Ski trip: Zell am See 13.12.2007 - 16.12.2007

The famous skiing trip to Zell am See is taking place again. This year a bit more expensive as we had to switch accomodation (our traditional one is closed for renovation). You think you are not sure if there will be enough snow to ski? No problem: Snow guarantee: the ski ticket is valid at Kitzsteinhorn (Kaprun) which is a glacier nearby reachable with by free public transport. But the last years we always were also able to ski in Zell am See. Note that we are not organising it (Our collegues from ESN WU Wien are) so we can only pass on the information I get. Program is not final yet so maybe there will be some smaller changes. We will organise the transport to get there. Read below for transport and payment details!

Programm (as known yet);

• Of course every day skiing (on your own or you can book a ski course) (The ski card is valid in Zell am See. But it is also valid in Kaprun (Kitzsteinhorn). Free Buses are going there).
• Apres Ski Party at "Schnaps Hans"
• every day sauna (including drinks!) Last time the Finns were leaving earlier than the Austrians ;-)
• every evening party at the special party apartment (drinks included for two hours!)
• every night the party continues in one bar in Zell am See (if you are not to tired ;-)
• and more....

This is a nation wide event where students from all ESN sections can take part. Therefore you will meet quite a lot of new people there (most students will be from Vienna).

Some parties have themes (announced to the participants before so they can prepare, for example Beach Party)

Ski equipment You have to bring your own equipment. If you don't have it here you can rent skies and ski boots (or snowboards):
expected costs around 12 Euro per day (ski, sticks and boots. You must have your own clothes of course). Tell us when you sign up. Or you organise it by yourself (for example Gigasport rents ski equipment. But then you have to carry it there and it is as far as I know also more expensive ).

You can't ski yet? -> Ski course You can also book a ski or snowboard course. One day course costs 20 Euro, two day course 35 Euro. Just tell us when signing up. (You pay the courses directly in Zell am See so don't forget to bring the money there).

You can see some more pictures from last year (from winter and summer semester).

Location: Zell am See
Hotel: tba (3 or 4 star)
Date: 13-16. December 2007
Costs: 210 Euro for ESN card holders, 220 Euro if you don't have an ESN card (including breakfast (buffet), four-course evening dinner, 3 day ski ticket, sauna, entry to the party appartment (free drinks)) Travel costs not included! (Also drinks at Flann O'Brian or other bars are not included)
Places: There are about 20 places available for Graz. (If many people are interested and you sign up early we might get some more places). We will also keep a waiting list (in case someone cancels his/her participation) .
Organised by ESN WU Wien and ESN TU Graz
Local organiser: Andy (travel, sign up and payment,...)

Sign up: 16.10.2007
Sign up deadline for sign up with advance payment: 9.11.2007
Sign up after 9.11.2007: You have to pay the full price when signing up. Sign up is possible till 30.11.2007 but only if there are still places available which is very unsure!

Sign up is possible only during the office hours:
Tuesday from 18:30-20:00 at the ESN KF office, Schubertstr. 6a, first floor (ÖH building in the yard behind the mensa)
Friday from 12:00-13:30 at the ESN KF office, Schubertstr. 6a, first floor (ÖH building in the yard behind the mensa)

Important sign up details (Payment!):

1. All payment details can be found in the following conditions. When signing up you have to agree to the Travel and Payment Conditions (here also in German ) of the organisers (ESN WU Wien and ESN TU Graz). Especially note the cancelation fees!
2. Sign up is only possible personally. You must do it yourself as you have to accept the terms with your signature (so you can't sign up for a friend unless you bring a signed print out of the above conditions from him/her!).
3. When signing up you have to pay at least 110 Euro as advance payment (or the full amount which is prefered). Payment of the rest must be done till 4.12.2007. If you don't pay till then someone else from the waiting list will get your place if he/she pays before you!
4. Full payment till 4.12.2007 or someone else might get your place.
5. There will be also an waiting list if someone cancels his/her participation. Note that you might get an offer even very shortly before the event (1-2 days). If you are on the waiting list you can come to the office on 4.12.2007 (right before the office hours ends) to see if someone didn't pay till then and you will get this place then.

Travel details:
Either by car or by train. If you came with your car to Graz please tell us when signing up so we maybe can drive there by car. But it is more likely that we will go there by train. Train (there and back together) will cost around 22 Euro if you have a ÖBB Vorteilscard . If you don't have one it'll cost around 44 Euro.

(pictures from summer and winter semester)