tourism
Guided Freeride & Ski Touring
Obertauern offers fantastic opportunities for freeriding and ski touring, with experienced local guides providing safe and exhilarating adventures. These guided tours cater to various skill levels, from introductory courses for beginners to challenging expeditions for advanced enthusiasts seeking untouched powder fields and remote peaks. Guides teach essential avalanche safety, route planning, and proper technique. Tours can range from half-day excursions around the resort's accessible backcountry to full-day ascents of peaks like the Seekarspitze or Gamsleitenspitz. Equipment rental for touring skis, skins, avalanche transceivers, probes, and shovels is typically available. Prices vary but often start from €100-€150 per person for a group day tour, or €300+ for private guiding. Booking in advance is highly recommended through local ski schools or independent mountain guides.