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ENGADIN WOMEN'S WEEK 
5th March - 14th March 2016 
Basic information:
Lead instructors: TBC Closer to the Trip Date 
  • Coaching & Instruction: £285 per person
  • Assistant instructors Alan Eason / Peter Moysey
  • Arrive 05/02/16
  • Depart 14/03/16
  • All Levels
  • Format: Skate & classic instruction
  • Race preparation & training 
  • Evening talks and ski waxing demonstrations

We will once again be asking Winter Olympic athlete Posy Musgrave to once again coach and instruct during the 2016 Engadin week. This week is  running in conjunction with The Roller Ski Co, Thames Valley Endurance leading up to the Engadin ski marathon. 
This is a new initiative to increase the number of women who take part in cross country skiing.  

Working with Thames Valley Endurance Training and the Rollerski Co, over the summer months, and into the winter season we will deliver a more personal training and instruction program tailored to the needs of females in sport. Developing your roller skiing, fitness and strength, so that you are in the best possible condition for the Engadin marathon week in March 2016.

With female instructors on hand to guide you along the way at all times over the summer months and into the winter season, we will develop a personnel training program for you, let you develop your roller skiing at your own pace
  
Training & Instruction
The week will start with the fundamentals of classic and skating. Each day the lessons will be broken down into small and simple steps which produce a greater level of progress in classic and skating. The program for the week will be structured to each person's needs, and what they would like to improve on.

Each day there will be two training / instruction blocks, classic and skate
  • The morning lesson focuses on technical teaching, with emphasis on correcting faults, or working on the basics of learning to cross country ski, classic or skating. 
  • The afternoon we tend to ski out on the trails, and work on one or two key elements as we ski, this produces faster learning progress, and gives you time to understand the methods that you have learnt in the morning. 


Travel 
From the UK to Zurich or Innsbruck, A good number of airlines fly from all major airports in the UK to Zurich or Innsbruck, we recommend that you try to book the earliest flight possible and also the last flight back to the UK, this will give plenty of time for transfers into the Engadin valley by the connecting train from Zurich airport.
It is also possible to fly into Innsbruck and then take the train to Pontresina, transfer times from Zurich or Innsbruck take about 3 hours. 

The other option is to travel from London to Paris then onto Zurich via train, then the connecting train service into the Engadin valley.

We will also look at a group transfer for the Team Posy group from one central location, this way you will be able to travel with ease to your accommodation. 

Accommodation in Pontresina
We recommend that you contact the tourist office in Pontresina for a full list of accommodation options,we will also talk to others who have booked onto this trip to see if the group would like to book an apartment for the week. 
With a good range of accommodation to cater for all budgets and within easy reach of the train station just on the edge of the town.

Suggested accommodation option Quadrella

The town of Pontresina has a wide range of accommodation options, from the family run guest house to the five star hotels, the choice is yours. All the accommodation options are within a short walk or ski of the ski stadium and teaching area.

Totally Nordic will assist in finding the best possible accommodation option for you or your group. 

Other options within the town please contact the tourist.
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Tourist Office Website
Race Entry 
Race entry can be done online, with the option for the full marathon distance or the half, entry for the race will close two days before the race.  
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Race Entry Website