Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing in the Swedish mountain covers everything from nursery slopes to off-piste. Take a slalom run down the Åre slopes used for the world championships, or enjoy off-piste at Nuolja. Pack a picknick and take a day out in the family-friendly area around Sälen, or go skiing in the middle of summer at Riksgränsen. After a day on the slopes, you can choose after-ski or simply lean back and enjoy the view of the mountains. STF has mountain stations, hotels and hostel right next to the ski slopes.
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Caroline Strömberg, professional freestyler and founder of the inspiration network InspireUs
You must know what you’re doing, if you want to ski off-piste safely. The right technique, the right equipment, and knowledge about how to use the equipment ensure that you are well-prepared for skiing outside the pistes.
The right of public access & alpine skiing
Our Swedish mountains are open for all, but alpine skiers need to be aware of certain matters. Skiing facilities, for example, have regulations about how the lift system is to be used. These may determine the equipment that you are allowed to take on the lift, or the hours at which the slope is open. The STF hosts will be happy to help you with information about the regulations that apply at the facility you are planning to visit.
Take extra care when outside of prepared alpine skiing runs or by the side of the slope. You must not, for example, break any branches or damage snow-free rock slabs. Keep an eye open for signs and marking when skiing off-piste. Before setting out, check whether there is any risk of avalanches. If you fail to do so, you may place yourself and others in jeopardy.
If you stop for a break, have a good look round before continuing to make sure that you haven’t left any rubbish.
What should I take with me?
Skis, snowboards, boots and other equipment can be rented at nearly all skiing facilities. Check what the facility you are visiting offers before setting out. A few other items can be useful to take with you when trying alpine skiing for the first time.
More information
Before setting out for the mountains, it’s a good idea to read about avalanche safety. The Mountain Safety Council of Sweden has a website with information about avalanches. You can also read about avalanches at Freeride.se (in Swedish), and watch a video about avalanche safety.