Val Heli-Ski and Henry's Avalanche Talk (HAT) A Week not to be Missed 17th-24th March 2013

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7 Days with Henry and Val Heli-Ski at Pook Heli-Lodges

17^th-24^th March 2013-A Week not to be Missed

Henry from HAT (Henry's Avalanche Talk) and Claire from Val Heli-Ski and Pook Heli-Lodges have joined forces in order to create a truly unique heli-ski and off-piste package focused around both teaching and encouraging mountain awareness when enjoying yourself off-piste.

This opportunity is not just aimed at heli or off-piste skiers and boarders. Pook Heli-Lodges pride themselves on including non skiing and non heli-skiing participants. There are plenty of activities to take part in, for example: snow shoeing to a wilderness Yurt, pampering in Val D’Isere, husky dog sledding, yoga, farmers markets, ice driving, go carting and for the thrill seekers; sky diving.

About the Organisers

Henry Schniewind is an internationally renowned snow and avalanche expert who studied avalanche forecasting as part of a Geology degree in the United States and then moved to the French Alps where he works as an off-piste ski guide and director of HAT. He has given over 750 talks and courses in the last 20 years including presenting at international snow science conferences. He has published many papers and articles-often in the British press.

Henry created HAT in response to the fact that 9 out of 10 victims of avalanches trigger the avalanche themselves and many of these could have been avoided.

He delivers a risk management formula that will help you to see how riding off piste can be no more dangerous than the activities that you engage in everyday.

Henry has been guiding off-piste for close to 20 seasons in Val D’Isere where he has also been working with Ecole de Ski Alpine Experience  (one of the most prestigious off-piste ski schools in the Alps) for 10 seasons.

He holds a Fully Certified French Ski Instructor Degree from the Ecole Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme.

http://www.henrysavalanchetalk.com
https://twitter.com/HenryOff_Piste
http://www.facebook.com/HenrysAvalancheTalk

Claire Jeffery is an ex sponsored snow boarder and lawyer who is extremely enthusiastic about heli and off-piste skiing. Claire wanted to combine these passions with her understanding of the corporate market in order to challenge people's expectations of the traditional ski holiday experience.

Tom Robbins from Financial Times magazine described the company as:  

                                                                                                                       

"A select group of ski professionals is upping the ante on the heli-skiing experience……they have marked the start of a new trend in the industry – the private heli-ski lodge". 

                                          

Click here to read the full FT article
Article by the Guardian on Pook Heli-Lodges.
Val Heli-Ski Website
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www.twitter.com/HeliskiFrance

Package Details

• Up to 14,000 vertical meters of heli-skiing/boarding
• Three days including off-piste tuition and guiding with Henry resulting in an off-piste safety certificate (HAT Certificate of Off-Piste Excellence COPE)
• Premium Membership to Henry’s website for a year
• Luxury half board accommodation at Pook Heli-Lodges
• Ski pass
• Safety equipment
• Airport transfers
• Unlimited beer and wine

In short, it is pretty much an all-inclusive package excluding your flights to Geneva or Chambery airport.

Space is limited to 16 people on a first come first serve basis. Both individuals and groups are welcome.

Seven Night Itinerary

SUNDAY – Afternoon Check In

• Minibus transfer from the airport to Pook Heli-Lodges
• Welcome drinks and canapés around the fire in the galleried living room
• Pre-booked powder skis / board rental fitting at Pook Heli-Lodges
• Dinner at Pook Heli-Lodges - 5 courses with wine and coffee

MONDAY – Off-Piste Day

• Breakfast and briefing with your mountain guide
• Full day of guided piste and off-piste skiing in a neighbouring resort
• Lunch break on the terrace of a restaurant oozing rustic mountain charm
• Après ski
• Afternoon tea and home baked cakes in the snug at Pook Heli-Lodges
• Henry’s Avalanche Talk (HAT) at Pook Heli-Lodges
• Dinner at Pook Heli-Lodges – 5 courses, wine and coffee
• Relax in the hot tub or around the terrace fire pit with a cocktail
• Movie or a catch up by the fire

