MIX ‘N’ MATCH :
You can choose 2 or 3 week combinations
These Packages can be customised suiting to your needs.
Book before 30th September to avoid price increase
Tour Options
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Nights
Accomm.
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Guaranteed
Ski Days |
Adult |
Senior 65+ |
Option 1:
The Full Monty
Sun Peaks, Silver Star, Big White
19 Feb - 12 Mar '10 |
21 |
18 |
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Option 2:
Sun Peaks, Silver Star
19 Feb - 5 Mar '10
Limited Space
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14 |
12 |
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Option 3:
Silver Star, Big White
26 Feb - 12 Mar '10 |
14 |
12 |
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Prices include:
- All transfers by private coach include grocery stops and gratuities in Canada
- Accommodation is based on comfortable mid range studio kitchenette units twin share or double: see below for options and accommodation savings.
- Lift pass as indicated above
- Guided Tours by Tour Leaders & Mountain hosts. Every day you are in small guided groups, or you can do your own thing.
- 1 Fun theme Night and Dinner is Included at Silver Star
- Casual lesson/Tips from tour leader Mike see below
- DVD Video/Photos of you skiing on your holiday.
Over the Hill Ski Tour
For Skiers who enjoy sharing a “Senior Moment” with other Senior Skiers.
Minimum Qualifying standards:
You need at least 1 of the following attributes to join the “Over the Hill” ski tour
- Be over 45 yrs old, or at least look over 45
- No hair or at least one grey hair – will accept dye!!
- A sense of humour and an ability to enjoy the camaraderie of other enthusiastic and like minded skiers
Tour Itinerary
Friday 19 February 2010
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Option 1 & 2
Full Monty & Sun Peaks & Silver Star Combo
Private coach transfer from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks Resort, with enroute grocery stop.
- 6 guaranteed ski days
- 7 nights Accommodation in your choice of room category
Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge (Lodge room/studio kitchenette/1 bedroom/family suite/2 bedroom)
Sun Peaks Accommodation Options: There are number of different options at Sun Peaks. See accommodation options below that can reduce your cost. |
Friday 26 February 2010 |
Option 1 & 2
Private Coach transfer from Sun Peaks to Silver Star - sightseeing day with a few photo stops, plus lunch (not included), & a grocery stop in Vernon.
Option 3 (Silver Star/ Big White Combo)
Private coach transfer from Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks Resort, with enroute grocery stop.
Option 1, 2 & 3
- 6 guaranteed ski days
- 7 nights Accommodation in your choice of room category
Silver Star Accommodation options: There are a number of different options at Silver Star. See accommodation options below that can reduce your cost.
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Friday 5 March 2010
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Option 2
Private coach transfer to Kelowna Airport in time for flights home via Vancouver.
Option 1 & 3
Private coach transfer from Silver Star to Big White - Sightseeing day with a few photo stops, plus lunch (not included), & a grocery stop in Kelowna.
- 6 guaranteed ski days
- 7 Nights accommodation in your choice of room category.
Big White Accommodation options: There are a number of different options at Big White. See accommodation options below that can reduce your cost. |
Friday 12 March 2010 |
Option 1 & Option 3: Private coach transfer to Kelowna Airport in time for flights home via Vancouver.
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Why does our ‘OVER THE HILL SKI TOUR’ sell out each year?
We, (tour leaders) and the group make it so much fun both on and off the slopes. Clients / friends return as often as they can and bring their mates.
Nearly 75% of tour members are repeat clients who have two or more tours under their skis. It is not Cliquey nor is it Hi di Hi, It’s great fun with a great bunch of like minded skiers who know how to enjoy life and skiing.
 Cheaper Accommodation Saving Options for
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Singles
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Couples
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Couples happy to share with friends
It’s our goal at Dive Fish Snow Travel to accommodate you in whatever accommodation best suits your personal needs.
However the earlier you book the more accommodation options are available to you, as Dive Fish Snow Travel has a limited number of the best rooms on hold for the group and these will be allocated/booked out on a first deposit basis.
Accommodation options price guideline
Package prices listed above are based on a nice mid range studio units with kitchenette, in a good location at each resort.
Applicable for Singles Only
Our seniors who are traveling alone can share a room with another skier of the same gender.
Option 1. Singles who want their own private hotel room without kitchen (often slightly lower grade.)
