Dear colleagues,
The next PSD Snow Day will take place on Friday, 1 March 2024, in the ski area of Stoos in Kanton Schwyz. Due to schedule constraints, there is no alternative date, which means that the Snow Day will take place in (almost) any weather conditions. Hopefully, there will be snow and sunshine but it will be a fun-filled day either way! The ski area of Stoos features 35 km of groomed slopes, ranging from easy to difficult, a beautiful panoramic view, a network of snow hikes as well as sledding trails. It is a relatively small but cozy skiing area.
The world's steepest funicular railway:
We will access the village of Stoos and the ski area with the Stoos funicular railway, featuring barrel shaped carriages which rotate to offer the passengers a level floor during the ascent which covers a height difference of 744 meters at a top level gradient of 110%.
Meeting Point: Talstation Stoosbahn at 09:00 for those who need to collect their pre-ordered ski passes. The "Talstation Stoosbahn" is reachable by public transport and features a nearby car park.
By car: take the motorway exit Schwyz and follow the signposts in the direction of Stoos/Muotathal. The valley station of the Stoos funicular is located directly next to the main road.
By public transport: take the train to Schwyz and board the direct bus to Talstation Schwyz-Stoos.
Stooshüttä & Fondue Dinner
After enjoying the day in the snow, we will meet for the apéro, followed by our traditional Fondue dinner. You are cordially invited to take part, PSI will cover the costs for the apéro and dinner.
The apéro will start at 16:45, dinner at 18:00.
The restaurant Stooshüttä can be reached by ski, foot or sledge and the funicular back down to the valley runs at regular intervals until 22:40.
SBB Connection
Ski & snowboarding tickets - group rate CHF 50.00
Tickets for skiers and snowboarders include all lift facilities in the ski area of Stoos. In order to benefit from the group rate, tickets have to be reserved and paid for in advance (Jessica Suberg, West WSLA/116 or Susanne Sullivan, East OVGA/415). This option only applies for full day tickets, to be picked up at the meeting point at 09:00h.
Ski tickets - buy your own CHF 56.00
If you wish to arrive after 09.00, you can purchase your own ticket at the counter or online on the Stoos homepage www.stoos.ch.
Hiking and sledding - buy your own
You can rent sledges at the various sport shops up in the village of Stoos or you can go snow hiking. Your daily ticket price will depend on whether or not you wish to travel all the way up to the summit restaurant of Fronalpstock.
Fronalpstock - Restaurant on the summit
We will meet in a spontaneous fashion for lunch at the summit restaurant Fronalpstock. It can be reached by chairlift or winter hiking trail and is located 1'922 meters above sea level, boasting a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
Deadlines:
Register by Friday, 16. February 2024
Pay group rate ticket in cash by Tuesday, 20. February 2024
Please leave the correct amount in an envelope (please write your name on it) on Jessica's or Susanne's desk. REKA checks are NOT accepted. Please note that you will receive a confirmation of your payment via e-mail (the Indico page will not reflect your payment status).
► West - Jessica Suberg, WSLA/116
► East - Susanne Sullivan, OVGA/415
Interflex
The PSD Snow Day is a social activity day. Participation is optional and the day can be entered as «paid leave». Please be aware that PSI limits paid leaves for social events to one day per person and calendar year.
Example on how to register your absence in Interflex:
We are looking forward to spending a magnificent day with you!
Gabriel Aeppli, Luc Patthey
Organized by: Susanne Sullivan
