AYU Ski returns for another year on the piste! We warmly welcome all alts and private markets professionals to join us in 2026 for a long weekend of connection and camaraderie on the slopes.

Where?
Gstaad, Switzerland. This picturesque resort blends world-class skiing with understated luxury, offering everything from gentle runs for relaxed carving to challenging pistes for seasoned skiers.

When?
AYU Ski 2026 runs from the 6th to 8th of March, directly after the the AYU Family Office Summit on March 5th, also taking place in Gstaad. Family Office Summit guests are all invited to extend their stay for AYU Ski. All AYU members and friends are invited to join AYU Ski, even if they have not been able to join the Family Office Summit.

Who?
AYU Ski is built for our members and friends in alternative funds and family offices, as well as select partners from the service providing world. You do not need to be a member to join, all are welcome to register and partners are encouraged - they do not need to be working in the space to attend. This year, we are also opening up to business founders raising funding rounds too.

The trip is open to all abilities - and we have always had non-skiers on our trips in the past so fret not if you’d like to join without the skiing. The hotel and resort has plenty to offer those who want to stay off the piste and enjoy the mountain setting, and most mountain restaurants are accessible by lift only.

Packages and Prices
As our annual trip has grown, we are now offering event-only tickets, which include a curated agenda of at least six networking drinks and dining events across the long weekend, both on and off piste. We then have a range of recommended hotels at a variety of price points (some with special AYU rates) which guests can book themselves directly.

AYU Member Price - £500
AYU Non Member Price - £750 (funds and family offices)
Service Providers - £1000 or via event sponsorship.

Each of these tickets includes lunch, après drinks, and dinner events on the 6th and 7th of March, plus of-course open skiing with the whole group throughout the event. Travel, accommodation, ski hire, and passes are not included. Recommended hotels can be found below but Gstaad is a small resort so getting to central event venues and meeting points is easy from most accommodation options.

For all inquiries and bookings, please email ski@thisisayu.com.

Recommended Hotels

Le Grand Bellevue - from CHF 750 per night (Use code LGBAYU26 to get this special AYU only rate, bookings must be made via phone on 0041 33 748 0000 or email info@bellevue-gstaad.ch)

The Mansard - from CHF 552 per night

Gstaaderhof - from CHF 400 per night

Sporthotel Victoria - from CHF 225 per night

Posthotel Rössli - from CHF 140 per night

Can my company sponsor Ski 2026?
Yes! We have a small selection of sponsorship options available for the whole trip, or individual elements (lunches, après drinks, dinners) within the trip. These packages include a wide range of branding and business-building opportunities. Sponsorship is open to service providers, funds and family offices alike.