Mountain guides & ski guides Safely out & about in the backcountry

If you want to conquer the backcountry of Zell am See-Kaprun or venture into the pristine, high alpine wilderness on a ski tour, it's best to rely on the experience and expertise of a local ski guide or mountain guide. These experts know the region and the terrain inside out, are aware of avalanche situations and weather conditions, and will guide you safely to the most unusual places around Zell am See-Kaprun.

Experience and training

The qualified guides and mountain guides, who work in Zell am See-Kaprun in winter, have many years of training behind them: the examinations for mountain and ski guides in Austria are considered to be particularly strict and demanding, even by international standards. In addition, they have been on the region’s pistes for many years and know where you can expect powder snow or firn. They ensure safety, regularly attend training courses and pass on their knowledge in workshops and training sessions.

Two skiers on a snowy mountain ridge with peaks in the background and a clear sky. | © Kitzsteinhorn

"Trust your guide" – Good reasons for using a ski guide:

  • Many years of experience create trust
     

  • Local knowledge and regional know-how

  • The "hidden treasures" don’t reveal themselves

  • Safety: assessing alpine dangers

  • Top training - mountain guides know more

  • Technique tips: how to do it right

  • Safety training: get yourself trained

  • Tips on material & equipment

  • Restaurant and hut tips

Find your mountain guide or ski guide in Zell am See-Kaprun here:

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A group of five people is hiking on a snow-covered hill. In the background, a clear sky can be seen.
ALPA Sistas
closed Opening hours
05.10.2024 - 31.12.2026
daily:
8 am - 5 pm

Schloßstraße 56 | PAM Apartments
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 664 4412411

A group of five friends in bright green ski attire happily poses in the snow. They stand in front of a winter mountain landscape under a clear blue sky.
Bewegt – Ski- and Sportcamp

Holzmeisterstraße 4
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 650 5012273

Two skiers on a snow-covered slope under a blue sky. They are wearing purple ski suits and enjoying skiing.
Cold Candy Snowschool Kaprun
closed Opening hours
09.12.2025 - 01.05.2026
daily:
9 am - 5.30 pm

Landesstrasse 24
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 676 3864408

A snowboarder stands on a snow-covered slope with mountains in the background. The sun is shining and the scenery is stunning.
deinBoardguide
closed Opening hours
09.12.2025 - 01.05.2026
daily:
8 am - 6 pm


5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 660 6141627

Two people stand in a snowy mountain landscape. High mountains surround them, and the sun shines on the snow-covered ground.
Mountainguides Zell am See-Kaprun


Country
tel.: +43 664 75052351

A group of children happily stands on skis in the snow. In the background, there are snow-covered trees and a clear sky.
Outdo
closed Opening hours
31.12.2025 - 07.04.2026
daily:
8.30 am - 4.30 pm

Schmittenstraße 8
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 70165

An enthusiastic skier in a green jacket stands in the mountains. The snowy landscapes and the gray sky are visible in the background.
Skiguide Austria - Thomas Hager
closed Opening hours
15.12.2025 - 15.04.2026
daily:
8 am - 5 pm

Weidenweg 1/35
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 676 3856159

A group of skiers on a snowy slope under a clear blue sky. In the background, impressive mountain peaks can be seen.
Skischool and Intersport Ski Dome Oberschneider

Ausstieg Gletscherjet 1
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8232

Three skiers are standing on a mountain in the snow. In the background, snow-covered slopes and a blue sky can be seen.
SkiSchool Frost
closed Opening hours
30.12.2025 - 15.04.2026
daily:
8 am - 6 pm

Franz-Josef-Straße 5
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 20233