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Join Seattle Ski Buddies for a memorable week skiing a first class European resort - the Austrian Alps Arlberg region. Ski over 300 km of runs, 85 lifts on one ski pass throughout nine ski areas including Lech, Zürs, Oberlech, St. Christoph, St. Anton, Stuben, Klösterle/Sonnenkopf, Warth-Schröcken and Pettneu.

WEEK ONE: SIX DINNERS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TRIP

PAY EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT AS THIS TRIP SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR.  SPACE IS LIMITED AND FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025.

Arrive in Lech, Saturday, 10 January 2026
Depart from Lech, Saturday, 17 January 2026

Lodging: Hotel Stuelzis, Lech am Arlberg, Austria
Price: $1,975 per person sharing a double room
NOTE: There might be a slight adjustment to this rate dependent on final pricing and exchange rate.

Price Includes:

~ Daily Austrian breakfast
~ Dinner provided for 6 nights - five nights at the nearby Bergheim Hotel (high quality meals) and closing dinner Pizza Night at Don Enzo.
~ One night you are on your own to eat at a restaurant of your choice

~  A ski pass for 6 days beginning on Sunday and ending on Friday at the following ski areas: Lech, Zürs, Oberlech, St. Christoph, St. Anton, Stuben, Klösterle/Sonnenkopf, Warth-Schröcken, Pettneu, Rendl

~ Access to the hotel wellness center (steam bath and sauna – Austrian rules)

~ Daily ski & boot warmer storage  ~ Free WIFI/Internet

~ Vegetarian friendly meals available with advance notice.

Not included: 

~ Estimated ~$750 - $1,200 roundtrip coach fare from Seattle to Zurich.  January is low season!
~ Lunches on the hill. That said, there are dozens of delightful restaurants and huts  in each town with excellent food and drinks. It's not just about the skiing... it's whole experience!

~ Roundtrip to/from Lech am Arlberg from Zurich Airport Terminal 2 with Arlberg Express is estimated €120 or ~$135 per person

~ possible Zurich overnights on January 9th and/or 17th; depends on your flight departure time, estimated at ~$150/night
~ visas and travel authorizations (ETIAS). Travelers through the UK also need a UK ETA

 $400 deposit due at trip sign-up with 20% monthly payments due the first of each month May through September.  Final payment due by November 1st 2025.  Payment can be made by either check or credit card

NOTE: The club highly encourages trip participants obtain travel insurance.  We cannot guarantee a full refund in the event you are unable to attend, it depends on if your spot can be filled.

For more information please contact Rod Hearne.
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