Outdoor Recreation — December 14, 2018

Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com

Christmas In Rome
Dec. 21 to 26
One of the greatest places in the world to celebrate Christmas in is Rome! Exploring the Eternal City during the holiday will make this your most memorable Christmas ever. Cost: Starting at $599 per person

Garmisch Ski Weekend
Dec. 22 to 25
Enjoy Christmas Weekend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Known not as just a German ski resort, but THE German ski resort. Whether you are tackling top to bottom ski runs in the “Classic Valley,” basking in the sun on the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, hiking the beautiful Partnach Gorge, or enjoying the scenery at one of Garmisch-Partenkirchen’s traditional Christmas markets, you will find something to take your breath away. Cost: Starting at $429 per person

Zermatt Ski Weekend
Dec. 22 to 25
The Matterhorn is one of the most famous peaks in the world. This Christmas Weekend you can ski all of it. With a ski area encompassing 5 peaks, a glacier, over 350 km of trails, a massive terrain park and half pipe, multiple off-piste free ride zones and over 2250 meters of vertical drop located in both Switzerland and Italy, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is accessible to all ability levels. Cost: Starting at $429 per person

New Years in Budapest
Dec. 28 to Jan. 1
Celebrate the new year on both sides of the Danube river in Budapest. Three full days will give you plenty of time to enjoy Budapest however you choose. 2019 only comes once and spaces on this New Year’s imperial extravaganza will go fast. Reserve yours with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation today! Cost: $629 per person

New Years Ski Bus – Interlaken
Dec. 29 to Jan. 1
Celebrate the New Yearin Interlaken, the center of Switzerland’s Jungfrau ski Region. Not only does Interlaken have world class skiing and snowboarding at three different ski regions but it also has countless activities for non-skiers as well! Cost: Starting at $299 per person in Balmers Hostel and starting at $429 per person in Hotel Crystal

Chamonix Ski Weekend
Dec. 29 to Jan. 1
Spend New Year’s Weekend on the flanks of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak! When it comes to winter sports, Mont Blanc’s altitude is matched only by Chamonix’s attitude. With six different in-bounds ski areas offering terrain choices for everyone, Chamonix is one of the world’s largest and most well known winter resorts. Cost: Starting at $469 per person


Ramstein

Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, KMC Center, Bldg. 3336, 480-5705 or 06371-47-5705. Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., holidays and training days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.86fss.com/sports-and-recreation/outdoor-recreation

Garmisch Ski Weekend
Dec. 22 to 25
Enjoy Christmas Weekend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Whether you are tackling top to bottom ski runs in the “Classic Valley,” basking in the sun on the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, hiking the beautiful Partnach Gorge, or enjoying the scenery at one of Garmisch-Partenkirchen’s traditional Christmas markets, you will find something to take your breath away. Cost: Starting at $429 per person

Ski trip: La Bresse
Dec. 22
The largest ski area in northeast France offers more than 220 hectares dedicated to skiing in the heart of the Ballons de Vosges. Lift tickets are less than 30 euro per person and there are 32 different slopes all within a day’s drive from Kaiserslautern! We will depart bright and early to make it to the resort for fresh tracks, spending the full day skiing and the return that evening. Half price ski/snowboard equipment rental is available to participants during normal fitting hours (1 hour before store closes) for three days prior to trip departure. Half price rental not included in trip registration fee. Cost: $49 per person, incl. transportation. Ages: No restrictions. Youth must be able to hike in up to 45 minutes.