Celebrating 13 years of support from Ski Safari, with over £290,000 raised!

Long-term friends of the charity, Ski Safari, generously donate another £20,000 to Snow Camp, taking their overall support to more than £290,000!

At Snow Camp, we are deeply grateful for the incredible support of Ski Safari, one of our most committed and long-standing partners in the snowsports industry.  

Since 2012, this partnership has become a powerful example of how shared passions and shared values can create lasting social impact; with the specialist ski tour operator donating a grand total of £290,449 to Snow Camp, enabling the charity to open up the world of snowsports and directly impact the lives of thousands of young people from underserved communities all across the UK.  

Last season alone, following the challenges of the pandemic in the years prior, Ski Safari donated an incredible £20,000 to Snow Camp to celebrate the next chapter in their support which you can read about here.  

Now, with another £20,000 donated this November to support Snow Camp’s 25/26 programme year – with another 1000+ young people from underserved communities being supported – Ski Safari’s belief in our work, and the impact their funds are having on the young people we support, continues to reach new heights

Richard Rice, Ski Safari Founder said: 

“It’s important to me that we support a charity working in an area that is close to what we do. We’ve known Dan [Charlish, Snow Camp Founder] and the team for a long time, and they do a great job – and they’re local too! I’m proud that our donations have been able to help Snow Camp continue its excellent work over the years.”

Dan Charlish, Snow Camp Founder said:  

“Rich and the team at Ski Safari have been amazing supporters over so many years – they have seen our charity grow, change, try new things and even take some risks – and they have encouraged us and been alongside the whole way, consistently backing our work and believing in our vision to help as many young people as we can. We are so grateful for their support and friendship and could not be prouder of the partnership we have created - and the many young people whose lives have been changed as a result.” 

How Ski Safari’s support turns young lives around with the power of snowsports 

Every pound donated by Ski Safari directly fund our programmes that support young people to build confidence, learn new skills and take steps toward employment pathways in the snowsports industry and beyond. From their first day on the slopes to becoming qualified snowsports instructors, our young people are supported every step of the way. 

This kind of long-term partnership enables us to: 

• Maximise our intake of young people on our beginner First Tracks programmes; introducing young people to skiing and snowboarding for the very first time.  

• Expand our intermediate programme, where young people’s horizons are broadened about opportunities in the industry alongside their slope time and gaining support from our dedicated wellbeing managers.   

• Offer life-changing experiences on our advanced Excel programme, most notably with BASI instructor training qualifications and a week in the mountains as a culmination of the young people’s Snow Camp journey.   

By supporting our youth programmes, Ski Safari are helping young people overcome barriers and achieve things they never thought possible. Their donations are directly impacting lives and creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the slopes. 

To learn more about the difference these programmes make, visit our impact page. 

An award-winning winter travel company, with social impact at its heart  

Ski Safari has been a trusted name in UK ski travel for three decades, winning Best Small Travel Company for Ski/Winter Sports Holidays no less than five times at the British Travel Awards between 2019 and 2025!  

Known for their exceptional customer service and their sole aim to provide the perfect ski holiday for every customer, Ski Safari’s dedication and passion for what they do compliments Snow Camp’s commitment to providing exceptional experiences for every young person we support, both on and off the slopes. Our relationship goes beyond monetary support alone. It’s a partnership based on attention to detail, a shared love of the mountains, and a commitment to opening up the mountains to young people and underserved communities who wouldn’t otherwise get the opportunity to experience the magic of snowsports for themselves.   

Through their new Giving Back page, Ski Safari customers can learn more about the young people their support is directly impacting.  

Ski Safari and Snow Camp Futures 

As we look towards the 2025 winter season and beyond, we’re excited to continue growing our partnership with Ski Safari – particularly so with launch of our brand-new Snow Camp Futures programme focussed on advancing the career prospects and opportunities of every young person who’s completed the core Snow Camp programme journey. 

The launch of this new programme is testament the backing and support of Ski Safari and our industry partners who believe in our mission, and a perfect example of how partnerships such as ours with Ski Safari empower Snow Camp to reach more young people than ever before, year on year.  

Thank you Ski Safari

To Richard and the entire team, thank you for joining us on the journey. Together, we’re not just sending more young people to the mountains. We’re helping thousands of young people turn their lives around and carve brighter futures through the power of snowsports.