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Skiing in Salzburger Land is a true experience: snow-covered mountains, picturesque villages and the clear Alpine air make every day of skiing something special.
But as well as having fun and enjoying nature, your safety always comes first.
Skiing not only requires physical fitness, but also attentiveness and consideration.
If you are safe on your skis, you can enjoy the breathtaking winter landscape without a care in the world and finish your day’s skiing without incident.

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Craig Viner
30. April 2024

We had an amazing week in Kaprun - with some late snow. Booked some group ski lessons but as it was just the two of us they turned into private lessons. Our English instructor Alex was great! Fantastic knowledge of the mountain and local area as well as a brilliant instructor who got us skiing red runs in just three days! Would highly recommend him and the ski school, hiring was also easy right on the slope to maximimse time skiing and they responded to my email enquires very promptly, all in all a great week. Thanks to Alex and the team..we'll be back!

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Alexandra Kenny
28. April 2024

Best school and team ever! Booked private ski lessons for my kids (beginners, 4 and 6 years), their instructor Jeppe was so much fun, super patient and knowledgeable! 2 hours of laughter right through. We look forward to returning hopefully soon again! Thank you again Jeppe for making this experience a fun one! 😀

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Scarlett Sheedy
5. April 2024

I had an amazing week learning to ski with my school, and our ski instructor Dennis was the most helpful kind person ever. He really helped us all improve in the week to do harder slopes than we thought we would be able to do. I would 100% come back and learn more from Dennis again - I've had so much fun.

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Annick Voets
2. April 2024

Ons gezin heeft skiles gehad van Allart Frensel. Hij had voor ieder goede tips ondanks de verschillende niveaus in de groep. Zowel tijd voor technieklesjes als eens goed doorskiën; een zeer gemotiveerde skileraar, een echte aanrader. Wij hadden een supertijd tijdens de skiles. Dankjewel Allart!!

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Sören Schomaker
30. March 2024

Wir hatten eine super Woche am Kitzsteinhorn. Lukas aus Dänemark ist ein super herzlicher Skilehrer. Unser Sohn hat nicht nur seine Skikunst sondern auch sein Englisch verbessert ;-). Immer wieder gerne!!!

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Francis Rowan
29. March 2024

This was our first time to visit Kitzsteinhorn and my daughter aged 12 (4th time skiing) was placed in a class with instructor Frederick. He was a great instructor for her - very patient and empathetic and she gained a lot of confidence from him and her skiing improved a lot. At the end of the week she fell and hurt her arm and Frederick got her off the piste and arranged emergency care for her and stayed with her until I arrived and then helped get her off the mountain. Thank you Frederick for all your help this week.

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joep afman
26. March 2024

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent ski lessons I received from Shanna Vlot at Skischule Kaprun Oberschneider. As someone with a lack of talent and moderate mobility skills, skiing initially seemed like a daunting challenge. However, thanks to Shanna's extraordinary patience and expert guidance, I not only managed to navigate the slopes but also achieved a deep sense of accomplishment. Shanna's ability to understand my limitations and put me at ease truly made the difference. Her patience knew no bounds, and she always struck the right balance between encouragement and correction. I found her approach to be very pleasant, which motivated me to persevere even when facing obstacles. Her professional demeanor and passion for teaching shone through in every interaction we had. She took the time to understand my individual needs and adjusted her instructions accordingly, making me feel supported throughout the learning process. I can confidently say that Shanna is an incredible ski instructor, and I am grateful for the invaluable experience she provided me with. For anyone in search of a skilled and patient instructor, I wholeheartedly recommend Shanna Vlot. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to overcome even the most challenging hurdles truly make her a gem within the ski school.

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Anita van der Heide
25. March 2024

Twee uurtjes les gehad van Shanna en was top! Geeft les op het juiste tempo, gaat niet te snel en vraagt vaak of alles duidelijk is. Dankjewel!

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Myrthe Apeldoorn
11. March 2024

Fijne skilessen gehad van Britt vandaag en gisteren. Lekker rustig aan en heldere uitleg. Bedankt Britt!

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Alexandra Radl
1. March 2024

Wir haben für unseren Sohn Robin, 3 Jahre, erstmals einen Skikurs gebucht und waren sehr sehr happy mit dem Angebot der Skischule Oberschneider, vor allem Dank der besonders herzlichen und äußerst professionellen wie auch verantwortungsvollen Betreuung durch Merle! Wir hatten absolutes Vertrauen und unser Sohn wurde super betreut. Robins erste Skierfahrung war dadurch äußerst positiv und er ist motiviert weiterzumachen. Der Skikindergarten mit Merle war die perfekte Mischung aus Schnee und Spaß!! Vielen herzlichen Dank, liebe Merle! Wir freuen uns schon aufs nächste Mal :-))

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Marloes Swart
29. February 2024

Met 4 volwassenen een prettige les gehad van Daan die geduldig iedereen aandachtspunten gaf.

