Snowbombing 2012 > Prices & Booking
Book your accommodation & entertainment package. Event wristband included.
Please note your booking will incur a 2.5% booking fee
Snowbombing is sold as an accommodation and entertainment package, meaning the event wristband is included in the price of your accommodation. With accommodation to suit all depth pockets - from bling-tastic 4 star spa hotel luxury to pocket-friendly pensions, you can tailor make your own package to create the holiday that’s perfect for you.
After booking your accommodation, you will be able add various travel options to your booking, including coach transfer from the UK and airport transfers from local airports, or if you're adventurous enough; booking your car onto the infamous Snowbombing Road Trip! You can also add a selection of optional extras onto your booking, including ski-hire, ski lessons, evening meals and extra special parties. Please be aware that certain extras will not be available straight away, but will be able to be added onto your booking at a later date.
Bookings are now on sale. It's only £100 per person to secure your place at the greatest show on snow, so get your deposits ready to secure the best and most central accommodation.
2012 Price Guide
Accommodation - Mayhofen |
Extra Nights - Mayrhofen |
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Accommodation - Ziller Valley |
Extra Nights - Hippach |
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Return Coaches |
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Lift Passes |
Extras |
Transfer |
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Equipment Hire (6 days) |
Equipment Hire (5 days) |
Equipment Hire (4 days) |
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Using our booking system you can put together the package most suited to you. The minimum option is 5 nights accommodation which includes your festival wristband - in addition to this you can add a variety of further options including travel, ski hire and passes, extra nights accommodation either side of the festival, and many more. Please note that not all accommodation is available to book, additional beds in Hippach and the Mayrhofen may become available at a later date. |
getting there
You can book the Snowbombing Road Trip or a coach from the UK with us. We also offer airport transfers.
Location
Mayrhofen is located 32 kilometres south of Jenbach, nestling at the end of the Ziller Valley and is the 3rd largest community in Tyrol. The town benefits from being surrounded by nine other resorts, namely Fugen, Hochfugen, Kaltenbach, Zell, Gerlos, Kunigsleiten, Finkenberg, Tux and the Hintertuxer Glacier.
The resort is close to several airports, the nearest being Innsbruck (a quick 30mins down the road) and others such as Salzberg and Munich are only a couple of hours away by coach transfer. This means you don't have to take an agonizing (but often fun) 24 hour coach journey, but simply jump on a short flight and swift transfer to take you to the incredible snowy Alps of Austria.
Coaches From the UKThose of you with a fear of flying or late comers who've missed the cheap flights, fear not, one of our coaches will deliver you from your nearest city to the festival doorstep for a paltry £118 upwards. |
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Departures and Coach prices - 2012(1st price given is Saturday 7th April dept, 2nd price is Sunday 8th April)
Executive coaches are used and all have toilets, DVD players and reclining seats. Baggage allowance is one hold and one hand luggage per person, there will be a number of trailers which will carry sports equipment which is charged at £15 per person and must be booked in advance.
