Ski touring 

Ski mountaineering is a winter sport that combines free skiing, climbing skills and navigation . Its beginnings date back to the 19th century, when people from Alpine countries moved down from the mountains on skis to earn a living. It gradually became a popular activity and is now very popular all over the world . Ski mountaineering already has its fans in Slovakia. The best conditions for this sport in our country are in the High and Low Tatras, but we would also find fans of this sport in the Veľká and Malá Fatra . If you don't want to stand in a long line for the lift, let yourself be tempted by this increasingly popular sport that will give you a feeling of freedom, discovering new places and endlessly beautiful views.

What do you need to become a ski mountaineer?

If you like skiing, but would like to try something new, with more adrenaline, try ski mountaineering . However, it is necessary to realize that this is a physically demanding sport, the largest part of which consists of climbing uphill . However, at the end you will find newly discovered places and an inner feeling that you have surpassed yourself and your own limits. If you also want to be an excellent ski mountaineer, you should have :

• excellent physical condition

• you need to know how to ski well

• sense of direction

• at least basic ski mountaineering equipment

Alpine skis

We have ski alpine skis for all enthusiasts in our offer. Choose from:

• alpine skis Blizzard

• alpine skis Voelkl

Skialp clothing and skialp backpack

The basic equipment of a ski mountaineer includes quality equipment. When you are just starting out with ski mountaineering, you can take advantage of the option of renting equipment. If you find that ski mountaineering really has captured your heart, invest in your own equipment . This should definitely include: ski mountaineering skis , ski mountaineering boots, proper bindings, so-called sealing belts, helmet and poles. Clothing also contributes to making you feel good on the slope. Do not confuse skiing clothing with ski mountaineering clothing . When ski mountaineering, you spend most of your time climbing uphill, so you need functional clothing made of breathable and quick-drying materials and a durable membrane in case of inclement weather . Since the weather in the mountains is changeable and the sun is harsh, your clothing should also be easy to store. For this, you need to take a practical ski mountaineering backpack or ski mountaineering backpack with you, where you can fit everything you need. And don't forget the sunscreen.

Benefits of ski mountaineering

If you're still hesitant, here are a few benefits of ski mountaineering that may convince you that this sport is worth trying.

• you'll get a good workout

• you are pushing your own limits

• Beautiful views await you.

• you are not limited by the opening hours of ski resorts

• you save on ski passes, as you can go almost anywhere