Stubai – Arlberg Freeride Crossing

High alpine freeride crossing in Tyrol

Good off-piste skiing skills are a basic requirement

When freeriding, have you ever wondered if you could ski the untracked backside of the area? Where do you think it’s going? Do you come back again? We have the answer for you: In the case of our tour, it goes to the next freeride area. We cross Tyrol in 6 days along the main ridge of the Alps, minimizing the climbs and maximizing the scenic and riding experience.
The Stubai – Arlberg Freeride crossing goes through the following ski resorts: Stubai Glacier, Sölden, Pitztal Glacier, Kaunertal Glacier, Ischgl and the finale at Arlberg. Along the glaciated main ridge of the Alps we find the best lines and are even in Italy for a short time. We travel alpine style, it’s all about the essentials, the untracked powder in the backcountry of the very big ski resorts. That means we have in our backpack everything you need, and you do not need much. We spend the night in cool huts or also in comfortable hotels, there all needs are satisfied.
Pure alpine freeriding in a small group, with a new area every day, new descents and, as I said, especially the backside of the areas where you normally do not come, because you end up in the wrong valley. This trip is for very good skiers who can handle all types of snow. As usual in a ski traverse, of course, you also have to ascend, but only a fraction of what you descend. This tour is definitely an alpine freeride highlight that you should have done.

Procedure

  • Day 0: Arrival Innsbruck, get to know each other at the hotel bar, meeting, equipment check
  • Day 1: Stubai Glacier, Warm Up and Switch to the Ötztal Valley
  • Day 2: Sölden, Rettenbach Ferner, line check and switch to the Pitztal valley
  • Day 3: Pitztal, off-piste freeride, or optional ski tour to Wildspitze 3770 meters
  • Day 4: Kaunertal, Riding in the empty area, Switch to South Tyrol
  • Day 5: Riding in Ischgl, Powder at Piz Val Gronda
  • Day 6: Kappl, St. Anton am Arlberg, optional ski tour in the Malfontal, back to Innsbruck by train

At the end of the day, or in the morning, we always use the local ski buses to get to the cable car.

Your mountain guide

Markus Emprechtinger – Born in the hilly Innviertel region, it was clear at the latest when he moved to Innsbruck to study that a life without mountains would no longer be possible. He studied meteorology so he wouldn’t get caught in the rain on the road, but most of the time he’s outdoors anyway and takes the weather as it comes. Markus is an all-rounder, whether with bike, ice tools, climbing pads or skis, he has fun everywhere. Besides mountain sports, there is also photography. Of course, the guests benefit from this as well, because neat pictures of eventful tours are already a cool thing.

Equipment

  • Ski (recommendation at least 95 mm center width) with ascent binding and skins as well as touring ski boots

  • Rental equipment from Armada and Mammut on request

  • Helmet, goggles, ski touring gear including down or Primaloft, backpack (airbag recommended), emergency equipment (beep, probe, shovel, first aid kit, bivy sack), sunscreen, cell phone, loose change,…

  • A residual risk cannot be completely ruled out even with professional mountain guides and we clearly point this out again here!
  • Bring complete avalanche transceiver equipment (backpack, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) if available, or rent it at registration.
  • A ski backpack to which you can properly attach skis (no bike backpacks,…) – Or an airbag backpack.
    You can rent both from us…
  • Skis with touring or walkable freeride bindings and skins are mandatory for all ski touring camps and levels. Material can be borrowed.
  • Helmets are compulsory for participants at all camps!
    Without a helmet, participants can be excluded from participation by our mountain guides, this is not a reason for compensation.
  • Individual participants can be excluded from tours or assigned to another group if they do not meet the requirements and/or endanger themselves, the group or the mountain guides or cause too much delay.
    Poor skiing skills, lack of condition and/or lack of snow, or poor snow quality do not constitute grounds for compensation!
  • Insurance covering salvage costs is the responsibility of the trip participant.
    The organizer declines any liability here.
  • Minimum number of participants for this trip: 4 persons – We reserve the right to cancel the trip if the minimum number of participants is not reached up to 15 days before the start of the trip.
  • We do not reimburse for any pre-booked transportation or transfer costs – these cannot be assigned to us under any circumstances.
    If a ride in our bus, van,… is booked, it will be reimbursed.
  • In case of own arrival , the traveler is responsible for late arrival.
    A claim for damages for non-received services does not arise from this.
  • These regulations are part of the travel contract and are accepted by the booker by sending the booking.
  • Furthermore, our GTCs apply in full.
  • From 4 people all dates and destinations for private groups, companies, ski clubs,…

Booking – from 1399€

Territories

  • Stubai Glacier

  • Sölden

  • Pitztal Glacier

  • Kaunertal Glacier

  • Nauders or Ischgl

  • Kappl or St.Anton

Requirements

  • This freeride traverse is for very good skiers who are confident on skis in all types of snow.

  • Condition for 2 hour climbs

  • Complete freeride equipment with ascent binding and skins (rental equipment available on request)

Services

  • 6x overnight stay with half board in nice hotel

  • 6x guided tour in the terrain by state-certified mountain and ski guide

  • exclusive ski passes – recommendation: SnowCard Tirol

Single room possible for an extra charge, please let us know when booking. Further dates on request – Contact

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