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CHRISTMAS MARKETS and Ski/Snowboard Service Augsburg • December 3 november DAILY WEEKEND WEEKLY $39 adults, $19 children, $65 family (for transportation) 24-27.....THU-SUN...... Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip: Austria Ski Set (skis, boots, poles)...... $19 $38 $76 Enjoy the unique “angel performance,” set to the magnificent Ski Blade Set (skis, boots, poles).....$15 $30 $60 background of Augsburg’s City Hall. Departs Katterbach at Snowboard Set (board, boots)...... $19 $38 $76 2 p.m., returns approximately 10 p.m. december Skis...... $12 $24 $48 3 ...... SAT...... Christmas Market Augsburg Ski Blades...... $10 $20 $40 10 ...... SAT...... Christmas Market Strasbourg, France Ski/Snowboard helmet...... $1 $2 $4 Strasbourg, France • December 10 17...... SAT...... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Zugspitze $49 adults, $35 children, $109 family (for transportation) Ski Boots...... $7.50 $15 $30 Ski Poles...... $2.50 $5 $10 One of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in France, set in front of the Strasbourg Cathedral and its famous january Snowboard...... $12 $24 $48 astronomical clock. Departs Katterbach at 10 a.m. and 3...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Snowboard boots...... $7.50 $15 $30 returns approximately 10 p.m. 7...... SAT...... Vienna, Austria Sled or toboggan...... $2.50 $5 $10 10...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Snowshoes with poles...... $5 $10 $20 13-16.....FRI-MON...... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Austrian Glaciers Cross Country Ski Set...... $19 $38 $76 SHOPPING/SIGHTSEEING TRIPS 17...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Ski Touring Set...... $19 $38 $76 Vienna, Austria • January 7 21...... SAT...... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Steinplatte Hot wax...... $9 $99 adults, $59 children, $215 family (for transportation) 24...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Edge Sharpening and hot wax...... $15 Visit the capital of Austria, known as the “city of music.” Vienna 31...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Basic tune-up...... $25 is the birth place of Schubert and Straus, but many other musi- Stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax cians including Beethoven and Mozart came to work there. It is Tune up with minor base repair...... $29 home to numerous museums, cathedrals and amazing architec- february P-texing, stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax ture. Departs Katterbach at 4 a.m. and returns approximately at 4...... SAT...... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Ehrwald, Austria Tune up with major base repair...... $35 midnight. 7...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local P-texing, epoxy, stone grind base, edge sharpening, 11...... SAT...... Sightseeing: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Crystal Shopping and Pilzen Brewery Tour hot wax Pilzen Brewery Tour February 11 Ski bindings mounted...... $19 14...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local $99 adults, $59 children, $199 family (for transportation) Adjusted, computer tested 17-20.....FRI-MON...... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Zugspitze Region Shop for incredibly beautiful Bohemian Crystal, or just enjoy the Ski bindings adjusted, computer tested...... $9 21...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local sites of this magnificent city in the former Eastern block country, Snowboard bindings mounted...... $5 Czech Republic. In the afternoon we will travel to Pilzen and tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery, home of the world’s first Pilsner beer established in 1842. Departs Katterbach at 6 a.m. and returns march TO SIGN UP FOR A TRIP approximately 10 p.m. 4...... SAT...... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Fichtelgebirge/ A 25% non-refundable deposit is required when signing Ochsenkopf up for a trip. Sign up by phone or stop by Outdoor Brussels, Belgium • March 18 7...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Recreation (Bldg. 5807 Katterbach, CIV 09802.83.3225, $99 adults, $59 children, $215 family 14...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local DSN 467.3225) or MWR Central (Urlas Exchange Mall, The capital of Belgium is a fascinating city and home of the Euro- 18...... SAT...... Sightseeing: Brussels, Belgium CIV 09802.83.1780 / 467.1780). pean Union headquarters. Visit the newly opened Atomium–Brussel’s 21...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local Eiffel Tower, the Medieval Grand Place and view 17th century build- Passports are required for trips outside of Germany. 