Check your ski level

When skiing with me it is important to understand your ski skill level, to check if the ski project is right for you and your skills.

Endurance and Fitness

In mountain sports, it's essential to factor in the time it takes to ascend, descend, or ski daily based on the elevation gain (vertical meter) and the distance (kilometre). The calculation is based on a pace of 300-400 Hm/h and 5 Km/h. Remember to add extra time for longer breaks, which are not included in the specified times.

Please remember the following information: The estimated walking or climbing time is based on optimal conditions and may be considerably longer in challenging situations, such as fresh snow, wet terrain, icy conditions, or limited visibility. It is crucial to accurately evaluate your stamina and thoroughly prepare for the intended excursion. The provided time estimates should not require you to perform at your maximum capacity.

Perseverance Levels

Level 1: ●○○○○

• Walking times for ascent and descent in skiing are up to 3 hours, covering about 400-800 vertical uphill meters daily.  

• Descent meters, freeride, and deep snow courses cover up to 4000 downhill meters daily.

Level 2: ●●○○○

• Walking durations of up to 5 hours for ascent and downhill skiing, covering approximately 800-1200 uphill meters in altitude daily.  

• Descending meters, freeride, and deep snow courses cover up to 5000 meters in altitude per day.

Level 3: ●●●○○

• Walking times can be up to 7 hours for ascent and downhill skiing and up to 1500 vertical uphill meters per day.  

• Descent meters for freeride and heliskiing over 5000 downhill meters per day.  

Level 4: ●●●●○

• Walking times for ascent and descent skiing up to 10 hours, covering up to 2000 meters vertically uphill daily.

• Descent meters for freeride and heliskiing exceeding 5000 meters downhill per day.  

Level 5: ●●●●●

• Walking times are over 10 hours for ascent and descent skiing, and over 2000 vertical meters uphill daily.  

• Descent meters for freeride and heliskiing over 5000 meters downhill skiing.  

IMPORTANT:

The information represents an upper limit, meaning the assessment is crucial for the tour's longest day. Typically, multi-day tours also include "easier" days.

Ski Tour Difficulty Scale

E = Easy

• Moderately steep terrain up to 30°, no risk of slipping, vast ski terrain without obstacles and narrow spots, or wide forest roads or ski slopes. Ascents are still possible without kick turns with a good trail setup.

SD = Slightly Difficult

• Predominantly moderately steep terrain, sometimes with obstacles (trees, boulders). Steep sections up to 35° and narrow spots are short and safe. Occasional kick turns are required during ascent.

FD = Fairly Difficult

• Often steep terrain over 30°, short steep sections up to 40°. Narrow spots are short and steep or longer and less steep. A safe kick turn technique is required, with a risk of injury from slipping.

D = Difficult

• Steep terrain over 35°, shorter sections up to 45°, long and steep narrow spots, with occasional risk of falling in steep sections.

VD = Very Difficult

• Continuously steep terrain between 40° and 50°, jumping or slipping in narrow spots, with prolonged risk of falling.

ED = Extremely Difficult

• Highly exposed and fall-prone terrain, steep slopes and couloirs with longer stretches between 50° and 55°.

EC = Extremely Challenging

• Snow-covered rock walls and descent passages over 55° incline.