Personal Responsibility: Engaging in the tour is at your own risk. Be sure to observe local conditions and check the current avalanche report.

Tour Planning: Before starting a tour, inform someone in the valley of your destination and the expected return time. It is strongly recommended to carry an avalanche transceiver.

Avalanche Danger Scale:

1 (Low): Avalanches are only possible with significant additional load on very few extreme steep slopes. Spontaneous avalanches are not expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (Moderate): Avalanches are likely with significant additional load, especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Cautious route selection on indicated steep slopes and slope exposures is necessary.

3 (Considerable): Avalanches are likely with even minor additional load, particularly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium-sized, and rarely large, avalanches may occur. The snow cover is only moderately to poorly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and exposures.

4 (High): Avalanches are possible with even minor additional load, particularly on the indicated steep slopes. Frequently, many medium-sized, and sometimes large, avalanches may occur. The snow cover is poorly consolidated on many steep slopes. Limit route choice to moderately steep terrain and consider avalanche runout zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is required.

5 (Very High): Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even in moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe skiing is not possible in ski areas. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

Ski Tour Rules

Nature and Regulations: Observe applicable regulations for all activities in nature and when selecting your tour, such as wildlife protection areas, hunting exclusion zones, reforestation areas, and information boards.

Respect for Wildlife: Respect wildlife rest zones, avoid feeding stations, and minimize noise.

Traversing Forest Areas: In winter, traverse forest areas only on designated paths and routes. Animals react very panically to unpredictable noise.

Behavior Toward Wildlife: Recognize wildlife habitats and avoid them if possible. Observe wildlife from a distance. Keep dogs on a leash; it is irresponsible to let dogs run freely in the winter forest.

Timing: Plan your tour so you start early and return before dark. In spring, return to the hut by noon to minimize avalanche risk.

Avoiding Reforestation Areas: Never travel through reforestation and young growth areas.