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Flights
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They're the Holy Grail's of the 21st Century; free car park spaces, Kelly Brooke's phone number, Glastonbury tickets and cheap flights. Well, we've found some. Our in-house travel friends BeOutgoing have just launched and they sell the cheapest flights you can find on the internet. Chances are you'll get your flight cheaper if you book it early. A lot of the flights are released 8 - 6 months in advance so keep your eye on BeOutgoing.com for the cheapest prices. Remember we ONLY provide transfers from INNSBRUCK, SALZBURG and MUNICH airports. |
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Innsbruck Airport (INN) |
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Salzburg Airport (SZG) |
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Munich Airport (MUC) |
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Airlines The Airlines that fly from the UK to Salzburg, Munich & Innsbruck are as follows: Indirect flights available from; BeOutgoing is an ABTA bonded Online Travel Agency who can offer you 100% total financial protection, providing you with complete peace of mind when you book. |
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TransfersTransfers will be available from and back to Munich, Salzurg (£36 each way) and Innsbruck (£29 each way). Transfers will be available from the 1st September. |
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Making your own way...From Munich AirportBy Train
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
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From Salzburg AirportBY TRAIN
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Car HireA list of car hire possibilities can be found at: www.carrentals.co.uk |
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The Snowbombing Road Trip: Top Gear all the way...If you fancy an adventure the Snowbombing Road Trip is the perfect way to travel to Mayrhofen. It starts just south of London at a secret location before hitting the ferry to France and cruising the awesome autobahns (no maximum speed limit) of Germany. With a city stopover and lots of fun and games en-route the Road Trip, which sorts you out with the ferry crossing and the all important car flags and stickers, is available by adding it to your Snowbombing booking. The Road Trip is now available to book for £259 per car, with a maximum of 5 occupants. |
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Group LeadersStart a Group and Earn Free Places!Starting your group is super easy and makes booking your trip a breeze. It's ideal for groups of 10 people or more, and you can even earn commission and get your own personalised Volvo Snowbombing homepage! How To Become A Group LeaderEnter your details by completing the group leader application form and our system will generate a personalised homepage for you. From there, it's easy to add information to your homepage. You even receive a custom web address for your homepage (e.g. snowbombing.com/yoursupergroup), making the homepage easy to promote and access. Once your homepage is active, your party can start booking straight away and you start earning commission. |
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In it for a Free Ride?What you earn in free places depends on how many people book through your group homepage. For every 15 places sold, you receive 1 free place (the 16th). It's that simple! Our system records all the bookings made through your homepage so you don't have to. Just fill in the application and we'll do the rest. All you have to do is let people know about the trip and the website address. The group homepage comes equipped with a tool to show how sales are progressing and on top of that you can even download some personalised flyer and poster artwork allowing you to promote the group even more to earn those £££s. The best thing is that you don't have to worry about collecting money, checking passengers in or distributing keys - we do all that for you - all you need to do is big up the event and spread the word! All payments are securely processed online. The Snowbombing team are immediately on-hand if you have any problems. Click here to become a group leader!Please be aware that group name applications which contain obscenities or are of an offensive nature will not be enabled. Please note this cannot be used in conjuntion with any other discount offer. |
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Booking Options:
What does the standard Volvo Snowbombing package include?
Volvo Snowbombing is sold as an accommodation and entertainment package, meaning the event wristband is included in the price you pay to secure your accommodation. Basically all your entertainment at Volvo Snowbombing is free... Bargain!
In the past, people have thought that when they got to Volvo Snowbombing, they would have to pay to enjoy the world class DJs, live acts and entertainment advertised by the event. This most definitely is not the case! Your wristband gets you free entry into all Volvo Snowbombing events and entertainment except or the specified Extras. Most Snowbombers decide to take full advantage of our entertainment offers, going out to every party, every single night until the last record is played... Good on 'em!
Your wristband also ensures you get the best drinks prices, and big discounts in restaurants, shops and for extreme activities (500 cc snow bike riding, paragliding, tobogganing etc).
When does the event start and which day should I arrive?
The event officially starts on MONDAY 9TH April 2012 and finishes on SATURDAY 14TH April. When booking you will have the choice of selecting your arrival date as being either the Saturday (7th), Sunday (8th), or Monday (9th) of April. Again you will have the choice of checking out on Saturday the 14th or Sunday 15th.
Obviously the check in date option is for flexibility around affordable flights and gives the option of getting there nice and early and settling before the event officially takes place. The same for the late check out option avoiding the big rush home along with all the other snowbombers. The cost of extra nights will depend on your accommodation selection. All prices can be seen on the prices and booking tab at www.snowbombing.com.
I just want to come to Volvo Snowbombing for the day rather than week. Can I book day tickets?
No. Unfortunately due to capacity reasons we can only sell full week packages for Volvo Snowbombing.
Can I change my accommodation once I have made a booking?
