Sometime in November 2021, two people who met on a Yesfam meetup thought about the crazy idea of organizing a ski trip. The idea to do a small trip for 12 People was thrown overboard pretty fast. That became the first ski trip hosted in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. 55 random strangers from 17 countries arrived and spent an unforgettable week boarding, partying, and connecting. We arrived as strangers and left as friends.
Theme runs are a ski trip tradition! One day, the whole group meets on the slope and rides down in themed costumes, underwear, bananas, minions, or whatever crazy ideas the group comes up with during pre-trip hype. It’s one of a kind!
Collected Memories
PWDRDays is more than skiing on the slopes. Its about memories. Memories being made, told and shared and since pciture till more than words, here is a collection of the last years.
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Saas-Fee '22
"Where it all began: 55 strangers became lifelong friends in Saas-Fee ❤️"
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Gondola Rave
"Gondola raves & the legendary Soundb speaker 🎶"
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Evening Connecting
"Partying was a Part of the evening"
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Glacier Peak
"Carving down from 3,600m above the Saas Valley 🏔️"
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Champéry '23
"55 friends conquering Portes du Soleil together ⛷️"
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Kitchen Rave
"Daily kitchen raves: cooking dinner for 55 to DnB beats 🍳"
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Swiss Wall
"Taking on the Swiss Wall—steepest slope in Europe 🎿"
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Chalet Bar
"Post-slope drinks & stories at the private chalet bar 🍻"
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Analog '23
"Analog snapshot of the evening dinner crew in full swing 📸"
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La Chapelle-d'Abondance '24
"50 strangers, one chalet, and unforgettable memories at the Chalet"
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Après-Ski
"'Just one more song!'—dancing for hours in our ski boots 🕺"
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Undie Run
"The annual mountain undie run in full send mode 🍌"
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Karaoke Night
"Chalet karaoke bangers: transforming into rockstars 🎤"
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Fresh Powder
"The fun continued on the slopes and the weather didnt matter"
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Total Freedom
"Total freedom: started as strangers, ended as family 🫂"
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Grimentz '25
"32 summit friends united in the historic village of Grimentz 🏔️"
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Flag Run
"Traditional Flag Run: sending a wave of color down the slopes 🚩"
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Freeride
"Chasing untracked powder in the Grimentz freeride bowls ❄️"
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Karaoke
"Singing at the top of our lungs during local karaoke takeover 🎶"
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Park Tricks
"Ski-cross racing and snowpark tricks—pure mountain energy ⚡"
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Saas-Grund '26
"52 adventurers gathered at Gruppenhaus Granit in Saas-Grund 🏡"
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Glacier Slopes
"High elevation glacier slopes at 3,600m overlooking 18 peaks 🏔️"
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Undie Run '26
"The legendary mountain undie run in full force ⛷️"
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Kitchen Rave
"Kitchen raves and shared fondue feasts after long days on the slopes 🧀"
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Game Night
"Fierce board game showdowns and Werewolf strategy in the lounge 🎲"
Everything you need to know about sign-ups, the 100% raffle, chalet rules, meals, payments, skiing, and duties.
Anyone 18+ from anywhere in the world! Sign-up opens on October 11th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST and closes on October 12th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST. The raffle takes place on October 12th, 2026 at 18:00 CEST.
This year, the entire trip will be raffled! All 52 spots are drawn in a fair, random raffle. Sign-up opens on October 11th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST and stays open until October 12th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST (your submission timestamp within this 24-hour window does not affect your odds). On October 12th, 2026 at 18:00 CEST, the raffle takes place and everyone who got a spot will be notified by us. And you have time to pay the deposit to accept your spot. Afterwards, the waitlist will be opened for people who want to jump in if someone drops out.
Use the sign-up form link on the page during the sign-up window (October 11th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST to October 12th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST). Submit only once; duplicates are removed. You can edit your submission details via the link in your confirmation email until sign-ups close at October 12th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST; edits do not affect your raffle entry.
No. The whole trip is raffled completely randomly. There are no preferences for newcomers, drivers, couples, or past participants. Everyone who submits their form during the 24-hour sign-up window between October 11th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST and October 12th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST has the exact same chance of winning a spot.
