Advice
For your safety and enjoyment please follow the advice given below.
- Safety –- This is our first priority. It is essential that for all off-piste experiences you have a transceiver, shovel and probe even though you are unlikely ever to use them in a live situation. If you don’t already own this equipment it can be hired locally. Don’t worry if you haven’It used it before as we always provide a demonstration before going off-piste.
- Insurance –- You must have adequate insurance cover for guided off-piste sports. Most insurance companies will provide this for a small fee on top of your normal travel insurance.
- Fitness –- Although you don’t need to be an athlete you will enjoy the experience more if you have a reasonable level of fitness.
- Equipment –- Use equipment which best suits your ability. For skiers we recommend wide skis although full on powder skis are not necessary. They will help maintain your fitness.
- Hydration –- Keep hydrated and energised by carrying plenty of water and snacks in your backpack. You’ll be surprised what difference this can make.
We've compiled a list of really useful links below. By using these you'll be able to arrange your own travel to Engelberg, find out the live snow conditions on Titlis, and purchase any last minute items you may need online.
Titlis
Not in fact a porn site, live webcam and snow reports from Mount Titlis.
Crystal Ski
Book your flights and accomodation here.
Easyjet
No need for introductions.
British Airways
Surprisingly competitive flights.
Swiss
Formerly Swiss Air.
Globespan
Flights direct from Scotland.
Swiss Rail
Book your train tickets online.
Snowlines Mountain Sports
All clients of Snowride receive a 12% discount at Snowlines Mountain Sports.
Volkl
We use and recommend Volkl Skis.
Stockli
We use and recommend Stockli Skis.
Chiemsee
Staying warm and dry is essential when you're on the mountain all day. We use and recommend Chiemsee clothing.
Naxo
We use and recommend Naxo Bindings.
Getting there
If you are not travelling with Crystal, you need to arrange your own travel to Engleberg or the resort of your choice.
Easy Jet, Swiss, British Airways and Globespan all offer direct flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Luton and Gatwick to Zurich, Basel and Geneva. There are reliable, convenient train transfers from Basel, Zurich or Geneva Airports to Engelberg via Lucerne. Train tickets can be booked online at www.sbb.ch/en
By Train
Rail connections from Zurich and Geneva Airports to Engelberg via Lucerne. Zurich - Lucerne (45 minutes) hourly connections. Lucerne - Engelberg (1 hour) by train (leaving every hour from Lucerne). The transfer from Geneva takes around 4 hours, however there are more frequent flights to and from Geneva.
By Car
Motorway A2 (Basel - Gotthard), take exit Stans-Süd and follow the all-year open main road 20 km to Engelberg.