Freeriding

A lifetime would not be long enough to ski all of the great terrain in the Freeride Arena on Krippenstein Mountain in Upper Austria – still one of Austria’s best-kept secrets.

Big, open bowl skiing, large meadow gliding, knife-edge ridge walks, and classic couloirs are all available and towered by mighty Dachstein, Upper Austria’s highest mountain. The heart of Salzkammergut Lake District has long been revered as a hot spot in Austrian alpinism and backcountry skiing. For the novice skier looking to learn the basic turns, to the experienced backcountry traveler looking for an exciting alpine excursion, Dachstein Mountain will not disappoint.

Big, open bowl skiing, large meadow gliding, knife-edge ridge walks, and classic couloirs are all available and towered by mighty Dachstein, Upper Austria’s highest mountain. The heart of Salzkammergut Lake District has long been revered as a hot spot in Austrian alpinism and backcountry skiing. For the novice skier looking to learn the basic turns, to the experienced backcountry traveler looking for an exciting alpine excursion, Dachstein Mountain will not disappoint.

Freeskiing World Champion Chris Davenport rates Krippenstein among the premier freeride terrains on the planet, along with Chamonix and Verbier.

• The spectacular high alpine terrain offers countless opportunities to reach untracked powder and new levels of excitement.


• Unmatched beauty and adrenaline rushes are just around the corner, awaiting extreme adventurers on the area’s 30kms of backcountry terrain.

After researching the best Freeride Spots in the Alps, "Planet Snow" Ski &Winter Sports Magazine selected the ten best spots in edition 01/2006:

The Krippenstein Freeride Arena was rated as the number one!

Go with the Best!

The Guides of Outdoor-Leadership know all the best rides—and love to share them with you!
www.outdoor-leadership.com
Telephone: +43 (664) 344 14 86 and +43 (664) 10 37 867

Equipment Rentals (incl. Beacons)

Krippenstein Ski Rentals
Dachstein Sport Janu Ges.m.b.H
Johannes Janu
Obertraun Base Terminal
Tel +43 / (0)6134 / 8298
dachsteinsport.janu@sport2000.at
www.sport2000rent.at/dachsteinsport

Safety First

Carry emergency avalanche equipment

• Beacons (check all transceivers prior to your journey to ensure proper transmit and receive functions)


• Helmet


• Rucksack with portable shovel, probe poles and first aid kit


• When considering backcountry terrain, make sure that you have a good education and background in avalanche knowledge and don’t go beyond your skill levels.

Backcountry Trip Planning

• Get the latest weather forecast


• Check the avalanche forecast before leaving on a backcountry trip

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Store emergency numbers in your cell phone

• Ski Lift Company – +43 (6134) 8400 2864


• Mountain Rescue – 140

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