TUESDAY – Heli-Ski / Heli-Board Day

• AM –Chopper awaits you outside Pook Heli-lodges
• 1st descent of up to 2,500 vertical meters
• Packed lunch made by our chef
• PM – 2nd descent of up to 2,500 vertical meters
• Indulge in a sports massage before dinner at Pook Heli-Lodges
• An optional night out in Val D’Isere

WEDNESDAY – Off-Piste Day

• Breakfast and briefing with your mountain guide
• Full day of guided piste and off-piste skiing around the Espace Killy with Henry
• Lunch at The Fruitiere, Val D’Isere
• Après at La Folie Douce followed by Bananas
• (Chefs night off) Snow shoeing from Pook Heli-Lodges to our wilderness Yurt for a three course dinner, drinks and entertainment

THURSDAY - Heli-Ski / Heli-Board Day

• Breakfast and briefing with your mountain guide
• 2 descents of up to 2,500 vertical meters per descent
• Lunch at arguably the best restaurant in the Savoie - Chez Merie, le Miroir  
• HAT quick reference cards: a memory aid training session for risk management and decision making
• Relax and dinner at Pook Heli-Lodges

FRIDAY- Off-Piste Day

• Breakfast and briefing with your mountain guide
• Full day of guided off-piste skiing and boarding  in the neighbouring ski resort St Foy (The Alps’ best kept secret)
• Lunch at the Brevett, guaranteed to put a smile on your face
• Après ski in St Foy
• Dinner at Pook Heli-Lodges

SATURDAY- Heli-Ski/Heli-Board Day

• Breakfast and briefing with your mountain guide
• 2 descents of up to 2,500 vertical meters per descent
• Late lunch at Pook Heli-Lodges
• Dinner at Pook Heli-Lodges
• Whiskey by the outdoor fire pit or optional final blast night out

SUNDAY- Breakfast then departure midday

• Breakfast
• Midday departure by heli-transfer to the airport (27mins door to door)

Prices

£3,999 per person based on a single booking

Non skiing/non heli-skiing partners are more than welcome at a discounted price of £1,250 per person

For more information, to make an enquiry or to book your place, do not hesitate to contact us:

Claire Jeffery:

Email             info@thepook.co.uk

UK No.          0044 (0) 771 774 7734

French No.     0033 (0)6 45 48 08 59

Henry Schniewind:
Email             henry@henrysavalanchetalk.com

New Year Week now Available at Pook Heli-Lodges

Good news to all those without a ski chalet for New Year, our bookings for New Year have had to pull out. This means that we are now giving people the opportunity to hire one or both of our flagship Pook Heli-Lodges which can sleep up to six people, ten people or sixteen people when combined. 

For more information please contact us at: info@valheliski.com
or alternatively call us on: 07717747734 

We are counting down the days until the 2012/13 Ski Season! 

The temperature is dropping and it's already been snowing bucket loads in Val D'Isere and Tignes.

In preparation for what we are hoping will be our best season yet, we will be launching a series of Blog posts aimed at advertising other businesses and brands that we work in association with. In this first instalment we have included a few words from Salomon and Massage Me.

We Welcome Salomon as one of our Official Ski Sponsors

We are lucky enough to have been given a range of Solomon's products which will allow our day trip Heli-Ski and Pook Heli-Lodges clients to sample this seasons range of equipment. 

Salomon Guardian Binding 

rrp £320 www.ellis-brigham.com

Salomon’s Guardian binding will change the way skiers approach and enjoy the backcountry by providing the power, precision and on-snow feel of a high-performance freeride binding, with the benefits of a very convenient hiking system.

The binding’s Low Profile Chassis features a lower stand height for greater stability and enhanced terrain feedback, and the Oversized Platform enables maximum power transmission and responsiveness for quick and more precise turns.

A Hike & Ride Switch which is easily engaged with a ski pole, means it is no longer necessary to remove skis when switching between hiking and riding modes. After climbing, simply use the ski pole to flip the climbing bar to skiing position, step down with your heel until the binding locks securely into place, and you are ready for the turns you've just earned.

