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Welcome! Ski & Snowboard School Pitztal Our Ski School offers a wide range of courses from group to private lessons, beginners to advanced skiers, courses for the family and for the Kiddies - classes are taught according to age and ability. With us there are many possibilities for your holiday in the snow, we also offer a dynamic Snowboard and Freeride programme, Cross Country Ski lessons and the chance to step out of the designated Ski Area and into the Alpine world with a guided tour to one of our local Summits. We guarantee you will enjoy participating in one of our Snow Sport Programmes as we make it our responsibility that you have fun, learn to your ability, have access to wide variation in activities and are offer a high level of safety. Overview: Kids page 4-9 Adults page 10-13 Snowboard page 14-15 Free ride page 16-17 Cross country, Snow shoeing and Valley runs page 18-19 Ski Tour & Ice climbing page 20-21 Events and general information page 22-23 3
UB ALPIN PITZ TAL Classification criteria children Beginners lift Mandarfen Kinderland GREEN BLUE Beginner Controlled stopping Turns To go up with the lift Little obstacles (Jump, waves,...) Able to ride the ski lift Turns To improve turns Controlled side slipping To ski over obstacles To ski on red slopes Introduction to ski poles RED BLACK Able to ski on red slopes Starting to ski parallel Ski poles Parallel skiing with long and short turns Pole plant First experiences in deep snow Funpark To ski on black slopes Able to ski on black slopes Parallel skiing Pole plant Carving turns (long and short) on all slopes Freeride Mogul slope Funpark, ski cross Steep terrain Demo skiing Bambini Kids: green Kids: black Kids: red kids: blue 5
Babysitting service Make use of the babysitting programme in Pitzti s kids paradise from the 17th of October 2014 till the 12th of April 2015. We now have a brand new day care offering great kids programmes! Our Pitzi team takes on children from the age of 10 months, open daily from Sunday till Friday from 9am till 3.30 pm. Among many other things we have a climbing wall, Lego and table football (fuzz ball) for the kids to try out. The weekly programme will be lovingly put together by our Pitzi Team for your child s enjoyment. Prices: 9am 12pm (half day) 38,- 9am 3.30pm (whole day, without lunch and lunchtime supervision) 55,- Lunch and supervision 11,- Please make reservations to Pitzi s Kids Paradise: Familien Wellness Hotel Andreas Hofer Mandarfen 23 6481 St. Leonhard Tel: +435413 86214 or info@andreashofer.at www.pitzis-kinderparadies.at Can t wait to see you there!!! Bambini lessons Your child s participation in the Ski School involves a combination of ski, play and animation. The little ones will learn to Ski with the help of our FOR 3-5 YEARS Magic Carpets, Flags, Figures and many other exciting things that will help them along the way, creating a friendly child safe environment. We offer Bambini lessons on a half day and full day basis, with the option of - Lunch Time Care - where the kids will be provided with lunch and looked after over the break. Price in Whole day 4 h half day 2 h Lunch and supervision Extension 1 Day 62,- 36,- 12,- 26,- 2 Days 121,- 72,- 24,- 49,- 3 Days 164,- 108,- 36,- 75,- 4 Days 179,- 124,- 48,- 5 Days 197,- 138,- 60,- 6 Days 211,- 151,- 72,- Kids taster course 55,- Further information: You also have the option to extend your child s lessons after day three at a great price. Meeting point: left hand side of the beginners lift in Mandarfen. Bambini courses start every day from Sunday till Friday Courses only take place when there are at least 4 participants! Safety Vests: Every child will receive a Safety Vest in our Ski School offices at time of booking. A down payment of 10,- is required. At the end of the course you will receive 7.- back, or you can choose to swap it for a PITZI (usually costs 13,-) 7
