27 Sep The ultimate recipe for a tailor-made ski trip
The ultimate recipe for a tailor-made ski trip
Winter is coming and it’s got tailor-made ski trip written all over it.
Planning a dream mountain holiday is a wonderful privilege. We believe that tailor made is what the best ski trips are all about.
A win-win winter
Every time the phone rings we hope for a bespoke request so we can flex our local knowledge muscles and show off. That’s the benefit of knowing a subject back to front and upside down: the outlet for our years of hard work, mountain experience and local research is producing the ultimate tailor- made ski trip for our guests. So it’s a win-win.
And this season we are seeing the requests that we love. Requests that allow us to dig deep into our seventeen years of tailor made ski trip design.
So, what ingredients will make the ultimate tailor made ski trip for you and your private group?
The ultimate tailor-made recipe
It starts with trust. Do your research and choose an expert based on what they are good at… and have faith. Then comes a crucial dose of preparation. This is the basis for every well-baked plan. Come to us with a general idea of what you want. The trick is to then be flexible and open. This allows the magic to happen.
Think of your budget as the mixing bowl for the recipe. Everything else needs to fit inside for the best bake possible. It is important to establish budget up front, especially for tailor made trips here in the Alps. We work between three countries and many different resorts, each with a different price point. To know where to start we need to know what budget we are working with.
Time for nature
Time may be a surprise ingredient to some, but for us it’s the secret weapon to a quality ski experience. In the mountains you are always working with mother nature, and to see her best side we need to give her time and flexibility to work around her moods. This is where our expertise comes into play to make the trip really fun. Knowing the region intimately with a strong local network on standby, we are ready to be flexible whatever the weather. This allows us to chase the best snow to give you the most awesome experience possible.
Terrain for all
Picking terrain that will suit your ski or snowboard level is key for a good mix. This is particularly important when heli-skiing. Snowboards are rarely given enough consideration and, even if you are an adventurous boarder, choosing board-friendly descents always makes it more rewarding. Those snowboarders reading this know what I am talking about.
The final scoop
A large sprinkling of style is critical on all of our tailor-made ski trips. When we travel we like to do it with flair. It may not be the most expensive accommodation or the most written-about address and that is the why the inside scoop is so important. Often the little-known, tucked away or new accommodation will blow your mind. These may not be talked about on the internet but that is the way we like it. When you plan a tailor made ski trip with us you will feel like a local and enjoy the hidden secrets of the European Alps with us.
Warm regards from the mountains.
Danielle