Ticino | Ski mountaineering and couloir skiing in a hut

• Content and procedure

  • Meeting place

    approx. 0830 hrs

    We will probably meet in Airolo, if necessary the meeting point will be adapted to the conditions. We will then get to know each other and clarify organisational matters.

  • Day 1

    As usual, we are travelling according to the conditions. We use mountain railways if they help us to reach great descents.

    The mountain guides create a common basis for travelling safely. Behaviour during abseiling on skis is taught and applied. We will also assess the avalanche situation and snowpack structure on the way. The learning content and inputs are adapted to the group and taught according to the situation.

  • Day 2 - 3

    We undertake varied ski tours in high alpine terrain. You can expect ascents of between 800 and 1200 metres in altitude, sometimes combined with short carrying passages or technical sections. Depending on the conditions, steep couloirs, racy descents and varied lines in open terrain await you as a reward.

    The focus is on demanding tour destinations for experienced ski mountaineers who enjoy steep terrain and alpine challenges. The choice of tours is based on the current conditions and allows us to utilise the best snow and safety conditions. We prefer to go off the beaten track and discover a wide range of downhill options

  • Conclusion

    approx. 15.00 hrs

    On the last day, we say goodbye to each other after the tour. The return journey is made individually.

• Requirements

  • Solid ski touring technique, especially safe walking with crampons and mastered hairpin bends even in steep terrain
  • Safe downhill skiing technique in open terrain and in different types of snow
  • Stamina for tours with an ascent of around 1200 metres (partly with carrying passages or technical terrain)
  • Endurance for longer descents with over 1200 metres of altitude - even in heavy or variable snow
  • Experience with crampons and moving in exposed terrain - you are not afraid of heights
  • Basic climbing skills: You can rope up independently with a figure of eight knot
  • Splitboarders are welcome if they are experienced in handling their equipment and in steep terrain

• Price and services

  • CHF 1240.-
  • Smallest group with 3 - 4 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses
  • Including accommodation costs and half board
  • Excluding travelling expenses, any train tickets, personal consumption

• Material and equipment

  • For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
  • General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.

Impressions: Couloirs Ticino