The routes

Königsspitze in German, Gran Zebrù in Italian, this attractive, fascinating pyramid is the most beautiful mountain in the area. And, understandably, one of the coveted ascents for every self-respecting ski mountaineer as the sweeping views from north to south fill...

Pleasant easy route up weathered rock that climbs compact slabs, corners and short walls. Set in a unique and impressive ambient, this route has been equipped and carefully cleaned and is ideal for beginners.

This is definitely the most classic trip in the area of the Westfalenhaus refuge. As soon as the conditions allow you to rise above 3000 metres of altitude, a track will appear along the Langental which will lead you to...

A little known walk which offers splendid views onto the marvelous Schlern, leads past two ancient churches and discovers numerous hidden gems of the Ritten. 

Lupi Solitari, Lone Wolves, follows the obvious crack that climbs the center of the east face Short but fairly bold, it is located in a spectacular setting next to a huge granite arch. 

Mille Splendidi Soli - A thousand splendid suns - ascends the SSE Face Coster di Destra di Cima Poia. Established ground-up, it breaches a series of slabs up excellent granite. The starting slabs and corners lead to the central slabs,...

The ski mountaineering trip to Monte Rinalpi or, better still, Vallone di Rinalpi is certainly one of those outings that deserve putting in that little bit extra; the altitude gain and its overall length will almost definitely be rewarded with...

With Morgenkogel we enter the mountains of Innsbruck’s skiers. Among the various classical itineraries within the city’s surroundings this is one of the closest. Reachable in just over fifteen minutes from the centre, this itinerary together with the nearby Kreuzspitze,...

Short alpine outing up excellent weathered limestene past runnels and small pockets. Technical, smooth slab climbing.

Nido di Rondine is a great modern outing on excellent rock. Varied and satisfying climbing, mainly on a rough slab with featured knobs, but also some corner/crack sections. In 2018 Nicola Castagna and Francesco Salvaterra established (by abseil) a 15m variation...

Tribulaun of Obernberg is one of the pearls in this area. You can look on dozens of Austrian ski mountaineering guide books but there will be no trace of a report of this itinerary. Nonetheless, it is well known locally...

Great ski mountaineering itinerary that leads to the summit of the highest peak in Val Senales. This itinerary makes use of the 2 new chiarlifts resulting in a relatively straightforward ascent and an incredible 1800m descent to Maso Corto.

A beautiful ascent via a varied itinerary in a grandiose setting. The summit offers a magnificent view onto the entire group and the 13 surrounding summits.

"It's an immense block of ice, big enough to provide material for half a dozen beautiful mountains. But it's just one. For many miles in both  length and width it never descends beneth 9500 feet (3078m)". This is how British...

A fairy tale ski mountaineering itinerary at altitude which can be carried out in a single day when properly acclimatised. The descent onto the Pisgana glacier can be accessed from various points and the following is the one with the...

What can be said about one of the most famous ski touring trips in the Alps? A mere 400m ascent is followed by a more than 2000m descent, and on busy Sunday's during March and April there are literally hundreds...