Event BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days

BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days

Description

Lots of fun and adventure are once again guaranteed this winter at the BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days at the Stubai Glacier.
This action-packed program for the whole family makes your winter holiday together not only an unforgettable experience but also teaches all the essential techniques and safety measures. For two days, parents and their children aged 10 and older can explore the snowpark and off-piste terrain with trained coaches and guides. On February 18, it’s all about going higher and further on jumps and rails. On February 19, it’s time to discover the thrill of powder skiing.

When ski- and snowboard-enthusiastic parents go on a winter holiday with their children, they often face a challenge: while youngsters want to seize every opportunity to try out new tricks in the snowpark or carve their first lines in the powder, adults tend to place more importance on safety. This is exactly where the BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days step in. The certified ÖSV Freeski Coaches as well as the state-certified mountain and ski guides know their terrain inside out and are experts at introducing families to both park and powder in a fun and approachable way.

Day 1 of the BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days is dedicated to obstacles in the SPRING GARDEN at Gamsgarten. The 8-seater Rotadl chairlift quickly takes you to the snowpark, where numerous kickers, tubes, rail combos, and hips are waiting to be tried out. Since the first steps are often the hardest, the ÖSV Freeski Coaches provide plenty of helpful tips: how to get started, which rules to follow, and which safety measures are essential. Moms and dads should also challenge themselves and take their first jumps together with their kids.

Day 2 of the BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days is all about the off-piste powder feeling. Since venturing into open terrain comes with risks, the state-certified mountain and ski guides first teach participants everything they need to know about safety. Equipment, planning, and precautions are covered at the Powder Department Freeride Checkpoints before heading beyond the slopes. A playful avalanche rescue training is also part of the program at the Ortovox transceiver training station.

PROGRAMM

Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Park Day

• 09:30 am: Meeting point at the FACTION booth at Gamsgarten

• Equipment check & tips, warm-up and get-to-know games, park rules

• Preparation for the first tricks

• 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Joint lunch break at the EISSEESTUBE at Gamsgarten

• Boxes, rails, and kickers – how to approach a new obstacle

• Risk reduction and safety in the park

• Lots of fun with big and small jumps until 3:00 pm

Thursday, February 19, 2026: Powder Day

• 09:30 am: Meeting point at the FACTION booth at Gamsgarten

• Distribution of rental safety equipment

• First briefing, warm-up and get-to-know games

• Introduction to avalanche awareness and Powder Department Checkpoints

• First runs on and off the slopes

• Technique tips for powder skiing: position and control off-piste

• 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Joint lunch break at the EISSEESTUBE at Gamsgarten

• Off into the terrain – powder runs, tips for parents on freeriding with kids

• Avalanche rescue training: handling safety equipment

• Risk management, tactics, and emergency behavior off-piste

• 3:30 pm: Farewell and return of rental safety equipment

Participation requirements:

Children and young people aged 10 and older can take part together with their parents; children between 10 and 14 years old only when accompanied by an adult, from 14 years and up also without an accompanying adult. All participants must be confident skiers or snowboarders and able to master black slopes. Teenagers between 14 and 18 years old participating without a guardian must bring a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian (form provided by the organizer). The event takes place in all weather conditions.

Required equipment:

• Ski or snowboard equipment and appropriate clothing (if available: park, all-mountain, or freeride skis – slightly wider kids’ skis recommended for better float)
  Limited test skis from FACTION are available.

• Helmets are mandatory (back protectors recommended)

• Backpack for safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel are provided by ORTOVOX)
  Rental skis/snowboards, boots, etc. are available in Intersport shops on the mountain and in the valley.

Participation fee per person (adult or child) per day (with valid ski pass): €30
Lift tickets can be purchased at ticket offices, vending machines, or online.
The participation fee includes: powder guiding by certified mountain and ski guides, park coaching, and rental safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel).

Minimum participants: 6
Maximum participants: 18
First come, first served
Participation possible on one or both days.

Registration

Interested? You can sign up for the BIG FAMILY Park & Powder Days right here: www.walser-concepts.com/family-days