Snowdayz 2024
Event start time 10.2.2024 10:00
Event end time 16.2.2024 16:24
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The legendary Snowdayz, the skicamp organized annually by VIS is right around the corner. Join us with your friends and experience an exciting week in Leysin VD.
TL;DR
When: Sat 10.02.24 - Sat 17.02.24 Where: Leysin VD, L’Ancien Stand Leysin Ski region: Alpes vaudoises Included:
- Travelticket (from and to Zürich HB)
- Ski ticket (6 Days)
- Accommodation
- Food (Breakfast, Lunchbag, Dinner)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Evening events / Specials (e.g. Cocktail night, Jass/Tichu tournament, Game night)
Not included:
- Ski or Snowboard gear (we advise you to not see this as optional)
- Indoor swimming pool and many more activities in the local sport center
Price:
- VIS member: CHF 490.-
- Non-VIS member: CHF 630.-
Refund:
Under solid reasoning (Death in family, sickness with medical report, cancellation of the Snowdayz, etc.) you will get your money back. Oral exams are NOT a solid reason.
The fine print
- Every participant is responsible for their own insurance.
- By participating, you are giving your consent that photos of you might be taken of you and might be used for VIS purposes.
- All statements without guarantee.
Food
We will provide breakfast, lunch packages and dinner. There will be vegetarian and (if there is enough demand) vegan option. Please select your preference as well as allergies at the registration. For further information or questions please contact Joël Vögtlin.
Evening Events
Throughout our stay, we will be offering fun and exciting evening events. All are optional and the exact day of the event will be announced at our arrival.
- Beer pong tournament
- Jass/Tichu and Board game night
- Cocktail night
- and more
Aftermovie Snowdayz 2023
Location
This year we are going to Leysin VD. We are accommodated in the Ancien Stand Leysin. Our accommodation is 10 minutes away from the bus station and 10 minutes from the base station of the Leysin cable car (See map below). There is also the possibility to access the ski region Alpes Vaudoises with the Bus.
Our accommodation, the Ancien Stand is a cozy chalet nestled in the heart of Leysin and our home away from home during Snowdayz.
Our destination Leysin is nestled in the Swiss Alps and offers an idyllic winter escape. With over 100 km of slopes for all levels, reliable snow cover from December to April, and a charming village with traditional chalets, it's the perfect ski destination.
Skipass
You will receive a ski pass for the whole area, valid for 6 days. Reduction in participation cost by refraining from a skipass is not possible.
Accommodation
At our accommodation Ancien Stand, there is a spacious common room for relaxing, playing games and having fun with each other. Each bedroom contains 6-12 beds and will be assigned based on your individual group preferences (we try to cover as many wishes as possible but we will merge rooms as needed). You need to bring a sleeping bag.
Travelticket
You have two options to choose from: Travel with the group or travel alone (single).
- If you travel alone (single), you will be responsible for getting to our stay.
- If you choose to join the group, you will travel with us from Zürich HB to Leysinand back. Unfortunately, you cannot get on later or leave early, as the group ticket from SBB is very strict. We will not pay for costs incurred because of non-compliance. However, you can always shoot us an email about switching your travel option up to 2 weeks before the event!
The exact travel times will be sent to you by mail a few days before the event.
Alcoholic Beverages
During your stay, we will give our best to supply you with enough beer, wine and mead to last for the whole week. Of course you are welcome to bring your own favorite drinks as well!
We expect you to behave and support the Snowdayz Team ;) By participating you consent that videos or photos taken during the event might be used for VIS purposes in the future.
Take along (suggestions)
- ID
- Swiss Pass (if you have one)
- Slippers
- Sleeping Bag
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Some games (Cards, Boardgames, Switch)
- Music player (Boomboxes are welcome!)
- Ski / Snowboard gear
- Helmet / sunglasses
- Headlamp (useful if you want to go night-sledging or night-skiing)
- Good shoes (there will be snow)
- Sun cream
- Personal hygiene stuff and clothes, duh
- Good humor
- Cash for activities
- Padlock
- Etc.
Q&A
"I have no ski equipment :("
No worries! A few minutes away from our stay there are the two rental shops Hefti Sport where you can rent your snowboard or ski equipment. But if you don’t mind the extra trouble, in a lot of cases it is less expensive to rent the equipment in a store that is not located in a ski region.
"I have a friend but he is not a VIS member :("
No problem at all! Just send us an email (before the registration opens) and we will add him. Be aware that the participation fees for him are not the same as for a VIS member.
"I am not a VIS member but I want to participate :("
Sure, we are happy to have you! We will open the registration for non-VIS members in January. A couple of weeks after the opening for VIS members.
"Exams?!"
The exam schedule should already be out. Make sure that you check it first before registering for the camp.
"I cannot ski or snowboard, is there a school?"
In case you cannot or don't want to learn it with your friends, there is a ski school in our ski resort. If you book on your own the prices may vary. But if enough people are interested in taking lessons we can organize an extra class for you and it will be cheaper. If you want to seize the opportunity, then join our WhatsApp group here and write your "nethz" shortcut with what you want to learn "ski" or "snowboard" (e.g. jvoegtlin ski). We will then inform you about the group size and price. Please tell us until 31.12. in the chat if you are interested or not.
More Questions?
Mail us your questions or concerns at snowdayz (at) vis.ethz.ch.
| Abo | Travel | Cost VIS members | Cost non-VIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I have a GA | With group both ways | 480.0 | 620.0 |
| I have a GA | Single both ways | 480.0 | 620.0 |
| I have a half-fare card (Halbtax) | With group both ways | 490.0 | 630.0 |
| I have a half-fare card (Halbtax) | Single both ways | 480.0 | 620.0 |
| I have none of them | With group both ways | 490.0 | 630.0 |
| I have none of them | Single both ways | 480.0 | 620.0 |
Event organisers
Main event organiser Joel Vögtlin