Thanks to all who attended last nights meeting. We hope you got all your questions answered and are looking forward to what will be a great trip.
Below are a few reminders that will help things run smoothly when we go:
If you wish for your child to wear a helmet, - parents please indicate this by writing it on the on the spending money envelope.
20kg Maximum of luggage allowance - Easyjet will charge if you go over.
Please take 'suitable' clothing for the evening events - so no heels or cocktail dresses please girls etc .
We will be having a 'silly hat' day so to bring a 'silly hat' - the sillier the better!
Any pupils who haven't brought in Passports/EHIC cards/Medical forms/Permission slips, etc need to bring them in ASAP.
Next year's ski trip is to Valloire in France at £695 - letters will be available after half term.
Thanks for your time and lets have a great trip!
Monday 12 October 2009
The Slopes
Beginners
There are nursery slopes in Grindelwald and just above the resort, including the new blue piste at Oberjoch, and a 'slow speed zone'. Quick progress will be made with lessons from the excellent English speaking Ski Schools.
Intermediates
The full area Jungfrau Top Ski Region ski pass covers 213kms of pistes, providing almost unlimited scope for intermediates on a range of relaxing runs or more testing routes down the Kleine Scheidegg mountain. Highlights include the 8km run from Oberjoch down to Grindelwald and the powder slopes from the Eigergletscher to Wengernalp.
Advanced
Experts can try the famous Lauberhorn World Cup downhill piste, or the fearsome Black Rock run which starts at the base of the Eiger. If you can cope with any more then there is the famous black, almost vertical 'Kanonenrohr' in Mürren.
Snowboarding
There are two half-pipes in the region, a jumpers corner in Wengen, a terrain park at Schreckfeld and excellent runs for beginners.
Slope facts
Total kms of piste
213kms
No. of Runs
Easy
24
Intermediate
36
Difficult
15
Number of lifts
44 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 2 gondolas, 4 mountain railways, 16 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts)
Longest run
15kms (Schilthorn-Lauterbrunnen)
36
Difficult
15
Number of lifts
44 (2 funiculars, 4 cable cars, 2 gondolas, 4 mountain railways, 16 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts)
Longest run
15kms (Schilthorn-Lauterbrunnen)
Mountain restaurants
21
Snow Range
1034-3454m
Village Height:
Grindelwald: 1,034m (3,412ft)
Highest Ski Lift
2,971m (9,748ft)
Proposed Evening Activiy Programme
| DAY | DATE | ACTIVITY |
| Friday | 11th Dec | Ski-fit |
| Saturday | 12th Dec | Curling |
| Sunday | 13th Dec | Cinema |
| Monday | 14th Dec | Ice Skating |
| Tuesday | 15th Dec | Swimming |
| Wednesday | 16th Dec | Tobogganing |
| Thursday | 17th Dec | Presentation Evening Quiz |
Fitness Training For Skiing
Fitness exercises for skiing, should not be ignored, as skiing is for most people a recreational sport that they participate in once a year. For this reason most individuals are poorly conditioned prior to their skiing activity, and pay the price of sore muscles, reduced time on the slopes and injury.
Start by performing the exercises with adequate rest between each different exercise until you get fitter. Once you can do the exercises and repetitions comfortably, work on increasing the number of different circuit exercises you can perform, or change the exercises for ones that are slightly harder - if you don't then your fitness will not improve.
Aim to do these exercise's twice a week, with at least 2 days rest between sessions. The main muscles used during skiing are those of your quadriceps (thighs), however a total body workout needs to be done, as all of your muscles will be used, and as soon as one of them becomes tire
d, your skiing ability will suffer which is when you have accidents.
The use of a Swiss Ball will improve your core strength, whilst aiding your stabilty and balance on the slopes. Performing aerobic exercises to improve your fitness will reduce your risk of injury, as you will be able to maintain and focus upon your skiing technique. Look at designing yourself a simple circu
it, whereby you will do a 30 - 45 seconds light jog / run, followed by 8 -15 of each exercise in a controlled manner.
On your first time around perform just the leg circuit, then the upper body and finally the abdominal exercises. Make sure that you do the lap jog / run after each leg / upper body or abdominal circuit.
