Freeride Runs Tyrol

Freeriding starts where skiing on pistes stops

Note that even the routes that are listed as easy, are considerably more difficult than a black piste. They are only for good skiers!  

Here you find a GPS track for every run, detailed information and a POWDER DEPARTMENT TRACK BOOK (=detailed description of each run incl. numerous sketches, pictures, information on dangers, etc.) to facilitate orientation and conquering of the cruxes.

An overview of all runs, detailed route descriptions, GPS-tracks for download etc.

To use the Powder Department GPS-tracks we recommend using the outdooractive-app by ALPSTEIN Tourismus/outdooractive.com, the leading outdoor and tour portal in Europe.

DOWNLOAD OUTDOORACTIVE AT THE APP-STORE (iPhone)

DOWNLOAD OUTDOORACTIVE AT GOOGLE-PLAY (Android)

Download Powder Department Track to your mobile and locate your present position with the position button (bottom left). This way you can check any time whether you are still on the route.

With a fully-operational app it is easy to find the right access point or to return to the save pistes. A track in the snow does not mean that the slope is safe at the time! Even a slight deviation from the route can increase the risk.

THE POWDER DEPARTMENT GPS-TRACKS CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED WITH THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE:

•  Ortovox-App (IPhone + Android)

Find here an overview over the Powder Department runs.

In the Off-Piste Map you find all Powder Department runs in the ski area Stubai Glacier

ATTENTION

When riding on the Powder Department Runs you leave the secured ski area! The slopes are NOT groomed, there is NO avalanche protection (and no protection from other alpine dangers) and they are NOT checked. Powder Department Runs are not barred (open ski area) or declared as being open.

You act exclusively at your own responsibility and are outside of the liability area of the lift operators. The operators offer the open, groomed pistes and ski routes and assume no liability whatsoever.

MOST IMPORTANT RULES

•  Fresh snow or rain always increases the risk of avalanches.
•  The first nice day after snowfall is particularly prone to accidents!
•  It is often easy to trigger fresh snowdrift accumulations.
•  Rapid, marked warming and/or strong sunlight increase the risk of avalanches.
•  Low visibility (fog) makes orientation and the assessment of the avalanche risk more difficult.

BEFORE GOING FREERIDING, THE FOLLOWING THINGS MUST BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION:

•  Information about avalanche risk (see avalanche bulletin on www.lawine.at/tirol)
•  Check risk factors and if possible eliminate them
•  Check emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, mobile phone...)
•  Basic knowledge of alpine dangers and what to do in an emergency

If you are not sufficiently informed on alpine dangers and avalanches, please book a training session with a pro (e.g. guided mountain or ski guide) before going into the open area on your own.

More information at: SAFETY FIRST 

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE STUBAI GLACIER