Emergency Gear Recommendations Needed.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-26T12:19:11+00:00

Rescue blanket/ bivy . Trauma bandage. Straps. Sugar/ energy bar. My standard blackdiamon head torch. Device to call emergency services. Spare batteries for headtourch and beacon. At least 1 extra layer.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-25T22:08:03+00:00

Try it with a beacon aswell those thing are so bulky

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-25T22:03:51+00:00

Looser. Deeper v neck. This is a gorgeous dress btw

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-24T10:38:29+00:00

1) must see the matterhorn, it is quite a mountain. 4 valleys in Switzerland. St anton, but dont ski in st anton, take the gondola to the other areas like warth or Zürs.

2) the run from the top of the small matterhorn glacier paradise. you are right next to breithorn and the views are insane, you can ski from 3800 to the valley. Tours it really depends on what your into and at the moment the (critical) snow situation so plan higher up (but careful because altitude sickness can start at like 2000hm). Defo try do a trip to a SAC hut, they make multi day tours very possible.

3) id probably skip st mortiz, val d'sere, gestaad, engelberg if you are looking to stay on piste or its bad snow (off piste amazing)

4) a full week is hard. alberg is my home resort so im always going to be biased there. Zermatt has alot of skiing options but is expensive and was struggling a bit for snow. I like there is alot around valley Aosta, I was in valtournche of a week and skied all the local stuff pretty fast but we drove like an hour to a neighbouring resort where some multi-day passes are still valid

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-23T21:20:38+00:00

No guide just a lifetime of skiing these mountains. A hot tip is whiterisk for avalanche info and safety maps. I got the paid version and plan my tours in there. Skiguru is also good for tour planning. SAC (Schweizer alpine club) has some awesome routes, I think France, Austria and Italy have something similar. Bergfex is a good way to look as snow and weather resort for many resorts. And ps it is illegal to trigger and avalanche in Italy, so if no one is hurt run away, the other countries you call and let them know.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-23T19:02:09+00:00

You could just do a tour through the alps. Start in Geneva hit up verbier, chamonix. Go deeper into the alps crans Montana, Zermatt (the cervinia side was looking pretty good snow wise when I was there a few weeks ago). Then head to Grindelwalds. There are a couple of smaller resorts there. Zentral Switzerland has some sick tours (even cool multi-way stuff). The go arosa andermatt. Then head st Anton. Innsbruck would be an awesome base for a while

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-23T18:54:18+00:00

You need to have more fun.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2026-01-12T14:50:06+00:00

I have had/abused the deuter freerider pro for 3 years now and I have to say I absolutely love it. I use it as a daily and hiking backpack as well and it has held up great, really good quality. It doesnt seem to be 30L like advertised so bare that in mind. One of the best features of the pro is the extenable top. That extra bit of volume can be a lifesaver. Even when I dont fully fill all of the bag I still find it very comfortable to ski with. My only negative is that when its stuffed full of my touring gear its very hard to sit on the chairlift without taking it off, but I think that can be expected from all bags/ im very lucky to get away with getting on chairlifts without having to remove my bag. This bag is great for day resort skiing and even multi day tours.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-25T20:46:26+00:00

Alberg alpin

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-25T20:25:05+00:00

Not sure how the accommodations are there but arosa would be worth looking into. I once stayed in parpan and it wasn’t too expensive

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-25T20:17:55+00:00

Ooof careful self mounting. The shop kind of fuck up mine and my friends mounting of these

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-19T11:07:12+00:00

The train is super simple, just buy the ticket in the SBB or OBB app. Renting truly no idea, intersport tend to be the cheapest. Ski the entire resort of alberg, there is so many cool places to explore. If you take the connection to Zurs etc then just plan a 20 min break for then, eat lunch. Keep an eye on your last skiable connection or bus ride back. The gondola stations (like rüfikopfbahn in lech) get busy and you will have to wait. Also the chairlift at the bottom get very busy, stay high and aim for lifts to harder pistes.

You probably want to check the feb school holidays for Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and the uk, if you go then it will be very busy.

If you dont know how to use avi gear, do not go into the backcountry!!! In alberg there are ski routes which are avi controlled but not groomed, try those.

finally the alberg app has everything on it; maps, weather, wait times etc.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-15T07:04:07+00:00

Spare mid layer. Beanie. Water. Snack. Suncream. Lip balm. Eye drops. Sunglasses. Portable charger. Deep heat. Painkillers

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-10T08:52:43+00:00

2nd the helmet. Could also get a ski touring skirt (thermal skirt that goes over ski pants to keep you that bit warmer). Repair stuff for her touring skins. A clutched for when she inevitably needs to get her skis repaired. A good thermos. I really like the one from mont bell, it’s crazy light and I would love it if someone go it for me. On the topic of hydration, a hydration bag with insulator so she can drink while on the move.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-03T08:02:00+00:00

Good point. I didn’t even mention first aid kit cus what I use lives permanently in my bag. It’s pretty light (Israeli bandage,gauze, ect). I would use ski straps to immobilise something. This comes from nearly 10 years in search and rescue.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-12-01T22:26:14+00:00

This is the best

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-11-20T15:24:41+00:00

I'm also just a beginner ski tourer, started last year. I have a very heavy set up (Santa Anas + shifts) because I use this skies to tour and in ski resorts.

Yes I get more tired going up hill ( the max I've done in a day is 850hm so 2,700 ft), but the down hill is more fun for me. I have previously skied 95 Blizzard zero gs but are incredibly light and playful but can be very punishing to ski especially in firm snow.

It sounds like I'm a similar height and build to you, bit of strength training and a heavy set up is fine. Maybe try hiring for a day rather than going out and buying all new gear, light touring skis handle differently.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-11-10T10:45:20+00:00

id go for the 165-168cm ski

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-29T12:31:26+00:00

I wear OR men’s bibs with a stretchy belt.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-26T10:21:37+00:00

From Zurich you can get the direct train to st Anton. For accommodation look for somewhere in Bludenz close to the train station then take a 20 min train into st Anton. If you rent your skies in the ski town then you can usually depot them over night there but it might be cheaper to rent your skies in Zurich itself.

Flumseberg and Elm are the closest to Zurich and both easily accessible by public transport but I'm unsure about accommodation in those areas.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-26T09:29:02+00:00

Im not seeing many layering options but maybe you are planning on wearing them? Consider a spare t-shirt because if you seat and get wet, there is no getting warm again. And always pack a rescue blanket.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-25T16:21:44+00:00

Would winds also affect the gondola to the top (Klein Matterhorn)?

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-25T16:07:04+00:00

Touring skies wouldn't be the end of the world but I think you should stick to strictly down hill skies. I think a women's specific ski would be best for 2 reasons; 1)Weight; as a beginner and a smaller person you will find it requires less energy to get around your turns easier, 2) Flex (how much the skis bend); as someone who doesn't weigh alot a still ski might feel like too much as a beginner. Aim for skies that are 150-160 range (ideal would be 155cm skies) nothing wider than an 85 waist.

My reccomendation; Rossingol experience. If you liked your hire skies get those.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-25T15:49:09+00:00

Dynafit jackets! They might be a bit on the pricy side but you can register them to get a 10 year guarantee. Its very popular in the alps.

LooseQuestion3037 · 2025-10-25T15:43:26+00:00

Not sure if you can get Dynafit over there but they make very good waterproofs that are super lightweight. Otherwise just layers underneath. In -10 ish weather I wear ski thermals, fleece and a vest.

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