Relaxed Ski Weeks

Take it easier, without missing a thing.

We built our reputation by leading our clients into extraordinary skiing terrain. Our principle was that the harder they were willing to work, and the further they were willing to climb, the better the skiing we could offer them.

We must have been doing something right, as our clients have been coming back for 25 years now. What's more, SME has grown tremendously in popularity in that time. However, many of our repeat guests are older, and some of our newer guests are not ready to commit to big days of climbing 5,500 vertical feet in a day.

So that these guests can experience the joy of skiing on the Durrand Glacier, we've introduced our Relaxed Ski Weeks. While still requiring the ability to be a strong skier in challenging terrain, these trips are dialed back a notch. Traveling at an easier pace, guests tour a minimum of 3500 vertical feet a day, while still enjoying everything that makes SME so special. That includes all the comforts, joys, and cuisine that make our Durrand Glacier Chalet such a welcome sight at the end of each adventure-filled day. As well as the new, smaller groups that we are introducing in the winter of 09/10.

Our Relaxed Ski tours are a hit. Touring in the same spectacular terrain as our Classic Ski Weeks, guides manage the pace so it remains fun for all. For skiers new to ski touring, or those who simply want to take it a little easier, come and find out just how relaxed we can make it.

Ability Level, Classic SME Ski Weeks

Because of the nature of the ski terrain, we ask our guests to meet a certain level of fitness and skiing ability (listed below). The terrain we ski is steep, rugged and has natural obstacles and hazards to navigate around. Of course it is possible to rest on one or more days and simply enjoy the solitude and cozy warmth of the Durrand Glacier Chalet or the Mt. Moloch Chalet.

Guests must be:

physically healthy and in very good physical shape
able to climb a minimum of 3500 v.f/ 1050 v.m per day.
able to link a minimum of 30 short radius turns in a fall-line, in deep snow-conditions and with a pack of 6 kilogram.
strong skiers that can keep good control of your skis in difficult situations

Dates and Prices

Dates: please contact the office for more information
Group size: aiming for 6 to 8 guests per group

Classic SME Ski Weeks: The Durrand Glacier Chalet

Relaxed SME Ski Weeks: The Durrand Glacier Chalet