The yearning for open space, freedom, venturing down new slopes and overcoming your sporting limits while doing so. That rush you get when venturing down the untouched slopes of the Pitztal Glacier is an indescribable feeling of adrenaline for freeriders. A feeling which is both priceless and possible at the same time. The Pitztal Glacier is a well-known spot in the freeride scene. The 3.440 metre high Hinterer Brunnenkogel has everything you need for the feeling of freeriding even in the early winter months: Natural snow, powder and unique descents!

Freshly snow-covered powder slopes, radiant sunshine and descents that are still pristine. This is where the temptation to plunge yourself down the slope is the greatest. But unfortunately, this is where the dangers are also at their greatest. This is why you need excellent skills to be able to move safely in the open terrain:

• Never venture into the terrain alone!
• Check the avalanche report before heading out into the open ski area!
• Also keep yourself informed about how the weather is developing!
• Ensure your safe handling of avalanche transceiver and probe!
• Descend slopes with a gradient of 30° or more at intervals of 30m!
• Descend slopes with a gradient of 35° or more one at a time!
• Look out for hazardous spots and wind drifts!
• You should refrain from making a descent if visibility is poor!

When leaving the secured slopes, make sure you have the following basic equipment with you at all times:

• Avalanche transceiver
• Shovel
• Probe
• Mobile phone for emergency calls
• Airbag system recommended