Tichy Racing Glacier/Indoor Camp & Schedule Draft
Welcome to Germany, Belgium & Austria 2026
This is an ACTIVE document and will be updated as additional information becomes available
(October 4 - 18, 2026)
Last updated on10/1/2026

This email will help you plan a fun & productive adventure at Tichy Camp. Below, we share an overview of the plan, a draft of the daily training and dryland schedule locations, and more. Pay close attention to all links; they include directions, videos, and photos. 
Keep this email (handy) to reference during your trip
 We continue to tailor each week to best suit our racers’ and families' needs. Please take a few minutes to read and familiarize yourself with our plan. Add info@tichyracing.com to your address book to receive daily/nightly emails and updates in the “traditional, less colorful” format. Weather conditions and racer endurance may affect the daily schedule. We will communicate changes in regular nightly email blasts and cover any minor changes. Please reply by email (include the camp session number) with any additional email addresses you would like added to the nightly communications.

Feel free to reach out with any questions anytime before arrival. See you at camp.
Martin Tichý, Tichy Family & Tichy Racing Staff

Austria Glacier Camp - October 2026
Arrival in Europe on Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Plan A: travel to Austria — Glacier first ski day Thursday, October 8, 2026
Plan B: travel to Belgium — indoor first ski day on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Return departure from MUC or Austria on October 18th, 2026

This is another reminder to fill out the release and travel forms.
Follow these action steps, check off the items, and arrive ready to train!

  1. Tichy Racing Release and Travel Form (please complete as soon as possible, including travel details).

  2. Need help with packing? Our simple “What do I bring?” list is updated for the most current conditions at the Ski and Stay Packing List

  3. Travel Questionnaire for personal and family travel plans

  4. Passport is Ready! If athletes are not traveling with parent(s), make sure to have a form ready, such as this: Minor Consent Form

  5. Check your email for all communications to stay informed and organized. 

  6. Rest up—training and afternoon drylands are coming up soon.

  7. Message the WhatsApp group when you depart and when you land in MUC. It will make locating each racer easier and faster.

  8. Follow & subscribe to Tichy Racing on YouTube for daily video posts

  9. Invoices and payments are now due

Flights
We have flights from all over the USA. Arrival is before 1:30 PM on Sunday, October 4th, and departure is after 10:25 AM on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to/from Munich International Airport (MUC). We will meet at Starbucks at 9:30 AM, just outside baggage claim in Terminal 2. It is the only Starbucks at Munich Airport and is easy to reach. It also offers regular free wifi. Our plan is to leave together (with Full Time racers) around 3:00 PM, once we have the luggage, rental cars, and all racers.
We will return to the MUC airport on October 18, 2026, around 8:00 AM to get everyone on their return flights (leaving Austria around 6:00 AM from Hotel Forelle.

Ground Travel
Full Camp racers include MUC travel to and from Austria/Belgium. Day Camp athletes can arrange local transportation to/from the hotel to Hintertux with prior planning. Skiing is possible daily; however, exploring Austria, Germany & Italy is usually preferred on bad weather day(s). We can help with your needs and planning. Discounted lift tickets are available in bulk only with pre-purchase and pickup on our first day, Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Passport and Phone
A passport (valid for at least 30 days after your planned return) and a mobile phone that will work in Austria. Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport and at the hotel. Be sure to turn on iMessage and WhatsApp and download them before you travel. This is an easy and effective way to contact me at 503.704.0002 or martintichy@me.com. Coaches will land in Munich on 10/4/26. Bring one or more 220V adapters/converters for your electrical equipment. A plug adapter differs from a converter. Check your electronics.

Hotel de Watermolen, Belgium
Coaches, Full-Time Athletes, and attending families are staying at Hotel de Watermolen. The hotel has fully furnished rooms and everything you need for an enjoyable stay. This is a ‘sport hotel’ with limited luxury and amenities.

Breakfast is provided each morning.
Lunch is included during our training blocks at Snow Valley while we run a video review session. Families are welcome to join us for lunch at the ski area. Please confirm your family's lunch attendance on the planning form. Lunch at Snow Valley is billed at 15 euros per person for those NOT training.
Dinner: Racers and families staying at Watermolen have an included buffet dinner on-site at their hotel.

