Freeride & Splitboard

Freeride & skitouring in Hokkaido Japan

For the true powder lover, the now famous “Japow” is an absolute must on the bucket list. The endless powder, combined with soothing “Onsen '(thermal baths), Japanese hospitality and not to mention Japanese cuisine, make this trip a true Valhalla for the avid powder skier.

"Secret Places" Freeride skisafari Haut Valais Switzerland

The Haut Valais region is obviously marked by large ski areas such as Zermatt and its majestic Matterhorn and its numerous glaciers. But did you know that the region also has many small, little-known ski areas? In short, an ideal base for adventurous freeriders who aren't afraid to skin up a bit!

Secret Places Freeride & Skitour Oberwallis

Het Duitstalige deel van het Zwitserse kanton Valais oftewel Wallis wordt het Oberwallis genoemd. Zermatt met de iconische Matterhorn en de vele gletsjers is natuurlijk het bekendste paradepaardje. Maar wist je dat de regio ook veel kleine en onbekende skigebiedjes telt? Kortom, een super uitvalsbasis voor avontuurlijke freeriders die niet bang zijn voor een stukje lopen op de vellen !

Toerski & Freeride Espace Mont Blanc Secret Places

With the Mont Blanc Massif in our from yard and a fantastic unexplored area in the backyard, the Bekker Mountain Chalet offers a great base for the most beautiful ski touring and off-piste runs for the somewhat experienced tour skier and off piste skier. Directly from the chalet you can make beautiful backcountry tours with views of the Mont Blanc massif, topping it off with challenging downhill runs. That means burning calories and playing outside during the day, relaxing in the sauna or the wood-fired hot tub in the evening. The dinners are in a local restaurant within walking distance (included in the price) or 'homemade by Ilse' in front of the wood stove of the Bekker Mountain Chalet.

Adventure Skiing in Iceland, skitour & ride experience

Iceland, land of fire and ice. The island is situated at the edge of the Arctic Circle and is unique in the world. It's the land of smoldering volcanoes, geysers, bubbling pools, impressive waterfalls and magnificent glaciers. In the north of the country, on the Eyjafjörður Fjord - Iceland's longest Fjord lies Akureyri, often called the northern capital of the country. Our base is located at the west side of the fjord. Here, on the Troll Peninsula, we find beautiful ski touring peaks mainly between 900 and 1400 meters high.

Just like in Northern Norway and Swedish Lapland we enjoy the winter beauty with rugged mountains, frozen waterfalls and deep blue fjords. The area has guaranteed snow and a benefit is certainly that you do not need to acclimatise as you would need to do in the Alps.

4 Day backcountry ski & splitboard trip 'Little Areas that Rock' around Mont Blanc away from the crowds.

Do you want to get the maximum out of your freeride trip but only have limited freetime? Especially for you we offer shorter guided backcountry ski & splitboard trips. The 'Espace Mont Blanc'  between Chamonix and Verbier is an excellent place for short ski breaks with plenty of accessible backcountry terrain 'away from the crowds'. Finhaut-Emosson is easily accessible by train via the Geneva Airport and in our private skilodge we serve good food. Relax in the sauna or wood fired hottub on the outside deck with views of the Aiguilles Rouges and Trient Valley.  

Freeride training weekend

Are you not sure if you can handle the level of one of our freeride trips? Would you like to get 'back in the game' before the start of the ski season? Or do you just want to spend a few days freerinding some of the best terrain there is in the Alps? In that case, this intensive freeride training weekend suits you perfectly!

Skijøring with Icelandic horses in Valais Switzerland

Do you like skiing and horses? Welcome to ski jøring! The winter sport that combines the thrill of skiing with fun equestrian sports. On skis you are pulled by a horse and we go as fast as you like.

Powderhound Freeride Safari Espace Mont Blanc

Hunting the best powder around the Mont Blanc 

Off the beaten track Freeriding in Switzerland, France and Italy, to places where the snow is at its best! Enjoy the dazzling views of Mont Blanc, ride off piste and in the evenings relaxe in the wooden hottub and in the sauna at the Bekker Mountain Chalet. All these elements make this the perfect freeride trip for the real powder lovers.