10-13.....SAT-MON...... 4-Day Heli-Ski/Snowboard: Switzerland ings as we travel on a “hop on – hop off” bus tour. Departs Katter- bach at 4 a.m. and returns approximately 11 p.m. 28...... TUE...... Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 31-3...... FRI-MON...... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Austrian Glaciers Pottery Shopping in Nove, Italy • April 8-9 $189 adults, $109 children, $399 family (for transportation) Shop the famous handmade pottery factories of northern Ita- april ly. Visit one of the Italian factories that produce for Williams 8-9...... SAT-SUN...... 2-Day Italian Pottery Shopping Trip & Sonoma and other famous retailers. After shopping we will Nove, Italy spend the night in the town of Nove and in the morning after 22...... SAT...... Sightseeing: Amsterdam and breakfast, we’ll visit Verona before heading back to Ansbach. Keukenhof Gardens Departs Katterbach at midnight on Friday and returns ap- 29...... SAT...... Sightseeing: Amsterdam and proximately 11 p.m. on Sunday evening. Keukenhof Gardens Bldg. 5807 Katterbach Kaserne Keukenhof Gardens/Amsterdam • April 22 AND 29 CIV 09802.83.3225 DSN 467.3225 U.S. ARMY GARRISON ANSBACH $139 adults, $79 children, $279 family (for transportation) Enjoy the famous Keukenhof Gardens at the time when the tulips Mon-Fri...... 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. fall are in full bloom. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to Check us out on Facebook: Ansbach Outdoor Recreation explore Amsterdam on your own, visiting such places as the Anne Frank House, the Heineken Brewery and more. Departs Katterbach winter at midnight on Friday (21 and 28) and returns approximately 7 a.m. Sunday. 2016 2017

ansbach.armymwr.com ski and snowboard program learn to overnight boss ski/snowboard trips better opportunities for single soldiers All instructors are certified Professional Ski Instructors of Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip • November 24-27 4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • March 31-April 3 America, and American Association of Snowboard Instruc- The BOSS program is a dynamic Department of the Zell am See/Kaprun, Austria Austrian Glaciers Reboot tors. Skills covered may include equipment familiarization, $299 adult, $159 child, BOSS $269 Army program. Participants enhance their quality of sliding, edging and pressure control movements, rotary $389 adult, $189 child, BOSS $340 life, contribute to their community through commu- A family-friendly Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip to Kaprun/Zell Finish the ski/snowboard season with this return trip to the movements, balance, turning and stopping. More experi- nity service activities, and assist in the planning and am See, Austria. Trip includes three overnights with dinners and Austrian glaciers. We will visit Pitztal on Saturday, and Sölden on enced? We’ll help you experience the challenges of steeps, execution of their own recreation and leisure events. breakfasts, including a special Thanksgiving dinner. Ski/Snow- Sunday. The group will overnight in Oetz, Austria conveniently moguls and deeper snow. Lessons are available on all of All active BOSS program soldiers will receive a dis- board lessons are available upon advanced request, by certified located in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Don’t forget to pack our one day and overnight trips upon advanced request. count on all ODR ski/snowboard trips. PSIA and AASI instructors. Be sure to pack swimming attire to swimming attire to visit an amazing nearby spa. Trip includes visit the nearby Taunas Spa. Lift passes not included. Departs Kat- three overnights in an Austrian guesthouse with breakfast. ski/snowboard lessons Departs Katterbach at noon on Friday and returns approximately Lift tickets and/or equipment not included. terbach at 9 a.m. on Thursday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Sunday. 10 p.m. Monday. $45 Private Lesson (1.5 hrs) code of responsibility Available upon advanced request. 