Snow Valley, Peer, Belgium
The temperatures average in the 60f-70f outside. Check the weather forecast at: https://weather.com/en-GB/be/limburg/city/peer/tenday - there is limited AC at most hotels
The ski area is always 30°F—cold and humid. Pack to dress appropriately for both temperatures.
Our team has an on-site tuning room at Snowvalley. We will have tables, vises, extension cord(s), and a wax iron—you will need the rest for tuning and waxing.

Snow Valley Athlete Etiquette
Be ready and on time for training. Training blocks are 2 hours each, with 5 minutes at the end for slip & clean-up.
The training surface is very hard (ice), and the indoor temperature is consistently -3c. Slalom shorts with a light jacket or a softshell are recommended.
Please use indoor voices in the locker room areas and on the hill.
Pick up all trash.
Profanity is not allowed.
ALL the other coaches are watching us and will have no issue with reporting us for violations
The “magic carpets” can break when the rules are not followed:
- Load on green light
- Keep distance from others on the lift - 2 ski lengths minimum
- MUST remain standing at all times on lift carpet. (No sitting, kneeling, or lying down)

Hotel Forelle, Zillertal, Austria
Our base hotel in Vorderlanersbach suits our team and meets our needs, with a tuning room equipped with vises, an iron, extensions, lighting, and more. The owner (family business) is an executive chef and serves some of the valley's best meals. Over the last 20 years, we have had to talk him down from 5 courses to 4, and from 2+ hours of service to 1 1/2 hours (to help the kids stay awake). His wife, Eva, handles all our needs, including laundry service and more.
Hotel Forelle has two sections, with a shared dining room serving both racers and staff. We typically stay in the traditional part of the hotel, with two racers per room, each in a single bed. At the same time, parents usually prefer the hotel's new, 4-star-rated section. The racer price includes traditional lodging; you can upgrade to a new section for a minimal cost increase. Our team offers parent lodging at a very reasonable nightly rate, including breakfast and dinner.
Our hotel offers high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking, saunas, a solarium, and a high ropes play center (occasionally), all included at no additional cost.

Hotel Forelle - Breakfast and Dinner Service Forelle
A full-service European breakfast buffet, including freshly baked bread and rolls, a juice bar, yogurt, fresh fruit, and hot drinks, is included in our stay. Dinner service and quality are unmatched. Dinner drinks, such as soda, juices, and alcohol, are billed separately to each racer/family; table water is included and served with dinner. Dinner dress: Please bring slacks, skirts, button-down shirts, polos, and blouses. This is a three-course meal, so please wear more than shorts and T-shirts. We provide lunch locations and options daily; however, lunch is not included in the camp price. Dining out, ordering in, grocery shopping, store-bought meals, and food to go are a big part of our daily routine. This allows each racer/family to adjust to their personal preferences. Hotel Forelle Hotel-Garni in Vorderlanersbach, Tux, Austria - Vorderlanersbach = 296 - 6293 Tux - Tirol, Austria Phone: +43(0) 52 87/87 2 14 / Fax: +43(0) 52 87/87 543 http://www.forelle.at/en

Dinner is a NO cell-phone zone
During dinner service, usually between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, we ask all racers to leave their mobile phones (tablets, etc.) either in their rooms or at the collection table upon entry. Dinner is a no-cell-phone/no-device zone for approximately 90 minutes. During dinner, we enjoy fine cuisine, share stories from the day, plan for the next day(s), and work on our German of the night and group projects in German.

Lunch options
Lunch is not included in Day Camp or Full-Time pricing or registration. We choose and alternate our lunch location daily based on the team's needs and our training schedule. Bring a credit card to enjoy lunch on the hill and some cash to savor the biggest schnitzel you have ever seen at Petra’s On The Hill after training.

Group WhatsApp Chat
We have set up a WhatsApp group chat to help us coordinate and stay in touch. Please join this group at least a few days before you leave home. ‎Https://chat.whatsapp.com/I5ByLYL9jyB9GEGrVgH6WF?mode=gi_t

Ski Shop
Over the last 15 years, we have built a great relationship with the staff and owner at https://www.insider-sportshop.com. You can expect cutting-edge (new line) soft and hard goods at exceptional prices, with export tax usually refunded. Equipment and rental gear service is unmatched.

