Finding high quality ski leading in Europe is becoming more difficult as some of the traditional ski organisations have found it more difficult to provide quality facilities for the more advanced skiers.
Here in Wengen we don’t have this problem as the DHO provides avid Skiers the opportunity for a wide variety of ski leading across one of the best ski areas of the Jungfrau, which includes Wengen, Grindelwald and Mürren. Joining the ski leaders with the DHO will provide you with all the exhilaration you need and leave you wanting to return for more! Look at some of the benefits below that joining our groups will give you:
Highly experienced ski leaders available for all sizes of groups
Skiing with the group is free for DHO members. Non DHO members are welcome to join the group for an introductory day to see if it is for them. Come into the office during office hour for more details, either during the club office hour 6pm – 7.30pm
For more days Join the DHO from £30 a season! See rates in Joining the DHO, under Membership.
Members are expected to pay for their own ski passes, lunches, equipment and any other incidental expenses. A disclaimer needs to be filled in and signed before skiing with the group.
Unless otherwise stated, the meeting spot will be outside the Wengen (bottom) station of the Mannlichen Cable Car, right behind Central Sport
Our groups typically have a range of skiing abilities but the guide will ensure no one is left behind. The minimum standard is to be able to ski a red with reasonable skill.
If you are interested in finding out more about the DHO and what we offer, call into our clubroom near the railway station above the Eiger restaurant.
Ski Leaders can be reached during the season by mobile on +41 79 259 30 70 and +41 76 243 40 64
Non members can register at the DHO for a free trial day 18:00 – 19:30
The ski programme is flexible; members are welcome to discuss options with the Ski Leader.
In the event of bad weather/snow conditions the programme will be subject to change.
All persons wishing to ski with the DHO are required to have insurance, including 3rd party liability.
All of our ski leaders are very familiar with all of the slopes around Wengen, they help out in a variety of ways. The most important of these is acting as a ski leader, the next most important is as a race assistant, of course they also represent the club within Wengen and the surrounding area.
| Week Starting | Ski Leader | Ski Leader |
|---|---|---|
| 14 December 2024 |
Marguerite Nice
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| 21 December 2024 |
Mark Hall
|
Jane Hall
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| 4 January 2025 |
Christine Robinson
|
Ken MacAllister
|
| 18 January 2025 |
Andrew Davies
|
Ruth Marshall
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| 8 February 2025 |
Marguerite Nice
|
James Vickers
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| 22 February 2025 |
Marguerite Nice
|
Colin MacAllister
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| 1 March 2025 |
Colin MacAllister
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Johnny Macintyre
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| 8 March 2025 |
Johnny Macintyre
|
James Vickers
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| 15 March 2025 |
Johnny Macintyre
|
Clare Farmer
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| 22 March 2025 |
Clare Farmer
|
Ruth Marshall
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| 5 April 2025 |
Ruth Marshall
|
Marguerite Nice
|
With up to two Ski Leaders, the DHO is able to offer it’s members a variety of led skiing options, during busy times or when there is a significant difference in what sort of skiing members want to do, we offer two skiing groups each day, thus one group may head off for an off piste day whilst the other has a more leisurely time on piste. Sometimes we find that we have enough members to need two groups in which case whilst covering the same general area we may split the members into those who wish to go fast and those who don’t, often meeting up at a restaurant for lunch.
Every Thursday during the Ski Season and occasionally on other days the DHO organises a number of Ski Races, the Ski Leaders sort out the setup and running of these races, but since such races are typically in the morning they may be available to ski with after the race.
We are always looking for potential new ski leaders, if you think you might be up for the role please contact the DHO President for further information.
Ski Club
Since 1925
I love Wengen and have skied in the area regularly for nearly 20 years. On piste, off piste, powder, gates, sunny terraces, goulasch, glühwein, lots to enjoy and with the best scenery in the Alps.
I began skiing at 14, which became a job as a BASI instructor working in the Scottish Highlands in 10 years in the 80’s.
Work, if I can call it that, became a period of b2b seasons in France and New Zealand. Becoming ISIA licensed I moved to Aberdeen enabling me to ski teaching & coach junior race teams both on snow and plastic slopes across Scotland. Tignes holds for me my best memories of mountains, snow, and much more.
