and the Italian Heliski Experience Monte Rosa/Matterhorn. 25 – 27 February 2011 / Maximum participants: 6 25 Feb: Meet at 10.00 am at the Krippenstein cable car Distribution of skis and avalanche safety equipment, ski adjustment Take cable car to check-in at the Krippenstein Lodge (2,100 m) Avalanche safety equipment training Introduction to freeriding with some first off-piste runs 26 Feb: Freeride at Krippenstein, technical training 27 Feb: Short ascents and off-piste runs at Krippenstein Tourguide and Coach: Personal coaching/guiding with Martin Unterberger Price: € 599.00 per person Included:
Ski by Boat Adventure Lyngen AlpsLyngen Fjord TX 87 / 97 A vast playground for ski touring and freeriding Skiing on Kästle from the coast to a mountain peak and back to the ocean – that is the essence of the Kästle Adventure Tour in the Lyngen Alps. The Lyngen Alps are a 90 km long and 15 to 20 km wide mountain range north east of Tromsö, Norway. The Lyngen peninsula is characterized with a few gentle ridges and numerous high alpine peaks which rise directly out of the fjords, reaching up to 2000 meters. An adventure in the Lyngen Alps is especially appealing when a modern speed boat, “The Spirit of Lyngen”, takes you to the best ski tours where you will start skinning right from the shoreline. Experience adventure in a marine mountain paradise With more than 60 summits over 1000 meters flanking the Lyngen Fjord's shores, participants are provided with an incredible choice of terrain. Under the professional guidance of UIAGM mountain guide Graham Austick, who loves these mountains with a passion, you will experience new peaks daily with wonderful views of the Lyngen Fjord which will just take your breath away, not to mention the rewarding descents! To ensure the safety and comfort of the group, the ski tours will be chosen according to the weather and snow conditions as well as the group level. Ascents generally range from 600m to 1500m of two to four hours with regular stops. After a strenuous day of ski touring… A typical evening meal of halibut and cod tastes especially delicious after a day of being challenged on the mountain. The modern wellness area in the Lyngen Lodge offers the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind. Enjoy the stunning view over the Lyngen Fjord while sipping a glass of wine or beer in the outdoor whirlpool. Skill level and fitness You have day toured before, it may have been from a lift in resort or even a short multi-day tour, but importantly you are used to skinning one to three hours. You are looking for long classical descents and are able to ski confidently in all off-piste conditions without hesitation or confidence worries. 10 to 17 March 2012 / Maximum participants: 8 10 March: Arrival and transport from Tromsø to Lyngen Check-in Lyngen Lodge 11 March: Safety briefing and workshop on avalanche rescue and boating procedures, ski equipment adjustment and check, short ascents with off-piste skiing down to the Lyngen fjord 12-16 March: Daily ski tours with and without jet boat access, slide show evening 17 March: Transfer to Tromsø airport and return flight home Kästle Adventure Tous athlete and guide: UIAGM Guide and Lyngen Lodge owner Graham Austick Price: € 3,290.00 per person Includes:
Not included in the price: Flights to and from Tromsø airport Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented at the lodge) Alcoholic beverages at the lodge bar Price is subject to change based on large currency fluctuations. |