4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • January 13-16 $29 Group Lesson Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid Austrian Glaciers single day other people or objects. These lessons are designed to familiarize yourself with $299 adult, $159 child, BOSS $269 snow sports and teach you the basics in a safe environ- Start out the New Year by participating in this Martin Luther King trips People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your ment, and to get yourselves underway to enjoying the Jr. ski/snowboard weekend trip to two amazing Austrian glaciers. responsibility to avoid them. mountain life. Ski/Snowboard Saturdays • December - April We will visit Pitztal on Saturday, and Sölden on Sunday. The group $49 for transportation, BOSS $39 You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are will overnight in Oetz, Austria conveniently located in the heart of not visible from above. weekly lessons the Austrian Alps. Don’t forget to pack swimming attire to visit an $59 with ski/snowboard equipment, BOSS $49 Tuesdays • January, February, March (weather permitting) amazing nearby spa. Trip includes three overnights in an Austrian You can reach some spectacular destinations by joining Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, $39 Transportation, ski/snowboard package and guesthouse with breakfast. Departs Katterbach at noon on Friday us on a variety of one day ski/snowboard trips. For a new look uphill and yield to others. one 2.5 hrs instruction session and returns approximately 10 p.m. Monday. challenge ask about Alpine ski touring possibilities or Cross Country Ski trails. Ski/Snowboard lessons available Always use devices to help prevent runaway Learn to safely slide down the slopes, ride the lifts and en- 4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • February 17-20 equipment. joy the world’s fastest growing winter activities. Depending upon advanced request, by certified PSIA and AASI In- structors. The trip location is subject to change depending on the weather and slope conditions, instruction will be Zugspitze Region Observe all posted signs and warnings. conducted locally at Burgbernheim, between Ansbach and $369 adult, $189 child, BOSS $330 on the snow and slope conditions. Departs Katterbach at 5 Keep off closed trails. a.m., returns approximately 10 p.m. Illesheim. Learn the basics on a gentle slope and also how Spend your Presidents Day weekend exploring the wonderful ski/ Zugspitze...... December 17 Prior to using any lift, you must have knowledge and to ride the lifts. All sessions will depart from Katterbach at snowboard areas in and around Garmisch. On day 1 we will cruise Steinplatte...... January 21 ability to load, ride and unload safely. 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. the Garmisch classic region of the Hausberg and Osterfelder; Day Ehrwald, Austria...... February 4 2 will take us to Seefeld in Austria; and on Day 3 we will explore Fichtelgebirge/Ochsenkopf*....March 4 alpine touring Lermoos in Austria before departing for Ansbach. As with all our “Earn Your Turns” trips, ski/snowboard lessons available upon advanced request * denotes a 7 a.m. departure, all others 5 a.m. As an alternative to standing in lift lines at some of the by certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lift passes not included. resorts we’ll be visiting this season, take a pair of our Departs Katterbach at noon on Friday and returns state-of-the-art Alpine Touring Skis with climbing skins approximately 8 p.m. Monday. and make your own way up the mountain. Not only do you save the price of a lift pass, you’ll get a fantastic car- 4-Day Heli-Ski/Snowboard Trip • March 10-13 PLEASE NOTE diovascular work-out amidst some of the most beautiful Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland Pick-ups are available from Storck Barracks if personal scenery you can imagine. Once atop the mountain, remove $589 Heli, Swiss Guide, back-country gear transportation is unavailable, upon advanced request. your climbing skins, put them in your backpack, lock down $299 ski/snowboard the local area w/out helicopter flight your bindings in alpine ski mode, and ski down enjoying Passports are required on all out-of-Germany trips. Leave the lifts and the crowds behind on this exciting heli- every turn you’ve just earned. Lift passes are not included in the overnight and day trip pricing. copter ski/snowboard trip in the heart of the Swiss Alps. We load the helicopters on Saturday morning in Lauterbrunnen, fly to the cross country skiing Ebnefluh 3,910m, follow our Swiss guide to meet our pilot and A great way to enjoy the winter environment and beautiful fly to the Petersgrat 3,200m, and then make our way down to scenery while getting a good cardiovascular workout. All the valley floor. This trip is designed primarily for advanced ski- ski areas we visit throughout the winter offer well-marked, ers, snowboarders may participate, however, there are stretches groomed, cross country trails. of flat terrain connecting the slopes that are generally difficult for snowboarders to negotiate. Prefer conventional ski lifts and groomed trails? Ski/ride the wonderful slopes of Wengen and/or the Schilthorn. Non-skiers and sight-seers may also join and find plenty to do in the surrounding area. Departs Katterbach at 8 a.m. on Saturday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Monday. ansbach.armymwr.com