Skeena Big Mountain CampBritish Columbia MX108/MX128 Join Kästle Pro Team athletes Hugo Harrisson and Lorraine Huber for the ultimate big mountain camp at Skeena Heliskiing, BC Canada The Challenge For the first time ever, Skeena Heliskiing and Kästle Adventure Tours have created a program geared towards strong skiers seeking to take their skiing to the next level. Rather than following your guides tracks in a classic heliski week, make your own. During the Kästle Big Mountain Camp you will learn how to plan and ski a line of your choice under the guidance of a Kästle Pro Team athlete and experienced guide. By using video analysis in which the lines we ski are filmed, you receive immediate feedback on your skiing technique and tactics. With the help of photos and maps, the evenings are used to plan the lines to be skied the following day. After visiting the Kästle Big Mountain Camp, you will become a more confident and knowledgeable skier, with experience in skiing big mountain lines. At all times, the safety of the group has the utmost priority and great emphasis is placed on working as a team to ensure its safety. 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. 1 to 8 April 2011 / 8 participants 1 April: 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. 2 April: Helicopter safety briefing and avalanche safety equipment training. Kästle ski adjustment first runs to warm up. 3 to 7 April: Kästle Big Mountain Camp program. 8 April: Departure from the lodge and transfer to Smithers airport in the early AM. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOUR Athletes: Personal coaching and video analysis with KÄSTLE Pro Team athletes Hugo Harrisson and Lorraine Huber. KÄSTLE ADVENTURE TOUR Guide: Professional guiding with UIAGM internationally certified guide and owner/operator of Skeena Heliskiing Giacum Frei. Price € 5,200.00 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 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 KrippensteinMX 98 / 108 18,000 vertical meters in 3 days: freeriding 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, 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. 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 guide Martin Unterberger and KÄSTLE Freeride 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. This camp is for advanced skiers and will prepare you for the larger KÄSTLE Adventure Tours such as the Mont Blanc Ski Adventure or the Skeena Heliskiing Camp, Canada. 11 to 13 February 2011 / Maximum 7 participants 11 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, short ascents and off-piste runs at Krippenstein. 12 Feb: Freeride technique and tactics at Krippenstein. 13 Feb: Freeride technique and tactics, 2,500 vertical meter descent over the Hallstatt glacier (conditions allowing). 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 Martin Unterberger. Price: € 650.00 per person Includes:
Freeski by Boat Adventure Lyngen AlpsFX 84 / 94 8,000 vertical meters in 6 days: the ultimate ski touring experience in the Lyngen Alps 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. Experience adventure in a marine mountain paradise Over the 6 days, we begin the ski tours directly from the shoreline. With more than 60 summits over 1000 meters flanking the Lyngen Fjord's shores, skiers 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 and above all, rewarding descents. The special thing about this program is the daily video analysis and coaching provided by KÄSTLE Pro Team athlete Lorraine Huber. She will bring in her experience during skiing and in evening vidao analysis sessions to bring your technique and body awareness to the next level. With individually selected and ultra light touring skis from the FX range, you will be perfectly equiped to meet the Lyngen challenge, making ski touring a true delight. Ski tours will be chosen daily according to the weather, snow conditions and participants. Ascents generally range from 600m to 1500m to reach the most beautiful and rewarding descents. Relax, unwind... A typical evening meal of halibut and cod tastes especially delicious after a day of touring in the Lyngen Alps. The modern wellness area in the Lyngen Lodge also offers the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind. You'll love the outdoor spa with views of the fjord and mountains, just magical! 16 to 23 April 2011 / Maximum participants: 7 16 April: Arrival and transport from Tromsø to Lyngen Check-in Lyngen Lodge 17 April: 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 18-22 April: Daily ski tours with and without jet boat access, video analysis and coaching with Lorraine Huber, slide show evening 23 April: Transfer to Tromsø airport and return flight home Athlete: Personal coaching with Kästle Pro Team athlete Lorraine Huber Tourguide: UIAGM Guide and Lyngen Lodge owner Graham Austick Price: € 3,230.00 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 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 our Freeride Advanced Camps in Andermatt or 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, L’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. 15 to 20 March 2011 / Maximum 6 participants 15 March: Arrive at “Auberge de la Maison” around 6pm, meet & greet, distribution of skis and avalanche safety equipment, ski adjustment. Program introduction and dinner. 16 to 19 March: Freeriding in Courmayeur/Chamonix, final feedback and good-bye dinner. 20 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 MX 98 / 108 18.000 vertical meters in 3 days: the freeride camp for advanced female skiers Are you essentially a good off-piste skier, but can’t seem to progress your skiing to the next level? Do you catch yourself trying to avoid becoming airborne, skiing difficult snow or steep terrain? Do you mostly ski with male friends but would like to experience fun and friendship with other good female skiers? Then this camp is for you! For the first time, Kästle Freeride Pro and ski guide Lorraine Huber will show advanced female skiers how to have more fun off-piste. This camp covers improving technical off-piste skiing skills, video analysis, freeride tactics, line selection and jumping technique. You will also learn the basics of Yoga, such as balance, coordination, breathing and mental training, to enhance your ability to progress and ensure a faster recovery after ski training so you can get the most out of this program. To really help your skiing reach the next level, you will have the chance to use the newest Kästle ski equipment which will be chosen and adjusted especially for you under Lorraine’s guidance. 19 to 21 March 2010 / Maximum participants: 7 19 March: Meet at 9:30 am in the hotel Set up of KÄSTLE freeride skis Distribution of avalanche safety equipment Head to ski area, warm-up runs, filming and video analysis in the evening Into to Yoga with special focus on balance and finding your centre. 20 March: Morning yoga to activate our bodies freeride technique and tactics evening yoga for regeneration and relaxation 21 March: Morning yoga to activate our bodies Freeride technique and tactics Application of balance, coordination and breathing exercises from Yoga to skiing Depature Guide and Tour Athlete: Lorraine Huber turned to professional freeskiing 4 years ago and has directed freeride camps in Austria since 2003. Find out more about Lorraine. Price: will be announced shortly 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 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:
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