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PEAK LUXURY
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Lech, Austria
o昀昀ers a wide variety of terrain to suit all abilities
of snowboarders and skiers. Guests can enjoy
Mammoth Mountain certainly lives up to its
5-star service from 昀椀rst-class hotels like The
billing. At 3,369 metres, it’s the highest lift-served Westin, or a wealth of ultra-luxurious lodges are
resort in California and the largest ski area in
available if you seek more intimate surroundings.
western USA. The exceptionally consistent
The resort has a seemingly endless choice of
snowfall delivers a remarkable and long ski
昀椀ne dining restaurants and lively bars, and private
season, lasting into the early summer, and yet
charter 昀氀ights landing at Mammoth Yosemite
you can still bask in the sunshine for 300 days a
Airport have just a 20-minute transfer to the resort.
year. The 3,500-acre resort, serviced by 28 lifts,
With its prized luxury hotel hideaways
and famously upmarket vibe, this winter
wonderland is undoubtedly one of the
most exclusive ski resorts in the Alps.
The ski area is vast and spectacular
and can be accessed via a network of
high-speed gondolas that link Lech
to the neighbouring resorts of WarthSchröcken, Zurs, and the revered
St Anton. The Arlberg region now
accommodates over 300km of
world-class runs.
Mammoth Mountain, California
J A PA N
Right: Exclusive
accommodation at
Deplar Farm.
The scenery is beautiful, the pistes well-groomed,
and the resort is sophisticated with a great mix
of bars and gourmet restaurants. Maintaining
close control of building development, Lech has
successfully retained its Austrian charm. Fly into
Innsbruck’s private terminal before travelling on by
road transfer in 1hr and 30 minutes or helicopter in
around 40 minutes.
Road leading to
Mammoth Mountain,
California.
CALIFORNIA
Above: Skiers approach
pistes near Troll Peninsula.
Above: Sample unique
Japanese whiskeys
after a day of skiing.
AUSTRIA
Troll Peninsula, Northern Iceland
Thanks to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, the
Troll Peninsula o昀昀ers a long ski season that
extends into June, enjoying daylight from 4am
to almost midnight from late spring onwards.
With an abundance of pristine powder, heliskiing and cat skiing and up to 1,500m vertical
descents, this is a challenging and thrilling area
for pro昀椀cient o昀昀-piste and backcountry skiers.
Surrounded on two sides by fjords, experience
the unique perspective of exhilarating summitto-sea runs. Access this unforgettable landscape
via several regional airports and helipads, and
enjoy a stay at exclusive Deplar Farm.
Niseko, Japan
Left: Mammoth
Mountain is the
highest lift-served
resort in California.
Niseko links four top-class resorts renowned
for some of the world’s best skiing and
snowboarding conditions, thanks to the
consistent season-long fall of powder snow and
the quality of the meticulously groomed pistes.
Top-class facilities ensure the resort is inclusive
for all abilities, o昀昀ering everything from gentle
beginner slopes to spectacular o昀昀-piste trails
and world-class tree runs that will thrill the more
advanced skier.
Wherever your next ski trip takes you,
rest assured that the comfort, style and
convenience of private charter will get
you closer to your destination so that you,
and your guests, can hit the slopes sooner.
Niseko’s après ski scene is sophisticated and
chic, and you can sip rare Japanese whiskey,
savour exquisite local cuisine or splurge at one of
the mountainside Michelin-starred restaurants.
With a wide choice of superb 5-star hotels,
luxurious chalets, and short helicopter transfers
from Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, Niseko is a
tempting alternative to classic European resorts.
The pretty alpine
village of Lech.
AUTUMN/WINTER 2023
Our expert Private Jets team will be happy
to develop a bespoke solution to ensure
ultimate comfort and a hassle-free airport
and in-昀氀ight experience.