Join Andreas, an IFMGA-certified guide, for this challenging yet rewarding splitboard tour of the many alpine highlights of the Ötztal Valley in Tyrol!
Alps
5 Days
Mar
High
Advanced
Come ride the unforgettable terrain of the Ötztal Valley during this 5-day splitboarding tour! I will guide you to the highlights of the area for an incredible, yet challenging, alpine adventure!
Located in the region of Tyrol between the Ötztal and Stubai Alps, the mountains and glaciers of the Ötztal Valley draw outdoor adventurers who want to explore the stunning landscape. The mountains are especially breathtaking in wintertime when they are completely blanketed in white. Of course, this also makes the area a perfect destination for a 5-day splitboard tour. There is no better reward for a tough ascent than a thrilling descent.
This 5-day trip will be a nonstop adventure! We will visit many highlights of the area, including summits of such worthy peaks as Wildspitze (3,768 m), Fluchtkogel (3, 497m), and Similaun (3,606 m). I will use my local knowledge of the routes and conditions to make sure you have the best experience possible, as we pack our days with adventure and exhilarating rides through the fresh powder of the gorgeous Austrian backcountry. I’ve included a little more information below on the itinerary so you can get an idea of just how amazing the trip will be!
In order to participate, you should be comfortable riding on a variety of different backcountry terrains. This is definitely a challenging program, and a solid fitness level is required for tough ascents of up to 8 hours. We will be based in various mountain refuges for this program.
Book this 5-day splitboard adventure now for a thrilling adventure ascending and descending the incredible mountains and glaciers of the Ötztal Valley in Austria!
Check out the other trips I offer such as: 5 day snowboarding tour in Hohe Tahuern National Park, 3-day guided splitboarding trip in Stubai Valley, or 3-day freeride snowboarding tour in Zillertal, Austria.
After we meet in Vent and complete a gear check, we head to Martin Busch Hut at 2,501 m. We’ll brush up on our avalanche safety skills and discuss the plan for the upcoming days.
Today we head up our first mountain!
We begin on a gentle slope before reaching a steeper section before we reach the summit.
After, we head to Similaun Hut where we stay for the night.
We embark on a different kind of adventure, as we visit the resting place of Ötzi, the Ice Man. We will have the option to complete a second summit if we wish, reaching the peak of Finail Spitze.
From there, we descend to Hochjoch Hospiz for the night.
Today the plan is to push to the summit of Fluchtkogel at 3,497 m. There are a couple of different routes we can take. We will use ropes and harnesses during the steepest passages.
After reaching the summit, we head to Vernagt hut (2,755 m) for the night.
Today we tackle the 2nd highest peak in Austria – Wildspitze (3,768 m)!
After this last adventure, we complete the long descent back to Vent, where the program ends.
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Mountain Guide
I am a IFMGA certified mountain guide and of course a mountain lover. I am an Austrian guide based in the Austrian Alps, more precisely in Tyrol. After university I worked as a rep for the ski season in Austria. I had worked many years as a Ski and Snowboard instructor and after successful expeditions to Peru and Nepal I decided to become a certified Mountain Guide.
I work with my wife Sally managing my own Mountain Guiding Company. Sally is a qualified Walking Guide leading Alpine hikes in the summer and snowshoe walks in the winter, as well as Skiing Instructor
Our Mountain guiding Company offers a full range of mountain activities: hiking, ski touring, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Off Piste Skiing & Snowboarding, Avalanche Awareness, all taking place in the beautiful Austria and around Europe.
The programs we offer are available for all levels, from beginners to experts. Furthermore, it includes classic tours as well as the opportunity to explore new terrains. My main objective is to focus on “Safety” and also in providing a personal service from planning to completion. I also want you enjoying and discovering new beautiful spots and live amazing experiences!
Languages
German | English
Leanid
We had a great time with Andreas. He is very professional and experienced guide. He provided good safety session before our trip and provided personal safety equipment for a very reasonable price. His choice of routes were correctly matched to our abilities to challenge us and provide quite an exciting time. We would never be able to experience this kind of skiing without a guide and Andi was a great choice. I would highly recommend him to any clients from a beginners to a professionals. Also I enjoyed using your site for booking guide services. You were fast and informative. Transaction was simple, transparent and rate was very competetive. Thank you
Joe
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