GROUP SKI TOURING – MODERATE SKI LEVELS
There’s nothing quite like skiing the backcountry in the Dolomite Mountains during winter, finding untouched snow and carving your own fresh tracks. Always dreamed of doing this but unsure where to begin? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a backcountry skiing novice or have some experience and want to enhance your skills, this trip is perfect for you.
Our course offers a great introduction for strong resort skiers looking to explore the side and backcountry. For those with backcountry experience, it provides plenty of opportunities to sharpen your skills. No matter your level, you’ll receive vital avalanche education, practice rescue techniques, learn route planning, and discover the best powder stashes while avoiding potential hazards—all while enjoying incredible skiing and touring!
We’ll start slowly, exploring lift-accessed off-piste terrain before progressing to essential ski touring techniques such as skinning, kick turns on steep terrain, uphill snow climbs, more off-piste descents, and avalanche awareness and rescue training. The grand finale? Two fantastic days of ski touring, putting your new skills to the test as you earn your turns!
As always, our trips are led by Professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guides, the most highly qualified guides in the world. They’ll show you the best routes in the region, ensuring not only exciting off-piste ascents and descents but also your safety and enjoyment. By the end of the trip, you’ll be ready for our more advanced backcountry and hut-to-hut ski tours, or even start your own backcountry adventures!
Master essential ski touring and off-piste techniques in a high-altitude setting under the guidance of our Professional Mountain Guides, who hold the world’s highest mountain guide certification.
Develop fundamental avalanche safety skills, including understanding avalanche triggers, route planning, proper use of safety equipment, and search and rescue techniques.
Ski through the stunning backcountry of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park in the Dolomites, known for its untouched snow and captivating geological formations.
Experience the cozy atmosphere of high mountain rifugi (also known as mountain huts in English), renowned as the finest in the Alps, and savor a delightful mix of hearty Italian, Austrian, and Ladin cuisine.