Corporate ski trip activities

THINGS TO DO FOR GROUPS AND NON-SKIERS

Corporate ski trip activities are ideal for both non-skiers and skiers. They are a great way to bring the whole group together in a shared activity.

Many of those on a corporate ski trip strap on skis or a snowboard. But for many reasons, there are always some non-skiers, and they can't be excluded. Non-skiers need activities to do, and group activities are inclusive and can help foster a strong team dynamic.

Event activities can range from high-octane, such as tandem paragliding or Olympic Bobsledding, to leisurely and immersive experiences, like snowshoeing or hot air ballooning. Some attendees want to relax in a spa, while most won't want to miss the apres ski.

Why not just ski or snowboard?

Non-skiers

Not everyone on a corporate ski trip is a skier or snowboarder. Non-skiers need as many kicks as their snow-sliding colleagues. The best resorts offer activities to deliver special moments for non-skiers.

Team building

Skiers of different levels, as well as non-skiers, will likely spend their days in differing locations. Group activities are an excellent way to bring the group together and foster team cohesion.

Plan b

Mountain weather is fickle, and there are times when the wind and avalanche danger can close an entire ski area. Ski resorts with a wide range of activities offer great plan B options.

Corporate ski trip activity ideas

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heli-skiing

The pinnacle of snow sports, heli-skiing operates in a limited number of resorts and is reserved for experienced skiers and snowboarders. Those boarding a flight to a distant peak know they are involved in something extraordinary. The flight is spectacular, as is the descent through remote off-piste terrain.

HELI-SKIING
Hot air ballons being inflated on a snowy field

hot air ballooning

A spectacular way to experience the sights and scale of the mountains, hot air ballooning in the Alps is breathtaking. Peaceful and awe-inspiring balloon flights offer perspectives that few get to experience.

HOT AIR BALLOONING
Two people tobogganing on a mountain

Tobogganing

Providing non-skiers a way to experience the thrills of gliding over snow and, for groups, the chance for a memorable social evening. Mountain hut dinners are often the precursor to the descent. Some toboggan evening huts are lift-accessed, and others are remote gems requiring a walk.

TOBOGGANING
People dancing on the Mooserwirt apres ski terrace

apres ski

The great leveller on any corporate ski trip, après ski, really sorts the company heroes from zeros. Less competent skiers who have endured colleagues' hero stories over lunch appreciate that it's their time to shine - 15 minutes of après ski stage. Ski boots on tables, schnapps skis in hand – company folklore is written on the après ski terrace.

APRES SKI
Olympic bobsled on a track

Olympic bobsled

The professional at the controls of the bobsled is called the pilot. For good reason, these bobsleds can travel at over 110 km/h with g-forces on corners, the preserve of fast-jet pilots. Groups can compete to find the fastest crew in the company and celebrate with a shot and a trophy.

OLYMPIC BOBSLED
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Snowshoeing

Stepping outside a marked ski area on snowshoes is a wonderful experience. A serene and natural experience, groups make their way through forests and along snowy trails. Routes can be arranged to rendezvous with skiers for group mountain lunches.

SNOWSHOEING

Plan a company ski event

While activities are a key component of a corporate ski trip, there are many other things to consider.

The ski area, hotel options, airport transfer times, altitude of the ski area, etc.

We have compiled a list of the best countries and corporate ski resort destinations to simplify the selection process.

PLAN A CORPORATE SKI TRIP
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More corporate ski trip activity ideas:

Car driving on an ice circuit

Ice driving

Ice driving is typically something to avoid at all costs, as it tests driving skills to their limits. Under professional guidance, drivers learn to manage treacherous surface conditions and power their way around high-altitude circuits.

ICE DRIVING
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Zip-lining

For skiers and non-skiers alike, a zip line ride through the peaks is breathtaking. The setup has several variations – what you can carry, how far you go, and how fast you travel. But the concept is the same – strapped into a harness, the passenger hurtles through the frigid alpine air, high above the pistes.

