Are you planning your next ski adventure and wondering if you should hire a ski guide while heading out to the deep and white alpine backcountry? We have put together five good reasons that will make your decision-making easier.
Winter climbing in January may not be the first thing you think about when coming to St Anton but right now with spring like conditions, it’s a perfect time to try this protected climb and beautiful ski tour.
Nestled in the heart of the tranquil Verwall valley, beside the Rosanna river is the newly renovated Wagner Hütte, warm and inviting for Off Piste skiers, cross country skiers and hikers alike, to meet, mingle and indulge in some delicious Austrian food in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Well for a start we call it different things – in Europe we typically refer to it as Freeriding, or Off Piste skiing while in the US and Canada it’s known as Backcountry skiing. One key difference is in Europe, Off Piste areas are not patrolled, nor are avalanches controlled through blasting…
While the Ski Arlberg ski resort has undergone many improvements over the summer, the most important and exciting is without doubt the brand new Schindlergratbahn gondola lift.
On November 28th we’ll start into winter season 2019/2020 here in Austria. All weekend there is free ski testing – including Black Crows, the “catch me if you can” race and lots of good vibes, everyone looking forward to another great winter!
This January was without doubt one of the most epic months we have experience in St. Anton am Arlberg in […]
Getting out quickly in the morning, its important to know what to pack so there’s no stress on the day […]
Over the last 10 years the popularity of airbags has spread rapidly amongst Off-Piste skiers and boarders and you will […]
All Piste To Powder guides are fully qualified, English speaking & local mountain guides
Another great year We have been skiing with piste to powder for a couple of years now, and at the end of every... read moreWe 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. read less - 2019-03-24
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... read moreIf 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! read less - 2019-03-01
CADebbieAwesome experience I figured that if I was going to travel all the way from California to St Anton to ski, I... read moreI 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. read less - 2017-02-23
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... read moreWe 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. read less - 2019-01-21
Jan d.My fourth experience with Piste to Powder, second time with Florian. Ok, circumstances were more or less PERFECT, fresh pack... read moreMy 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! read less - 2019-02-09
Kmd379Wonderful guides I booked an off piste day with my brother. Our guide Florian was simply amazing. He was so patient and... read moreI 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. read less - 2019-01-06
John_snowlifeBEST 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... read moreI 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. read less - 2017-01-21
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... read moreA 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! read less - 2017-03-21
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 -... read moreAnother 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! read less - 2019-03-20
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... read moreMyself & 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 read less - 2018-04-21
Laurent L.Great experience! My son and I had a great time with Christoph. He knows the mountain and how to find some... read moreMy son and I had a great time with Christoph. He knows the mountain and how to find some great powder field despite the lack of recent snowfall. All of it in a relax and nature loving atmosphere. Thank you. L read less - 2017-02-12
bbh625Great week with Piste to Powder We had an amazing week - and managed fresh tracks every day! Piste to Powder has looked after us two... read moreWe had an amazing week - and managed fresh tracks every day! Piste to Powder has looked after us two seasons now (a week this February, and a week last year too). Both my teenage children really enjoyed the experience, so we had both family and friends out. There hadn't been fresh snow for almost two weeks, but our guide managed to 'truffle hunt' fresh tracks nonetheless (after a bit of extra climbing). Great experience, we'll do it again! read less - 2017-02-22
ghyllscrambling A superb day on skis.... Can honestly say this was one of the most fantastic days i've ever had on a pair of skis.
Im... read moreCan honestly say this was one of the most fantastic days i've ever had on a pair of skis.
