Freeride Jungfrau Region
Improve your technique and boost your confidence off-piste with a qualified guide who knows the ins and outs of the region. This 2-day freeriding course will treat you to powder as far as the eye can see and prepare you for safe and fun freeriding all winter long.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Sporty
- Experience Level: Competent
You have previous freeriding experience. You master parallel turns on and off-piste. On the second day you will need to be prepared for slightly steeper runs, however we won’t ski any extreme couloirs or slopes. When snow conditions are optimal, we will use piste skis, otherwise we might hike for up to 1.5 hours with touring gear. No previous ski touring experience is needed.
Group Tour (4-6 participants)
| CHF 390 per person | |
Private Tour
| 1-3 people | CHF 1550 per group |
| 4-6 people | CHF 390 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
Day 1: Freeriding in Grindelwald
Meet your instructor in Grindelwald and check your equipment. Depending on the conditions, you will head towards the First ski area (south side) or to the shady slopes below the mighty Eiger north face- either way, there are no bad options here. Glistening snow, alpine views, and fresh mountain air will deliver the right atmosphere for a great day of freeriding.
Day 2: In the footsteps of James Bond..
Today you will visit locations that were featured in an earlier Bond film. At the Schlithorn, you will have several options for freeriding, and will experience terrain a bit steeper than the previous day. You’ll finish in either Mürren or Gimmelwald, depending on which run appears best to finish the day.
Please remember that freeriding requires flexibility… We can’t control mother nature, and snow conditions are not always optimal. To ensure that you can experience the best powder, we may hike up to 1.5 hours using ski touring equipment to put ourselves in a better position to ski on good snow.
| Season | December - April |
| Departures for official tours | See "Closest Bookable Dates" |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 8:45am Outdoor Shop and Café - Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- Costs for cable cars, ski lifts
- Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)
Backpack
- 25-30l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Windbreaker or GoreTex™ jacket
- Light windbreaker or GoreTex™ pants
- Ski pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
- Beanie or headband
- Extra underwear and socks
- Thermal underwear
Footwear
- Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- Toiletries
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Ski touring skis with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)
- Avalanche probe
- Avalanche shovel
- Avalanche airbag (optional)
- Ski helmet (optional but recommended)
General Information for Mountaineering School
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
General terms of contract
Our General Terms and Conditions apply.