You will need you send your change request through in writing to bookings@snowbombing.com with information on the changes you wish to make. You will then be contacted by the Snowbombing Team to discuss options, availability and prices. Please note changes can only me made up to 21 days prior to the event and administration fees will apply.
Where will my apartment be located?
The earlier you book the better chance you have of a more central location however there are no guarantees. All apartments are allocated on booking dates, this year we have the option to book central apartments which will be no more than a 10 minute walk from all the action, if you book a standard apartment you will be in the Ziller Valley area, this could be just outside Mayrhofen or in a number of areas such as Hippach, Ramsau, Bichl up to 4.5km away.
When will I find out which apartment I am staying in?
7 – 14 days before the event all customers will the receive their accommodation details, which will include name, full address and contact details along with some essential information on your accommodation.
What do I pay at the time of booking and when is the balance due?
At the time of booking you can secure your place at Snowbombing with a deposit of £100pp. The balance will then be due by the 24th of February, 6 weeks prior to the event, this can be paid as and when you like before this date online.
EXTRAS
What extras are available to add on to the standard Volvo Snowbombing package?
In addition to your accommodation and event wristband, you can add a selection of exciting optional extras to your package. These include: Ski-hire, Ski lessons, Ski / Lift Passes, evening meals, Arctic Disco tickets, Backcountry Party (BCP), Arctic Hotel, Insurance and Transfers.
(See the Prices and Booking page for full information of the various Volvo Snowbombing packages & extra options available.)
*Please note we do not recommend booking extras on arrival or department dates in case of any travel delays*
*Extras are bookable until 4 weeks prior to the event. If they are booked after the 24th February then the full cost must be paid straight away. – Extras can be added onto your booking online when you log into your booking*
OPTIONS FOR GROUPS
These have both proved very popular with Snowbombers. For a group it's a great place to come and celebrate birthdays, stags, hens or works do's... But don't expect any back slapping team building exercises.
Is it true that if i get enough friends to come to Volvo snowbombing i could win myself a free ticket?!
In a word, YES. What you earn in free places depends on how many people book through your group homepage. (You can set up a group homepage by filling in our group leader application form on the Prices and Bookings page). Basically, for every 15 places sold, you receive 1 free place. (N.B This means that for every 15 bookings, the 16th booking is free) It's that simple! Our system records all the bookings made through your homepage so you don't have to. Just fill in the application and we'll do the rest. *The 16th place will need to be paid in full and will be refunded up to 30 days after the event.*
Note: Due to site maintenance, our group booking pages are currently somewhat temperamental. Do not panic though; if you are unable to access the homepage that you require, it will be possible to transfer your bookings into the group at a later date, free of charge. *Simply email bookings@snowbombing.com with all of your order ID’s and the agent/group name*
OPTIONS FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
What if i want to come alone?
If you can't coax anyone into coming to Volvo Snowbombing with you, fear not. Last year we had lots of people taking up our solo traveller's option and because there were so many people in the same boat, by the end of the week they knew everyone in the resort!
MONEY
So how much does the standard Volvo Snowbombing package cost?
We welcome you to try and find a cheaper holiday featuring all the entertainment that Volvo Snowbombing has to offer. People have tried it in the past and found themselves faced with hidden extras and costs that we have escalated.
Using our booking system you can put together the package most suited to you. The minimum option is 5 nights' accommodation (including your festival wristband). We have accommodation to suit all depth pockets - from cost conscious apartments and great value traditional guest houses to bling-tastic 4 star spa luxury hotels... The choice is yours. Prices start from £289.
One of the best things about our system is that you can book the minimum package and then log in to your booking again later to add any other extras you might want.
We have over ten year’s experience and always try to get you the best prices. In a nut shell, we do all the hard work so all you have to do is worry about how you want to spend your time!
(See the Resort /Prices & Bookings pages for full information about the various types of accommodation packages we have for you to choose from.)
How can I pay and is there a booking fee?
Bookings should be made online by Visa, Debit Card, Switch, Solo or MasterCard. The standard fee of 2.5% for bookings is applicable.