Massage Me

Massage Me is a highly experienced mobile massage company, providing top quality massage treatments within the luxurious setting of the Val Heli-Ski Lodge.

They offer a wide range of treatments, put together by qualified professionals who know both the massage industry and the mountain environment.

The Winter Wonder treatments have been tailored specifically to suit your holiday needs, whether you are looking to soothe aching muscles, invigorate your body for the next day or lose yourself in a deliciously decadent luxury treatment. 

Everything about a treatment from Massage Me is designed to be completely stress free.  Appointments are available between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week and therapists bring everything with them so you can concentrate on getting the most from your treatment.  Prices start from just €40 and payment can be made by cash, card or cheque.  It really couldn’t be simpler!

Discounts of up to 15% off are also available for group bookings so why not get everyone involved.  And if you’re looking for a fabulous present for someone why not treat them to a gift voucher.

For further information and to explore the full treatment list please visit www.massage-me.co.uk or give us a call on +33(0)6 12 65 34 52

There will be much more news to come from Val Heli-Ski, especially once the season has begun. So keep an eye on our Blog, Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates and information from the heart of the Alps.

Want to Win Free Heli-Skiing Whilst at the Ski Show?

Fancy a free Heli-Ski?

• RSVP In order to receive your FREE Ski Show ticket
• Whilst at the show, visit the Val Heli-Ski stand (OR watch the presentation at the London show 6-8pm 1/11/12)
• Sign up with us for a chance to win a days Heli-Skiing

October Ski Shows!

Not long to go now! The quicker you RSVP the quicker you can get hold of your FREE Ski show ticket! 

Self catered accommodation in Tignes

Apartment for rent

View from the apartment

We have a luxurious 1 cabin bedroom apartment available in Tignes for a 6 month or annual let for 2012-13, ideal for up to 4 seasonaires sharing in complete luxury and style. Only a 3 minute walk from the Areoski telecabin and Palafour main lift and a 2 minute walk away from the centre of Tignes le Lac and its bars and restaurants. There is also a 24-hour shuttle bus stop outside the apartment and an outdoor parking space.

Sitting area with plasma

Dining table

The apartment boasts a 2 person Jacuzzi on balcony, patio seating and outdoor heater lamps, gas fire, plasma Screen TV and DVD player,  wifi, ski locker, dishwasher, fully fitted kitchen including oven and 4 hobs, solid wood and stone interior with all new luxury fittings and English and French plug sockets. The apartment is South West facing with spectacular views of Tignes lake and The Grande Motte. The price for the apartment is £12,000 split between occupants.

Jacuzzi for 2 people

Kitchen

If you are interested in the apartment, please visit the website, or contact us via e-mail on info@valheliski.com, marketing@valheliski.com, or call us on 077 1774 7734, 078 6428 9563.

The Ski and Snowboard Show 2012

The Ski and Snowboard Show 31 October – 4 November 2012

It’s time to start planning your winter ski holiday! If you need inspiration and to see what is available on the market, you should definitely not miss out on the London Ski and Snowboard Show, the largest consumer winter sports show in the world and it’s set in the heart of London.  The show attracts over 30 thousand visitors and 200 exhibitors to kick start the UK winter season.

Val Heli Ski will have an exhibition stand where you will find all the information about our heli-ski day trips and heli-lodge holidays in France. You will also have the unique opportunity of speaking to the company owner, Claire Jeffery; an expert in heli-skiing, skiing and snowboarding with over 7 snowboard seasons under her belt. She will also be making a thrilling heli-ski presentation where you can see epic heli-ski and off piste photos and videos of what we do best. You will be able to book your trip there and then and have your winter ski holiday planned for you.

The exact date for Val Heli Ski presentation will be updated soon on our facebook page.

For more information about the show in general, please visit Ski and Snowboard Show website.

For further information about the Val Heli Ski stand and our heli-ski presentation evening, please contact us via e-mail on info@valheliski.com, marketing@valheliski.com or call us on 077 1774 7734, 078 6428 9563.

