Beginner Ski Touring Course

Overview

Discover the beauty of ski touring in the breathtaking Julian Alps, Karawanks, and Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Our beginner-friendly ski touring course is designed for anyone who wants to make this exhilarating winter sport their passion. You’ll learn to navigate pristine, untouched mountain slopes with ease and confidence, unlocking access to hidden corners of Europe's majestic peaks. Our expert-guided course focuses on safe mountain movement, avalanche awareness, and essential ascent and descent techniques. This isn't just about learning skills—it's about enjoying nature, discovering remote winter landscapes, and skiing in uncrowded areas. With small group sizes, personalized attention, and the opportunity to explore stunning locations, our course offers a tailored experience for each participant. All the necessary safety equipment is provided, and we even offer ski touring gear rentals if needed.

Activity itinerary

Join us on the ski touring course on the vast slopes of the breathtaking snow whiteness. You will be able to discover the Julian Alps, the Karawanks and the Kamnik - Savinja Alps easily and with pleasure, and the European mountains will become more accessible to you. During the ski touring course you will learn the basics of safe movement in the mountains on skis, consequently you will be able to enjoy skiing and go to the hidden corners of our mountains carefree. CONTENTS: - Ski touring equipment - Avalanche safety equipment - Technique and tactics of the ascent and descent - Danger in the mountains in winter - Cross section of snow cover and types of snow base - Stability test of the snow cover - Proper procedures in case of the accident-searching with avalanche beacons, probing and Mountain rescue service - Situational rescue exercises from avalanches - Tour adjusted to the group’s knowledge LOCATIONS: - Mojstrana, Slovenia. Peaks and passes in the vicinity of the Julian Alps and Karawanks. - Astental, Austria. Summits above the Astental valley in the High Tauern. - Maltaberg, Austria. Peaks above the Maltaberg hamlet, in the valley of Maltatal.

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We will meet us infront of our agency where you will find the name on the doors. Or: We will pick you up with the van of our agency with the name of our agency on it. Also the driver/ guide will have your name on the list.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 7 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation at the time of booking, unless you book less than 48 hours before departure: it will then arrive as soon as possible, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Reviews

Product code: 102411P17

Activity offered by Kofler sport-sport agency via Viator.