Ski Express - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hausberg Lodge, Germany

From $169 per person with Early Bird Discount | Free Equipment Rentals

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Jan 2 2027

Jan 2 2027

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Army Outdoor Recreation makes it easy to go skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, with convenient departures from both Smith and Pulaski Barracks.

Known not just as "a German ski resort," but "THE German ski resort," the Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the perfect destination for a winter sports Saturday. This legendary area features 40 kilometers of marked ski runs across three different mountains, including the family-friendly Hausberg, long valley runs like the world-famous "Kandahar" downhill race trail, and above-the-tree-line bowls on the flanks of the Alpspitze. You can even take the historic cogwheel train to the Zugspitze glacier ski area to ski at the "Top of Germany." Best of all, you will have access to the American Hausberg Lodge, the ultimate, convenient base station for grabbing lunch, warming up, or enjoying après-ski activities at the end of your day.

During the ski season's pre-season, the Ski Express rolls to the highest resorts in Germany and Austria, including Stubai, Sölden, Ischgl, and the Zugspitze, ensuring you find great snow conditions long before the valleys . On every trip, you can expect:

  • World-Class Slopes: Wake up rested and ready to conquer some of the most famous ski areas in Europe.
  • No Skills? No Problem! Beginner ski and snowboard lessons are available from our PSIA/AASI-trained instructors.
  • No Gear? No Fear! We offer free equipment rentals on all ski trips. Better yet, you only need to get fitted once for the entire season.
  • Hassle-Free Rentals: Reserve your gear when you register. Kaiserslautern passengers grab pre-staged gear at morning check-in, while Baumholder passengers pick theirs up the day before departure.

From fresh morning powder to breathtaking mountain views, your ultimate alpine day trip is waiting. To make your ski day even better, an early-bird discount applies until the 22nd seat is filled. Don't make a fuss, just get on the bus! Choose your departure from Pulaski or Smith Barracks and reserve your spaces today!

Price:     

  • Seats 1-22:  $169 per person
  • Seats 23-46: $189 p.p.

Trip Includes: 

  • Round Trip Tour Bus Transportation to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hausberg Lodge
  • Free Equipment Rentals
     
  • Lift Tickets not included
     
  • Pants Rental: $15 per item (available at Kaiserslautern only)
  • 2 hour beginner ski or snowboard lesson: $50 per person (subject to instructor availability)

Destination subject to change based on road, snow and weather conditions

What to Bring:     

  • Skis/Snowboard, boots, poles
  • Hat or helmet
  • Sunglasses or goggles
  • Waterproof outerwear and gloves
  • Layers and ski socks
  • Credit/Debit card and Euro
  • Military ID and Passport

Departure:     

  • 12:01 a.m. from Wagon Wheel Theater, Smith Barracks
  • 1 a.m. from Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, bldg. 2905

Return: Around 1 a.m. on Sunday

Registration Information

All reservations must be made through Army Outdoor Recreation or Webtrac. Sign up today by contacting either :

Army Outdoor Recreation, Kaiserslautern Community
Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905

Army Outdoor Recreation, Baumholder Community
Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8167

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations requested 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
  • There is no refund for no-shows or cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to departure.
     
  • In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of or reason for that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer.
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Baumholder Outdoor Recreation