Skiing/snowboarding on areas of the mountain which are not marked as an official slope or route in a ski resort. Access is via the lift network and sometimes with a short climb (without ski touring equipment). Safety equipment is mandatory: backpack, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe.

No, you will need to buy your own lift pass at one of the main lift stations. You do not have to buy one for your guide because they have their own season lift pass.

Please check with your insurance provider before departure and if not, we recommend this one.

For full day reservations there will be a lunch stop at one of the many mountain restaurants, your guide will make recommendations and reservations. The cost of lunch is not included in the price.

Freeriding is something you enjoy in the off-piste parts of the Ski Arlberg area. You try to find your ‘line’, which gives you the biggest thrill going down at high speed – any steep slope or narrow couloir, combined with jumps. It demands a very good physical condition and good strength in your legs. Quiet often freeriders choose to climb (carrying skis or with ski touring equipment) to reach their favourite spots.

For safety reasons we limit this to a group size of 8 people maximum.

Yes, for sure skiers and snowboarders can go together although if your group is inexperienced and needs instruction we would recommend to go separately and take the right guide for each discipline.

We can provide safety equipment, subject to availability, if you do not have your own. This is what you will need: backpack with ski or snowboard carrying system, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe. We recommend off-piste skis which can be rented from sports shops locally. Ski touring equipment is also available to rent from local sports shops: boots, skis, skins, poles, split boards.

• Mountain rescue and accident insurance – please check you have this before you come to St. Anton.
• Safety equipment – if you have your own please bring: A backpack with a carrying system for skis or a snowboard, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe. Please ensure your transceiver has new batteries and the latest updates. (We can provide equipment, subject to availability, if you do not have your own.)
• Freeride skis – available to rent from local sports shops.
• Ski touring equipment – boots, skis, skins, poles, split boards are available to rent from local sports shops.
• Helmet – highly recommended for your safety.
• Goggles – required to enhance visibility in varied weather conditions and as protection for skiing at high speeds.
• Gloves – a spare pair of gloves is recommended in case yours get wet.
• Spare clothing – especially for ski tours so you can change out of sweaty tops before you start the descent.
• Sun protection – sunscreen, lip salve, sunglasses.
• Water, snacks, energy gels etc.
• Lift pass – available to buy at the main lift stations.

There are many sports shops in St. Anton where all equipment can be rented. Discounts are available if you pre-book online: Alber Sport, Sport Jennewein, Intersport Arlberg, Ski-West.

Off-piste skis are wider than carving skis and we recommend ones that are at least 90 mm wide at the centre under your foot, making turns easier in varied snow conditions. For deep powder days, we recommend skis 100 mm wide. For inexperienced or lightweight off-piste skiers, we recommend you choose a softer ski that is about head height, and for experienced, heavier or powerful skiers we recommend a stiffer and longer ski.