What equipment is essential for ski touring and freeriding in Tyrol?

The following equipment is essential for safe ski touring and freeriding in Tyrol: Avalanche transceiver (LVS) : For locating buried victims. Avalanche probe : For the precise localisation of buried victims. Avalanche shovel : For quickly digging out buried victims. First aid kit : For medical emergencies. Bivouac sack : For emergency shelter in unforeseen situations. Mobile phone : For emergency calls; Euro emergency number: 112. Airbag rucksack (optional): Can reduce the risk of burial in the event of an avalanche. This equipment increases safety in open terrain and should always be carried.

Where can I find the latest avalanche reports for Tyrol?

Current avalanche reports for Tyrol are available on the website of the Tyrol Avalanche Warning Service . Information on avalanche danger, danger levels and weather conditions is provided there daily. The "Avalanche Tirol" app for mobile devices also offers up-to-date warnings and helpful functions for when you're out and about.

What courses are offered in Tyrol for safe ski touring and freeriding?

Numerous courses and workshops are offered in Tyrol that teach safe ski touring and freeriding. These include topics such as terrain awareness, interpretation of avalanche reports, use of digital tools in avalanche awareness as well as behaviour in the terrain and in emergencies. Providers such as the Alpine Club and local mountain guide associations offer corresponding training courses.

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Rules of behaviour for freeriding & ski touring

1. healthy and fit in the mountains
Good fitness through regular endurance and strength training. Make sure you have power reserves for the descent.
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2. careful route planning
Pay particular attention to the weather forecast, as cold, wind and poor visibility greatly increase the risk of accidents. Plan alternative routes and checkpoints.
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3. complete equipment
Standard emergency equipment includes an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, first aid kit, bivouac sack, mobile phone (Euro emergency number 112) and an airbag system.
4. avalanche situation report
Find out in detail about the avalanche danger before the tour! How high is the danger level, where are the danger spots, what are the current avalanche problems?
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5. weigh up the avalanche risk
Therefore, base your decisions on strategic methods of risk assessment (reduction methods) and pay attention to danger signs in the terrain.
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6. orientation & break
It is important to know how to use a map, altimeter, compass, app or GPS. Drinking, eating and breaks are necessary to maintain performance and concentration.
7. maintain distance
Distances serve to relieve the snow cover and limit damage. Clearance distances of 10 metres when ascending steep slopes also increase comfort when making hairpin bends. When descending, always keep a distance of at least 30 metres and ski very steep slopes individually.
8. avoid falls
Falls on the descent are the most common cause of accidents on ski tours. They place a great deal of additional stress on the snow cover.
9. small groups
Small groups (up to 6 people) increase safety. Communication with other winter sports enthusiasts and mutual consideration prevent dangerous situations.
10. respect for nature and the environment
Be considerate of wild animals, respect protected areas and do not enter afforested areas. Form car pools or use public transport to get there.
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Mountain emergencies, collisions, broken bones. When help is needed in the mountains around Reutte, the RK-2 rescue helicopter flies in. On board is the volunteer flight rescuer Florian Selb.

More on rules of behaviour for freeriding & ski touring

The following equipment is essential for safe ski touring and freeriding in Tyrol:

Avalanche transceiver (LVS): For locating buried victims.
Avalanche probe: For the precise localisation of buried victims.
Avalanche shovel: For quickly digging out buried victims.
First aid kit: For medical emergencies.
Bivouac sack: For emergency shelter in unforeseen situations.
Mobile phone: For emergency calls; Euro emergency number: 112.
Airbag rucksack (optional): Can reduce the risk of burial in the event of an avalanche.

This equipment increases safety in open terrain and should always be carried.

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Rules of behaviour for freeriding & ski touring

1. healthy and fit in the mountains

2. careful route planning

3. complete equipment

4. avalanche situation report

5. weigh up the avalanche risk

6. orientation & break

7. maintain distance

8. avoid falls

9. small groups

10. respect for nature and the environment

Packing list for freeriding & ski touring

On the road with the air rescuers

More on rules of behaviour for freeriding & ski touring

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Rules of behaviour for freeriding & ski touring

1. healthy and fit in the mountains

2. careful route planning

3. complete equipment

4. avalanche situation report

5. weigh up the avalanche risk

6. orientation & break

7. maintain distance

8. avoid falls

9. small groups

10. respect for nature and the environment

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Packing list for freeriding & ski touring

On the road with the air rescuers

More on rules of behaviour for freeriding & ski touring

What equipment is essential for ski touring and freeriding in Tyrol?

Where can I find the latest avalanche reports for Tyrol?

What courses are offered in Tyrol for safe ski touring and freeriding?

This might also interest you:

Freeriding

Freeriding

Freeriding in Tirol

Freeriding in Tirol

Freeride Camps

Freeride Camps

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