Alpine Ski Progression

A week on snow that actually moves you forward

First Track organises structured, progression-focused ski trips for UK schools, motivated teens, and adult learners — with expert instruction, handpicked Alpine partners, and a measurable improvement in technique guaranteed.

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Progression-focused itineraries
Alps
Switzerland, France, Austria, Italy
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Trip types: School & Progression
24/7
In-resort & UK support
🏔️ Handpicked Alpine lodges & instruction
📈 Daily skill assessment & progression review
🛡️ STF & LOtC compliant — school-ready
🎿 Pre-trip indoor prep with Skieasy

More than a ski holiday. A week that changes how you ski.

Most ski holidays involve queuing for lessons between meals and repeating the same run until confidence fades. First Track is different. We build every trip around deliberate, structured progression — the same principles that underpin elite athletic development, applied to the slopes.

Whether you're a school group taking to snow for the first time, a teen looking to break through a plateau, or an adult who trained indoors and is ready for real Alpine terrain — we match you with the right instruction, the right environment, and the right partners.

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Skier on Alpine slopes

Two trip types, one standard of excellence

Tailored programmes for schools seeking a compliant, educationally purposeful trip, and for individuals who want real, measurable progression on snow.

Schools & Groups

School Ski Trips

Fully managed week-long programmes built for UK independent and international schools.

  • Lodge accommodation, lift passes, transfers & evening activities
  • Structured ski instruction tailored to your curriculum
  • STF membership & LOtC Quality Badge pathway
  • DBS-checked staff and 24/7 in-resort UK support
  • Risk assessments and insurance available for school review
  • Free teacher places (1:10 air / 1:8 coach standard)
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Teens & Adults

Progression Trips

Small-group, intensive on-snow improvement weeks for motivated individuals who want to actually improve.

  • Youth & teen progression weeks with daily skill assessment
  • Adult progression trips — ideal for Skieasy graduates
  • End-of-week progression review for every participant
  • Pre-trip indoor preparation at Skieasy, London
  • Expert English-speaking instruction partners
  • Small groups, fast improvement, lasting results
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What sets a First Track week apart

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Deliberately structured

Every day is designed around progression, not aimless runs. Participants arrive with a goal and leave with measurable improvement in technique and confidence.

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Handpicked partners

We work only with instruction and lodge partners who meet our standard — Lovell Camp & Academy in Gstaad and Skieasy in London are the benchmark we hold everyone to.

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Compliance you can rely on

Operating on the STF/LOtC pathway with full financial protection, public liability insurance, DBS-checked staff and a written safeguarding policy. Schools can book with confidence.

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Alps-wide reach

From Gstaad in Switzerland to resorts across France, Austria and Italy — we match your group to the right destination for their budget, ability, and ambitions.

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End-to-end management

Transfers, accommodation, instruction, lift passes, evening activities and parent communications. You focus on the experience; we handle the logistics.

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Indoor preparation

Our partnership with Skieasy means beginners arrive on snow already able to stop and turn — improving safety, confidence and the group's collective progression rate.

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A well-organised, purposefully structured week on snow produces far better outcomes — in confidence, skill, and enjoyment — than a conventional ski holiday.

Jacky Sung Kit Chan — Founder, First Track

Trusted partners, exceptional destinations

We work with a select number of world-class partners who share our commitment to structured progression and guest experience.

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Gstaad · Switzerland

Lovell Camp & Academy

An 18-room mountain lodge sleeping ~70 guests, three minutes from the slopes in Schönried. Structured ski instruction, a full après-ski programme, and a second-generation family ethos that schools trust.

School Groups Lodge + Instruction Gstaad Region
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Chiswick · London

Skieasy at Dukes Meadows

London's premier indoor ski school on a revolving ski treadmill — year-round, weatherproof, and proven to accelerate technique. Our pre-trip preparation partner and source of motivated adult and youth clients.

Pre-Trip Prep 1:1 Instruction Year-Round
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Compliance & Accreditation

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ABTA
Managed branch — full PTR compliance
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ATOL
Flight-inclusive package cover
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STF Member
School Travel Forum — in progress
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LOtC Badge
DfE-endorsed quality standard
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£5M+ Liability
Public liability & professional indemnity

Start planning your First Track trip

Whether you're a school planner, a parent, or an adult learner — we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.