Visa Electron has a zero% booking fee. Your card will initially get charged but you can claim this back.
Do I have to pay the whole amount straight away?
No. A deposit of £100 is payable upon booking. The full balance of the booking is due 6 weeks prior to the start of the event on the 24th of February. The balance can be paid off as and when you like, and by how much you like by logging into your booking with your reference number and password.
Can I pay over the phone?
We don’t take payments over the phone, just online. You will be charged 2.5% unless you have a Visa Electron card when it is free of charge. We can’t take payments over the phone because our system uses an online saftey verification process which requires you to confirm you unique banking password specific to you and your bank.
TRAVEL
How can I get to the Mayrhofen resort?
The standard Volvo Snowbombing package does not include transport to the event. Once you have secured your accommodation, you can add various travel options to your booking, including Coach Transfer from the UK, Airport Transfers from local airports or if you're adventurous enough, booking your car onto the infamous Volvo Snowbombing Road Trip!
(See the Getting There Tab under Prices and Booking for full information on the transport options available.)
Coaches Based on 2011:
Departures from:
Newcastle: 0800hrs
Leeds: 0800hrs
Sheffield: 0930hrs
Nottingham: 1100hrs
Leicester: 1230hrs
Liverpool: 0800hrs
Manchester: 1000hrs
Birmingham: 1230hrs
Bristol: 1330hrs
Swindon: 1300hrs
Reading: 1400hrs
London: 1500hrs
ETA
Check-in Time:1700hrs
Sailing Time: 1800hrs
Arrival Time in MAYERHOFEN: 1100hrs
Can I book flights directly through the Volvo Snowbombing website?
You can book this through our sister company beoutgoing.com
(Please keep an eye on our news pages for further details on booking facilities.)
If I drive there, is there a place I can park my car?
There are limited car parking places throughout the resort, but there is not one main car-park we would recommend to use all week
Insurance:
a. It is a condition of booking that all passengers travel with a fully comprehensive Winter Sports Holiday Insurance policy that they are acquainted with purchased prior to departure. No liability will be accepted by SBH Events Ltd for any clients travelling without adequate insurance.
b. Many insurance policies that have a winter sports section do not cover you for costs associated with events such as travel delays or piste closure due to too much snow as well as too little. They cover you for medical or cancellation. But there are far more elements to a ski holiday, not least of which is the weather in the mountains! It is important that you check any policy thoroughly and it is a condition of booking that you are covered by a comprehensive winter sports insurance policy of at least equivalent cover to that suggested by us.
THE VOVLO SNOWBOMBING ROADTRIP
What is the Volvo Road trip?
The Volvo Road trip consists of 500 Snowbombers and 150 cars setting off from London along with Snowbombing artists and celebrities. 2011 saw the pan-European expansion of the Volvo Road Trip – in addition to 100s of people setting off from the UK at Volvo Lipscomb Maidstone, The Volvo Road Trip also started from Amsterdam & Frankfurt.
A pit stop is then held in Frankfurt (2012 still TBC) with a live performance from a Snowbobming artists before leaving the next day for the procession through the streets of Mayrhofen!
What's Included?
We will equip you with everything you need to get there safe and sound.
• Volvo Road Trip decals and flags for your Car (turning the lamest ride into something pimp)
• Volvo Road Trip uniforms for every passenger
• Drivers goodie bag including The Volvo Road Trip Drivers Manual
• Return Ferry Tickets (Dover to Dunkirk Return)
• Departure BBQ, meet & greet at the start point
• Stopover Entertainment in Frankfurt from some of the music artists on the Volvo Road Trip!
• Arrival procession in Mayrhofen (the whole town comes out to celebrate)
• Exclusive Drivers Party in Mayrhofen
• And Finally... We even give you all your very own certificate to show the grandkids...
Is Accommodation included in the road trip package?
Rooms can be booked and paid for when you register your car and passenger details separately through the Volvo Snowbombing website. Registration and accommodation booking will be available online from February 2012.
