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Safety

Varsity Trip is all about skiing hard and partying hard in the stunning French Alps. However, the mountains can be dangerous places. By taking just a few simple precautions you can stay safe and make the most of an awesome experience.

On the slopes

Don't ski on your own; always go with at least one friend. At the very least let someone know what you're doing
Keep your mobile on you so you can ring the VT number if you get stuck
Keep a map of the pistes in your pocket in case you get lost, or download our iPhone app which includes a mountain map
Don't push yourself too far and do stay within your own limits
Don't ski down closed runs and we would strongly advise not going off-piste unless you are with a guide (most insurance doesn't cover un-guided off-piste anyway).

In the town

Dress very warmly, especially when out at night on the socials. Temperatures plummet after dark and most clubs won’t let you in if you don’t have a coat. We’ll make sure that the free cloakrooms at our events have plenty of space.
Don't wander off on your own at night. If you can't find anyone you know ask a VT rep to walk with you.
Keep an eye out for your friends; if a mate is looking a bit worse for wear then help them to get home. You can always come back out afterwards knowing they're safe.

If you encounter a serious problem then don’t wait before raising the alarm. Get straight in contact with a rep or dial the emergency number on your wristband. Above all, '''enjoy yourself''' and have a fantastic Varsity Trip - just remember, Val Thorens is not quite the same as Oxford or Cambridge!