Val Heli Ski: Events and Partners

Val Heli Ski & Henry’s Avalanche Talks

Val Heli Ski have joined forces with Henry’s Avalanche Talks (HAT) to create the ultimate one week heli-ski and off piste package. HAT are a team of ski professionals and free riders committed to helping you get more off piste from the mountain and in a safe environment. Thanks to HAT, you will develop your avalanche awareness and a comprehension of skiing off piste safely.
Val Heli Ski and HAT have created an exclusive holiday package for those interested in heli-skiing, which includes being coached on off-piste risk management with Henry. You will be staying for 7 nights, half board, at our luxury Pook Heli-Lodge during which you will experience 3 epic days heli-skiing with Val Heli Ski, 3 full days off-piste with Henry, before being flown back by helicopter from Pook Heli-Lodge to Geneva Airport in a mere 27 minutes.
The date for this 7 day course with Henry & Val Heli Ski is 20th – 27th January 2013
Contact us (info@valheliski.com) for these course details and/or to speak to a heli-ski expert.

Bentley Cars VIP Trip

Val Heli Ski is proud to work in partnership with Zai Skis, a top of the range custom made ski from Switzerland.
Zai Skis have organised a Bentley Cars VIP trip with Val Heli Ski in January 2013. It will be an all frills affair where invitees will be combining their passion for Bentley cars, socialising with like-minded people, piste and off piste skiing and heli-skiing for the more adventurous in the group.

Ski Club GB

Val Heli Ski and the Pook Heli-Lodge are proud to work in co-operation with the Ski Club GB, the biggest ski club in Great Britain. It is a not-for-profit club for people who love snow sports and it currently has around 34,000 members (skiers and snowboarders).
Pook Heli-Lodge are proud to be hosting a weeks heli-skiing and off piste package currently being offered exclusively to The Ski Club’s members. Contact Val Heli Ski or the Ski Club GB for itinerary details and prices.
Date of this package is 10th to 17th February 2013

Le Chardon

Val Heli Ski works closely with Le Chardon Mountain Lodges, Val D’Isere, who offer luxury catered ski chalet holidays.  Val Heli-Ski offers Le Chardon Mountain Lodge guests the unique opportunity to experience a day or two of heli-skiing whilst staying in Val d’Isere.
We offer a unique door-to-door high end heli-ski service which includes lunch and the use of our commercial helicopter landing pad, back at Pook Heli-Lodges, to make your day truly unique and exclusive. We are the only heli-lodge in France and offer our clients a heli-ski experience likened to destination heli-skiing found in Canada. There is no need to be an expert skier or boarder to get the most out of heli-skiing. As long as you can ski or board off piste we can cater for you.
For more information or to enquire about booking please feel free to contact Val Heli Ski or Le Chardon Mountain Lodges’ concierge team.

The Ski and Snowboard Show 31st – 4th November 2012

Val Heli Ski have an exhibition stand and will be making a thrilling heli-ski presentation at this years Ski and Snowboard Show, the largest consumer winter sports show in the world, set in the heart of London.  It attracts over 30 thousand visitors and 200 exhibitors to kick start the UK winter season.
Come and visit us at the show and learn more about what we can offer you in the ultimate heli-ski and off piste experience to hit Europe.

Heliski holiday with the Ski Club Great Britain!

Val Heli Ski and the Pook heli-lodge work in cooperation with the Ski Club GB, the biggest ski club in Great Britain. It is a not-for-profit club for people who love snow sports and it currently has around 34,000 members (skiers and snowboarders). Ski Club Leaders are posted in ski resorts, all winter, for members to ski with. The club offers a variety of information on its website, including ski resorts, snow reports, ski info & advice, news and a ski club TV.

Ski club will be staying at the Pook lodge during the week 10th – 17th February 2013. This is an exclusive offer for you to book your holiday with the biggest ski club in the UK. Please, do not hesitate to ask for the details at info@thePook.co.uk.

Our new blog!

Welcome to our new heli-ski blog!

We're Zuzana and Claire from the marketing team. We'll keep you updated about all the news and interesting stuff from heliskiing in the French Alps.