Ski Touring Course - Fri 18 January AND/OR Fri 25 January 2013 full day

Always wanted to try it? Join us for this affordable full-day introductory & intermediate ski touring course in the beautiful Chamonix Valley. You can do one or both courses to further work on your skills. For CHF 165 per person/session you get a 6 hours of instruction with a with a qualified mountain guide/instructor on how to use skins for climbing, and then do off-piste descents. You'll also learn basic avalanche safety with the included safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe). Two activity leaders will be there for extra support.

Sign up now online with a friend - spaces limited!

(Course for experienced ski tourers or Family Avalanche course (kids min. 12 years) also possible by request - min. 5 participants - email us info@fraicheair.com)

Special Snowshoe Events

Join us for these popular outings on snowshoes to a local chalet d'alpage for lunch, dinner or even an overnight stay! No previous experience necessary - we'll help get you going. Details and booking online now!

Mon 25 February - moonlight snowshoe and dinner from La Givrine (18:00-22:00)

Sat-Sun 2 - 3 March - join us for a magical overnight stay in a refuge near Samoens with a local guide and an activity leader. Maximum 12 participants (kids min. 10 years).

Upcoming Hikes & Powerwalks

Fri 11 January New Year Powerwalk & Social - St. Gix (FR) (11:45 - 13:45 with hot soup/drink afterwards)

A workout to recover from jetlag and post-feasting in the wintery forest followed by a warm cup of soup and a hot drink by the fire. This is a social event - FREE TRIAL - bring a friend for a you'd like to introduce to the fraiche air community!

Here are the other dates for your calendar - please make sure you sign up in advance on www.fraicheair.com!

Gift Certificates

Why not give a more personal gift of a Fraiche Air membership and Trail Tips for Christmas, a birthday or a special occasion?

Each Trail Tip includes a detailed trail description and map, how to get there and a handy gear checklist. Members get 10 free, or email if you'd like to buy them (CHF 5 /Trail Tip or 40 CHF for 10).

Trail Tips currently available:
* Cotes de Genolier, Vaud (CH)
* Lac Blanc, Chamonix (FR)
* Lacs de Fenetres, Valais (CH)
* Mont Mussy, Divonne-les-Bains (FR)
* Mont Tendre, Vaud (CH)
* Sentier de Chataignes, Vaud (CH)
* Almagellerhorn, Valais (CH)

Thurs 13 December - Powerwalk Aubonne Arboretum (CH)

The last Powerwalk of 2012! A lovely snowy walk on a new loop past the diverse tree species in the Aubonne Arboretum. We had a lovely auberge lunch and bid farewell to our fabulous activity leader and self-confessed map hound Elinor Fanning. A bientot in Montana!