Ski touring during a winter holiday in Tyrol. With the right equipment, even beginners can enjoy ski touring in Austria.
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6 reasons why you should start ski touring!

Are you still looking for THE winter sport?
Untracked slopes, silence, and hardly any people—that alone speaks volumes about ski touring! Here's why we love ski touring so much 💚
Here’s what you should know before practicing this sport:
  • If you have no experience in alpine terrain, please follow a ski touring trail in the ski area and avoid open terrain.
  • If you are unsure, we always recommend going on a tour with a trained mountain guide! Feel free to visit us in Hinterstoder!
  • Alternatively, you can also visit one of our ski touring camps.
  • To go on a ski tour, you should be confident on skis and be able to ski down red slopes without any problems.
In great weather, the Winter Outdoor Festival group has reached its destination – the summit. IMG 9169 IMG 8061 279e6872-86b6-4da3-ba16-70b472e71ae8 A group ski tour. Ski touring during a winter holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps is a lot of fun, and the shared experience is guaranteed to be unforgettable. IMG 7255 At the Winter Outdoor Festival, a professional guide leads you through the Berchtesgaden mountains. IMG 1060
That’s why you should try ski touring at least once!
1. You are independent of ski resorts and lifts

Because you are responsible for your own ascent, you only have to focus on yourself and your companions.

snow-covered Breitenberg in bright sunshine
During your winter vacation in Austria, you should definitely try ski touring in the Kitzbühel Alps. You can also rent the appropriate equipment locally.
2. The most beautiful slopes are at your disposal

Since you choose where your tour takes you, you have the opportunity to climb the most beautiful peaks—assuming your skiing skills and avalanche knowledge are advanced enough!

3. Time with friends

Spend more time with friends!
Ski touring should be avoided alone, with the exception of piste tours. But let's be honest, sharing experiences with friends makes them almost twice as fun!

A winter holiday at the Explorer Hotel Zillertal means experiencing an unforgettable ski holiday in Tyrol's best ski resorts. Your accommodation is located in Kaltenbach, where you can quickly reach the Hochzillertal ski area.
Ski touring in Tyrol is much more fun in a group. Have you ever gone on a ski tour with friends during your winter vacation in Austria?
4. Ski touring makes you fit

Logical, right? Ski touring also has positive aspects for your health! It's an intensive endurance workout. Plus, the ascent is quite tough on your legs and buttocks. You should always make sure you have enough energy left for the descent, as that can also put a lot of strain on your leg muscles.

No, we're not done yet - we still have a few reasons for you!

...and the most important ones! 😉

5. Relaxation from everyday life

Do you just need to switch off? Then ski touring is just the thing! In the snowy outdoors, all sounds are muffled, and you'll hear nothing but the meditative crunch of your movements in the snow. Plus, the fresh mountain air helps you unwind.

We love snow! Do you too? Then spend your winter vacation at one of the Explorer Hotels. All Explorer Hotels are located in top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany, such as Tyrol, Allgäu, Berchtesgaden, and Vorarlberg.
6. Fun 🥳

Have you ever ridden through untouched powder? If so, you know the drill!
That feeling of freedom and lightness is simply unique.

But it's not just the descent that's amazing; the feeling on the ascent, when you've really pushed yourself to the limit, is also amazing! Nothing else can compare.

Ski touring, snowboarding, skiing, ... The list is endless, and on your ski vacation in the Alps in Germany or Austria, you can have it all at once. The perfect accommodation is the Explorer Hotel—always located in a prime Alpine region.
Ski touring - BUT not without the right equipment!
  • Avalanche transceiver: No one should venture into open terrain without a functioning and, above all, charged avalanche transceiver.
  • Probe: Thanks to the probe, you can locate buried subjects more precisely.
  • Shovel: You will need this to rescue a buried subject in an emergency.
  • Airbag backpack: The avalanche airbag is not mandatory equipment, but it can save your life in an emergency.
Winter holidays in the Alps in Germany and Austria for connoisseurs – this is best done in the sporty Explorer Hotels in Allgäu, Tyrol, Carinthia, Upper Austria, Berchtesgaden and Vorarlberg.

Do you already know how to plan your mountain adventure in a considerate and sustainable way? If you're not quite sure, ...

...then take a look here! 🐐
Book a ski touring camp
Skitouren Tipp in Österreich - Skitour Kitzbüheler Horn
Ski touring camp in Garmisch
✔ January 23-25, 2026 ✔ ✔ For intermediate skiers ✔ ✔ Ski Touring Guiding ✔ ✔ Risk Management
Ski touring camp for intermediate skiers with a certified freeride guide
  • 2 nights in a trendy designer room
  • Breakfast buffet for athletes
  • Packed lunch Saturday & Sunday
  • 1 ascent by lift
  • Complimentary drink
  • Ski touring guide for intermediate skiers
  • Workshops on equipment check, tour planning, and risk management
  • Sports spa with sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, and fitness room
  • Late check-out until 6 pm on Sunday
  • Avalanche transceiver equipment available upon request

Not included:

  • Dinner and other meals during the tour
  • Rental equipment: Must be booked online in advance
  • Additional lift rides, if needed
2 nights, from €439 per person in a double room
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