The Top 10 Freeride Lines at Axamer Lizum & Schlick 2000

Although small by European standards, these 2 ski areas are home to an extraordinary array of epic freeride routes.

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Dropping in!

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Perfect powder on the top section.

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Heading towards the narrowing in the middle of the line.

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Sledges and a wonderful backdrop at the Ganalm.

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Great views across the peaks of Innsbruck from the top of the line.

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Spring powder high above the Kemater Alm.

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A little detour yields results!

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Description

Compared to the huge resorts of the neighbouring Arlberg region such as Ischgl and St Anton, these 2 Tirolian ski areas are small but they provide access to some truly amazing freeriding.

There is nothing super steep at the resorts but to tick all of these lines you'll need to be a good all round skier, capable of turning on all sorts of terrain and in all types of snow. There's everything here from narrow couloirs to wide open bowls and all the skiing described here is all "type 1 fun", guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Having worked your way through these routes, who not try something a little more adventurous and get stuck into our touring guidebook for the area?

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Adventures

Niederer Sud

A stunning run with one of the best hike:fun ratios of any freeride line in Austria.

Zirmachbahn Rinne

An excellent little line which is well worth the 10 minute access hike.

Kemater Alm

A variety of routes leading down to a stunningly positioned mountain hut.

Hoadl Ost

Easily accessed freeride terrain which holds good snow for days after a storm

Olympiabahn

A run with a bit of everything, from open faces to tight trees.

Kögelsteig

Formerly a piste, this is now a classic off piste run down to the village of Axams.

Götzens Linkup

A short off piste line which provides some nice skiing but is mainly used as a way to access the Götzens ski area.

Rinne 2

A cracking little couloir which feels atmospheric and exciting.