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OFF PISTE GUIDING – avalanche training sessions

November 21, 2017/in News /by Piste to Powder Blogger

You’d like to refresh your mountain & safety skills?

Our avalanche training courses will equip you with all the knowledge and practical skills to know what to do in the worst case scenario
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This intensive half day course will be a mix of theory and practical skills on the mountain with one of our trained UIAGM mountain guides. We will simulate a burial so that you can put everything into practice.

Cost 80 euros

(minimum of 4 for the course to run)

We will cover:

how avalanches form and how they release
Avalanche avoidance: how to identify Avalanche terrain and potential triggers
Using information and resources and how to read an avalanche bulletin
Correct use of safety equipment: transceiver, shovel and probe
What to do if you are caught – rescue procedure
Practical: Companion search in single and multiple burial scenario

Meet in Anton Cafe, course runs from 9am-12pm

All levels.

NataliaM3890

Another great year We have been skiing with piste to powder for a couple of years now, and at the end of every trip we say it would be impossible to have a better one. Yet, they keep getting better.
We skied slopes we hadn't done before and eventhough it was busy and we thought it would be impossible to find good untracked snow, the guides were always able to find untouched galleys with perfect snow conditions. It is the perfect way to make the most out of a good skiing holiday and we will definitely do it again next season. - 2019-03-24
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bj_rnv2019

Make the most of your days in the mountain If you wan't to experience the most amazing skiing day ever Piste to Powder is the company to see. They have experienced and knowledgeable guides that know the area by heart. If you love to go off piste, don't miss a day with Piste to Powder! - 2019-03-01
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CADebbie

Awesome experience I figured that if I was going to travel all the way from California to St Anton to ski, I wanted to get the most out of the experience. After spending my first day on the piste with long lines, crowded slopes and spending far too much time looking at the map, I was anxious to get off-piste and away from the crowds. I decided to join an open group level 2 with Piste to Powder and was rewarded with incredible scenery, endless fresh tracks on open bowls and a great guide (Bernie) who knew the mountain well and took us to the best spots that I certainly would never have found or ventured to on my own. I'll admit that a couple of the drop ins and traverses made me go weak at the knees at first glance, but Bernie instilled confidence and was very patient. I enjoyed the small group experience and comradery of like minded skiiers. We were all exhausted at the end of the day but were on a high from the experience. I highly recommend this organization and would go with them again in a heartbeat if I'm ever back in the area. - 2017-02-23
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Pedro A.

Amazing guiding and quick response late at night We organised late at night for a guide the following morning for two high-level freeriders, with early meeting in Lech and free-riding. We were not expecting this kind of guiding in San Anton area, really professional and and hard-charging. - 2019-01-21
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Jan d.

My fourth experience with Piste to Powder, second time with Florian. Ok, circumstances were more or less PERFECT, fresh pack of snow and sun, but even then the guide needs to make the right choices. Florian made us all feel comfortable and safe, took us down beautiful slopes, and did push us to do the extra run. Top day! Recommend PtP! - 2019-02-09
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Kmd379

Wonderful guides I booked an off piste day with my brother. Our guide Florian was simply amazing. He was so patient and dealt with two people with very different skiing styles brilliantly. The communication prior to the day was excellent and the payment system simple and efficient. I really cannot recommend Piste to Powder enough. Also highlights the importance of equipment and guiding for off piste. We came across an avalanche and two guides from piste to powder immediately organised everyone into efficient and safe search parties. Thankfully no one was hurt but shows how professional and decent they are. - 2019-01-06
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Hersh T.

Great (safe) fun! A very professional and fulfilling experience. Our guide was Stefan K and led us to a very rewarding day in challenging off-piste conditions. He provided valuable tips and advice in a clear and calm way which contributed to a fun (and safe) day out! - 2017-03-21
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M5869INtomb

Epic 2 days even with limited visibility Another great few days with Florian - this year one bluebird powder day and one low vis powder day - the latter turned out to surprisingly be the best - found fine visibility runs at top of rendel, through trees, untracked, no one there all day. Epic. Dont let the lack of sun put you off these guys find the runs whatever the weather! - 2019-03-20
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christianhW2378MK

Extraordinary! Piste To Powder and our guide Florian really showed what a remarkable place St Anton is. Thanks for unforgettable days on the mountain! - 2022-03-28
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John_snowlife

BEST decision was to be Guided for a week I signed up for the Level 3 Open Group for the Monday. Snow still wasn't deep but the guide found us fun off-piste skiing with some fresh powder. It was so much fun and we went to places I could never find on my own. So I signed up for the whole week and it was the best decision I could have made! Tomas took us over the mountains, down the valleys and through the trees in search for untouched powder and we found loads of it. He was extremely professional and I felt safe at all times with him. Being guided the whole week made all the other expenses of the trip so much more worthwhile. - 2017-01-21
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Evan F.

Could not recommend more highly We spend a week in Austria and booked 2 days with Piste to Powder. We had such a good experience in the first 2 days, we booked a third. If you want to explore the mountain and ski off piste, this is the way to go. We had an incredible experience. We spent three days with Flo which was amazing, but others in our group had different guides and all had an amazing experience. It made us all want to make it a yearly trip and we will definitely be booking again with piste to powder when we return to the region. - 2024-03-15
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All-time Experience What an all-time experience!

We skied 4 days after the last storm and our private guide, Moritz, found us plenty of freshies. I can’t say enough about him. His personality was fantastic and he spoke perfect English.

My kids (12 and 15) and I are solid, off-piste skiers. Not cliff huckers, but we like it deep and steep. Moritz watched us ski and found us perfectly challenging lines that pushed us to our limits. Moritz was super patient with the kids and his positivity helped our stoke when things got challenging. We owe the whole experience to him.