Hintertux training - updated
We have secured ideal training lanes for both SL and GS. Lift tickets are included in the cost of a 9-day camp pass, out of a possible 11 days in Austria. Walk the streets with the cows, eat with our in-house chef, rub shoulders with famous World Cup skiers, and train on the best slopes next to dozens of other serious athletes. You won't forget the Sunny and Dark Side of skiing in Tux, with over 60 training lane options. Familiarize yourself with the trail and ski map, along with all safety zones at Hintertux, by viewing the full-size PDF here.

Skiing
We will start with slalom-coached, gate-less skiing on either Wednesday, October 7th or Thursday, October 8th, then move quickly into Hero and SL gates the following days. When the weather permits, we'll dedicate the middle of camp to GS training. We plan to wrap up with SL again.

Hintertux Athlete Etiquette:
The lift lines in Europe tend to feel more “hostile” than those in America. We expect you to stand firm to hold your place in line, but never be rude or disrespectful. It is never ok to be physical.
Profanity is not ok.
ALL the other coaches are watching us and will have no issue with reporting us for violations

The T-Bars can break when the rules are not followed:

  • Load on the line

  • Do not sit on the bar - just lean against it

  • Proper use is important, and it is your responsibility to read the signs and observe your environment

  • Stay with the group at all times and on groomed runs

Zillertal Valley and Hintertux Hiking
The region offers incredible views, hikes, and culture. We will hike, recover, and enjoy the outdoor environment. Be prepared for weather ranging from -5 °C to +25 °C in the afternoons. Familiarize yourself with the summer region by viewing this map and also read up on all hiking trails in the region at this full-version PDF link.

Payment
The final payment by check to TICHY RACING, PO BOX 357, GOVERNMENT CAMP, OREGON 97028, is due 60 days before arrival. If you haven’t received an updated invoice (including lodging and ticket upgrades), please let me know and check your other email folders.

Money / Cash
The local currency is the EURO, which is accepted everywhere. Each racer should carry at least 100 euros in cash for incidentals and lunches. ATMs and banks are readily available, and cash withdrawals are easy with a PIN. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted. Chip cards, Apple Pay, and contactless cards are commonly used, with or without a PIN.

Weather
Lanersbach, where we are staying: http://www.accuweather.com/en/at/lanersbach/31170/september-weather/31170
Hintertux, the village where the base gondola is http://www.accuweather.com/en/at/hintertux/31040/september-weather/31040 Hintertux Glacier details http://www.hintertuxergletscher.at/de/skifahren/hintertuxer-gletscher.html
Hintertux Mountain cams http://www.hintertuxergletscher.at/de/webcam/webcams.html
Peer, Belgium 10-day forecast https://weather.com/en-GB/be/limburg/city/peer/tenday
Mayerhofen, Austria holiday weather https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/pages/weather-in-the-holiday-region

Additional costs
Laundry service is available for approximately 20 Euro (per load) during your stay and is billed to your room. Lunch is not included in the camp price. Dinner drinks are billed to each racer/room. Table water is provided free of charge.

Video
We will film when training and weather conditions permit. We will review the video before dinner at Hotel Forelle on filming days. We will post the video to Tichy Racing's YouTube channel.

Dryland/Homework
Expect daily dryland adjusted to the group's needs. We will alternate dryland and homework as needed. Mornings will start with a daily run at 6:15 AM. Afternoons will be spent on the fields, and occasionally we will travel to dryland for various Austrian adventures. We ask all FULL TIME athletes to bring good outdoor running shoes, good water-resistant runners (or light hiking shoes), and a swimsuit.

Tuning equipment
We will have access to a ski room and a bench. A 220 V ski iron will be available. We will have vises available.

Sauna and SPA use
Forelle has a wonderful in-house SPA and Relaxation area. This is a quiet area and suitable only for mature clients. No running, loud noise, or horseplay is allowed. We will occasionally use this area for recovery and dryland. The Relaxation area opens daily at 1600h.

Duty Free
Shopping in Austria (Europe) can be an affordable experience, especially if you collect your DUTY FREE and TAX EXEMPT receipts and purchases. Not all items qualify, but eligible items can get you up to 20% VAT refunded by credit card or at the point of exit (airport). For more information, click here.

