Ski Express - Sölden, Austria

From $169 per person with Early Bird Discount | Free Equipment Rentals

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Nov 20 2026
Departs Baumholder Friday night, Ski on Saturday

Nov 20 2026

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Winter is coming, but ski season is already here! Army Outdoor Recreation makes it easy to go skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, with convenient departures from both Smith and Pulaski Barracks.

Sölden is a top-tier destination famous for its high-altitude snow reliability, making it the perfect early-season target. During the pre-season, the action kicks off on the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers—the spectacular high-elevation slopes that host the opening races of the Alpine Ski World Cup! These massive glacier areas offer wide, perfectly groomed pistes soaring well above 3,000 meters. Whether you are carving up the World Cup slopes, taking in the panoramic views, or finding your winter legs on gentle high-altitude runs, Sölden guarantees an incredible start to your season.

During the ski season's pre-season, the Ski Express rolls to the highest resorts in Germany and Austria, including Stubai, Sölden, Ischgl, and the Zugspitze, ensuring you find great snow conditions long before the valleys . On every trip, you can expect:

  • World-Class Slopes: Wake up rested and ready to conquer some of the most famous ski areas in Europe.
  • No Skills? No Problem! Beginner ski and snowboard lessons are available from our PSIA/AASI-trained instructors.
  • No Gear? No Fear! We offer free equipment rentals on all ski trips. Better yet, you only need to get fitted once for the entire season.
  • Hassle-Free Rentals: Reserve your gear when you register. Kaiserslautern passengers grab pre-staged gear at morning check-in, while Baumholder passengers pick theirs up the day before departure.

From fresh morning powder to breathtaking mountain views, your ultimate alpine day trip is waiting. To make your ski day even better, an early-bird discount applies until the 22nd seat is filled. Don't make a fuss, just get on the bus! Choose your departure from Pulaski or Smith Barracks and reserve your spaces today!

Price:     

  • Seats 1-22:  $169 per person
  • Seats 23-46: $189 p.p.

Trip Includes: 

  • Round Trip Tour Bus Transportation to Sölden
  • Free Equipment Rentals
     
  • Lift Tickets not included
     
  • Pants Rental: $15 per item (available at Kaiserslautern only)
  • 2 hour beginner ski or snowboard lesson: $50 per person (subject to instructor availability)

Destination subject to change based on road, snow and weather conditions

What to Bring:     

  • Skis/Snowboard, boots, poles
  • Hat or helmet
  • Sunglasses or goggles
  • Waterproof outerwear and gloves
  • Layers and ski socks
  • Credit/Debit card and Euro
  • Military ID and Passport

Departure:     

  • 11 p.m. on Friday, November 20 from Wagon Wheel Theater, Smith Barracks
  • 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, November 21 from Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, bldg. 2905

Return: Around 1 a.m. on Sunday

Registration Information

All reservations must be made through Army Outdoor Recreation or Webtrac. Sign up today by contacting either :

Army Outdoor Recreation, Kaiserslautern Community
Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905

Army Outdoor Recreation, Baumholder Community
Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8167

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations requested 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
  • There is no refund for no-shows or cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to departure.
     
  • In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of or reason for that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer.