Backcountry Skiing

Freeriding – also referred to as off-piste skiing, backcountry skiing and off-piste skiing – means skiing or snowboarding off the prepared and controlled ski slopes in open terrain. For the ascent you can use lifts or even a helicopter – so you can also enjoy a second, third, fourth, fifth… ride through untracked powder slopes.

The safe mastery of deep snow skiing and knowledge of avalanche awareness are basic prerequisites for freeriding.

For purely downhill-oriented freeriding you need a ski that adapts well to the terrain. Length, radius, flex (hardness) and rocker define your ideal freeride ski. The right equipment supports you so that you can enjoy your ride to the full. We have prepared a list of the most important equipment for you:  

• Freeride skis 
• skins 
• If necessary, crampons 
• Skis 
• Ski helmet 
• Avalanche equipment with avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe and avalanche shovel 
• Ski touring backpack (approx. 30 litres) with avalanche airbag 
• Freeride ski boots 
• Warm and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers 
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• Ski jacket and pants 
• Mask/headband 
• Scarf 
• Gloves 
• Ski goggles 
• Sun and rain protection 
• Supplies and drinking water, thermos bottle with hot drink 
• First aid kit 
• Pocket knife 
• Mobile phone

 Preparation also includes finding out about the current avalanche situation!

In addition to the official maps of our partners such as SwissTopo, IGN and Ordnance Survey, which enable you to navigate and track in the best possible way, Outdooractive offers you many other helpful features such as 3D animations, 3D flight videos and augmented reality technology.