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Kaily Franssen
29. February 2024

Deze week 3 dagen les gehad van Pip en Greta. Twee superleuke meiden die weten waar ze het over hebben en dit ook heel goed kunnen overbrengen! Heel erg tevreden over de lessen 👍

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Marieke van den Berg
26. February 2024

Onze zonen van 7 en 11 jaar hebben de afgelopen week les gehad van Floor en Nynke. Fijne skischool met niet te grote klasjes. Erg fijn dat ze allebei een NL skilerares hadden. De jongens hebben het enorm naar hun zin gehad en weer veel geleerd afgelopen week. De communicatie verliep erg prettig, hierdoor wist je als ouders waar je aan toe was. Bedankt voor de fijne lessen Floor en Nynke.

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Bob Vermeersch
24. February 2024
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Richelle Habets
24. February 2024

Onze zoon Dani heeft zes dagen in de skiklas van Dennis gezeten. Dennis maakte meteen een groepsapp aan en dat was voor ons als ouders ontzettend fijn. Hij hield ons van belangrijke zaken op de hoogte. De kinderen voelden zich bij Dennis echt gezien en ze hebben veel geleerd. Dennis geeft de kinderen een veilig gevoel en dat is heel fijn. Dennis je bent een topper!

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Josefine Lynge
23. February 2024

Jeppe var en fantastisk skiinstruktør.

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Hilde Veeren
23. February 2024

Skischule Kaprun Oberschneider is the best! We’ve been booking our gear and lessons with them for years. Their service, the friendly faces and the speed with which they work always makes our holiday extra special. My daughter and her friends had the best week with their instructor Lucas from Sweden (thank you Lucas. Very impressed how you handled this group of girls!). Made our ski-break even more fun and relaxing! Hope to see you next year.

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José Bosschers
22. February 2024

Onze zoon had 3 dagen les van Floor van Heteren; een geweldige docente die oog heeft voor behoeften van ieder kind in haar groep. Ze is bovendien geduldig, deskundig, altijd vrolijk en behulpzaam, ook naar de ouders. Julius gaat vol vertrouwen alle pistes af. Top! Onze andere zoon had les van Sieb: wat een feestje was dat! Gezellige lessen, veel humor en in 3 dagen zoveel geleerd! Hij kan nu met ons de berg af, wat geweldig. Dé beste skischool in Kaprun met geweldige service van alle medewerkers. Bedankt en tot de volgende keer!

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Karianne de Rave
21. February 2024

Our children had a two hour private lesson from Allegra yesterday and she was great! Very patient and enthusiastic and the kids learned a lot from her.

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Adriana Iacomi
21. February 2024

Our child's ski lessons with Will were great. His kindness and encouragement boosted our child's confidence on the slopes.

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Bo van den Hoek
20. February 2024

Top skischool in Kaprun! Alles was top geregeld (ondanks de grote drukte tijdens de schoolvakantie) en meester Dennis maakte er één groot feest van. Communicatie was perfect, lessen waren goed en onze zoon wilde nooit meer naar huis. Skishule Kaprun en Meester Dennis bedankt voor de geweldige week!

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Froukje Janssen
20. February 2024

Mijn 2 dochters (9) en (7), hebben de afgelopen 3 dagen skiles gekregen van skileraar Dennis. Ze vonden de lesdagen super. Ze voelden zich op hun gemak, de lesdagen waren afwisselend en ze hebben weer echt wat bijgeleerd. Ook het contact met de ouders vanuit Dennis vond ik heel prettig: betrouwbaar, duidelijke communicatie en tegelijk flexibel waar mogelijk. Super bedankt Dennis, vanuit beide meiden en vanuit mij. Top gedaan!

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Cor-Elli de Bruijn
14. February 2024

Drie halve dagen les gekregen van Libbe. Ondanks de enorme drukte op de piste, lukte het toch om rustige plekken te vinden om oefeningen te doen. Veel geleerd. Aansluitend een ochtend privé les van Dennis gekregen. Best spannend, alleen les, maar het was super! Het was het geld dubbel en dwars waard. Echt een sprong vooruit gemaakt, vertrouwen gekregen en het was ook nog heel gezellig. Libbe en Dennis, dank je wel!

