Ski Express - Ischgl, Austria

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

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Jan 16 2027

Jan 16 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.

Perfect for a day trip, Ischgl gives you immediate access to one of the most reliable and expansive ski areas in Europe. From mid-December through February, this high-altitude network boasts guaranteed snow coverage stretching up to nearly 2,900 meters. On a single day's lift ticket, you can seamlessly carve across 239 kilometers of interconnected, pristine groomed pistes spanning the Austrian-Swiss border. If you are up for an adventure, you can even tackle the legendary Smugglers' Circuit (Schmugglerrunde), skiing the historic, duty-free smuggling routes deep into Switzerland, before testing your skills in the world-class Ischgl Snowpark or taking in the breathtaking panoramic views from the spectacular Pardatschgrat summit.

All sesaon long, the Ski Express rolls to the best ski resorts in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including Garmisch, St. Anton, Laax, Grindelwald and Ischgl, ensuring you find great snow conditions every Saturday. 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 Ischgl
  • 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.