Heading into the mountains with the team: ski trip to Chamonix

Date: February 2026

Participants: 14

Destination: Chamonix, France

Goal: Strengthening bonds within an international team

This winter, BEAT organized a ski trip to Chamonix for a large international private equity firm. As a boutique expedition and sports company, we enjoy thinking practically with organizations: what does a team need, how do you ensure everyone can participate, and how do you turn it into an unforgettable experience together? Trips should be accessible to the entire team, whether you spend full days on the slopes, explore nature on cross-country skis, or head out on a snowshoe hike. This is how we ensure everyone can join in and have a great weekend.

Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, is known as one of Europe's most iconic mountain destinations and a historic site for mountaineering and winter sports. Here, an international team came together with colleagues from the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. It was a great mix of nationalities who usually only speak to each other online, but spent a few days together in the mountains here. Two of our BEAT experts were on-site to guide the program and ensure everything ran smoothly.

During the day, the focus was on the snow. There was plenty of skiing on the slopes around Chamonix, but the whole team also hit the cross-country trails together. For many, this was a new experience, but it proved to be a wonderful way to head into the mountains together and experience the winter landscape from a different perspective.

In addition to the sporting activities, there was plenty of time to eat together, catch up, and simply enjoy the surroundings. In the evenings, we sat down for great dinners featuring local dishes and long tables filled with stories from the day. We naturally wrapped up the days with a bit of après-ski.

For those who wanted to take it a bit easier, there was space to relax in the spa or simply hang out with a coffee or a drink, overlooking the snow-capped peaks around Mont Blanc.

It was another successful trip with a fantastic group! What made this trip strong was the balance: active where possible, relaxed where needed, and above all, spending time together outside the usual office environment. This is exactly the kind of experience we love to build at BEAT.