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Eva Luijkx
14. February 2024

Was super goed geregeld wat betreft communicatie op voorhand. Fijn om een Nederlandse leraar te hebben, die ook nog eens fanatiek en gedreven is! Veel geleerd wat betreft techniek en leuke oefeningen voor mijn dochter van 9! Thumbs up Dennis Mühlbacher!

Min datter og jeg har i dag haft fornøjelsen af to timers privatundervisning af Jeppe Sivertsen, det var en fornøjelse! To helt ny begyndere der trygt og godt kom godt i gang på ski. Jeppe var rigtig dygtig og rar, super god til min 6-årige, helt fremragende undervisning, og absolut alle pengene værd!

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Iwona Makarewicz
13. February 2024

I had ski lessons (adults group training) for 3 days with Dennis. Great skii instructor, proffesional, well organized and dedicated to his work. Very effective time and worth money spent. I recommend taking lessons with Dennis and I recommend the ski school.

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Craig Phillips
13. February 2024

Just finished 2 x 3 hour family lessons with Jeppe S. Jeppe is a brilliant teacher and we all made good progressive. My son already asking to have another lesson with Jeppe!

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Zuzanna Ejman
11. February 2024

Instruktorka Felice bardzo miła i kompetentna. Niesamowicie dobrze się z nią pracowało. Serdecznie polecamy.

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Sara Speicher
10. February 2024

Sehr gute Kommunikation! Thomas war unser Skilehrer, der Beste bisher! Wir hatten Familienstunden und er hat uns sehr viel gleichermaßen beigebracht. Geduld, Erfahrung und Empathievermögen waren der Schlüssel zum Erfolg! Danke!

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Daisy van der Ziel
6. February 2024

Dennis heeft onze groep beginnende skiërs in 2 korte lessen een goede basis aangeleerd waarna we allemaal de blauwe pistes af konden! Heldere uitleg, veel verschillende oefeningen om de techniek aan te leren en ook aangepast aan ieders niveau. Deze super gezellige lessen van Dennis zijn zeker een aanrader!

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Erwin Ullmann
6. February 2024

Schnell Termin bekommen und damit die ganze Familie glücklich gemacht ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Danke Pip

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Nadine Durato
5. February 2024

Privé les gehad van Pip. Ze is professioneel en super lief!! Ik heb veel geleerd, grazie 😊

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Vidya Devadas
5. February 2024

I was very happy with the private lessons I booked. My ski instructor Lukas Heinemaan was great. As a beginner, I learnt a lot and was able to make a lot of progress. Lukas is patient, knowledgeable and has excellent tips !! Thanks to Lukas , I feel more confident on the slopes. I would highly recommend him as an instructor.

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Jeffrey vv
5. February 2024

Need a really good dutch teacher? Ask for Clay. Very nice guy and explains very well to children and adults!

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Hreidar Hermannsson
31. January 2024

I just spent 3 days with Lucas from the school in 3x5 hour sessions and it's the best money I have ever spent! Lucas was a great teacher, very patient with me and pushed me forward in the right moments. Felt comfortable and safe the entire time on the mountain with him. My skiing went from advanced beginner to solid intermediate, starting in the kids slope and advancing to feeling comfortable on moderate red runs. Highly recommended and would book again when I am in area

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Filipp Shestakov
31. January 2024

Second time taking lessons here. Last year we had a great time and massive technique improvement with Jay (we are a beginner/intermediate couple). This year we had an early bird lesson with Dennis to help us get back on track in the first skiing day this year. And again only positive experience. During this short lesson Dennis helped us a lot in terms of of highlighting typical mistakes we were making and demonstrated the drills to overcome them and improve our technique which we were practicing the remaining day. We could definitely see the progress at the end of the day already. Big thanks to the great instructors!

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Veronika
28. January 2024

Wir haben ein verlängertes Wochenende in Kaprun, Kirzsteinhorn verbracht. Wir hatten zu fünft einen Familienkurs gebucht. Wir waren alle Anfänger trotzdem hat unser Skilehrer Dennis mit sehr viel Geduld alle Fragen beantwortet und uns die Technik anhand von verschiedenen Übungen gezeigt. Die Zeit ist wie im Flug vergangen und wir bedanken uns sehr für den tollen Tag!

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Rogier van Ham
27. January 2024

Michelle Mathot was de lerares van onze skiklas van collega’s in Kaprun. Nog niet eerder op wintersport zo’n fijne en leerzame les gehad. Dank daarvoor!

