Do you love swinging through the deep snow away from the piste? Salzburger Land is the perfect destination for this. Freeriders will find a large selection of descents of varying difficulty in Salzburg. With an avalanche transceiver and safety equipment, you can explore the open terrain safely, or you can hire a local guide who knows the best descents. Here you will find freeride tours in Salzburg's top spots Gastein, Kitzsteinhorn and Obertauern:
The 10 most beautiful ski runs in Salzburg
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A drop here, a spray there - freeriding has become one of the most popular winter sports. With the necessary knowledge and equipment, you can experience unforgettable days off-piste. In the ski resorts of Salzburger Land, you will usually find a large crowd of athletes with fat powder skis and snowboards on days with fresh snow.
But before you head out into the open terrain, you should definitely familiarise yourself with the dangers and the necessary equipment. A course where you learn the tools for a safe day off-piste is therefore more a necessity than a recommendation. Here you will learn how to interpret the avalanche report, how to best navigate slopes and how to use safety equipment such as an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel in an emergency. With the necessary knowledge, you can then explore the best runs in Salzburger Land.
The best areas for freeriding in Salzburger Land
Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn
Obertauern
Gastein Valley
What do I need to consider when freeriding?
Off-piste, you are travelling outside the secured ski area. This means that the terrain is not protected from alpine dangers as it is on the piste. Alpine dangers include the risk of avalanches, but also terrain traps such as streams or ditches. To be safe off-piste, you must therefore be able to assess the avalanche situation and read the avalanche report. You also need to keep an eye on the weather, as it can be difficult to orientate yourself when snowfall or fog sets in.
We have put together some knowledge pages where you can find out about the basics. At the start of your freeriding career, we recommend that you attend a course.
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