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***image1***A benefit to being stationed in Germany is having access to the Alps and plenty of good snow. KMC ski clubs offer trips, ski schools and socializing opportunities.
Whether you’re a snowboarder or skier, the clubs are open to everyone. They have reciprocal agreements with all other ski clubs in Germany, such as Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Würzburg and Mannheim to recognize other club members on their trips.
Check out the following ski clubs and their upcoming trips for the winter ski season.
Kaiserslautern Ski Club
www.ktownskiclub.com
Membership fee: $20 for singles, $30 for families
Next meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Vogelweh Kazabra Club. (First and third Wednesdays of every month)
Contact: 06303-4751 or e-mail carperb@msn.com
Trips:
Jan. 14 to 17, Davos, Switzerland, €315
Jan. 28 to 30, Wilde Kaiser, Austria, €145
Feb. 11 to 13, Serfaus, Austria, €185
Feb. 17 to 21, Chamonix, France, €430
Feb. 26 to March 5, Trois Valle, France, €480
March 18 to 20, Lenzerheide, Switzerland, €210
April 1 to 3, Verbier, Switzerland, €150
April 22 to 24, Lech, Austria, €215
Westpfalz International Ski Club
www.westpfalzskiclub.org
Membership fee: €20 for singles, €30 for families
Next meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday Kneller Haus in Einseidlerhof. (Second and fourth Wednesdays of every month.)
Contact: 06371-598537 or e-mail kdsowell@interquest.de
Trips:
Jan. 14 to 17, Zermatt, Switzerland, €255
Feb. 18 to 21, Jungfrau, Switzerland, €230
March 6 to 12, St. Veit, Austria, €390
March 11 to 13, Zell Am See, Austria, €220
April 8 to 10, Lech, Austria, €220
April 29 to May 1, Ischgl, Austria, €215
Tannenbaum Ski Club
www.tannenbaumskiclub.com
Membership fee: $35 for singles, $70 for families
Next meeting: Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. Landstuhl Combined Community Club, first and third Wednesdays of every month
Contact: 06301-3478
Trips:
Jan. 14 to 17, Chamonix, France, €250
Jan. 14 to 17, Zell Am See, Austria, €240
Jan. 14 to 17, Crans-Montana, Switzerland, €240
Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, St. Veit-Alpendorf, Austria €375
Feb. 4 to 6, Gstaad, Switzerland, €195
Feb. 18 to 21, Verbier-4 Valleys, Switzerland, €210
Feb. 18 to 21, Portes des Soleil, France, €245
Feb. 18 to 21, Bad Gastein, Austria, €235
March 4 to 6, Jungfrau, Switzerland, €160
March 11 to 13, Laax-Flims, Switzerland, €185
April 1 to 3, Engelberg, Switzerland, €200
April 8 to 10, St. Anton, Austria, €165
April 29 to May 1, Ischgl, Austria, €205
Army Outdoor Recreation
The 415th Base Support Battalion’s Army Outdoor Recreation offers snowboard/ski rentals. All trips leave from Army Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2899 on Pulaski Barracks. Those interested need to sign up at least three days prior to the trip to avoid an additional fee.
Contact: Amber Wallin at 489-7751 or 0631-536-7751.
Trips:
Wednesday, Ski Express to Garmisch,
Germany, $55
Jan. 14 to 17, St. Anton, Austria, $TBA
Jan. 15, Ski Express to Engelberg,
Switzerland, $55
Jan. 16, Ski Express to Feldberg, $45
Jan. 21 to 23, Ski Weekend to
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, $155
Jan. 22, Ski Express to Garmish,
Germany, $55
Jan. 26, Ski Express to Obertsdorf,
Germany, $55
Jan. 28 to 30, St. Moritz, Switzerland,
$185
Jan. 29, Jungfrau, Switzerland, $55
Ramstein Outdoor Recreation
Also offers snowboard/ski rentals and repairs, and group discounts.
Contact: 480-5705 or 06371475705
Trips:
Jan. 22, Feldberg, Germany, $60
Feb. 5, Feldberg, Germany, $60
Feb. 12, Feldberg, Germany, $60