Most accidents occur in the afternoon, this is due to both poor fitness levels in skiers, and the fact that as a recreational sport, most participates avoid both eating and drinking regularly. Maintain your food and fluid intake whilst on the slopes, preferably hot meals or such foods as flapjacks, and warm drinks.
Items You May Need!
Jacket and salopettes (trousers): a weatherproof outer layer of jacket and trousers provides the best defence against the element.
Ski gloves: these are a must, especially for novices whose hands come into frequent co
ntact with the snow.
A warm, comfortable hat: with 25% of your body heat escaping through your head, it’s a crucial piece of ski clothing.
Sunglasses: the sun’s rays are reflected off the snow, so full UV protection is essential.
Goggles: they are optional, but in snowy or overcast conditions goggles may be necessary.
Thermal underwear: these need to ‘wick’ away body moisture to help keep the body dry which reduces the chances of becoming chilled.
Thermal socks: it is recommended that you take at least 2 pairs of socks they can be alternated every day.
Suncream and lipsalve: protection against sun burn is essential as the sun’s strength at high altitude is very strong.
Ski ties: a pair of Velcro ties can make your life alot easier. They hold skies together when carrying or storing. You can write your name on them to identify your hired skis.
Snow boots/après ski boots or shoes: these should have grips on the soles.
Cotton/microfleece/polo neck top: these form your second layer and keep your neck warm. Cotton and fleece are used as they help to absorb moisture.
Fleece or sweatshirt: used for additional warmth. Fleece is used more often as it is light and has excellent thermal properties.
Small rucksack: Especially useful if out on the slopes all day. Ideal for carrying spare clothing, packed lunches and cameras.
Pocket money: no more than £130 put into separate envelopes for each day. Please remember to put name and day on each envelope and given to Ms Watkins.
50E room deposit: also placed in envelope with name on and given to Ms Watkins.
Towels
Medication/pain relief/plasters
European adapter if wishing to use electrical goods.
Hairdryer / straighteners
*Camera/MP3 player/Mobile Phones (at own risk)*
The Town
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GRINDELWALD www.grindelwald.net
The town
Grindelwald is the epitome of 'Heidi country': a unique alpine landscape and pretty village with a long mountaineering history that's dwarfed by the magnificent Eiger and
h international visitors here for the scenery, walking and tearooms as much as the skiing.
The mountain
Despite the fact that some of
The ski area is divided in three: First (50km of pistes accessed from the eastern end of Grindelwald); Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen (100km of pistes at the base of the Eiger); and neighbouring Wengen (linked by lift). Acc
ess to Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen from Grindelwald requires a train or gondola ride from the western end of town, both of which take 30 minutes and suffer from queues at peak times.
Grindelwald have invested heavily for the upcoming winter with three new chairlifts set to open in
December 2009. Look out for the Eigerbordwand 6-seater, Allmiboden 2-seater and Winteregg 4-seater chairs.
Hotel Jungfrau Lodge ***
Swiss Mountain
Hotel
3818 Grindelwald
Tel: 0041 33 854 41 41
Fax: 0041 33 854 41 42
email: info@jungfraulodge.ch
A small, family friendly, unpretentious hotel, the Jungfrau Lodge offers good-value simple accommodation and a friendly atmosphere, situated a few minutes’ walk from the mountain railway and centre, and close to a ski-bus stop.
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The rooms vary somewhat in size, but on average they are small in size. Despite the two building's external differences the rooms themselves are surprisingly similar, being newly decorated to a high standard. Though essentially simple in style they afford guests every comfort expected of a hotel of this category and are in very good condition as are the bathrooms. The hotel restaurant is located just off the lobby in the The hotel is actually made up of two separate buildings which used to be separate hotels, which are located on opposite sides of the little main road into the village. The The reception for both buildings is housed in the older |
Travel Information
OUTBOUND JOURNEY
Meet at school bus bay: Friday 11th December at
Depart bus bay: Friday 11th December at
Check in: Friday 11th December at
Depart
(Flight No: 6151 - EasyJet)
Arrive at
INBOUND JOURNEY
Depart hotel: Friday 18th December at 07.00
Check in: Friday 18th December at
Depart
(Flight No: 6152 - EasyJet)
Arrive at
Estimated time of arrival at school:
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