In general: Costs are about the same as the share twin package price above. We will give you a firm quote on enquiry.
Option 2. Singles who are happy to share in a 2 bedroom/3 bedroom unit with kitchen.
Use twin share/double rate above: plus add on prices listed below.
| Full Monty |
AU$385
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| Sun Peaks & Silver Star |
AU$255
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| Silver Star & Big White |
AU$255
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Singles who multi share in a 2/3 bedroom unit with 2 bathrooms with proper bed, full kitchen, and large dinning area. Most cases there will be 3/4 skiers in a 2 bedroom unit and 4/5 skiers in a 3 bedroom, but there could be more. Depending on final numbers/Gender.
The two bedroom units have one queen bed in the “master bedroom”. The 2nd bedroom will have 2 queen or 2 singles, or a combination, however maximum of 2 guests in second room.
All bathrooms will be shared.
Lounge: If we need to quad/five share the pull out sofa bed or Murphy bed in lounge will be used.
Singles Pricing
Add on to Package Price
- To guarantee you have the master bedroom add $175 week (limited availability).
- Staying in the 2nd bedroom add $100 pp per week to the package price.
- If you are the last to book into that room i.e. the 4th guest (and it is required) you will be allocated the sofa pull out or murphy bed for that week/weeks. Take off $100 per week. For example, inthe 3 bedroom at Big White it would be the 5th person.
Applicable for Couples Only
- Couples sharing with a friend.
- Singles sharing with a couple
- Couples: Use above package rate you have your own Studio Kitchenette.
- A couple and 1 friend sharing a 1 bedroom with kitchen: Often this will save approx $125 to $145 pp per week off the above package price. Please speak to our Ski Consultant for exact costing)
- Four friends sharing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with full/larger kitchen, larger dinning and living area.
We are happy to quote on this option, but it often works out slightly cheaper than the twin share rate, but you get a larger kitchen/dining area and the 2nd room often has 2 queen beds with own bathroom.
SINGLES:
Singles – we do our best to room you with someone we think you will be compatible with, of the same gender.
As so many of our clients are repeat they know the drill on shopping, cooking, dining out, and they will be happy to help you.
If this is your first tour sometimes we/you can change roommates during the course of the tour.
SINGLES TRAVELLING WITH A MATE (SAME GENDER)
You both can have the same options as the couples, use package price above. The one bedroom units have full kitchen, room will still have a queen bed and double sofa bed. Upgraded room may have 2 Queen beds.
SINGLES wanting a room to themselves with kitchen. You are able to pay a single supplement depending on room grade and resort. Just ask us we are happy to give you a quote.
TOUR LEADERS
 Mike and Vicki Wiggins : Mike was a ski instructor
Mike and Vicki Wiggins have been skiing since 1972 and were involved as tour guides and instructors for over six years for tour groups from Auckland to Mt Ruapehu and have travelled and skied many of NZ’s ski-fields as well as many of the ski fields in the USA and Canada with smaller groups.
They have also toured Canada and the USA ski-fields in RV’s, delving into the delights of many of the smaller fields.
They have owned several well known ski businesses in Ohakune and Auckland and can be found skiing most weekends at Turoa ski fields.
Mike is a qualified ski instructor and a Life Member of the NZ Ski Instructors Alliance.
This is Mike and Vicki's 4th time as tour leaders with Over the Hill Ski tour.
Paul Goldfinch : Passionate North American Skier
 Paul Goldfinch has been Club captain, of the Havelock North Ski Club for 12 years with 20 trips to North America in the past 21 years. Paul has a love affair with North American Snow and enjoys sharing his passion with other like minded skiers no matter what your skiing ability. Keep an eye open for Paul at Whakapapa as he is one of the Snow Hosts happily guiding skiers at Mt Ruapehu.
This is Paul's 7th time as tour leader with Over the Hill Ski tour
 Buzzy: Our Team Mascot
Buzzy has been our team mascot for 7 years. He or She (we are still not sure) likes to know all those special untold stories of the days / events (in confidence of course just for the record book). Buzzy does have a reputation for sleeping around!! and is looking forward to meeting you in person.
Buzzy has skied Lake Tahoe area, Big White, Silver Star, Sunpeaks, Lake Louise, Sunshine and looking forward to skiing Fernie and Red Mountain.
Tour leaders and services to you are all free and include:
- Casual ski instruction from Mike
- Checking out grooming and snow reports / conditions so you get the best of what the mountain has to offer that day.