Arctic Skitouring & Freeride Norway - Sweden

Imagine this: the roughest part of the Alps with the ocean reaching to the valleys and sunlight to midnight. That is skiing and skitouring in the Norwegian fjords! When Alpine ski season is over, that does not mean that our season is finished. In contrary! Mor and more skifreaks pull in spring over to the north where the days are long and the nature is at its best.

Freeride La Grave

La Grave is a traditional French mountain village with no high rise buildings and only a small ski area, located at the foot of the majestic Meije (3982 m) near well-known resorts of Les 2 Alpes, Alpe d'Huez and Serre Chevalier. During this week, the guides will always be searching for the best snow and a flexible attitude is important. Part of the adventure is to find the best snow and this is our specialty! Sometimes we drive therefor also to Montgenevre in Italy with extensive capabilities and heliskiing!

Freeride 'Secret Places' Graubünden

DAVOS-LENZERHEIDE-BERGUEN ST.MORITZ-PONTRESINA

The secret of the Grisons SECRET PLACES  journey lies in the cental Graubunden situated town Bergün where you maybe have never heard of? Bergün is an absolute insider tip for freeriders! Not new to us because we were there already in 1987 ... even then with deep powder snow. With the only lift we go up to the Piz Darlas from where you can descend to different sides. Here it is not really busy ... so we can make beautiful own tracks! It is also possible to skin up a bit after a thrilling descent to a secret valley. By train we reach in 30-50 minutes the famous ski resorts of Davos / Klosters and chique St Moritz / Pontresina in the Engadine. All of them are the best pearls among the freeride areas. Lenzerheide / Valbella can be reached by car, a beautiful 30 minute ride.

Andermatt Freeride

'SECRET PLACES' freeriding in central switzerland

The town of Andermatt, situated at 1444 meters altitude in central Switzerland, is known for having the most amount of snow of the country. Because of its location it always catches a lot of snow from all four directions. Andermatt is an excellent freeride destination. With 2 large gondolas we can reach the Gemsstock at almost 3000m with many freeride runs such as the Guspis and Giraffe. In recent years our skiguides have explored the freeride area around Andermatt extensively and they counted some 100 different off-piste descents. And they come in all degrees of difficulty; from gentle slopes to steep couloirs.

Engelberg Freeride

advanced FREERIDing with WELLNESS

The ancient village of Engelberg in Switzerland is located at the foot of the 3228 meter high Titlis above Lake Lucerne. In general, the area receives lots of snow and is known by insiders as one of the favorite freeriding areas.

The ski area itself is well served by the unique rotating 'Rotair lift' to the Titlis (3028m). There are beautiful, long and steep backcountry descents which can be compared to La Grave! From the highest point we have magnificent views of the Bernese, Grisons and Valais Alps. In addition, you will find excellent restaurants in the ski area. 

Freeride Safari 'Powderhound' Original

Hunting THE VERY BEST SNOW IN THE ALPS

Private guiding and custom made trips

Whilst we run a variety of group courses and backcountry skiing and skitouring programmes, many of our guests prefer their own private mountain- or skiguide for backcountry freeride, ski touring, heliski or climbing activities in and around Chamonix, Courmayeur, Verbier and all smaller resorts in between like les Marécottes, Bruson, Champex, Liddes Vichères and Ovronnaz. Many skitouring itineries with view on Mont Blanc start from our own chalet in Finhaut, Vallée du Trient halfway between Chamonix and Verbier. A heliski pad is based in our village of Finhaut and after a beautiful powder descent, hot and cold drinks can be served on our own sunny terrace... 

West Canada & Rocky Mountains Ski & Roadtrip

CANADA - ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA

Combined Freeride & Ski Touring course "Secret Places"

Off piste ski touring course with video-instruction

The combination of Freeriding and Ski touring is without doubt one of the best mountain sports disciplines. Freeride skis and skins will take you to places you would normally not easily reach.

During this varied week you will get used to skiing off piste and to ski touring. After a few piste descents as a warming up in Vallorcine/Le Tour or Les Marécottes, we step off the piste and work hard to improve our technique in unprepared terrain with the help of video instruction.