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Siobhan Goss
23. January 2024

My father and I had a wonderful lesson with Dennis from Skischule Kuprun this morning. In our short time together he taught us a lot and made sure we had a great time too. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to improve their ski technique.

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Sille Dohrmann
23. January 2024

Kristof er helt klart den bedste ski guide de har!

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Michael Hass
22. January 2024

Ganz toller Tag mit der Skischule Kaprun Oberschneider. Der Skilehrer (Dennis Mühlenbacher) hat ein tollen Job gemacht. Kann das gelernte gut für weitere Urlaube verwenden.

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Sandra Bissels
21. January 2024

Voor Jeppe geef ik 5 sterren bedankt voor de fijne prive skilessen. Verder veel onduidelijkheid over waar de spullen op te halen ski dome 1 vs 2 en ook bij het inleveren weinig klantvriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid van de medewerkers.

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Sanne Voogd
18. January 2024

Snowboard privéles gehad van Stein, echt een topper! Ziet precies aan je wat de aandachtspunten zijn en neemt je in het begin mee naar pistes van het juiste niveau om te werken aan deze punten. Daarna pistes op gegaan die wat meer uitdagend zijn maar nog wel comfortabel, mega leerzaam! Verder fijn en gezellig als persoon, de les is zelfs nog wat langer door gegaan. Dikke aanrader!

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Arina Langenberg
17. January 2024

De skischool is echt een aanrader. Onze kinderen van 4 en 6 hadden les van Pip, een enorme leuke meid. Lief voor de kinderen en met veel leuke spelletjes leerden de kinderen met 3 dagen al goed skiën. Volgend jaar weer!

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Sarah Mather
16. January 2024

My son and I had two great lessons with Dennis. Lots of ski technique training to make sure we had the correct position for tackling any slope.

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Simone Takx
15. January 2024

De skilessen van Sieb zijn een aanrader. Zijn duidelijke en beheerste aanpak maakte de lessen plezierig, en hij gaf persoonlijke tips aan iedereen!

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Thomas Kramer
13. January 2024

Onze kinderen hebben 3 dagen privé les gehad van Patrick. Ze vonden het geweldig. Patrick heeft ze lekker op sleeptouw genomen en ze ondertussen flink bijgeschaafd op hun ski techniek. Aangezien ze 5 uur per dag les hadden at Patrick ook met ons mee. Bijna onderdeel van de familie zullen we maar zeggen ;-). Als je kinderen al "goed" kunnen skiën is dit een goed alternatief ten opzichte van een ski klasje. Ze hebben hier echt de aandacht terwijl het klasje toch echt vaak wachten is en ze daar minder aandacht kunnen krijgen.

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Sandra Wessel
12. January 2024

Für mich ging es heute das erste mal so richtig auf die Piste 😊 Ich bin also „Ski-Neuling“ und habe mir deswegen 5 Stunden Privatunterricht gegönnt. Was soll ich sagen, es war super! Mein Skilehrer Kristof hat das so so super gemacht und mir wirklich viel Wissen vermittelt und was noch viel wichtiger ist mir die Angst genommen. Wir sind sogar zweimal eine rote Piste gefahren. Zu jeder Zeit habe ich mich wohl gefühlt und auch als Neuling (der sich teilweise vielleicht auch echt doof angestellt hat) ernst genommen gefühlt. Ich kann es jedem wirklich nur empfehlen 😊 Froh bin ich auch darüber mich gegen einen Gruppenkurs entschieden zu haben. So konnten wir wirklich individuell auf meine Schwächen eingehen.

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Jonas Jank
12. January 2024

Super Gut ,ich hatte Kristof und Viola und und den anderen aus der Schule hat es auch gefallen.

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Roy Escherich
12. January 2024

Ich hatte einen tollen Tag am Kitzsteinhorn und dank Skilehrerin Viola, aus der Skischule Oberschneider, wieder richtig Spaß am Skifahren. Tausend Dank!

The most important facts summarized in advance

  • Safety comes first: consideration and anticipatory skiing according to the FIS rules are essential to avoid accidents on the slopes.
  • Realistic self-assessment: An honest assessment of your fitness and skiing technique as well as thorough preparation reduce the risk of injury.
  • Choose your ski area carefully: Beginners should prefer areas with easier slopes in order to avoid excessive demands.
  • Make sure you wear a helmet: A helmet is essential and protects against serious head injuries; it is especially compulsory for children up to the age of 15.
  • Equipment and maintenance: Regular maintenance of your ski equipment and wearing a well-fitting helmet, ski goggles and suitable clothing are crucial for your safety.
  • Warming up and adapted skiing behavior: Warming up before skiing and gradually increasing the difficulty help to prevent injuries.