I can’t say enough about moritz and piste to powder! I’d definitely use them again! - 2020-02-18
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Arden R.

Best guide in St Anton Amazing guide service. Was so nice to get off the crowded and icy pistes, and our guide Flo was constantly checking the weather and guiding us to the best snow among the many back country options in St Anton. He expertly adapted to what we wanted which was a combo of hiking/skinning paired with great lunch spots :) He knew the mountain like the back of his hand pointing out rocks from hundreds of meters away. Very impressed with the service and would absolutely use again next time I’m in the area. - 2024-03-15
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Acc001AK

PISTE TO POWDER Review Had an amazing experience with Emi - a truly amazing guide - 5 star experience .. Highly recommended. - 2023-01-28
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peternO5257UT

Excellent guide!! Lovely day on the mountains with the guide Florian. Very knowledgeable guide teachin us alot about different snow conditions and the risks. Even though we were a group of mixed level skiers he made sure that we all were happy with the day, giving good advice on off piste ski technique and at the same time finding untouched snow! Florian was very communicative so we knew the plan at all times, as well as we were involved in the discussions on where to drop in etc. All in all a beautiful day on the mountain!!! - 2023-12-20
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Powder They have the best guides who always still find fresh unshredded powder! Very professional and experienced. They are my guides since more than 5 years and I highly recommend them!!! - 2020-02-15
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566juliad

Incredible guide My husband and I really enjoyed our time skiing with Tom. He was fun and thoughtful, giving us useful tips, and answering our questions about the area. We felt safe but challenged throughout our day skiing together. And the area we skied was gorgeous - some of the most epic backcountry touring I’ve done. Would highly recommend! - 2020-01-08
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Anthony P.

Professional and knowledgeable guides This was my third booking with the company who are agents for self employed guides. On each occasion the quality of guiding was excellent.

Safety equipment (shovels, probes and transponders) are provided at no additional charge but you may need to bring your own backpack.

The level one courses taken two/three years ago included tuition and exercises to build technique and confidence before going off piste.

The five day, level two "course" took this year had little tuition and plenty of deep snow experience. In spite of limited snow our guide consistently found untracked slopes even if some of the drop offs and traverses were not for the faint hearted.

Take cash for lunch and the occasional taxi back to the lifts. - 2017-02-13
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Ski V.

Great week with PTP...... fresh tracks and great skiing with Bernhard our guide... I will be back next year ? - 2019-02-09
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Enrique G.

Professional and local guides that know their stuff and take pride in offering something else for their clients, in terms of reaching less crowded areas.I spent three days touring with them and never repeated a track and always on fresh snow. And the week was a busy one. - 2019-02-09
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MYoung78

Would use them again in a heartbeat Very friendly and responsive booking team and the guide (Philip) was brilliant; assured, relaxed, encouraging, found great powder, and was a pleasure to spend time with. - 2024-03-17
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Mary A.

First guided off piste day! Myself & a friend booked an off piste day on 4th April. We had met our guide, Matthias, the previous morning explaining what we were hoping to achieve from our days guiding. We were looking for a taste of skiing and terrain we would encounter on a planned tour of the Silvretta Route. We felt that Zoe and our guide on the day (Matthias) were very accommodating in trying to give us the experience we were looking for.
The skiing day was great, both informative and challenging and was exactly what we were looking for, with some good feedback from our guide.
Piste to powder we’re great to deal with, they were intent on making sure we got what we were looking for.
From a customer services perspective I should mention that We had previously booked a days guiding with piste to powder but had to cancel due to postponed travel plans. When we contacted Zoe about our cancellation she was very understanding and refunded our deposit without hesitation.
S. Allen - 2018-04-21
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172k_ris

Another side of St. Anton with Piste to Powder We had two excellent days skiing the St. Anton backcountry with Flo who is both very competent and a fantastic guy. Finding fresh tracks for almost every run in a popular place like St. Anton is really impressive and he was really skilled at matching the objectives to the ambitions and skills of the group. - 2022-01-23
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Hugh C.

Matthias is the best. Best ski experience in my life. I have skied at many of the top places in the world but today was the best day of skiing in my life and I got to share it with my son. We are booking Matthias again for - 2022-01-11
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MacL3an

Powder hound! We were lucky to get Philip as our guide. We had a fantastic time exploring new terrain and he managed to find untracked snow after several weeks of no snowfall. 5/5! - 2023-02-03
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D5157LXaaronj

Best ski guides in St Anton Piste to Powder is the best ski guide company in St Anton. They are very professional and prioritize safety and fun. The guides are super cool and know where the best off piste runs are. We went heli skiing one day and got some nice runs in with Philip. We skied the Arlberg another day with Flo and he lead us to Stuben for a great lunch and gave us some nice culture/history lessons about the area. - 2023-02-20
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Meander40105722690

Great Backcountry ski guiding! Phillip was an awesome guide. I learned a ton, felt safe the entire time, and had two of the best skiing days of my life. I cannot recommend highly enough! - 2023-04-06
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Pedro A.

Awesome guide, amazing organisation, booked them the night before. - 2019-02-09
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Ross W.

Just had an epic day with Tom and piste to powder. Got to see some fantastic spots and fresh tracks most of the day. Will be signing up again tomorrow! Recommend the group guiding sessions if by yourself and not wanting to fork out for a private guiding day that seems to be the only option of most of the companies. - 2019-03-09
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laurio84

Great powder freeride tour in St Anton I booked two freeride day trips with Piste to Powder and was guided by Tom on both days. Two days ago we had some new snow but the weather was very warm. Nevertheless Tom found us some nice places to ski soft snow. Due to weather it was not really powder but nice anyway. Today we had more new snow and also cold weather and we had a great powder day. - 2023-03-15
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