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.

 Time for two at freeride in Zell am See-Kaprun | © 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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Two people are doing handstands at the shore of a clear mountain lake. In the background, impressive mountains and a blue sky can be seen.
ALPA Sistas
closing soon Opening hours
05.10.2024 - 31.12.2026
daily:
8 am - 5 pm

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

A hiker stands on a rocky path and looks at the mountains. The sun shines brightly in the sky.
Bewegt – Ski- and Sportcamp

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

Three mountain climbers are standing on a summit next to a large cross. The surroundings are rocky and the sky is clear.
Mountainguides Zell am See-Kaprun

Caspar-Vogl-Straße 19
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 75052351

A group of people paddles in a rafting boat through raging waters. Everyone is wearing red life jackets and helmets.
Outdo

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

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

Nikolaus-Gassner-Straße 21
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8232