The end of 2024 is approaching and we would all love to inform you about next year's skitreat! You are all welcome to join us for the 2025 IfB skitreat in Laax. We will all travel together by train on the 23rd of January 2025 in the early morning and enjoy ourselves in the beautiful Riders hotel. You will have the opportunity to meet your new fellow institute members, enjoy some nice food, wine, beer and some special group activities!
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Laax is located on a sunny plateau in the cultural region of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden.
It will take us around 2h to reach the slopes from Zürich
The ski region of the Flims, Laax and Falera resorts constitutes one of Switzerland's very large and connected winter sports region. The 214 kilometres of slopes stretch around the moundtain 'Crap Sogn Gion' and are one of the most snow-sure areas in Switzerland ideal for skiing or snowboarding. You can even showcase your amazing skills at one of the five snow parks with fun obstacles!
"The Riders Hotel is a place where everyone is welcome - creative, unique and with a family atmosphere. "
Your fellow PhD students have oganised a bed for each of you in a shared room and single rooms for each professor. You will be able to select your fellow roomates once you have registered. Once we arrive, you will receive a ski-lift pass valid for the day. Furthermore, an apéro and the dinner will also be provided for the evening.
If you are planning to come by car, note that parking cost will be at your own expense.
Any rental equipment, as well as SBB tickets (there and back) are not covered by us. Additionally, If you are planning to ski on the 24th of January, note that the ski pass for the next day will be at your own expense.
The Skitreat days (full-day Thursday and half-day Friday) are considered working hours (e.g. off-site business trip). If you choose not to join the Skitreat, it is a regular work day.
7 : 07 AM - 9 : 11 AM
We meet at Zurich main station. We take the train IC3 to Chur. In Chur we switch to the bus B81 to Laax GR, Bergbahnen.
9 : 11 AM - 4 : 00 PM
You can ski, snowboard, go snowshoe hiking or just enjoy a beautiful day in the mountains.
4 : 00 PM - 5 : 30 PM
Free time to relax, shower, nap and get ready for the evening.
5 : 30 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 PM
Your organising commitee has organised a suprise educational event while enjoying an apéro. Don't miss it!
7 : 00 PM - 9 : 00 PM
Your included vegetarian dinner to refuel your batteries.
9 : 00 PM - open end
What better way is there to end the day than to go to one of the local bars in Laax with all the new friends you met during the social event.
7 : 30 : 00 AM - 9 : 30 AM
Served at the Hostel. Note: Breakfast time is not confirmed yet.
until 11 : 00 AM
After this, the official part is over. But since you are already in Laax, why not stay another day?
A Ski-Jacket and Ski-Trousers are a must have! You do not want to be in the snow with wet pants. So make sure to bring waterproof clothes!
Hat, scarf, gloves and thick socks! Since you will be on the slopes the entire day, make sure to protect your hands and head from the cold. Again, you do not want wet clothing so make sure the gloves are waterproof. Keep in mind that you will wear heavy ski-boots which will put your feet on an endurance test.
Thermal underwear are a nice thing to have when it gets really cold on the slopes.
Ski-Goggles and Sunglasses! If the sun shines bright, sunglasses are a must have! Without them you will not be able to see the slopes anymore. Snow blindness is real, so take it seriously!
Sunblock! The sun is an all powerful hydrogen/helium gas giant. It will burn the shit out of you and it happens very fast; melanoma. Protect your face from sunburns!
Helmet! If you want to stay safe on the slopes wear a helmet! Skiing is fast and accidents can happen.
Joanne Lim
Lucrezia Baldi
Ellie Galliker
Charlotte Lang
Sara Lindenmann
Linnea Hummer
joanne.lim@hest.ethz.ch