Saalbach-Hinterglemm

ALPINE FREERIDE ODISSEY: AUSTRIA BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE

Ski Touring

What you'll do

Alpine Freeride Odissey is a 7-day ski touring expedition through Austria’s most iconic backcountry regions—Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Fieberbrunn, Rauris, and Sport Gastein. Test your fitness, hone avalanche rescue skills, and tackle classic summits like Schusterkogel, Hoher Sonnblick, and Vorder Geißlkopf. From lift-access freeride terrain to full-day high-alpine ascents, this trip blends technical challenges, epic powder runs, and jaw-dropping views. Designed for experienced tourers seeking true mountain adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation: Into the Alps

Settle into the alpine atmosphere of Saalbach-Hinterglemm (4 PM). Participants meet the guides, check equipment, and go through an overview of avalanche safety protocols and the week’s objectives. Light activity and gear tuning prepare the group for the high-mountain challenges ahead.

Day 2 – Schusterkogel Fitness Test: Gauge & Rescue

A full-day ski tour to Schusterkogel (2,207 m) in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, designed to assess the group's fitness and technical abilities. The ascent features forested paths and open alpine terrain, ending with stunning 360° views. Avalanche rescue training and snowpack assessment round out the day’s skills prep.

Day 3 – The Ultimate Backcountry Playground: Hinterglemm–Fieberbrunn

A high-adrenaline freeride touring day exploring the legendary powder zones between Salzburg and Tyrol. Wildseeloder and neighboring peaks offer diverse terrain: steep slopes, couloirs, and easy-access powder bowls. Ideal for fine-tuning off-piste skills with minimal climbing thanks to lift-assisted access.

Day 4 – Glacier Glory: Hoher Sonnblick Ascent

A major alpine objective: the 3,106 m Hoher Sonnblick. Starting from Lenzanger Parkplatz, the route features glacier travel and panoramic views. Topping out at the historic Zittelhaus (Europe’s highest weather station) makes this a technical and cultural highlight.

Day 5 – Powder Lines of Sport Gastein

Explore the freeride-rich terrain of Sport Gastein with its deep snowpack and open alpine bowls. Using the lift system combined with short skins, participants discover secret powder stashes, scenic couloirs, and playful tree lines, all under the guidance of local pros.

Day 6 – High Alpine Masterpiece: Vorder Geißlkopf

A long and rewarding tour to the 2,974 m Vorder Geißlkopf, one of the grand summits of the Hohe Tauern. With nearly 8 hours on skis, the route crosses glacier fields and rugged alpine passes, culminating in a thrilling descent. A true test of endurance and skill.

Day 7 – Departure: Farewell to the Peaks

Time for a final breakfast in the mountains (12 PM). Depending on schedules, a short morning skin or recovery walk is optional before saying goodbye to Austria's snow-covered giants and heading home with unforgettable memories and stronger mountain legs.

Important stuff

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100% Guaranteed Departures

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Flexible Changes

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

100% Guaranteed Departures: Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.
Flexible Changes: Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.
Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance: Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance

Medical and luggage insurance

Travel cancellation insurance

Skiing Instructor

Accommodation

Local transport

Dinner

Breakfast

Lift ticket

Flight

Visa (if applicable)

Extra accommodation

Transport from airport

Transport to airport

Local transport

Lunch

Extra transfer

Extra food and drinks

Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”

Tips

Personal equipment

Guide expenses (meals and lifts)

Expenditure of personal nature

Accomodations

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Accommodation in Saalfelden or Zell am See

The accommodation will be in a cozy mountain hut, either in Saalfelden or Zell am See, depending on availability and group preferences. Regardless of the location, the quality and standard of the hut are guaranteed to be the same.

Guides

Jany

Jany is a solid 8a+ climber who started Rockbusters. Although his master's degree in Social Politics and Social Work, he couldn’t resist the call of the mountains and became a climbing instructor.

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