EPFL Postdoc Winter Retreat

The purpose of this retreat is to create a relaxed environment outside the workplace to foster and strengthen a sense of community among ALL EPFL postdocs, providing an opportunity for spontaneous and deliberate collaborations and/or simply tightening bonds with our peers.
The retreat will be from Friday January 25^th until the end of the following day. The program includes two days of skiing (or a visit to the nearby baths), social activities, drinks, fun and fondue!
On the first day, upon arrival, we will hit the slopes for skiing/snowboarding. And for those who are not interested in winter sports, they can enjoy the nearby baths of Anzere. This day will be followed by drinks and snacks later in the evening and fondue for dinner. On the second day, we will hit the sloped again, after breakfast at the chalet, and at the end of the day we will return to Lausanne by bus.
The chalet, located in Anzere, Valais, is 1:30 hours from Lausanne. A shuttle bus will bring us there and back. Please note that if you cannot take the Friday off, you are still welcome to join us Friday night for fondue and drinks (full fee) or Saturday morning (60 CHF).
In a nutshell:
WHEN: Friday-Saturday, January 25-26, 2019
WHERE: Chalet Zodiaque, Anzere
WHY: To have a few days of stimulating conversations, exchange ideas, ski/snowboard and principally… have fun!
 
PROGRAM: 
Friday, January 25^th 
TimeEvent
08:30Departure from Av. Piccard (in front of the EPFL Post office)
10:30Arrival in the Chalet – Hitting the slopes or the spa
17:00Speed collaborating with drinks and snacks
20:00Dinner (traditional Swiss fondue!)
 
Saturday, January 26^th 
08:00Breakfast
09:00Leaving the Chalet – Hitting the slopes or the spa
17:00Departure to Lausanne
 
The retreat is open to all postdocs and their partners, with priority given to members of the Association. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and would be taken into account only after receipt of payment. You will receive an email with instructions to pay a fee of 160 CHF (subsidized by the SV Postdoc Association). Upon payment, you will receive an email confirming your registration.
The fee includes:
1) 1-night stay in the chalet 
2) A 2-day ski pass or Spa entrance for one day,
2) Food (Beverages and snacks, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast) 
3) The ride to and from Anzere in a private bus
To hold a reservation, please register using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/dYRQ4cR712zJuZtC3. The registration deadline is Thursday 29^th of November.
We look forward to seeing you all there!