- Organizing après ski
- Organizing special events
- Write the day’s programme, so everyone knows what, where and when plus what to bring.
- Book restaurants
- Arrange mountain snow hosts
- Make sure everything is to your liking.
- It's the attention to detail that goes on behind the scenes to make your ski holiday a happy and memorable one.
LEVEL
OF SKIING ABILITY
Skiing with a group is loads more fun. You ski at a level you are comfortable with.
Skiing
Often first timers joining our group are pleasantly surprised by the camaraderie and friendship of like-minded skiers who welcome newcomers to our group.
Skiing Level – As there are 3 tour leaders, (Mike, Vicki & Paul) all skiing at different levels and pace, from “gentle” to “steep and deep”, there is sure to be a group of fellow skiers/riders at the same level as yourself, and you are welcome to speed up or slow down to a group that suits on the day.
Couples skiing – no problem if you ski/ride at different levels, and go your separate ways as all the group leaders coordinate with one another and meet for lunch at the same time and place. We also meet for a hot coco, morning tea break so you can catch up with your partner or friends.
In general, the tour leaders will break the group into 4 different
groups:
1. Go hard and fast (experts) 2. Blue + black run cruisers
3. green + blue run cruisers
4. Do your own thing. Often couples ski in different groups, but in the same area, and share the odd lift together.
1. Go hard and fast: This group will ski at their own pace, as hard and fast as
they choose on the big runs and hidden gems.
2.  Blue + black cruisers: The group will ski at a more relaxed pace with 1
or 2 stops from top to bottom. Most focus is on the challenging
blue and black runs with a bit of glade skiing, the Tour Leaders also know those
special hide away places on the mountain.
3. Green + blue cruisers plus the odd groomed black runs : Ski the mountains at a cruising pace with stops for photos and morning tea stops. If you are having a good day you might want to try a Groomed black run.
4. D.I.Y: Of course you are more than welcome to take off at any
time and do your own thing, moving from group to group or skiing
on your own as you choose.
Still not convinced ? Check out the Resort Pages we are visiting.
Expression of Interest
This is not a definite commitment to join the tour. Once we receive
your expression of interest form back from you, we will contact
you to answer any questions you may have and to discuss the options.
If you wish to book, we will put your bookings in place. Or we
can “pencil
you in” until you can make a definite decision.
Seniors 65+ years: We understand that due to health reasons you
may not wish to make a commitment or pay a deposit until later in
the year. The downside to this is that by the time you decide you
can travel, the cheaper airfares are often sold out, and accommodation
options may be limited.
So we can offer you 2 options:
- Pay a refundable deposit of $500 per person and if you need to
pull out due to ill health, we will refund your deposit, less a $75 administration fee. We can only offer this option until 31
October, as after this date we need to send deposits overseas,
which are non refundable. So cancellation fees will apply if cancelling
after this date.
- We can pencil you in and keep you up to date with how the trip
is selling
NEXT STEP |
DEFINITELY WANT TO JOIN THE GROUP?
GIVE US A CALL
Once we have confirmed your flights and accommodation you will
need to send us a $500 pp deposit.
NB. For seniors 65 yrs+, your deposit is refundable until
31 October. After that date cancellation
fees may apply. |
OR |
THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE GROUP?
WE’LL PENCIL YOU IN
We will hold space on the trip for you, but until you actually
pay a deposit we cannot guarantee room allocations or cheapest
airfares. We’ll keep you posted as to how the trip is
selling and when you need to make a final decision. But prices airfares are subject to change |
HELP US TO HELP YOU: AIRLINE SEATS are very hard to book later in
the year particularly on the direct non stop services.
We would rather you book your flights now and we cancel them later if
you are unable to travel, rather than leave it until later and not
be able to get seats on the flights. No Cancellation Fees.
The Last Minute
The earlier you book and pay a deposit, the better your chances
of getting what you want and the cheaper airfare, and get on the direct non stop services.
All quotes are subject to
reconfirmation at time of booking & are
valid for 7 Days; call us after this time to check the quote
is still valid.
- Airfares – the airfare used as part of your package
is current at time of writing, until paid in full subject to airfare
increases & additional taxes
- Your Snow Holiday is costed using today’s exchange
rate and is subject to currency fluctuations until paid in full.
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