Now’s the time to sign up for ski and snowboard trips offered on base. (iStock)
Base tours offer an easy way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of Dec. 27, 2024. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.
Belgium
SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 17-20, Corvara (Italy), ski/snowboard trip, $439 adults, $339 children ages 14-17, $239 children ages 13 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 4, Bruges (Belgium), $99; Jan. 4, Grindelwald (Switzerland), $149. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 7, introduction to rock climbing, $30; Jan. 16, after school ski lessons for kids, $75; Jan. 17-19, Dolomites (Italy), $369 adults, $189 children ages 14 and under. Jan. 25, Austria, ski/snowboard trip, $99 adults, $59 children ages 14 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 13-17, Iceland, $1,999-$2,499 adults, $1,299 children ages 6-11, $1,199 children ages 2-5, $329 children ages 1 and under. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Jan. 17.-20 and Feb. 14-17, Arctic adventure, 1499-1799 euro; Dec. 20-22, Christmas Grand Slam, 469-529 euro; Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.
SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 8, bushcraft basic skills, $125; March 15, spring flea market, $25 for sellers; DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 17, basic bicycle maintenance, $20; Jan. 18, Landgraaf, ski and snowboard, $99-$129; Jan. 23, U.S. forces sports shooting knowledge course, $90; Jan. 30, Dortmund hunting, house and fishing exhibition, $49 adults, $39 children ages 16 and under. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-europe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.
Netherlands
SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-europe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.
Spain
ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 4, Rota, mountain bike ride at La Via Verde, $25; Jan. 11, hiking Los Alcornocales natural park, $45; Jan. 25, rock climbing, $75; Feb. 1, Rota, La Via Verde Mountain Bike Ride, $25; Feb. 8, Grazalema Park, $85; Feb. 14-17, Granada, ski and snowboard trip, $390; Feb. 22, hiking Grazalema natural park, $45; Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Jan. 4, Sevilla, historical tour, $75 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Jan. 11, Granada, self-guided, $45; Jan. 18, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14 ; Jan. 25, foodie tour: Jamon Iberico, $125; Feb. 1, Nerja caves and Frigiliana historical, $75 adults, $55 children ages 2-14. Tickets and Travel Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