Im on my 3rd season in St Anton and Bernie the guide still managed to take me to areas I had never skied before, and found the most perfect powder even weeks after it last snowed. Cannot recommend this company enough! read less - 2018-02-25
dolja03Great Off Piste Mountain Guides St. Anton and the surrounding area represents a massive scope of terrain. It can be very busy with substantial... read moreSt. Anton and the surrounding area represents a massive scope of terrain. It can be very busy with substantial queues for lifts. My wife and I spent our first few days on piste, which was enjoyable, but we wanted to get off piste for some better riding. We booked a private guide and ended up with fantastic fresh tracks, incredible scenery, and a great guide (Florian) who had keen insight to the mountain. We started the day over coffee and a safety brief and ended completely exhausted after setting fresh tracks in places we would have never found. I highly recommend Piste to Powder and will definitely ride with them again if we return to St. Anton. read less - 2017-03-03
DAC3_11Best day of skiing of our libes We set out on Monday morning with Jakob and we skied fresh tracks until 3.30pm that day... need we say more? - 2019-02-05
Powder day with Florian at Pist to Powder We had an amazing day hiking and off pist skiing with Florian at Pist and Powder. I can strongly recommend it! - 2020-03-07
Harry O. Guiding Skied in group with Tom and had private half day booking with Jackob. Both really knew their stuff and managed... read moreSkied in group with Tom and had private half day booking with Jackob. Both really knew their stuff and managed the conditions, which were very different, and the challenges 12 year old behaviour with professionalism.
Top job gentlemen, thanks.
Harry. read less - 2017-02-19
Deep powder in the forest Two days of tricky conditions but Piste to Powder guides found the right runs: safe, deep snow, not crowded,... another... read moreTwo days of tricky conditions but Piste to Powder guides found the right runs: safe, deep snow, not crowded,... another great couple of days enjoying good snow. read less - 2020-02-05
David C. Best day out in a while! We booked a mountain guide which turned out to be about our age and super chill. He showed us really... read moreWe booked a mountain guide which turned out to be about our age and super chill. He showed us really good spots, helped us practice our avalanche awareness theory but also took us riding some steeps and deeps.
Loved it and would recommend it over and over again :) read less - 2017-01-23
Douglas K.Found great snow in difficult conditions I enjoyed two excellent day's skiing with Piste to Powder's guide Tom. In unpromising conditions he found great snow and... read moreI enjoyed two excellent day's skiing with Piste to Powder's guide Tom. In unpromising conditions he found great snow and pushed me to my limits in a way that was challenging but satisfying. I would definitely ski again with Tom if I have the good fortune of returning to St Anton read less - 2017-03-21
Best skiday and company Had our best day skiing ever with Piste to Powder.
Florian was our guide and he was so proffesional and skilled... read moreHad our best day skiing ever with Piste to Powder.
Florian was our guide and he was so proffesional and skilled guide. We would og skiing With him any day. read less - 2019-03-28
rupes_Bath An amazing day: fun, exciting, and superb teaching We booked a days guided off piste.
We had a marvellous time: as well guided off piste exploring we had some... read moreWe booked a days guided off piste.
We had a marvellous time: as well guided off piste exploring we had some brilliant teaching, and learnt more from him than from any instructor in a long time.
There was a mix-up at the start (one of our group was optimistic on his level, then we got paired with some other guests of a wholly different level). But as they say, the mark of great service is not when things go as expected, but how things go if there is a glitch, and Piste to Powder did superbly.
Jacob came in specially and gave us an *amazing* day.
Wer spent most of the day on Rendl going on piste (for tips on technique) and off piste (for fun)
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All three of said afterwards we learnt more from him than we had any other instructor in years - and we did it while have a brilliant, exciting time.
We look forward to using you next time we are in St Anton read less - 2018-03-05
Powder They have the best guides who always still find fresh unshredded powder! Very professional and experienced. They are my guides... read moreThey 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!!! read less - 2020-02-15
John T.off piste day to remember a memorable day out with Jacob, covering everything - stunning mountain scenery and skiing with noone else around. A challenging... read morea memorable day out with Jacob, covering everything - stunning mountain scenery and skiing with noone else around. A challenging day but always in safe hands. read less - 2019-01-23
Michal N.They really do take you to the best powder!! Can only recommend! - 2019-02-09
Samuli L.Very good offpiste guiding and awesome day with group Cristoph - 2019-02-09
Ski touring in St Anton We had great weather and okay snow! Christoph our guide was knowledgeable kept us safe and had the local knowledge... read moreWe had great weather and okay snow! Christoph our guide was knowledgeable kept us safe and had the local knowledge to find some pockets of great snow! read less - 2019-02-25
Halvor M.Great guiding 10 days after last snow fall. We toured a bit and skied the good stuff❄️❄️❄️ - 2019-03-09
Caja C.Thanks Mike for everything! Perfect tour! - 2019-02-09