Deep snow & off-piste skiing with a private guide in Kühtai

Explore the open countryside around Kühtai safely and at your own pace

With our private deep-snow and off-piste guiding, you’ll experience the open terrain undisturbed, responsibly and entirely tailored to your personal preferences. Whether you want to actively work on your deep-snow technique or would rather be guided as you cruise and enjoy the ride – the route, pace and level of difficulty are customised to suit you.

A top-class experience for anyone who wants more than just groomed slopes.

A skier in bright red clothing is descending a snowy slope, creating a spray of powder snow. The mountainous landscape features steep terrain and a clear sky, emphasizing the thrill of skiing in a winter setting.
A skier descends a steep, snow-covered mountain slope, with rugged peaks in the background. The skier, dressed in an orange jacket and carrying a backpack, navigates the icy terrain under a clear blue sky.
A snow-covered mountain landscape with jagged peaks under a clear blue sky. The slopes display fresh snow and ski tracks, suggesting winter activities in this alpine environment.

Who is this off-piste package suitable for?

From skiing on the slopes to confident off-piste snowboarding.

This offer is aimed at:

  • Good to very good snowboarders
  • Confident riders on red and black runs
  • Young people (aged 16 and over when accompanied), adults and active leisure seekers
  • Guests who respect the backcountry
  • Snowboarders with an interest in technique, nature and safety
Not suitable for beginners or children.

You can find all the information about our snowboard course for beginners here.

Technical requirements

Participants must:

  • Be able to ski safely on black runs
  • Have complete control over their speed
  • Have sound deep-snow skiing technique off-piste

Content & Key Areas

Technology, Safety & Experiencing Nature

Depending on your ability, preferences and conditions:

  • Deep-snow technique & controlled skiing in open terrain
  • Line choice, rhythm & control of effort
  • Safe behaviour off-piste
  • Conscious route selection & an immersive experience of nature
  • Optional: Basics of assessing snow and terrain
It’s up to you: learn actively or just sit back and enjoy yourself.

Philosophy & Objectives in Freeriding

Our objectives:

  • Long turns on gentle slopes
  • Gradually working up to steeper slopes with shorter turn radii
  • Experiencing the feeling of ‘surfing on snow’
  • Conscious, controlled skiing in open terrain

For many guests, this programme serves as a stepping stone from the piste to ski touring or freeride trips.

Safety equipment

Safety isn’t an extra – it’s standard

Compulsory (included / available for loan)
  • Avalanche transceiver
  • Shovel
  • Probe
  • Rucksack
  • Helmet (helmet compulsory)
Recommended additional equipment
  • Avalanche airbag (ABS)
  • Back protector
  • First-aid kit
  • Mobile phone

Any safety equipment you are missing can be hired from us:

Expertise off the slopes

Experience, Qualifications & Responsibilities

With us, you’ll only be out on the slopes with professionals.

As well as running a ski school, Follow me operates a ski touring and alpine training centre in the mountaineering village of Gries in the Sellraintal valley near Kühtai. This close connection underlines our comprehensive alpine expertise – in both winter and summer.

Professional guides & a recognised quality mark
  • Internationally qualified ski instructors, ski guides & mountain guides
  • Member of the Association of Austrian Alpine Schools
  • Recognised seal of quality in the alpine sector
  • We employ only trained and qualified guides

Booking & Availability

It’s worth planning ahead.

  • We recommend booking an individual appointment
  • Bookings can be made online or in person before arrival
  • Advance booking is strongly recommended (depending on weather and snow conditions)

Note on last-minute bookings

We often manage to find a solution when we talk to people in person.

Online bookings can be made up to a maximum of 6 days before the course starts.
We’re happy to discuss last-minute enquiries or specific time requests in person.

 info(at)follow-me.at
+43 5239 21688

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about deep snow and off-piste skiing with a private guide

Do I need to have any off-piste experience?

 No. However, you should definitely be able to ski on red and black runs. We’ll tailor everything else to suit you individually.

Yes. You can also join a guided tour and enjoy the ride – without any technical training at all.

Yes. The course takes place off-piste – adapted to the current conditions.

Do you already have any winter sports kit?

Sport Seppl, our partner

At SPORT 2000 Seppl, you can hire the very latest skis and snowboards in top condition – perfect for anyone who loves top-quality kit. 

Early bookers save an extra 10 %.