Ski tour season start | Oberalp Pass

Influence from the south, fresh new snow and already underfoot

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Powder descent in Andermatt

It's snowing again this weekend, it's getting colder and the ski touring season is calling! The Oberalp Pass already has a good base and thanks to the southerly influence we're expecting pretty good weather on Sunday. There is also a good amount of fresh snow here and thanks to the railway we can start up! Cool ski tour destinations are waiting for us. We will choose the best option on site and will certainly spend a cool day together in the snow!

    • Area: Oberalp Pass
    • Meeting point: 9.50 Oberalp Pass
    • Parking in Andermatt and Zug from Andermatt: 9.28
    • Arrival by train or carpooling

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • Condition for ski tours with around 1000hm at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
    • Condition for 1000m of descent in different types of snow.
    • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

    • Takes place with up to 6 guests per mountain guide.

    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

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Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~350 m / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, ~350 - 400 hm / h.

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