Ski Safaris – A new way to experience the slopes

French Alps based ski coaching company First Tracks will take coaching on the move this winter (08/09) with a new concept – Ski Safaris. Les 3 Vallées based First Tracks will offer four ski safari options ranging from one day ski safaris by land and air - Jet Safari Day Trip, through to the Ultimate Ski Safari on which the skiers will work their way across the Alps guided by their dedicated coach, every day experiencing a new ski area and each night a different place to enjoy – with their luggage transported to the night stop locations.

A variety of Jet Safari Day Trips are available, the most exciting being the challenge of skiing away from the home resort guided by a First Tracks Coach crossing adjoining areas to see how far away the skiers or boarders can get. At the end of the day they’re flown home by helicopter.

On the Base Camp Safari skiers can relax in a catered chalet and every day be guided in a different ski area, travelling by road or helicopter – First Tracks is currently speaking to chalet companies and tour operators who are keen to be able to offer their guests this service. Already signed up is Meribel based Ski Chardon Bleu who will be offering First Tracks Base Camp Ski Safaris and exciting Jet Safari Day Trips to their clients.

Finally “A la carte Safari” enables clients to tailor make their itinerary depending on their ski dream.

Ashley Kay, ex-British Alpine Ski Team member and founder of First Tracks, said; “A ski safari will add the thrill of exploration and discovery to a holiday on the snow, by making it possible for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy skiing a variety of resorts, ski areas and terrain – all whilst improving their technique and increasing their confidence on the snow.”

Ashley continued; “Traditional ski teaching offers limited opportunities to explore – often having to return to the same point within 2 hours of leaving – with our ski coaching safaris clients can ski all day and then heli home.”

From intermediate through to expert skiers there are safaris to suit all standards.

All ski safaris include lunches, lift passes, transport and insurance, enabling clients to be able to be able to get on with enjoying their holiday knowing all the arrangements are being made for them.

Full details and prices are online at First-tracks.fr.