Long Distance Ski Touring
Highlights
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Explore the wintry wilderness of Oulanka National Park by snowshoes, skis or by fatbike. Oulanka Wilderness Trail is maintained from mid-February ...
First day of the winter arctic trail from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland
Skitour from St-Stephan to Wistatthöre & Floschöre! Come back in Matten,near the start! 2 different way for downhill
This was a 10-day trip on mostly flat glacier, so cross-country skis were the most comfortable and useful and we just needed to walk for sections ...
Rifugio Sella Rifugio Chabod Rifugio V Emanuele Rifugio Pontese
Von der Mönchsjochhütte auf das grosse Fiescherhorn und über die Lötschenlücke nach Blatten
Und soweit er
Von der Hollandia Hütte auf die Abeni Flue
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All regions
- Austria 88 long distance ski tours
- France 15 long distance ski tours
- Germany 8 long distance ski tours
- Italy 49 long distance ski tours
- Norway 4 long distance ski tours
- Sweden 5 long distance ski tours
- Switzerland 49 long distance ski tours
Good to know
Among the most famous and popular ski crossings are the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, the Ötztal ski crossing and the Silvretta crossing.
On a long distance ski tour, you can take all the time you need to explore the places that day-trippers can't get to. From hut to hut and from peak to peak you can find your way through the snowy landscape and become one with nature.
Challenge yourself on endless climbs, enjoy the fresh mountain air on the summit and dive into the glittering snow masses on the descent. A holistic experience that you won't forget so quickly.
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Technique
In addition to your skiing skills, your endurance is the most important factor in long distance ski touring. If you want to spend several days on skis, you have to show stamina. This makes the tour a real challenge - physically as well as mentally.
Long Distance Ski Touring Equipment
If you are on the road for several days, you will quickly realize that the material plays a major role in the success of the tour. The ski boots have to fit, the skis have to be adjusted to the skiing ability and the snow conditions. Safety comes first on extensive tours, so do not go without avalanche equipment.
Multi-layer clothing keeps you cool or warm - just as you need it.
Avalanche warning
Before you go on a ski touring trip, you should be sure to check the current avalanche warning level. The avalanche situation report consists of three important core pieces of information:
How dangerous is it today?
Indication of the danger level (from 1 to 5; if the danger level is 4 or 5, the tour will be canceled)
Where are the danger spots today?
Indication of the danger zones in the avalanche situation report according to altitude level, exposure and terrain type with steepness and slope form (e.g. gullies, syncline, sunny slopes)
What is the cause of a possible avalanche triggering today?
Information on the type and cause of the hazard as well as the generally necessary additional risk for triggering an avalanche; The types of hazards are, for example, dry or wet snow slabs or loose snow avalanches; possible causes include drifting snow. The information on the additional risk indicates whether a danger zone is to be crossed individually or whether self-triggering is to be expected.
Trips in the Alpine regions require a high level of preparation. In order to enjoy your outdoor activities as safely as ...