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.
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.
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.
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 Wengen Manager.
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 the DHO Wengen Manager 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 |
| 4 January 2025 | Christine Robinson |
Ken MacAllister
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| 18 January 2025 |
Andrew Davies
|
Ruth Marshall
|
| 8 February 2025 |
Marguerite Nice
|
James Vickers |
| 22 February 2025 |
Marguerite Nice
|
Colin MacAllister
|
| 1 March 2025 |
Colin MacAllister
|
Johnny Macintyre
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| 8 March 2025 |
Johnny Macintyre
|
James Vickers |
| 15 March 2025 |
Johnny Macintyre
|
Harriet Younger |
| 22 March 2025 | Harriet Younger |
Ruth Marshall
|
| 5 April 2025 |
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 Wengen Manager 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
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