Kids lessons Kid s group lessons are split up by ability and age. Our special kid s instructors will teach your child with enthusiasm so that they don t want to take their skies off at the end of the lesson! With our FOR 5-14 YEARS fantastic Kids Area and variety of different activities and exercises it will make your child s stay a great experience that they will still be talking about when they get home! So that you Mums and Dads out there can also enjoy your day on the Mountain - we also offer Lunch Time supervision! Price in Whole day 4 h half day 2 h Further information: Lunch and supervision Extension 1 Day 62,- 36,- 12,- 26,- 2 Days 121,- 72,- 24,- 49,- 3 Days 164,- 108,- 36,- 75,- 4 Days 179,- 124,- 48,- 5 Days 197,- 138,- 60,- 6 Days 211,- 151,- 72,- Kids taster course 55,- You also have the option to extend your child s lessons after day three at a great price. Meeting point: beginners left and advanced to the right hand side of the beginners lift in Mandarfen. Kids courses start every day from Sunday till Friday. Courses only take place when there are at least 4 participants! Safety Vests: Every child will receive a Safety Vest in our Ski School offices at time of booking. A down payment of 10,- is required. At the end of the course you will receive 7.- back, or you can choose to swap it for a PITZI (usually costs 13,-) 9
Classification criteria adults WILDSPITZE 3.774 m BROCHKOGEL 3.635 m HINTERER BRUNNENKOGEL 3.440 m VORDERER BRUNNENKOGEL 3.393 m GREEN BLUE Meeting Point Adults: Beginner Able to ski on blue slopes GRUBENKOPF 2.800 m Controlled stopping To go up with the lift Turns To ski on blue slopes To reduce the wedge position To ski on red slopes To ski over obstacles (waves) Controlled side slipping MANDARFEN 1.640 m Adults: green, blue Adults: red, black RED Able to ski on red slopes Controlled side slipping BLACK Able to ski on black slopes Pole plant Carving on red slopes Lessons for adults It s never too late to learn how to ski!! Our Instructors teach from beginner to advanced, with many tips or tricks up their sleeve to help you to learn the newest techniques. They will make sure that you always feel safe and confident by choosing the perfect terrain for your ability s. Our Instructors are happy to guide you through our great Ski Area and show you the best Slopes! Carving (long and short turns) Pole plant Parallel skiing Stabilization of the ski technique Race carving turns (long and short) Steep terrain Freeride Funpark Whole day 4 h Extension after 2 days Extension after 3 days 1 Day 52,- 26,- 2 Days 121,- 69,- 49,- 3 Days 164,- 93,- First experiences in deep snow Demo skiing 4 Days 179,- To ski on black slopes Mogul slope Ski cross 5 Days 197,- Further information on the next page. 11
Further information: Beginners lessons (adult green): Starts on Sunday and Monday, meeting point Kinderland Mandarfen Basic advanced lessons (adult blue): Start every day from Monday through till Thursday, meeting point Kinderland Mandarfen Advanced lessons (adult red and black): Start every day from Monday through till Thursday, meeting point bottom Station Rifflseebahn (Gondola Mandarfen) It s possible to join lessons any day (Monday till Thursday) you will be told where your group will be meeting when you sign up in the office. If you would like to extend your lessons you can do so after the 2nd day at great rates! Courses only take place when there are at least 4 participants! Private lessons Whether you are here alone or with friends, with a Private Instructor the choice is yours. With this option you can choose when and where you ski whether it be Morning or Afternoon on Riffelsee or on the Glacier. With private lessons all the attention is on you, you will learn at a faster pace and work directly on the mistakes that YOU make. Your Instructor will form the lesson so that it is perfect for you! Early bird course (private) from 9am - 9.50am per extra person Lunch hour course from 12:15-1:15pm per extra person 2 hours private per extra person 3 hours private per extra person 4 hours private per extra person Family Instructor half day (2 h) Family Instructor whole day (4 h) (max. 6 Persons) Group Instructor half day (2 h) Group Instructor whole day (4 h) Meeting Point is your choice. 56,- 14,- 66,- 14,- 128,- 29,- 179,- 29,- 226,- 29,- 175,- 258,- 187,- 287,- 13