My most significant achievement was post ACL injury racing in FIS alpine races; somewhat older than the rest of the competitors.
In my down time I enjoy competing in our local hill races, and puff-athlons. I undertake safety consultancy work for outdoor adventure centres and have various DIY projects on the go.
I have a wife, who is currently working as a ski instructor. And I have two sons, now in 20s who have now retired from racing with the Scottish Alpine Team to work as ski instructors alongside their university obligations!
BASI L3 – British Association of Snowsports Instructors
ISIA – International Ski Instructor Association
Nordic ski – Second discipline
I have worked in the ski industry for over 30 years alongside work in HR and TV Research.
I am married to Mark and as our 2 sons raced for Scotland we have travelled to many races abroad and seen that side of skiing. I am also involved with Special Olympics and will be coaching at the 2026 World Games in Italy.
Until semi retiring last year, I was Lead Instructor at Aberdeen Snowsports Centre and I still regularly teach on the plastic hill!
I enjoy all aspects of skiing – piste, off piste, and everything in between. I even dabble in cross country and snowboarding. Guiding offers an ideal way of enjoying the mountains safely with like minded people. I look forward to seeing you in Wengen this season.
BASI L2, Adaptive L1 – taught in Scotland, NZ, Italy, Switzerland
Snowsports Scotland – L2 Race Coach, L3 Development Coach, Tutor
I have skied in Wengen for over 35 years. If you asked me about my favourite ski run, or where I like to stop for coffee, I would have to say “ Well that depends…” followed by “I remember when…”
For me, the best days are always the days when I least expect them. It’s about hunting down great snow and making the best of the conditions with like-minded skiers.
I look forward to skiing with you all in January, to renew friendships and make new friends.
I am always keen to stop for a coffee and not let our mobile phones get in the way of a good conversation!
Life long outdoors enthusiast. Telemarker and keen road cyclist. Exploration Geophysicist for over 30 years having worked in a number of locations globally. Just enjoy sharing the mountains with like minded folk
That’s me, always has as his focus; everyone being safe and having fun.
I love skiing. With others mostly, although I do enjoy the occasional solo cruise.
Following 9 winters as the DHO Wengen manager I am fairly familiar with the Jungfrau Ski Region. Each day you ski with me I will seek to facilitate great fun, adventure and group camaraderie. When not skiing I work in tourism and personal development with all sorts of people so whilst we ski, we can chat about almost anything. Hopefully see you in Wengen sometime.
I spent most of my working life flying long haul for British Airways so remaining in one place for more than a few days at a time took some getting used to. Life in the Cotswolds however has presented it’s opportunities and I now coach horse riding to adults with physical and learning difficulties and also help with schooling ponies at my local branch of Riding for the Disabled.
My big challenges at the moment are improving my golf game and disciplining myself in practicing the piano (!) but volunteering in our local community shop, yoga, singing with a community choir, walking with a village group and belonging to a French social group seem to take up a lot of time too!
I’m very much looking forward to returning to Wengen in January both for the skiing and for meeting up with my DHO friends on the slopes and/or in the club room
It is a regret that I didn’t learn to ski until I was 38, but I have endeavoured to make up for lost time since! It was the Ski Club of Great Britain who brought me to Wengen for the first time as a Rep. in 2017, but it is the DHO that keeps me coming back ever since, including spending 10 weeks or so in each of the last three seasons. The social gathering of so many like minded people with similar ski aspirations is a winning formula. I am also incredibly grateful to the DHO for introducing me to ski racing proving that you are never too old to start. I compete in as many club races as I can when not leading and raced the Inferno for DHO last year, narrowly missing out on a bronze replica.
I am a BASI qualified ski instructor. When not skiing I enjoy mountain biking and hiking in the hills either in the Alps or at home in the Isle of Man.
Following a childhood skiing in Scotland I spent 5 winters working as a guide/holiday rep in the French Alps.
On returning to Blighty I greatly enjoyed my career as a District Nurse and family life.
Now retired I relish even more skiing alongside meeting new people, and whatever a persons skiing ability / snow conditions/ weather are I enjoy facilitating as great a day as possible for everyone.
Spending time in the mountains with likeminded people is a real pleasure.
