SPORT CONCIERGE GROUP ACTIVITY PROPOSALS Sport Concierge at ARIES Hotel & SPA in Zakopane, Poland is a pioneer project implemented by Mateusz Kusznierewicz - Olympic champion. Our idea is to organize an active holiday in the form of original programs of training for individuals, families with children and groups. We cooperate with the best, tested, and first of all local instructors, animators, tour guides and mountain rescuers. Our winter group offers: Snowmobile expedition Snow Safari Sledging party with torches dog sled races A carriage ride in Zakopane Nordic walking Sross-country ski trip Ski classes with different degrees of advancement "Śpasy góralskie" Curling tournament Hockey competition SNOWMOBILE EXPEDITIONS AND SNOW SAFARI The participants of the expedition have at their disposal 2-person snowmobiles Ski-Doo and a guide service and training. During this expedition you will have enough time to take a long good ride in various winter conditions which you will encounter in more than ten towns, in Poland and in Slovakia. Ostrysza Peak, Gubałówka slopes, Magura Witowska mountainous and forest areas and vast mountain pastures of Slovakia will ensure that emotions from snowmobile ride will be so strong that you will return to us again or decide to buy your first snowmobile. During the expedition we will make as many as two breaks for rest and warm meal. Duration of the attraction: 6 hours
HORSE SLEDGE RIDES WITH TORCHES We offer rides on carriages in the area of the village of Kościelisko. It is one of the most beautiful areas of Podtatrze, with a magnificent Tatra Mountains panorama, away from the hustle of Zakopane. Surroundings comprised of spruces and silence, broken only by beating of hooves and bell of the sled. The road will be lit with torches. The destination of the trip is the regional mountain Chalet with a bonfire. It will be possible to warm up, roast a sausage and try regional mulled wine, listening to lively rhythms of live highland music. Duration of the attraction: 2 hours. DOG SLEDGE RACES The program includes: greeting with the dogs speech about sled dogs (specific character and race origin, various sled races) familiarization with equipment (sleigh construction and intended use) training on riding the dogsled (commands, balance, cooperation etc.) division into stations Station I: lap (one sled at a time) independent dogsled ride along the selected route (lap about 100-150 m) timed competition of pulling the sled by participants Station II: cani-cross cani-cross classes (running in special harness with dogs) the multi-person ski competition walking in snowshoes Duration of the attraction: approximately 2 hours The whole duration (including travel to and from the place of the attraction): 3 hours Number of stations: 2
CARRIAGE RIDE IN ZAKOPANE We offer rides in horse carriages through the most interesting architectural gems of Zakopane, landmarks in the landscape of Zakopane. The route is adapted to individual needs of the group. The program includes: taking the participants from the ARIES hote sleigh tour in Zakopane where participants will see, among others: ü the oldest street in Zakopane Kościeliska with Stary Kościółek, ü Cemetery on Pęksowy Brzyzek, ü Ski Jumping Hill - Wielka Krokiew Return to the hotel Duration: approximately 1 hour NORDIC WALKING Nordic walking has numerous advantages. Properly practised, it involves 90% of the muscle system! It is more than in any other sport or activity! It is intended for everyone, regardless of age, weight and the level of physical fitness. It can be practised everywhere, and the areas of Zakopane and the surroundings are perfect for this kind of activity. Sample activities plan (duration: 90 minutes): 10 min warm-up 30 min learning NW techniques 10 min strength training 30 min learning NW techniques 10 min stretching The activities are conducted in the area of Zakopane and surroundings. For instance: on paths around Olimp (the region of Biały valley), on the hill Lipka near the ARIES hotel (an ideal place for the elderly and beginners), Valley Strążyska, on Droga pod Reglami, or in Dolina Kościeliska or Chochołowska.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING TRIP TO KOSCIELISKA VALLEY For enthusiasts of active leisure and contact with nature we offer an original trip in Dolina Kościeliska - on cross-country skis, under the watchful eye of professional instructors of crosscountry skiing. Crossing the valley on popular "biegówki" running skis is a perfect alternative for active leisure, since "biegówki" are a sport for everyone! Crossing charming routes of Tatra Mountains, savouring nature and breathing pure mountain air combined with a small physical effort triggers real positive emotions. Dolina Kościeliska valley lies in Western Tatra Mountains between Dolina Chochołowska, and Czerwone Wierchy. The valley landscape at this time of the year is enchanting and the clearings crowned with frozen forest fabulously shimmer with glistening snow. In the upper part of the Valley there is a mountain hostel Ornak, a place in which you will be able to rest, have a meal and enjoy the mountain views. SKI CLASSES WITH INSTRUCTORS We offer you classes, which will teach and improve the skiing or snowboarding skills of the group members. We conduct them in small groups by experienced instructors. Ski or snowboard classes conducted by the former sportsmen, medallists of Polish Championships, skiing and snowboard trainers. Training is dynamic. It is adjusted both to people who begin the ski adventure and those who have already had the experience. Duration: 3h of active training+ travel time depending on the slope (Bukowina Tatrzańska, Małe Ciche or Suche). We also organize skiing competitions with time trials, slope renatal, live music and catering outdoor!
INDOOR : GORALSKIE SPASY (HIGHLANDER GAMES) During the folk evening participants have an opportunity to not only taste delicious food and beverages, but also to have a first-hand experience of a real, regional fun! Góralskie Śpasy is a combination of shows of mountain dance and customs with contests, e.g.: horseshoe throw identification of beverages while blindfolded highland dialect lessons cheese identification contest In addition, you will learn to dance: at the end of the evening every woman will know how to dance "on 3" and every man will know what "zbójnicki" is! OUR STAFF Kusznierewicz Academy consists of people with passion high-class specialists, instructors, pilots, coaches, psychologists with long-term experience in work with young people, pedagogical capabilities and, above all, joy of sharing knowledge and skills. The activities are conducted in Polish, English, German and Russian. We cooperate with the best, proven and above all local instructors, organizers, mountain guides and rescuers, and to achieve the aforementioned goals we use the potential of the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane. PRICES Prices depend upon the size of a group, the term of stay and scope of additional services such as accommodation, board, gifts. You are welcome to contact us in order to prepare the calculation of presented activities for your group. Contact Tomasz Król Sport Concierge T: (+48) 506 676 086 E: t.krol@akademiakusznierewicza.pl www.hotelaries.pl/sport-concierge