The raffle takes place on October 12th, 2026 at 18:00 CEST. Everyone who got a spot will notified by us. You will need to confirm your spot and transfer the 100 € deposit within 14 days to secure it. Afterwards, the waitlist will be opened for drop-outs.
Fairness, equal opportunity, and peace of mind! We consistently receive more sign-ups than the 52 available spots. In previous years, first-come first-served disadvantaged people who could not be online at an exact second due to work, university lectures, travel, or differing time zones. Raffling the whole trip gives everyone a relaxed, fair chance to enter during the 24-hour window without a stressful race against the clock.
Once the raffle on October 12th, 2026 at 18:00 CEST is completed and winners are notified, the waitlist is opened. If someone is unable to join, does not confirm in time, or drops out later on, spots are offered to people on the waitlist in order.
The ski trip takes place from January 23rd - January 30th, 2027 in Saas-Grund / Saas-Fee, Switzerland at Gruppenhaus Granit.
Fill out the sign-up form between October 11th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST and October 12th, 2026 at 12:00 CEST. When the raffle is drawn on October 12th, 2026 at 18:00 CEST, people who got a spot will be notified by us. You then transfer the 100 € deposit to officially secure your spot.
You can ask questions in our WhatsApp community or contact one of the organizers directly. Their contact details and Instagram accounts can be found on the Organizers page.
Yes. We prepare a cooking and cleaning schedule. You will be assigned to cook on one day, and clean on a separate day. They will never be scheduled on the same day.
Cooking groups meet between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM to prepare dinner with loud music and good vibes. The group eats together and is responsible for kitchen cleanup. A dishwasher is available on-site.
Cleaning groups handle small tidy-up tasks like mopping floors, vacuuming communal spaces, checking public toilets/showers, and tidying general rooms to keep the chalet looking nice.
Cleaning groups have a dedicated group leader to coordinate tasks. Cooking groups are led by experienced trip veterans who provide recipes and instructions on-site.
Travel is self-arranged, but we coordinate shared car rides in our WhatsApp group. For flights, the closest airports are Geneva or Zurich, followed by a bus or train to Visp and then to Saas-Grund. The train stops at Visp, where you switch to a direct bus.
We rent the entire Gruppenhaus Granit in Saas-Grund / Saas-Fee, Switzerland exclusively for our group of 52 people. It features cozy bedrooms with in-room washbasins, dining areas, lounges, and kitchen facilities. Room allocation runs on arrival, though we consider preferences submitted via the registration form.
Yes, breakfast, lunch bag ingredients, and dinner are included. Meals are prepared in cooking groups. We do not cook lunch on-site since most people are on the slopes, but the kitchen is open if you bring your own ingredients.
There is no strict schedule. You can ski with whoever you want and leave/return whenever you wish. The only group event is our yearly 'Undie Run' where we all meet to ski down in underwear (or whatever you feel comfortable with!).
Skipasses are included in the package if you select a pass option (6, 5, or 4 days). Lift passes are valid on consecutive days. Ski equipment rental is not included, but we have arranged discounted group rates with a local rental partner: 115 €/week for basic skis, poles, boots, and helmet (same price for snowboard, boots, and helmet), or 135 €/week for premium equipment. Rentals are settled directly on-site.
Yes! Activities like pub quizzes, dance lessons, yoga, or stargazing are organized by the participants. Feel free to plan an activity and let the organizers know so we can coordinate a time slot.
The deposit (100 €) secures your spot. In case of cancellation, we cannot refund you immediately, but once we find a replacement from the waitlist, your deposit and any final payments will be refunded in full. So far, everyone who canceled has received their money back.
These cover essential logistics: server/domain hosting, bank account fees, party accessories, security buffers, and splitting the accommodation/food costs of the organizers who invest time and risk their own money in advance (~€1,500 deposit) to make the trip happen.
Since cost items include a small safety buffer, any surplus funds at the end of the trip are either refunded to participants or donated to a local environmental charity in the Alps. In 2026 we donated 150€, in 2025 675€, in 2024 850€, and in 2023 550€ to Bergwaldprojekt.