Classification criteria SNOWBOARDER GREEN BLUE Snowboard Lessons Our Snowboard courses allow a fun and easy learning environment for all levels. Beginners have the opportunity in our Boarder Park to learn quickly and safely, while maintaining the right technique. For our advanced students we teach on and off Piste and in the park with Rails, Pipe and Jumps. Beginner Sliding Drift turns RED Able to board on red slopes Advanced drift turns Sliding Drift turns Advanced drift turns Carved turns Easy obstacles (jump, waves,...) To board on red slopes BLACK Able to board on black slopes Carved turns on red slopes Whole day 4 h Lunch and supervision Extension after 2 days Extension after 3 days 1 Day 67,- 12,- 52,- 26,- 2 Days 129,- 24,- 69,- 3 Days 170,- 36,- 4 Days 192,- 48,- Snowboard taster course 60,- Further Information: Snowboard beginners group lessons (green): Starts Sunday and Monday only and run through till Wednesday Snowboard advanced group lessons (blue, red, black): Starts Monday till Wednesday (new comers can start every day from Monday till Wednesday) Meeting Point for Snowboarders in Kinderland Mandarfen If you would like to extend your lessons you can do so after the 2nd day at great rates! Courses only take place when there are at least 4 participants! Carved extension turns Flexion turns Funpark Short turns First experiences in deep snow To board on black slopes Carved short turns Freeride Funpark Boarder cross Freestyle To improve the technique 15
FREERIDE Our highly qualified mountain and ski guides will show you the ropes whether you re a beginner or expert you will be able to experience Pitztal s amazing freeride world! We know the best spots, where to find the best powder, and also where the dangers are hiding! It is just as important in back country to know how to handle situations as it is to learn the right technique. Come and enjoy a few unforgettable days with us! Mittagskogel 1500m run, the best Freeride Powder Run in the Valley! Hike to ride! (An approximately 45 min. hike to summit) 200,- every further participant +10% Please keep in mind that it is compulsory to wear an avalanche ABS (airbag) back pack. Further information about our Freeride Camps look at www.skischule-pitztal.at Details: Please book a day in advance, no more than 6 participants per group, price excludes equipment. Day Course: The perfect learning experience, enjoy the scenery and feel yourself improve by the moment! Course includes Technical Training, the use of Avalanche Equipment, Avalanche Danger and First Aid. Meeting Point: 9.30am Ski School office Mandarfen or Glacier. PRICE: 270,- every further participant +10%. Half Day Course: Ideal for people with experience who just want to freshen up their technique and try out new routes. Meeting Point: 9.30am Ski School office Mandarfen or Glacier office. PRICE: 150,- every further participant +10%. Big Ski School Round: Discover with our Guides the Ski Area in the powder! Route: Rifflseebahn, Sunna Alm, Mutekopf & Grubenkopf Glacier express, Wildspitzbahn up to 3440m, valley run down to Mandarfen (1650m). Meeting Point: 9.30am. Ski School office Mandarfen. Price: 270,- every further participant + 10%. Try to Ride: In this 3 hour taster course we will show you what freeride is about. You will learn about freeride terminology on the slope and in deep snow close to the designated areas, although fun is also at the top of our priority list. We offer this course every Thursday and Friday from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Meeting Point: Ski School office Mandarfen or on the Glacier depending on conditions! Try to Ride / 3 hours 1 Person 210,- 3 Persons 94,- 2 Persons 123,- from 4 Persons 80,- Equipment rental: For freeriding every skier or snowboarder need the following equipment: avalanche airbag, probe, shovel and an avalanche transceiver. You can hire these items at our offices. Equipment rental Freeride per day Avalanche airbag 20,- AV. transceiver 5,- Shovel/probe 5,- Overall package 25,- 17
CROSS COUNTRY Appreciate the magical winter landscape with our wonderfully prepared Cross-Country tracks! Our Cross Country Instructors, instruct both Classic and Skating. Pitztal has Cross Country tracks not only in the valley, but also on Rifflsee with a track running around the lake and the Cross Country Centre on the Glacier. Meeting point: Ski School office Mandarfen. Group courses need to have at least 3 participants in order to take place! Cross Country courses 2 Days 2 h 82,-- 1 Day 2 h 43,- 3 Days 2 h 117,- SNOWSHOEING The easiest way to experience our winter wonderland if you can walk, you can Snowshoe! When the weather isn t the best for a ski, Snowshoeing is a great alternative! Your guide will show you our most beautiful walks, through forests, next to rivers and into