Intro ski tour

– Your first step into the backcountry!

Skier masters powder snow with flair and precise technique in Kaprun.

Have you always wanted to try a ski tour? Now is your chance!

Our intro ski tour is perfect for anyone who wants to venture off-piste for the first time. In just 4 hours you’ll get a first glimpse into the world of ski touring – from the technique of ascending to descending in the terrain. No prior experience in deep snow necessary – you should just be able to confidently ski parallel on red slopes.

What to expect:
✅ Learn how to walk set tracks properly
✅ Get to know properly use equipment
✅ First experience with avalanche equipment
✅ Mix of off-piste on-piste descent
✅ Final stop at a mountain hut!

Tour Schedule

📍 Meeting point:09:30 AM | Maiskogelbahn, Kaprun(every Friday from 19.12.2025)

Welcome equipment check
– Properly adjusting skis, bindings, skins poles
– Avalanche transceiver (LVS) safety check

Ascent technique training
– Proper walking, pole use kick turns
– Handling climbing aids setting tracks in the terrain

Break with time for questions
– Everything you want to know about ski touring

Descent with touring skis
– First descent in the off-piste adjusting to the equipment
– Combination of off-piste on-piste for a safe feeling

Stop at a mountain hut tour conclusion

Snowsports Kaprun - Private Ski Snowboard
Snowsports Kaprun - Private Ski Snowboard

Tour Facts

Fitness level: Medium
Technical requirement: Confident parallel skiing on red slopes

What awaits you:

  • Skinning
  • Change of direction on flat and steep terrain
  • How to track
  • Correct use of the skinning aids
  • Handling avalanche equipment
  • Interpretation of the avalanche report
  • Tour planning
  • Orientation in the terrain

Duration: approx. 4 hours
Location: Kaprun
Participants: from 3 people
Booking: By reservation only. Book by Wednesday 4:00 PM at the latest. Either by email or phone.

The Snowsports Company Kaprun - Private Ski & Snowboard

Intro ski tour

€100

Every Friday from 19.12.2025

Minimum 3 participants, participation only with reservation or booking

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Included

  • Practice tour
  • Avalanche equipment if you do not have your own (avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel)
  • Guides of the highest qualification level
  • Support and advice regarding the right equipment and its correct use
  • Improve your own skills
  • Safety and avalanche training
  • Tour planning
  • Tips tricks