How much does it cost?
Last year it cost £219 per vehicle (only one person on the booking needs to add this to the booking). Prices for 2012 are still TBC.
For further info on last year’s road trip please follow this link to the website:
http://www.snowbombing.com/roadtrip/index.html
MANAGE MY BOOKING
How do I log in to manage my booking?
To log into a booking, you will need your Order ID / POSTCODE & EMAIL ADDRESS.
Once logged in, customers can...
• Make a payment
• Add Extras
• Upgrade NOT downgrade
What happens if i want to cancel my booking / add a passenger / or change the dates of my booking?
If you wish to cancel your booking / add a passenger / change the date, etc, you must call up the Volvo snowbombing helpdesk on: 0845 331 3061 or email us on: info@snowbombing.co.uk
***At this point the Snowbombing team will advise on the options available, any difference in costs and the administration fees that will apply. If the customers would like to go ahead with the amendments this will then be processed, the customer will then be contacted with confirmation that the changes are complete and asked to log onto their booking to check all is correct.***
A charge will be made for each amendment that you wish to make to your booking. Charges will be made for the following:
Name change: £15
Accommodation Date change: £30
Adding a passenger to a booking / changing your accommodation: £30
Removing an extra: £15
RESORT
What’s the resort of Mayrhofen like?
We can safely say with all our experience throughout the years on Snow resorts, the accommodation in Mayrhofen wins hands down. The village is traditional, with a great alpine feel ... You won’t see any concrete 70’s blocks here, and it all sits tightly in a huge valley. Everything is a stone’s throw away – the ski lift, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. There is a great vibe throughout the centre with loads of café terraces spilling out on the streets.
The accommodation itself is amazing, whatever your budget, whether you book an alpine apartment or a four star hotel, standards will always be better than your expectations. Families own the hotels, and there is a lot of pride in making them the best for the customers... And you’ll get a nice breakfast included in all hotel and 2 star B+B packages!
Apartments are very spacious with all catering equipment and kitchen area, plus lounge area, and all beds in a separate sleeping area. No pulling the bed out of the bottom of the couch business here folks! Have a look at the accommodation page on the site, or ask anyone who went last year on the forum, you’ll be thoroughly impressed.
One thing though – twin rooms are two mattresses on one bed base, so please don’t be alarmed by the closeness you have to your fellow room-mate. After all we’re all grown adults (morning breath optional).
How reliable is the snow?
Mayrhofen sits at 630m, which granted is quite low in the mountains, but the ski lift takes you up to 1800m in 12 minutes where you will find more snow than you can shake a stick at. A great bonus of going to Mayrhofen for Snowbombing is that it’s nice and warm – spring rays will mean you can go boarding or skiing in your t-shirt, and hang out on the terraces for food and drink in the sunshine. Of course, no resort in the world can ever guarantee perfect snow, but Mayrhofen does a pretty good job, with the Tux Glacier within easy reach (with snow 365 days a year), and an army of snow cannons.
For more information on the snow in Mayrhofen, visit the Snow and Piste page.
Is it suitable for Beginners, intermediates and advanced skiiers/boarders?
Mayrhofen has the slopes to cater for each ability of rider. For info on the piste, please go to the Snow and piste page.
What if I can’t ski or snowboard?
Don’t worry, plenty of snowbombers have never been to the mounatins before! If you want to ski/board we provide tuition ranging from 3, 4, or 5x2 hr sessions for both skiing and snowboarding.
Night Bus Explained
There is a ski bus that tours all of the surrounding areas of Mayrhofen (including Hippach & Ramsau) that runs every 30 minutes during the day up until 5.30pm.
When this bus stops, there will be a night bus running the same route every 30 minutes. This will run until the early hours of the morning, meaning you will be able to get back to your accommodation with ease when leaving the late night music venues.
The bus is free... So get on it!
THE FESTIVAL
What makes Volvo snowbombing the world’s greatest show on snow?!
Volvo Snowbombing is like no other event you’ve been to and even we have trouble trying to describe what makes it work so well…!