the gorge. From Christmas till spring every Tuesday is a guided snow shoeing tour from 4-5pm and costs 12,- per person. There need to be at least 3 part-takers in order for the tour to take place. For enrollment and meeting point please go to our Ski School office Mandarfen (bottom of the Riffelseebahn). If you would just like to hire snow shoes you can do so from our main office in Mandarfen for 10,- per day. 2 hours Snowshoeing from 1 Person 63,- 2 Persons 36,- / 3 Persons 26,- / from 4 Persons 21,- 3 hours Snowshoeing from 1 Person 113,- 2 Persons 59,- / 3 Persons 41,- / from 4 Persons 32,- Big Snowshoe Tour from 1 Person 270,- 2 Persons 139,- / 3 Persons 98,- / from 4 Persons 77,- TASCHACH VALLEY RUN Our highly qualified mountain guides will take you over the longest ice boom in the eastern Alps, the Taschach Glacier, and bring you safely back down to the valley. On this tour it is compulsory to wear a harness and an avalanche transceiver. 1 Person 120,- 2 Persons 65,- 3 Persons 45,- 4 Persons 35,- 5 Persons 30,- from 6 Persons 25,- 19
SKI TOUR WILDSPITZE Pitztal, with its uncountable 3000ers invites keen mountaineers for a ski tour. The Wildspitze (3774m) is the highest mountain in north Tyrol, and could be the highlight of your holiday! From beginners to experienced ski tourers Pitztal has something for everyone, with a large variety of backcountry skiing. For example Linker Fernerkogel, Petersenspitze, K2, Rostizkogel etc. Price Wildspitze: Private 1-2 people 320,- every further person +10% Group price from 4 people 90,-. Required equipment can be hired at our office. Friday special for 80,- to the Wildspitze. Need to be at least 4 participants. Required equipment can be hired in our offices. Price for other tours start from 320,- for 1-2 persons depending on difficulty of the tour, every other person +10%. Tips for ski touring: Rechter Fernerkogel Brochkogel Wurmtalerkopf Silbergrube Petersenspitze Equipment rental ski tour and ice climbing per day Harness 5,- AV transceiver 5,- Crampons 5,- Shovel/probe 5,- Overall package 15,- ICE CLIMBING Pitztal is a wonderland for waterfall climbers, from beginner to advanced the valley offers approximately 30 different routes in all difficulty levels. Half day 3 hours 1 day 4 hours 1 Person 240,- 1 Person 320,- 2 Persons 130,- 2 Persons 170,- 3 Persons 90,- 3 Persons 117,- 4 Persons 70,- 4 Persons 90,- 21
Events Santa Claus is coming! New Year s Ceremony Place: Every Tuesday: Every Thursday: Every Friday: Thursday and Friday: 25.12, 4pm in Kinderland Mandarfen 01.01.2014 starts at 9pm Plangeross, Sonnblickareal Traditional New Year Celebration Snowshoeing for big and small see page 18 Race Training for the Ski School Kids Race day for Ski School Kids. Prize giving at 3.30pm Try to Ride - Freeride taster see page 16-17 Further events will be posted at short notice in facebook! General Information Ski school course hours 10.00-12.00 and 13.30-15.30 There need to be at least 4 participants in order for a course to take place. It is only possible to extend course tickets at the cheaper extension rate after day three. Exception only to snowboard and adult ski courses after the 2nd. If a group is less than 4 participants the Ski School has the right to put smaller groups together or shorten the lesson. Only with a Doctor s certificate due to sickness or injury will you be given your money back. If courses are cancelled due to an act of nature beyond control, money will not be reimbursed. Courses will take place by all weather conditions. For half day courses we charge 70% of the full day course fee. It is a possibility that participants may have to change Instructors. The Ski School Club Alpin Pitztal will not take any responsibility for accidents or injury, whether they happen during, before or after lessons. Accident and emergency insurance is to be taken care of by the participant. Private courses can be booked online from October till May, group courses from Christmas till the Easter holidays due to the 4 person rule with group courses. We accept credit cards. Our partners: 23
LCLUB ALPIN PITZTA LCLUB ALPIN PITZTA LCLUB ALPIN PITZTA Ski & Snowboard School Pitztal A-6481 St. Leonhard - Mandarfen / Pitztal / Tirol Tel.: +43 (0) 5413 / 85000 / Fax: +43 (0) 5413 / 85000-11 info@skischule-pitztal.at facebook.com/skischule.pitztal www.skischule-pitztal.at