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The FIS rules – the foundation for safe skiing

Consideration is the top priority on the slopes.
The Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) has defined ten rules of conduct that apply to skiers and snowboarders worldwide.
These rules are comparable to traffic regulations and are intended to ensure that everyone is safe on the slopes.
A defensive driving style and anticipatory driving are essential to avoid accidents, especially in difficult places or in changing weather conditions.

  1. Consideration: Avoid endangering others.
  2. Speed: Ride in a controlled manner and adapt to the conditions.
  3. Lane selection: Choose your lane so that you do not endanger anyone.
  4. Overtaking: Only overtake with sufficient distance.
  5. Ski in: Make sure you are safe before you hit the slopes.
  6. Stop: Avoid stopping in narrow or confusing places.
  7. Ascent/descent: Stay at the edge of the slope.
  8. Observe signs: Respect markings and signals.
  9. Provide assistance: Provide assistance in the event of accidents.
  10. Compulsory identification: Give your personal details after an accident.

Many accidents on the slopes happen because skiers overestimate their abilities.
It is important to know your own limits and to adapt your choice of slope and speed accordingly.
Only those who are honest with themselves and realistically assess their ability can safely enjoy a day on the slopes and fully appreciate the joy of skiing. Hermann Oberschneider

Self-assessment and preparation

Before you hit the slopes, you should realistically assess your own fitness and skiing technique.
Skiing requires both physical and mental preparation.
A regular fitness program aimed at strengthening your leg, core and back muscles will help you to prevent injuries and improve your performance.
In addition, a ski course at the Kaprun ski school ensures that your technique is up to date and that you can ski efficiently and safely.

The choice of ski resort

Not every ski area is suitable for all abilities.
Beginners and returnees should choose areas with predominantly blue and red slopes to avoid being overwhelmed.
An up-to-date ski atlas can help you choose the right ski area.
It is important not to be put under pressure by challenging descents or the speed of other skiers.

Helmets are compulsory – a must for your safety

A helmet is part of the basic equipment of every skier and snowboarder.
It protects against head injuries and can save lives in an emergency.
In many Austrian federal states, including Salzburg, it is compulsory for children and young people up to the age of 15 to wear a helmet.
Even if there is no legal obligation for adults, wearing a helmet is strongly recommended.

Equipment and regular maintenance

The right equipment is the be-all and end-all for safe skiing fun.
In addition to your helmet, your ski boots and bindings should also be perfectly tailored to your needs.
Have your equipment serviced regularly to ensure that it meets the latest safety standards.
Well-maintained skis offer better grip on the slopes and reduce the risk of accidents.

What should your equipment contain?

  • Safety helmet: Wear a helmet (EN 1077) that fits well and does not wobble.
    This should be replaced every 8 years.
  • Ski goggles: Protect your eyes from UV rays and offer a good field of vision.
    They should fit perfectly with the helmet.
  • Sunscreen: Use a high sun protection factor (SPF 30 or higher) and please do not use moisturizer in cold weather.
  • Clothing: Wear functional clothing in an onion look (3 layers) to protect you against the cold and wind.
  • Gloves: These should be waterproof and well-fitting to ensure optimum warmth and mobility.
  • Back protector: Protects your spine and is particularly important for freestylers.
  • Ski backpack: Choose a light and secure backpack (max. 20 l) so as not to restrict your freedom of movement.
  • Ski boots: Your ski boots must be perfectly adapted to your foot to ensure optimum control.
  • Skis: The type and binding of your skis must be professionally selected and adapted to your needs.
  • Ski service: Have your skis serviced regularly to ensure the best possible performance and safety on the slopes.
Man and woman on the Kitzsteinhorn piste

Skiing together at sunrise on the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun

Warming up and correct behavior on the slopes

Before you hit the slopes, a short warm-up is essential.
It prepares your muscles for the exertion and reduces the risk of injury.
Start your skiing day with easy runs to familiarize yourself and gradually increase the difficulty.
Avoid overestimating yourself or letting others tempt you into risky behavior.

Conclusion

A successful day’s skiing depends not only on the right technique and equipment, but above all on responsible behavior on the slopes.
By showing consideration for others, controlling your speed and realistically assessing your abilities, you can enjoy skiing safely and stress-free.
The Kaprun ski school offers you valuable support to improve your technique and better assess your ability.
With good preparation and smart decisions, nothing stands in the way of an unforgettable day of skiing in the Alps – full of fun and without unnecessary risks. What else might interest you: Ski instructor training ski courses children Photos: © Kitzsteinhorn

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