Far from being just a fun activity for more than a few people, this adrenaline sport is a bigger and bigger business, and many ski resorts around the world are arranged accordingly. Special freeride routes and courses are being opened and resorts are being established to monitor the weather and avalanche danger.
And it's no wonder, because skiing can look like this
Like this cutádí in the snow profíci
We have selected the 5 best m´ for freeride skiing in Austria this season. It's all in the fineé rangeé educationá and the quality is worldá.
Here they are. The best&scaron&í resorts for freeride skiingá according to theá&s and the Redbull ladder, whichý compiled from votesá of lovers of this adrenalineé sport. The Austrian Alps were ranked 9 out of 23 resorts, which shows that it is a great place for freeriders. And it's so close to me...
1. Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See - Kaprun
Freeride at Kaprun
Kaprun is known for its parýmýmýmýmýmý groomed slopes, which are a joy to hit. Outside of the groomed slopes, there is a beautiful landscape with deep and unspoilt powder. You can set out on your own or with professional guides.
In the areálu you will find freerideé routes X1-X5, for whichás is the bestší one
You will find the &scaroná X1 route on the righté side (in the direction of the skiá ní) next to the Gipfelbah lift. The slope is mostly in the stí (long holdí powderšan), no avalanches here, you can fit quite a lot of tracks. However, you need to watch the time of the last lift down, so that you don't get too caught up. Since you are going down from around 300 m above sea level, it is a must to pack avalanche equipment.
| Drive from Prague: approx. 6 hours (see kudy jet) Price: 53,00 € /day |
Safety: At the beginning of eaché route you will find the so-called. Freeride Info Point, which tells you about the nature of the slope, the most common routes, potentially dangerous routes, avalanches, etc.
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2. Stubai
Stubai is really getting into the freeriding trend šlape. He's not afraid of it, which is why he's created a whole freeride area „Powder Department“ with a total of 13 trails. So you'll find a huge variety of terrain with the assurance of quality snow just waiting for you to make your mark.All 13 freeride trails can be viewed on the této map
Stubai through the eyes of a freerider
| Drive from Prague: approx. 7 hours (see kudy jet) Price: 48,00 € /day |
Safety: At Eisgraf and Gamsgarten you will find the so-called. At the freeride checkpoints at the Gamsbergs and Gamsbergs, there are information boards that will tell you which ú ú ú sections are the most difficult;í and whiché are technically the most difficulté í and soé iná they will tell you if there is avalancheé dangeré.
Safetyí equipmentí can´ be´ rented´ at the´ sport´ goods´ shops at the´ glacier Stubaier Gletscher Intersport Shops.
Láká inás it? Check out the currentální weatherí on Stubai
3. Fieberbrunn
Fieberbrunn must not be missing from this list, as it has long been known as a secret tip for freeride and deep snow lovers. Although its popularity and popularity is growing year by year, it is the perfect place to enjoy a luxurious skiing experience in the powder. Because it is surrounded by mountain massifs, this resort traditionally has the highest amount of snow in the KitzbüHel Alps. The amount of deep snow is like a ráj for freeriders, maybe that's why there is a stop of the prestigious Freeride World Tour (specifically the Wildseeloder wall).
This is what the Freeride World Tour looked like
| Drive from Prague: approx 5.5 hours (see kudy jet) Price: 55 € /day |
Are you interested in this freerideá location and already slowly packing up your skis? Take a look first at the actuální duringí Fieberbrunn
4. Arlberg - Lech-Zurs and St. Anton or "Europeaná Aljaška"
The world-famous ski resort, which thanks to the enormous Arlberg mountain massif has a rich annual snowfall, is also a paradise for freeriders. That's why it's also called the „European „Aljaška“ Here they can get in massesách powderšIn this way, they can enjoy the adrenaline rush and have a cleanéé pleasure&scaron&ení from adrenalineé jí. There are more freeride trails here than anywhere else, so you don't have to worry about crowds. Freeride's treasure are the technically really fun basins below Valluga and Sonnekopf. Here, you can enjoy endless arcs in the powder with a few days of visibility.
Somehow you can also cut
| Drive from Prague: 6.5 to 7 hours (see kudy jet) Price: 55€ /day |
Láká inás this mecca of freeride? Check out theáální duringí and get going!
5. Silvretta-Montafon
The most sporty&scaroné Austriané skié resort má for freeride greaté conditions. Right at the top station of the Grajoch-Bahn cable car you will find the Freeride Infocentre, where you can find out all the important information about the routes, the amount and quality of the snow and also the dangers. You can also take away from here a clear freeride map. The resort offers a huge number of freeride trails, just choose and then enjoy the long curves in the powder.
Infiniteé arches in prašan, nádhera
| Drive from Prague: approx. 7 hours (see kudy jet) Price: 54 € /day |
Be sure to check them out at the Actualáá duringá to make sure you have a perfectáexperience.
So, have you made your choice?
| Resistance is the mother of wisdom, so in addition to the spránén& weather, be sure to check your freeride výshoe. Necessityí is in addition to warmé clothingí and freerideý skisí: - avalancheý searchá camper - probe - shovel - helmet - sunglasses - map of the place - a charged working phone - phone for místní mountain service - investigate avalancheé dangeré beforehand and ask if it is safeé to go |
