Ski touring in the winter wonderland

When the temperatures drop, do your thoughts only turn to the mountains, snow, and ski touring? All three valleys are all a true Eldorado for ski tourers! Snow-lovers of all levels can look forward to peace and quiet on the mountain and the untouched nature. Good preparation and appropriate equipment are essential; then the mountain world can be conquered by ski touring beginners and pros alike.

The surrounding mountain world offers a wide range of possibilities for ascending the mountains and skiing down again. Easy to medium tours in the most beautiful powder snow and, just one level higher, secluded, challenging tours in rocky mountains. The world can be so beautiful!

1. Ski touring is an endurance sport. Avoid time pressure and make sure you have energy reserves for the descent.
2. Plan your ski tour carefully and keep an eye on the weather forecast.
3. Standard equipment includes: An avalanche-rescue-kit, first aid kit and a charged mobile phone.
4. Read the latest avalanche camp report in detail.
5. Weigh up the avalanche risk well and look out for danger signs in the terrain.
It Is important to know how to use a map, altimeter, compass, app or GPS.
7. Keep safe distances on the ascent and descent.
8. Avoid falls. Good skiing technique and an appropriate speed are a prerequisite.
9. Ski touring in small groups increases safety. Inform a trusted person about your destination, route and return.
10. Be considerate of wildlife, respect protected areas and do not enter reforested areas.

                                

To bring humans and nature into harmony, we ask all winter enthusiasts to follow the following Fair Play rules:

• Stay on marked trails and routes and avoid making noise to prevent disturbing wildlife. Animals are masters in energy conservation: they lower their heart rate, slow down their circulation, enter "energy-saving mode," rely on fat reserves, and need quiet areas where they can retreat.
• Avoid tours in twilight and at night, as this is the feeding time for many animals.
• Cross the forest edge only in a straight line and avoid snow-free areas, as these are the preferred spots of wildlife.
• Respect wildlife resting areas and maintain distance from habitats and feeding zones. These areas help direct wildlife to specific regions during the winter, preventing damage from excessive browsing and bark stripping in the forest.
• Protected forests that shield against avalanches, snow masses, mudslides, and other natural hazards should be preserved and not used.
• Protect protective forests and young wildlife growth – they are particularly sensitive.