{"id":6256,"date":"2020-12-22T12:46:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T11:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6256"},"modified":"2020-12-24T14:30:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T13:30:37","slug":"top-5-ski-resorts-for-ski-touring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sno.co.uk\/blog\/top-5-ski-resorts-for-ski-touring\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 ski resorts for ski touring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The skins are on, and the secret is out. Ski touring is one of the most magical, secluded, and unique ways to explore the mountains; much-loved for years by locals, and increasingly mainstream activity on the slopes. Skip the lift queue, don your \u201cskins\u201d – fabric attached to the base of your touring skis that enables them to ascend the hills without sliding back down; and embark on a discovery of some of the most enchanting areas of untouched, perfectly powdery backcountry terrain. We share our top pick of the best resorts to try for ski touring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impressive yearly advancements in ski touring equipment have shed all-important pounds off the necessary boots and skis, meaning that defying gravity to journey uphill has never been so effortless. Alpine pin binding can liberate your ankle on an uphill climb, whilst snowboards that split down the middle to become uphill touring skis mean boarders need not miss out on the fun when it comes to reassembling their gear for a blissful, well-earned descent through the powder. All of these advancements make it ever more alluring to get away from the crowds and explore in blissful isolation, whilst continual developments in avalanche gear offer imperative safety benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please remember that it is so important to respect the mountain<\/a>. The danger caused by avalanches<\/a> is always present when skiing backcountry terrain. Knowledge and working avalanche equipment will reduce that risk substantially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zermatt, Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This idyllic chocolate box Swiss resort of Zermatt <\/a>is blessed with limitless amounts of snow-sure skiing, showcased spectacularly across its 38 peaks. The mammoth Matterhorn playground has some of the best off-piste terrain in all of Switzerland, stretching all the way up to a breathtaking near 4,000m at the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those looking for a challenge can take on one of Zermatt’s 10 itinerary runs (marked off-piste areas), that weave their way through the vast ski region. If these exhilarating descents whet your appetite for more unspoiled snowy wilderness, why not skin up and take on the iconic Stockhorn face, one of the resort’s most iconic spots that are known for its monster moguls. Alternatively, take a tour along the east ridge of Cima di Jazzi’s summit – at 3,800m you can all but guarantee to escape the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View Zermatt ski deals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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