Snow Holidays

Snow holidays are the best group holidays, as your days are packed with skiing and snowboarding and the après ski is wild. Nothing is better than cutting up fresh powder or gliding down the side of a mountain on a glorious sunny day. Whether you are a beginner or highly experienced, we have packages to sort all your needs. Often groups have varying skill levels but that doesn’t stop everyone enjoying the snow and breathtaking mountains. There is a lot to organize with snowboarding holidays, from accommodation, ski passes and kit hire, so let us take away all stress and find you the best deal. Come experience some new activities such as bobsledding, dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, etc. Contact us today as we offer the best hotel rates guaranteed. Epic Holidays specializes in snow holidays and can provide a one-stop shop for all you need when it comes to planning the ski or snowboard trip of a lifetime. We take all the stress away so that you and your friends can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

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How to plan a snow trip?  1. Pick a group leader 

An organized group leader is worth their weight in snow, especially at the start of the holiday. The first day is always hectic when sorting out equipment, lift passes, hotel check-in, nearest liquor store ;) A good leader will calmly sort things out to make sure everyone is happy.

2. Set a budget 

Every group has differing budgets. Some have no limit whilst others need to be careful with money. So set a budget that everyone is happy with and then stick to it. Sort out what’s to be included in that budget i.e. flights, transfer and accommodation, or the whole package including kit, passes and activity.

3. Work out people’s ability levels 

Before choosing a resort, it’s important to understand the needs of the group. Ask people how many weeks skiing or boarding they have. You don’t want to go to a ski area that’s suits hardcore skiers if you have a lot of beginner snowboarders in your party, you’ll end up with a grumpy group and that’s not good!

4. Pay up

One of the biggest frustrations of a group organizer is that people say they’re up for it and are definitely coming (probably from a conversation in the pub), but when it comes to paying, it’s a different story. A good tip is to tell people that the deposit is due 2 weeks before the holiday company needs it. This gives you a chance to chase people and issue mild threats of dropping them from the group or say that it just won’t be the same without them!

5. Don’t do everything by committee 

Have a small circle of the group to bounce resort ideas off but don’t give that circle loads of options. Pick 2 or 3 resorts you think will suit the group and pitch them as you’ll never get anywhere if you offer every resort in France as an option. Where to stay The ideal place to stay for a group is a catered chalet. It’s a great little home from home where people can come and go, relax in front of the fire and you don’t have to worry about keeping other people up as you’re the only people staying there. You also get the added bonus of having all of your meals cooked for you and complimentary wine with your dinner too.

6. Get some help 

Regardless of how many groups you may have organized, it’s always an advantage to get expert help. Our sales team have been organizing group holidays for years and there’s no question that they haven’t been asked (and yes, that is a challenge!)

7. Enjoy it! 

The most important thing is to enjoy the holiday. There may be times when things get a little fraught, (particularly when you’re chasing people for money), but just remember to have some fun yourself too!