Our Partners
North47 partners with Wolfgang Pfeifhofer Ski School and have together created a first-class service working with school groups, putting to use their vast knowledge and understanding of the industry. Their employment of fluent English-speaking instructors built up over many years enables a level of care that has party leaders coming back year after year. Ski School Wolfgang Pfeifhofer has complete control over employment and training of their instructors and complies with all the requirements and standards of the Austrian Ski School Association.
The ski school also offers huge flexibility. Each instructor is dedicated to their group of students all day, including during the lunchtime period, which allows a group to be independent without restrictions, travelling further into the resort if ability allows, thus assisting greatly with progression as well as freeing the party leader and school staff to enjoy their own skiing if they wish to or attend to other tasks.
Due to the unique partnership between North47 and Ski School Wolfgang Pfeifhofer, the backup that has been put in place to support the party leader is second to none. From first setting foot off the coach in the car park, getting skis ready and negotiating the chairlift, to equipment changes up the mountain and stress-free lunch arrangements, and most importantly to emergency assistance in case of accidents or illness – Ski School Wolfgang Pfeifhofer are with you all the way, which means that even party leaders and members of staff who cannot ski themselves can rest assured they are in good hands.
Situated at the top of the Gernkogelbahn chairlift (also known as the 6-man) on a ridge at the beginning of the valley run, the Kreistenalm mountain restaurant is the “home base” for our groups and an important business partner for North47. This large but warm, cosy and traditional restaurant with its beautiful sun terrace also happens to be at the base of a tree-lined beginners’ area – a very safe and gradual slope with no other pistes anywhere near it.
The business relationship and friendship with the owner, Hans, and his family, built up over the years, means our groups are well catered for and unlike some mountain restaurants, students are offered a very warm welcome, along with large portions and great value for money. Here, we reserve tables for lunches; here is where students who are struggling or unwell can rest or sit out in the warm (schools sometimes station one teacher here during the day); here, is the usual meeting point at the end of the day before taking the chair lift down to the car park and the North47 office; and here, we provide overnight slopeside ski storage (meaning no lugging of skis and poles back to the coach each day). The hosts are so obliging that there is even a drawer with spare ski gloves etc. in case anyone mislays theirs!
At North47, we are thrilled to partner with Snow Space Salzburg, one of Austria’s top ski resorts, to offer exceptional school ski tours. In the heart of Ski Amadé, Snow Space Salzburg is renowned for its world-class skiing facilities, stunning alpine scenery, and commitment to safety, making it the ideal destination for school groups.
Why Snow Space Salzburg?
Extensive and Varied Terrain
Snow Space Salzburg features over 200 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced skiers. With its diverse range of pistes, students can enjoy a variety of runs that challenge and excite, ensuring a comprehensive skiing experience.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The resort is equipped with modern lifts and cutting-edge snowmaking technology, guaranteeing optimal skiing conditions throughout the season. With a 100% snow-sure guarantee, you can trust that your group will have perfect slopes to enjoy no matter the weather.
Scenic Beauty and Alpine Charm
Surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, Snow Space Salzburg offers a picturesque setting that amplifies the overall skiing experience. The charming alpine villages within the resort area provide a perfect backdrop for students to appreciate the local cuisine, culture and traditions. With over 85 restaurants in the area, students and staff can enjoy a wide range of culinary delights to suit all tastes.
12 Peaks Challenge
For those seeking an extra thrill, the resort features the exciting 12 Peaks Challenge. This adventure takes skiers across 12 stunning peaks and 5 valleys from Alpendorf to Zauchensee and back, providing a unique and exhilarating way to experience the breadth and beauty of Snow Space Salzburg.
Safety and Support
Safety is our top priority for all guests. We partner closely with the Red Cross, who carry out the mountain rescue operations within the resort, to ensure that if anything does happen, we can act accordingly and efficiently. With English-speaking, top-qualified paramedics and fantastic resources at their disposal, Snow Space Salzburg boasts a remarkable average of 3-minute rescue time from 144-call to first responders being present. This commitment to safety ensures peace of mind for both students and staff, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying their skiing adventure.
North47 is proud to partner with Jewitts Coaches, a well-experienced and established family-owned coach company who have been operating since 1928. Jewitts supplies a professional service along with that all-important personal touch and has been working with school groups for many years.
Their fleet of high quality coaches is fitted with 3-point safety belts, toilet/washrooms, reclining seats, and air conditioning.
All drivers are professional and courteous and have been selected for their ability to work cooperatively with party leaders, to ensure a smooth and successful trip. All ski tours have 2 drivers for the duration of the tour with feeder drivers provided when necessary. All trip itineraries are completed taking into consideration the strict EU drivers’ hours regulations.
North47 is proud to partner with Dover Coaches, a family run coach holidays operator based in Tyne and Wear providing outstanding customer service on top quality school tours, day excursions, coach holidays and private hire since 1960. Together, we have a proud history in this business and an excellent reputation to match.
Boasting a wide variety of executive coaches that offer modern style and comfort with all the latest safety features you would expect from a reputable coach tour operator including 3-point seat belts, air conditioning, W/C facilities, USB charging points, reclining seats and seatback tray tables.
All drivers are professional and courteous, chosen for their cooperative nature with party leaders to ensure a seamless and successful trip. Each ski tour features two drivers for the entire duration, with feeder drivers provided as needed. All trip itineraries are curated in compliance with the strict EU drivers’ hours regulations.
Our local coach and ski bus transfer company Neu Touristik; the family run business by Martina and Bernhard has been operating for over 20 years based out of Bischofshofen for both local and internationally tours. Together, we have built up a strong working relationship with Neu Touristik over the last 15 years.
“Safety, comfort and optimal care for our customers and passengers have always been a major priority for us.”
Neu Touristik play a crucial role for North47 clients, for example on last-day transfers, and are always ready to assist whenever required.
Buy and sell pre-loved skiwear
If you're a parent/carer or a student who is keen to save money and help keep winter sports clothing out of landfills, look at the WhoSki website. This specialised, peer-to-peer marketplace allows you to buy and sell good as new ski clothing at budget friendly prices. Your old is someone else’s new!
In the UK, 350k tonnes of used clothing goes to landfill annually; another 80k is incinerated. That amounts to 11 million pieces of discarded clothing every week. Winter sports clothing is part of this problem – some items can take over 200 years to biodegrade and are now even starting to turn up in textile dumps in the Global South.
WhoSki.com is an award winning, UK-based circular economy business with a sustainable ideology, driving change in the winter sports sector and keeping ski wear in active use. Every time someone sells and buys via their peer-to-peer marketplace, one less item pollutes the environment or is repurposed. In addition, 10% of WhoSki’s commission is donated to award-winning teenage mental health charity, stem4.
As part of our sustainability policy, we are delighted to promote WhoSki to our school groups so that they can consider buying used ski wear before new. This not only helps the environment but gives families a small financial boost – saving money on ski wear and selling their own unwanted kit, so making a few pennies too.