Tips & Emergency Numbers
Snowshoe Hiking Trail Marking
Our snowshoe tours are signposted with pink directional arrows and marker poles.
If there are no tracks (for example, in fresh snow) or in the case of insufficient knowledge of the area, we recommend participating in a guided snowshoe tour. Our experienced mountain guides will guide you safely through the winter landscape and have some adventurous stories in store.
We recommend courageous loners to pay attention to the weather report and avalanche warnings and equip themselves properly.
Explanation of tour descriptions
Difficulty
Easy: also suitable for beginners. The orientation is simple. Switchbacks are rarely required.
Medium: good condition and experience when breaking track are required. You may need to cover longer sections with switchbacks.
Hard: only for the experienced. Do not allow slips in certain sections of the route.
Avalanche Danger
Avalanche Risk
Low: mostly low hazard on appropriate route.
Means: include sections of track that may have unfavorable snow build-up or strong sun warming make careful route choice and be prepared to cancel the tour early.
High: Tour may only be tackled in very safe conditions.
Of course, a careful route assessment and assessment of the current threat situation cannot be replaced by this categorisation!
Emergency Numbers & Avalanche Service
Emergency Numbers
112 Euro Emergency Call
144 Rescue / Mountain Rescue Vorarlberg
WHAT has happened
WHEN it happened
WHERE happened what
HOW many injured
WHO
Do you have reception on your mobile phone?
YES >>> Select 112
No >>> Switch the phone off and on again, (instead of the PIN) choose 112. Still no reception: Change location and dial 112 at regular intervals
Tour Planning - The Right Preparation
- waterproof trekking or snowboard boots, layered ski wear, functional top for changing, gloves and cap are recommended. Do not forget sunglasses and sunscreen
- Take snacks and (warm) drinks. Refreshments can be found in the directions
- Get information from the avalanche warning service and weather stations
- Do not commit to slopes over 30° incline
- Do not leave too late - the dark sets in at 4.30 pm in winter
- Stick together in snowfall and fog
- Orientation aids such as map, altimeter, compass are recommended (especially with snowshoe hikes and ski tours)
- Take your headlamp, mobile phone and first aid kit with you
Respect your limits
Forests and meadows, rivers and lakes are valuable recreational areas. Those who travel in outdoors, should also remember that nature is a highly sensitive habitat for plants and animals worthy of protection. Especially the forests which have a very important protective function. The Initiative Wohngemeinschaft Natur of the Vorarlberg state government informs residents and visitors about a respectful approach to nature. In this sense, we also ask you to respect protected and non-protected regions. Key recommendations: Stay on signposted trails and keep nature clean.
More information you can download below or you visit www.respektiere-deine-grenzen.at