We must strive to protect what we love. Our passions – freeriding, ski touring, experiencing nature – are irrefutably linked with the preservation of our mountains. We need to reflect upon the way we “consume” nature just as consciously as we reflect upon our everyday actions.

We all leave tracks behind in nature – we determine what they look like. The aim of every ski tourer should be to keep them as unobtrusive as possible. Don’t leave waste behind in the mountains, respect conservation zones, and avoid feeding-areas and young trees.

SKI LOCAL means deciding against making long journeys in favor of paying more attention to the local area. And it needs to be done mindfully: there are hot spots that are creaking under the weight of overcrowding. The solution: going on acyclic tours, seeking out new goals – or sometimes even deciding against a tour.

Ski touring is a shared, social experience. With friends, your journey will be more sustainable, you’ll be safer in an emergency and your experience will be all the more rewarding. But when it comes to Ski Local, community means something else too: supporting local residents by taking a break in a hut or an inn in the valley after your tour.