ZIP LINING
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Curling

Curling is a great group activity, usually taking place after the lifts have closed. It can be played on ice rinks or frozen lakes and is an inclusive sport that requires no prior experience. A bit like darts, it isn’t uncommon for athletes to play while nursing an alcoholic drink(s).

CURLING
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Winter walks

Similar to snowshoe walking, but with more signposted routes and requiring less specialised equipment, winter walks can be undertaken in the valley or the mountains. There are walking trails that lead to mountain restaurants where the group can be brought together for group lunches.

WINTER WALKING
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scenic flights

Scenic flights on light aircraft or helicopters are a great way for non-skiers on corporate ski trips to experience the scale and terrain of the high alpine. Several ski resorts have airstrips from which flights operate. Even skiers get jealous.

SCENIC FLIGHTS
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Husky rides

Husky rides are another thrilling activity for the group's non-skiers. Strapped behind a pack of chomping huskies, the musher hangs on through the trails and forests of the route.

Paraglider in front of a mountain

Paragliding

Paragliding is an air sport that offers stunning views of towering peaks. Strapped to the 'pilot', passengers run down a snowy slope until they are launched up into the frigid, pristine air. The sounds, sensations and perspectives are unique.

TANDEM PARAGLIDING
Outdoor spa pool in the snow

Thermal spas

Alpine spas are idyllic places. Unwind in bubbling thermal waters, wrapped by freezing mountain air. Spas vary in design across the Alps, but modern spas offer stunning vistas over the mountains and outdoor swimming amongst the snow. Non-skiers can enjoy spa days, which are also an excellent option for skiers who have spent too much time on the après-ski terrace.

SPA
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Fat-biking

Mountain and fat biking are not the preserve of the warmer months. Biking action takes place in the valleys and mountains during winter. Fat bikes add a bit more rubber to the equation, while e-bikes take much of the strain out of it.

Stylish hanging lights in a mountain restaurant

Fine Dining

Fine dining is a cornerstone of any corporate ski trip, and it is possible at lunch and dinner. It is a fantastic group activity that can include entertainment, in the resort or high in the mountains.

FINE DINING
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Ski touring

With specialist equipment and a guide, good off-piste skiers can access the most superb terrain in the area. Ski touring is great for the soul and the waistline, offering the chance to explore pristine snowfields.

SKI TOURING
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Snowmobile

Take a snowmobile through the mountains on a corporate ski trip. Skim across ski slopes or explore forest trails in colleague convoys.

SNOWMOBILING
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ice skating

Ice skating is a quintessentially winter pastime. Ice rinks or frozen lakes offer non-skiers the chance to get their winter fix. Some rinks are conveniently located in resort centres, others are found at the end of forest trails - frozen lakes in fairytale locations.

People at a Christmas Market in Kitzbuhel

Christmas markets

Christmas Markets are hard to beat as a group ski social activity. The ability to mingle in the quintessential Christmas setting is lost on nobody. Informal and magically atmospheric, Christmas Markets are memorable social occasions.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS
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Dj festivals

Dance and celebrate as the DJ bounces tunes off distant peaks high in the mountains. Spring is the season to park the skis and enjoy an afternoon of festival-fever on the snowy of the Alps.

DJ FESTIVALS
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Music concerts

Enjoy world-famous musicians performing at the opening and closing concerts of resorts in the Alps. Forget the trudge to the security gates of a conventional concert - try arriving and departing on skis.

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INCENTIVE EVENT ACTIVITY IDEAS

Event planners with a focus on activities might want to consider alternatives to traditional snow activities.

Most of our incentive event activities take place off the snow and can be absolutely thrilling.

Options include riding whirlpools on a RIB boat, sailing regattas, wine tours, coasteering, canyoning, and cultural tours.

INCENTIVE TRAVEL ACTIVITIES
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