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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 

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 

Awesome 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 

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 

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 

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 

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... 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 

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 

Wonderful 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 

Amazing off-piste week with experienced, safe guide I spent 4 days in a row skiing with Bernhard in a level 2/3 group. It was impressed by Bernhard's... read moreI spent 4 days in a row skiing with Bernhard in a level 2/3 group. It was impressed by Bernhard's ability to bring us amazing skiing, challenging runs all while making safety a top priority. Bernhard regularly told us the safest distance to ski apart, which terrain to avoid and how to handle particularly challenging sections. I highly recommend Piste to Powder!!! read less - 2018-03-01 

Great guiding 10 days after last snow fall. We toured a bit and skied the good stuff❄️❄️❄️ - 2019-03-09 

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 

Absolute Leidenschaft und Perfektion! Langjährige Erfahrung und großes Wissen über Technik und Gelände. Die Guides von Piste to powder machen... read moreAbsolute Leidenschaft und Perfektion! Langjährige Erfahrung und großes Wissen über Technik und Gelände. Die Guides von Piste to powder machen deinen Tag zu einem perfekten! read less - 2019-02-09 

Epic I had not been back to St. Anton for 19 years. Back then I skied off-piste with the Arlberg Ski... read moreI had not been back to St. Anton for 19 years. Back then I skied off-piste with the Arlberg Ski School for years but always without helmet and without all the avalanche gear. This time I ended up skiing in areas I had skied before but felt now a lot safer. Thomas was our guide for the week and he was excellent. I will never forget the 1.1/2 hrs hike we did the first day. He kept on saying "you have to earn your turns". The hike was well worth it since we found fresh powder that I thought I would never would see that day. Every day was different but we always ended up skiing some nice powder in areas where we were pretty much all alone: just our group of 2 to 5. Then when we got back to the slopes at the end of the day it was just like a nightmare. Fortunately we only had a very short distance to ski on those crowded slopes.

Really liked that Thomas set up a WhatsApp group to enable us to share pictures and videos. He also filmed us a lot and he took some great pictures: he is a real good photographer.

I was in town with 45 others. Only 5 of us signed up with piste-to-powder, 5 signed up with the ski school. All others skied by themselves (or in small groups) and ended up complaining about icy and crowded slopes. They had a so-so experience; we had an epic experience. read less - 2020-02-26 

Awesome off Piste day! Awesome day off piste skiing with Gelbi. He was great with the group and catered to all of our skill levels - 2020-03-05 

Epic day! Possibly amongst the best off-piste runs I have ever done with perfect powder snow conditions. All... read moreEpic day! Possibly amongst the best off-piste runs I have ever done with perfect powder snow conditions. All thanks to Florian and "Piste to Powder" who guided us to the perfect spots untouched by other skiers. I cannot think it can get any better! Thank you Florian for a perfect day! read less - 2019-03-09 

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 

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 

Quality guides and experience We used Piste to Powder for 3 days with a friend. Mauritz O. was an excellent guide, judging the group... read moreWe used Piste to Powder for 3 days with a friend. Mauritz O. was an excellent guide, judging the group ski level very well. He worked hard to find us fresh powder that made the trip very memorable. Will definitely be using them again. read less - 2020-02-02 

freeride super freeride tag mit florian. professioneller, symphathischer sehr vertrauenswürdiger guide, der mit uns super rides gefahren ist. - 2019-01-22 

Incredible guide My husband and I really enjoyed our time skiing with Tom. He was fun and thoughtful, giving us useful... read moreMy 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! read less - 2020-01-08 

Great 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 

Piste to Powder Arlberg Perfect guiding by Florian and his Piste to Powdee organization. We have enjoyed a perfect off-piste day with perfect powder... read morePerfect guiding by Florian and his Piste to Powdee organization. We have enjoyed a perfect off-piste day with perfect powder snow conditions. All thanks to a great guiding that took us to the right spot at the right moment. So have enjoyed untouched slopes all throughout the day in beautiful slopes being, alone!! Which the greatest luxury you can get nowadays: feeling you are the only one in the mountain.
Not an easy task that Florian has magnificently achieved.
Thanks a lot Florian! read less - 2019-02-13 

Great trip! Great run from the highest run in the region...
Extremely tired but well worth it!
Thank you Gebi!!! - 2020-03-05 

Geli: cheerfully improving your ski-technique for off-piste skiing! For the fourth year in row we spend two half days of technique training and two days of off piste... read moreFor the fourth year in row we spend two half days of technique training and two days of off piste skiing with Geli, we've booked for next year again!!
Every year she is able to improve our skills and to find the perfect spots for off-piste skiing, being safe and always cheerful!!
Really recommendable!! read less - 2018-03-09 

Not only an amazing off piste experience, but the communication with Piste to Powder was great! Mike replied to all... read moreNot only an amazing off piste experience, but the communication with Piste to Powder was great! Mike replied to all my emails immediately and was extremely helpful! Can 100% recommend! read less - 2019-02-09 

Thank you Moritz for a great powder day, so good guiding company Piste to Powder! - 2019-03-09 

Amazing skiing Thanks to Peter!! We spend five days with Peter who managed to find perfect snow everyday of the week. Very... read moreThanks to Peter!! We spend five days with Peter who managed to find perfect snow everyday of the week. Very impressive. I will definitely come back! / Björn read less - 2019-02-16 

Great fun in Open Group w/ Matthias Our mountain guide Matthias showed us all the best places and hidden gems. Even in quite challenging conditions were found... read moreOur mountain guide Matthias showed us all the best places and hidden gems. Even in quite challenging conditions were found powder stashes. Most other guiding companies don’t have open groups, so this definitely is a plus. It has been fun skiing with other like-minded people with similar abilities. They’ll provide you with safety equipment if you need it free of charge.
Be sure to bring some cash for lunch and for the occasional short bus ride back to the resort (4€). read less - 2018-03-31 

Great day off piste with professional and attentive guides During our four days of skiing in St Anton, we decided to have one day of off piste guiding. The... read moreDuring our four days of skiing in St Anton, we decided to have one day of off piste guiding. The weather was nice, but a bit wind packed snow and wet in the lower parts. High season. Still our guide managed to find some nice, untouched runs. We also got some useful tips to improve our skiing. Also fun for three Norwegians to learn the "Lyngen turn" (Lyngen is an area in Norway) all the way down in Austria. Accompanied with a bit of yodling:-)

We were joined by an extra guide this day who were there to take pictures. Guides Burhard and Florian gave us a great day with good skiing, and by sharing knowledge and lots of humour. They were both experienced, knew the area well, and were attentive guides. Highly recommended, professional company both in the booking process and trough the day of skiing. read less - 2017-03-20