Leading the field in school ski, we deliver the very best. Since 1933 we have been creating memorable experiences for young people and it is our investment in specialists that makes Equity really stand out.
We're here to create a ski trip that exceeds expectations and develops confidence in young people. From the thrill of crunching across the fresh snow to the reassuring voice of our instructors and the big mugs of hot chocolate back at your hotel, expect huge smiles from your students by choosing Equity.
Equity brings world-class resorts, hand-picked hotels and expert delivery together, giving you the complete school ski experience.
Who we are
We love skiing and believe in the character building, life changing opportunities our ski trips offer young people - and our long history shows this.
Why book with us
With 82 years of experience delivering first rate school ski trips we are passionate about continually improving your school ski experience.
About our ski trips
Take a look at some feedback from our school groups showing how much fun your students will have on an Equity ski trip, whilst learning life skills.
Who we are
Equity is a specialist provider of group tours for schools and colleges, covering a range of curriculum subjects, ski trips & sports tours. We've been doing this longer than anyone else in the school travel industry.
A ski experience with us gives young people more than the chance to learn to ski - it provides a platform to develop life skills such as resilience and leadership.
1933 School Travel Service (STS) founded
1950 School Travel Service (STS) take schools on Ski Trips
1998 SkiPlan founded, offering quality and affordable ski trips to schools across the UK
1999 SkiPlan welcomes group to their flagship ClubHotel, the Beausoileil in Alpe d’Huez
2005 The company acquired Equity Ski
2005 The company acquired Sloping Off
2014
- SkiPlan and Sloping Off simplified its brand architecture to make all its expertise available under a single name, Equity
- Chemmy Alcott joined as an ambassador to teach young people about the power of sport and life lessons learnt through skiing
- Equity add a new hotel to their Club portfolio, The Club Olympic in Serre Chevalier
2015 Equity Club expands into Italy opening the Club Roma in Claviere
2016 Equity secures significant investment from Bridgepoint Development Capital
2018 Equity acquired by Tnui Capital
Meet the team...
Your Regional Account Manager :
Our team of Account Managersprovide a personal service when organising your school trip. Available to meet with you in person, they’re on-hand with all the expertise and support you need.
Your Group Co-ordinator:
Our experienced team of Group Co-ordinators work hard to ensure your trip runs smoothly from start to finish. Experts in liaising between schools and in-resort providers, they’re here with all the support and detailed resort knowledge you need for a successful and hassle-free ski trip.
Your Ski Specialist:
Committed to creating memorable ski trips, our team of ski specialists are passionate about creating trips that exceed expectations and enhance the lives of young people.
Why book with us
We’ve got the experience
From local contacts to health and safety issues, our 85 years in the business gives us a huge advantage. This means we can help you with whatever you are looking for, let us know, and we’ll put together something unique.
Safety is our top priority
In times of global uncertainty you can be sure that when booking a trip with Equity, safety is at the forefront of what we do. As the school ski specialists, we conduct thorough risk assessments and our resorts and hotels are hand-selected because of their suitability for school groups. Our accreditations, including our assurance from the School Travel Forum, enables you as a teacher to “achieve the high health and safety standards governing residential and overseas school trips.”*
We live by a simple principle “Make it fun but make it safe”, perhaps one reason why almost half a million young people have travelled with Equity.
* School Travel Forum, ‘Helping Teachers Plan School Trips’ sourced online
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24/7 Emergency Contact
We do as much as we can to ensure your trip goes to plan, but should you need to contact us whilst on your trip a duty manager is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week on an emergency number. They will have full details of your tour and be able to deal quickly and effectively with any problems you might have.
Partnerships & Affiliations
Equity is proud to be partnered with Snow-Camp, Surfanic, The British School Girls' Races and the British School Boys' Races. We are also the chosen school ski trip provider for SnowSport England, and affiliated with the Ski Club of Great Britain. To find out more about the great organisations we work with, click here.
Financial Protection
The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 state that we must provide security for the money that you have paid for school trips booked with us. We do this through a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 2680. We are also a member of ABTA, number V5376. Below is further information about our financial protection and quality assurance.
TRAVEL REGULATION INSOLVENCY PROTECTION
Equity Inspiring Learning Limited is a company committed to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection. We are therefore pleased to announce that, at no extra cost to you, and in accordance with ''The Package Travel, Package Tour Directive'' all passengers booking with Equity Inspiring Learning Limited are fully insured for the initial deposit, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Equity Inspiring Learning Limited. This insurance has been arranged by Towergate Travel through HDI Global SE UK Ltd.
Claims
In the event of any incident likely to give rise to a claim the Lead Name(s) and/or Passenger(s) shall give immediate notification (but in no event later than 14 days) to the Claims Department at claims@affirmainsurance.com
Policy exclusions: This policy will not cover any monies paid for Travel Insurance or any claim relating to Air Flights. Please ensure the Company you have booked with has the appropriate CAA / ATOL Bonds in place.
Safeguarding
Equity has a Safeguarding Policy and Procedure to help you understand how we look after the wellbeing of children and young people on our trips. It explains what our responsibilities are, our principles in enacting on our policy and how you can report any incident to our designated safeguarding officers. For more information visit www.equity.co.uk/safeguarding
ABTA (no. V5376)
Equity is a member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) which is dedicated to raising standards of quality, safety, service and financial security.
You can be sure that when you book with us all of your arrangements will be in the best hands and you are protected financially by our ABTA bond.
ATOL (no. 2680)
For your complete peace of mind the air tour and flights that are arranged by Equity are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. If you are abroad with your party and an airline fails, our ATOL bonding ensures that we will get you home as quickly as possible.
School Travel Forum
We are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF) which means we adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice, and Safety Management Standards that are verified each year- so you can book with us secure in knowing that we:
- understand and facilitate the needs of educational travel
- manage safety effectively
- offer fair terms & conditions, and the best financial security
- are fully inspected every year by independent experts
LOTC
The LOtC badge enables schools and youth groups to have confidence that the services offered provide maximum support and minimal paperwork.
IATA
Today, IATA's mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Its members comprise some 240 airlines - the world's leading passenger and cargo airlines among them - representing 84% of total air traffic. The IATA accreditation means that we are allowed to issue tickets on behalf of scheduled airlines.
About our Ski Trips
We love receiving updates and seeing pictures of groups throughout their trip. See what our party leader say and take a look at our social media accounts to stay up-to-date with our current travelling groups...
"We have stayed at the Morgan many times and always love it. The staff are friendly and always great with the kids, going out of their way to make us comfortable!"
"Having booked with Equity for the past 7 years, I know that I am getting the complete professional package"
"Our Equity representative was outstanding and always available to help. Excellent service, facilities, great ski instructors and friendly staff. Perfect!"
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