Daily Schedule (subject to change) Snowvalley
Monday, October 5, 2026
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Departure from Watermolen
10:00 AM Outdoor warm-up and ‘meet the team’
11:00 AM Equipment preparation & ski storage
11:30 AM Lunch at Snowvalley
12:10 PM Meet on snow (dressed and ready to train slalom)
12:15 PM Training session 1
2:10 PM Warm-up and snack break
2:30 PM Training session 2
4:15 PM Training concluded & clean-up
6:30 PM Dinner at Watermolen
8:00 PM In room
8:30 PM Lights out

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:30 AM Breakfast
7:15 AM Room clean and van load up with all gear
7:20 AM Departure from Watermolen
8:00 AM Meet on snow (dressed and ready to train slalom)
8:05 AM Training session 1
10:00 AM Warm-up and snack break
10:15 AM Training session 2
12:00 PM Training concludes & clean up
12:15 PM All equipment loaded up in vans, athletes changed for travel
12:30 PM Lunch served at Snowvalley
1:00 PM Departure from Snowvalley
10:00 PM Check-in at Forelle
11:00 PM Lights out

Daily Schedule (subject to change) Hintertux
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:15 AM Coach breakfast
7:30 AM Racer breakfast
8:00 AM Equipment pick-up at Insider
9:00 AM Departure to Hintertux
9:30 AM Load Bus 1
10:00 AM Coach-directed free skiing (slalom only, no suit needed; pants, jacket & helmet needed)
1:00 PM Lunch at Tuxer Fernerhaus
2:30 PM Home

Thursday, October 8, 2026
TBD

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Nordica Factory Tour

Regular daily schedule (if not clarified above)
6:00 AM Wake up
6:15 AM Outside warm-up
6:35 AM Coach breakfast
6:45 AM Racer breakfast
7:20 AM Vans packed up
7:25 AM Departure
7:30 AM Parent breakfast (closes at 9:30 AM)
8:00 AM Coach lift opens
8:15 AM Racer lift opens
9:00 AM Training begins
12:00 PM Training concludes
12:35 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Afternoon skiing (every other day)
2:30 PM Download
4:00 PM SPA and Relaxation area opens daily (earlier during bad weather or short ski days)
4:30 PM Dryland (every other day)
5:30 PM Video review (every other day)
6:30 PM Dinner, team meeting, German of the night, and social time (no cell phones allowed)
8:30 PM In-house and in room
9:00 PM Lights out

Weekly Schedule (subject to change)
Saturday, October 3 - travel out
Sunday, October 4 - arrival in Europe
PLAN A: family travel to Austria
PLAN B: team travel to Belgium
Monday-Tuesday, October 5&6 - Indoor slalom skiing, Peer, Belgium
Tuesday, October 6 - team travel to Austria
Wednesday, October 7 - Tour, dryland, and activity day in Austria
Thursday, October 8 - Coached warm-up skiing at Hintertux
Friday-Sunday, October 9-11 - slalom
Monday-Thursday, October 12-15 - giant slalom gates
Friday-Saturday, October 16-17 - slalom gates
Sunday - October 18 - departure & check-out

Day trips and travel dryland (options subject to change)
Kitzbühel Streif Hike - https://www.kitzski.at/en/hiking-biking/streif-hike.html
Innsbruck town trip - innsbruck.info/en/
Mayerhofen Waterslides and Pool - https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/service-providers/erlebnisbad-mayrhofen-gesmbh
Castle Ambras - https://www.schlossambras-innsbruck.at/en
Snoli - https://www.snoli.com/en/about-us/
Nordica Factory Tour - https://www.nordica.com/usa/en/story/where-the-magic-happens
Olpererhütte Hike - https://www.moonhoneytravel.com/hike-to-olpererhuette-zillertal-alps-austria/
Stillupe Waterfall Hike - https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/products/into-the-valley-of-the-waterfalls
Mountain eBike Tux Valley - https://www.hintertuxergletscher.at/en/summer/further-activities/mountain-and-e-bike/
Zillertal Arena Coaster - https://www.zillertalarena.com/sommer/sport-freizeit/arena-coaster/
Mayrhofen Cheese and Hay Milk farm and tour - https://www.erlebnissennerei-zillertal.at/
AND MORE!

TICHY RACING. FOR EVERY SEASON. FOR ANY REASON.
Tichy Racing Inc.
PO Box 357
89311 E Government Camp Loop
Government Camp, Oregon 97028
USA