Tips & Emergency Numbers
Marked Snow Shoe Trial
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 appropriately.
Explanation of Tour Descriptions
Difficulty
Easy: also suitable for beginners. The orientation is simple. Switchbacks are rarely required.
Medium: good condition and experience when attempting the track are required. You may need to cover longer sections with switchbacks.
Hard: only for experienced tour skiers. In certain sections make no slip-ups
Avalanche Danger
Low: mostly low hazard with appropriate route choice.
Middle: includes sections of track that on some days may have an unfavorable snow build up or strong sun be prepared to pull out of the trip early.
High: Tour may only be tackled in very safe conditions.
Of course, a careful as is assessment of current threat situation can not be replaced by these categories!
Emergency Numbers & Avalanche Service
112 Euro Emergency Call
144 Rescue / Mountain Rescue Vorarlberg
WHAT has happened
WHEN it happened
WHERE happened
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
- Clothing should consist of waterproof trekking or snowboard boots, layered ski wear , functional top for changing, gloves and hat are recommended and don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen
- Take snacks and (warm) drinks. Places offering refreshments can be found in the directions
- Get information from the avalanche warning service and weather stations
- Do not attempt slopes over 30° inclination
- Do not set off too late - the night falls at 16:30 in winter
- Stick together during snowfall or fog
- Orientation aids such as map, altimeter, compass are recommended (especially with snowshoe hikes and ski tours)
- Take your headlamp, cellphone and first aid kit with you
Respect your Limits
Forests and meadows, rivers and lakes are valuable free time and recreational areas. Those who travel in the outdoors, should also remember that the outdoors is a highly sensitive habitat for plants and animals worthy of protection. Especially our 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 areas. Key recommendations: Stay on signposted trails and keep the outdoors clean.
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