Most Inspirational Moment
The sheer beauty of some of the locations, particularly when skiing alone, in the quiet (well, except for a squeaky binding)
Thoughts on Group Leader
All were great
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Dobbiaco cross-country skiing and more
Good, reliable skiing. Even when snow is thin there’s always something, and this season conditions were more than adequate – I could finally reach the Cortina cross-country centre (I’ve been waiting since 1988 to get there).
Super Dolomites experience
About my 6th trip back to this lovely area and friendly welcoming hotel. Excellent group, super new spa in hotel and different routes to ski this year….when can I go again please?
Most Inspirational Moment
Being in the beautiful Giesertal valley, the fun of the experience showers and relaxing new spa.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Anne is inspirational and a great person and teacher tailoring her tuition to everyones individual needs. Alex is super fun and has an incredible knowledge of the mountains. Both are excellent skiers.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Come and join us
Terrific Toblach
Ski-ing in the Dolomites is an absolute pleasure – plenty of excellent tracks in stunning scenery – and lots of opportunities for jagertee and strudel
Most Inspirational Moment
getting up to the end of the valley above Taisten and enjoying the stunning scenery .... and meeting the legendary Eric Wooley for the first time after 30 years of Waymark/Exodus holidays
Thoughts on Group Leader
brilliant - not just a good ski leader/teacher - a good group facilitator - with an inspiring sideline in extreme adventure holidays ...... and when our flight home was moved from Innsbruck to Munich he provided donuts and water - so thoughtful of him
Advice for Potential Travellers
make the most of the group - talk to everybody and make friends - so many good interesting companions
Dobiacco February
South Tyrol and the Dolomites are a must see, Mahler was here and so was the 1914-18 war.
Hotel excellent and Guides struck just the right tone.
The number of guests returning is testament to the quality of the Exodus experience here.
Go see it before it is spoiled by mass tourism.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sorry guys it was the scenery - ice crystal rainbows in cloud over a mountain were a natural wonder.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Learn one of the languages for maximum enjoyment.
Dobbiaco cross country skiing
This resort is excellent for beginners and improvers. The integrated and impressive public transport system ,with our local pass,gave us access to a good variety of terrain,within stunning mountain settings. Having grade 1 and 2 running the same week together gave me confidence I would get training and challenges I could cope with. Older people who are reasonably fit from taking good walks should not be afraid to try this sport. The new spa at the Turchsentaler Hotel has been fitted out to a high standard and is a delightful place to easy away aches and pains and relax before dinner.
Most Inspirational Moment
Ski ing down through the forest with a blue sky and sunshine beneath the wonderful pink tinged rocky cigs of the magnificent Dolomites
Thoughts on Group Leader
David Davies continues to be an inspiring leader: great fun ,keen to get us trying techniques and subtly and supportingly helping those who struggled to find the right level of participation : a crucial attribute of a holiday leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't be put off by snow reports: though this was the year of least snow and it was melting away in the town, our leaders found us good tracks up the valleys just short bus rides away.
dobbiaco
excellent trip despite less than ideal conditions at base hotel
Most Inspirational Moment
do me a favour!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alexu was definitely amongst the top 5 leaders that I have encountered in many years of experience of x/c ski not only with Exodus, but also with Waymark
Advice for Potential Travellers
No
Cross country skiing in Dobiacco
This is the 7 th time we have done cross country skiing in Dobiacco, as we love the Dolomite scenery and the extensive choice of trails. Unfortunately this time there was no snow in Dobiacco! However, our leader had researched available areas of snow for us, so we were able to ski every day.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cross country skiing along white ribbons of loipe meandering through green meadows, surrounded by mountains. - most unusual! We also travelled to a high area, to ski in sparkling snow fields under an intense blue sky.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alex planned our holiday very well despite the lack of snow. He found snow for us every day! He was a friendly leader, with lots of interesting tales to tell of his adventures.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are unlucky enough to have insufficient snow for skiing, don't worry. Dobiacco and the surrounding area is still beautiful without snow, and there are endless possibilities for excellent walks. Take your camera! After a days skiing, I recommend a delicious Italian ice cream and a hot chocolate (really thick!) in the cafe opposite, then a swim in the hotel pool.
Dobbiaco
A location which I have visited into double figures ! This was the first time there was no snow on the small town on arrival . Despite this , we were able to ski every day thanks to the tremendous work that had been done to line many kilometres of loipe with manmade snow . Additionally we were able to visit new “pastures ” to vary our skiing experiences .
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting a change of ski boots that I could easily click-in to the skis ( having started with one size too large ) ! My first view again of the Dolomites .
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alex I had not met before . He was a most delightful leader , very pleasant , helpful and competent . His instruction was most valuable . Although the lack on snow locally would have been a problem , Alex had scouted out all around to find areas of snow that allowed the group to have skiing every day of the trip . Also he delivered a few presentations on his expeditions to other continents to entertain us after dinner .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for good ski conditions but also for a lack of snow when walking boots might be useful .
Cross country skiing, Dobbiaco
This was my 6th trip to Dobbiaco in January and the first with very little snow. Thanks to research by our leader prior to the trip and impressive efforts by the locals to create and extend loipes, we were able to enjoy a full week’s programme of skiing.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing a thin covering of snow in Dobbiaco on Wednesday evening! Exploring some area not usually visited
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alex worked really hard to make the week a success, given the poor snow conditions. As well as researching before th trip, he responded flexibly to changing conditions and I learned from his tuition. He was great company, and inspired us with his stories and pictures of other trips, especially his work in Ethiopia
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go prepared to enjoy a week outdoors in beautiful scenery staying in a great family run hotel, and keep your fingers crossed for snow!
Dobbiaco
Once again I returned to this centre after many holidays here , as usual being welcomed as an old friend of the hotel family and staff . There are so many varied day tour routes to ski , the public transport is excellent and the scenery is so spectacular . Snow conditions are almost always good and have rarely disappointed .
Most Inspirational Moment
The finest point is usually having an open-air lunch at 2000m after a morning's circular ski session whilst anticipating the long descent on the former Italian military road , itself a wonderful experience .
Thoughts on Group Leader
David Davies I have known for many years both as a client like myself but latterly as a leader . He is very knowledgeable of the area and its history , is an excellent instructor both for beginner skiers and the experienced , is great company and does not spare himself to make the holiday as enjoyable as possible for his clients .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do go to Dobbiaco ; you can't go wrong for a great xc ski holiday !