An awe inspiring journey around the Kalkogel range, home to some of Tirol's most dramatic peaks.
6 of the Best Ski Tours from Axamer Lizum & Schlick 2000
Use the lift systems in 2 of Tirol's best ski areas to access some amazing ski tours.
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Looking down the couloir high above Schlick 2000.
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Beginning the traverse around before the final short ascent.
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The reward for all the effort - a fabulous ski down into the valley that leads to the Kemater Alm.
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Arriving at the final col.
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At the end of the bootpack section.
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As good as it gets!
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Great tree skiing low down on the route
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The col from where you break onto the main face.
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A fantastic view of the Ampferstein.
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The first turns on the main face.
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First turns off the summit, with Innsbruck visible far below.
Description
Axamer Lizum & Schlick 2000 are both famous for their superb lift served freeriding but there's more to them than that, as you'll discover as you work your way through this guidebook.
Both resorts provide access to some amazing high mountain terrain and for those armed with the skills, equipment and fitness to ski tour, there is a lifetime's exploration to be done starting from the 2 areas. The undoubted highlight of this guidebook is the Kalkogel Loop which starts in Axamer Lizum, takes you over to Schlick 2000 and then all the way to the Kemater Alm right below where you started the day. In order to tick it you'll need perfect weather, stable snow conditions and a bit of determination!
If all this ski touring is tiring you out, check out our guidebook to the freeriding at Axamer Lizum & Schlick 2000 here -
https://fatmap.com/guidebooks/6840/the-top-10-freeride-lines-at-axamer-lizum-and-schlick-2000
Adventures
A steep, narrow and other-worldly line in amongst the towering walls of the Kalkogel peaks.
A lovely ski tour which takes in some fine scenery.
A narrow and exciting gully.
An amazing peak that manages to feel wild despite its proximity to the ski area.
An exciting ski line which is visible from virtually all of Innsbruck city centre.