Ski Touring Courses in South Tyrol

Weekend Ski Touring Courses with Certified Mountain Guides

Our ski touring courses in South Tyrol offer the perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals of ski touring or to refine your technique under the guidance of a certified mountain guide. Over an intensive weekend, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed for safe and enjoyable days in the winter mountains.

To ensure the best possible learning experience, our weekend ski touring courses are designed for both beginners and advanced ski tourers. The course level is individually adapted to the participants’ experience, fitness and previous knowledge to guarantee optimal progress and safety.

In this course, we cover all essential ski touring skills you need to be well prepared for future tours:

Topic	Content
Equipment	Selection and proper use of ski touring equipment, avalanche beacon, probe, shovel
Terrain Knowledge & Ski Technique	Track setting, kick turns, movement in alpine terrain, estimating and measuring slope angles
Avalanche Awareness	Basics, avalanche types and mechanisms, statistics, case studies of avalanche accidents
Snow & Terrain Observation	Creating a snow profile (ECT), assessing snow conditions, evaluating slope inclinations
Safety & Emergency Management	Avalanche transceiver search (fundamentals, group check), emergency strategies, group dynamics and risk factors
Tour Planning	Ski tour planning, theoretical basics, choosing and preparing tours
Practical Application	Applying all acquired skills during ski tours, avalanche rescue training, decision-making in real terrain

Beyond technique, participants learn how to read the terrain, evaluate conditions, and make responsible decisions in the mountains.

At the end of the course, a guided ski tour awaits, where participants apply their newly learned ascent and descent techniques in real alpine terrain. This ski touring experience in South Tyrol is the perfect opportunity to practice safety and movement on snow while enjoying breathtaking views and an unforgettable summit moment.