Theodul Glacier Skiing
Glacier Skiing

Master Glacier Runs

Book lift passes months ahead for peak summer as slots fill fast at high-altitude hubs like Zermatt. Target mid-week arrivals to dodge training camp crowds. Check webcam feeds daily for snow grooming updates.

Acclimatize one day at base altitude to counter thin air at 3,800m. Hire IFMGA-certified guides for crevasse awareness on unmarked glacier sections. Stick to groomed pistes unless avalanche-trained.

Tune edges sharp for ice-hard summer snow; practice glacier-specific turns on milder runs first. Explore off-piste with ABS avalanche airbags for safety. Rent at resorts to test high-altitude gear fit.

• Glacier skis or touring setup (e.g., Atomic Redster)
• ABS avalanche airbag pack (e.g., Mammut Pro 35)
• Helmet with adjustable vents (e.g., Smith Mission)
• Goggles with high-VLT lenses for bright ice (e.g., Oakley Flight Deck)
• High-altitude sunscreen SPF 50+ (e.g., Neutrogena Alpine)
• Layered merino base (e.g., Icebreaker 200 Oasis)
• Waterproof shell (e.g., Arc'teryx Alpha SV)
• Buff or neck gaiter for windchill
• Hydration bladder with insulator (e.g., CamelBak Crux)
• Crevasse rescue kit (probe, shovel, rope)
• Altimeter watch (e.g., Garmin Fenix 7)
• Pass holder with RFID sleeve