Order a Brochure Late Getaways Free Ski Hire Offer Leader Profile Cross-country Ski Kvitavatn Winter Activities - Videos Competition Winner All Winter Activities Holidays Contact Us   The days are getting shorter and colder, which can only mean one thing - winter is well and truly on its way. And with it comes endless opportunities for fun and adventure in some of the world’s most beautiful natural playgrounds. In this edition we review one of our most popular cross-country skiing destinations - Kvitavatn in Norway, introduce you to our leader in Chamonix, Oliver Ensor, as well as highlight some of our trips with current availability departing in December. If you thought that a winter holiday began and ended with downhill skiing - then think again! Why not join us for a totally different snow experience this winter. Andy Ross Winter Programme Manager   PYRENEES WINTER WALK AND SNOWSHOE Spain, France The valleys and ridges around the French spa town of Luchon are perfect for winter exploration, and our series of tried and tested daywalks take in the best views of the area as we climb to a ridge or small peak each day. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 8 Days - GBP819 including flights View all departures   SNOWSHOEING IN THE SWISS ALPS Switzerland Each day we will visit a different area of the Kander Valley with stunning views of glacial lakes and dramatic ice covered peaks, before heading back to our hotel to relax in the jacuzzi and sauna or simply unwind with a drink in front of the log fire. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 8 Days - GBP949 including flights View all departures   FINNISH WINTER ACTIVITIES Finland The highlight of this trip is hotel Kalevala - a luxurious hotel offering excellent facilities including a wellbeing department. After your day's activities you can relax in a soothing sauna and dine beside spectacular views of the lake as you try some of the excellent local dishes. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 8 Days - GBP1,539 including flights View all departures   CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: MOSSTROND Norway Fantastic variety of terrain, stunning remote scenery and unique accommodation makes this a perfect place to indulge your passion for cross-country skiing. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 8 Days - GBP999 including flights View all departures   WINTER WALKING: TRINS Austria From the charming village of Trins we venture into three different valleys in the heart of the Tyrol, each offering an immense range of interesting and attractive walking amid spectacular alpine scenery. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 8 Days - GBP859 including flights View all departures   CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: KVITAVATN Norway The quality and variety of instruction makes this an ideal venue for beginners as well as intermediates. Advanced skiers fine-tuning their technique will enjoy the opportunity for higher level ski tours in a stunning setting. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 8 Days - GBP949 including flights View all departures     As our coach wound its way up the mountain road towards Kvitavatn, some 950m above sea level, I felt the excitement start to grow. I’d never been to Norway before, never tried cross-country skiing and was itching to have a go. Tom Wilkinson, our new Product Executive for Norway, writes about this trip to Kvitavatn in February 2009.   Book a flight inclusive place on any of the following cross-country skiing departures, and we will deduct the equivalent cost of local ski hire from the price of the trip*. Cross-Country Skiing: Dobbiaco - 02/01/2010 (Grade 2) and 09/01/2010 (Grade 1) Cross-Country Skiing: Dobbiaco Independent - 02/01/2010 and 09/01/2010 Cross-Country Skiing: Trins & the Three Valleys - 02/01/2010 (Grade 1) and 09/01/2010 (Multigrade 2 & 2+) Cross-Country Skiing: Versciaco Skating Course - 09/01/2010 (Grade 2+) This episode's 'Leader in the spotlight' is Oliver Ensor. Having led Exodus trips for over 7 years and worked in tourism for the majority of his career, his experience and knowledge, along with his infamous collection of terrible jokes, have made him one of our most popular leaders. Alongside his wife Elaine, Oliver runs a cosy chalet near Chamonix in the French Alps. The base for two of our most popular winter trips the Mont Blanc Winter Activity Week and the Chamonix Snowshoe, Oliver ensures that every visitor gets to see the best of this magnificent area. NB: Oliver also leads a summer trip from his chalet - Mont Blanc Highlights. CHAMONIX SNOWSHOE What more dramatic setting can there be for snowshoeing than the Chamonix Valley in the shadow of Mont Blanc? LAPLAND VIDEO Filmed on our Lapland Adventure and the Icehotel tour, this video will you an idea of what to expect from snowshoeing, snow-mobiling, dogsledding. VIEW MORE VIDEOS   CONTACT OUR EXPERTS If you have any questions about any of our Winter Activity trips, give one of our dedicated winter trip experts a call. Between them they've tried cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. 0845 863 9626       Thank you to all who came to visit us on our stand at the recent Ski and Board Snow Show at Olympia. During the event we ran a competition to guess the winter destination of this photo. The correct answer is the Pyrenees and this spectacular photo was taken on our Pyrenees Snowshoe Expedition trip, a week-long holiday based near the delightful French spa town of Luchon. The lucky winner, chosen from all the correct entries is: Mike Eakin from Tunbridge Wells who will receive £300 worth of vouchers to spend on any of our exciting winter breaks.       Prices correct at time of sending and include any applicable taxes and surcharges. All holidays and flights are subject to availability - conditions apply. Please see our booking conditions for details.