If you are a boarder or a skier then Volvo Snowbombing offers a huge glacial resort, perfect for spring skiing. If you have never been snowboarding or skiing before, then this is the perfect time to try. We pride ourselves on the fact that everyone is welcome to the event, hundreds come and learn how to ski or board, because there is no pressure - we stay away from all that elitism!
Volvo Snowbombing makes a real change to your average music festival or event. The music and surroundings are breathtaking and there’s this great vibe created by spending a week partying and sharing the slopes with everyone.
Ask the Snowbombers on the forum for more personal anecdotes and to find out what you can expect!
When can I see the schedule?
For Volvo Snowbombing we like to add a bit of excitement by adding new artists to the line up as we get closer to the event. We have not yet announced any acts for Volvo Snowbombing 2012, but watch this space... With artist negotiations firmly underway, we are expecting this year to have the biggest and best line-up yet... If you can believe it! You can expect to see the majority of the schedule finished by Christmas, however keep your eyes on the website as we update the line up constantly.
Are the parties on the mountain or in the village?
We have on-piste entertainment at the Van’s Penken park as part of the pro rider sessions called Ride and Seek, as well as daily warm up and cool down sessions with Mr Motivator at the Pilz bar stage at the top of the Penken lift station. The Pilz bar also has DJ’s playing throughout the day. As optional extras we also provide tickets to the Arctic Disco (an igloo at the top of the ahorn mountain hosting raves with previous artists including James Zabiela & Fatboy Slim!) and the back country party.
The main artist performances take place at ground level in the Village of Mayrhofen across 9 separate venues. For more details please go the venue tab on the music page.
Where are good places to eat/drink?
With a total of 43 restaurants and 18 bars, you will never be short of options for refuelling (and that's not even including the facilities on the mountain!) The great thing about Mayrhofen is that you will not find any of the extortionate food and drinks prices so common to many European resorts. Beer will set you back only a couple of Euros, and considering Austria drinks more Grolsch than anywhere else in Europe, be sure there will be no shortage!
Food is also reasonably priced so you shouldn't find yourself burning through as much cash during the day as most ski holidays: in short something for all bellies; be it the home reared organic steaks at the Sneekarhutte to the fine Tyrolean fayre of the Zum Griener, to pizzas the size of Wales at the UFO pizzeria... Or every Snowbombers best friend: Hans the Butchers take-a-way opposite the penken lift station.
WHAT TO BRING
If you’ve never been to a snow resort before, here’s a little rundown on what you need to bring…
• Plenty of waterproofs – ski pants and jacket are the best.
• Layers – these will keep you warmer than one big jacket
• Sun cream – the climate is very deceiving… It’s easy to get burnt, even if you think there isn’t much sun, the altitude makes you more susceptible to the sun. Make sure you bring plenty of decent sun cream (not bronzing oil!), and some high factor stuff for your lips.
• Sunglasses/ Goggles – same as above – make sure they are decent and they actually protect you from the sun. Wearing them on your head does look quite cool, but won't really help!
• Footwear – Bring a decent pair of boots.
• Board/Ski – These are available to hire in the resort, or you can bring your own, there's plenty of space on the transfer buses and it's no extra charge.
And if you’ve never been on a Snowbombing holiday, then here’s what to bring:
• Glad rags – Bring plenty of going out clothes for the week, both for cold weather and warm weather... It gets sweaty in them clubs!
• Fancy Dress – We have special club nights where you can wear certain fancy dress outfits... If however, you don't feel liberated in wearing daft clothing, please feel free to wear whatever you like!
• Towel and Swimwear – so you can make good use of all the swimming and well-being facilities when you’re there.
How much spending money will I need to bring / budget for?
This really depends how frivolous your spending is, how expensive your taste is, and how much you plan on drinking, but we would say a nice mid-ground benchmark would be budgeting 30-50 Euros a day, but we’ve seen Snowbombers do it on a lot less, and a lot more.
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