Piste to Powder is St. Anton’s original off-piste and mountain guiding team, operating since 1998 and staffed entirely by fully qualified IFMGA/UIAGM/IVBV mountain guides. Their focus is simple: deliver the best off-piste skiing in the Arlberg through expert guidance, small groups, and a commitment to safety, progression, and adventure.
“We’ll guide you to the best snow and terrain, we’ll share our knowledge so you’ll learn and improve. We’ll challenge you beyond what you thought possible and under our guidance you’ll experience a world of unlimited ski adventure.”
All Piste to Powder guides are fully qualified IFMGA/UIAGM/IVBV mountain guides, English-speaking and locally based in the Arlberg. With over 25 years of guiding experience, they combine deep terrain knowledge with a strong focus on tuition, safety and progression.
Tailor-made off-piste guiding for skiers and snowboarders, ideal for mixed-ability groups, weekend skiing, touring days, heli-assisted days or guests staying outside St. Anton. Your guide builds the day around your objectives, conditions and fitness.
Location: All Arlberg
Piste to Powder offers flexible off-piste packages including 3-day flexi options, 5-day progression programs and 10-day season passes for skiers staying longer in the Arlberg.
Lift-accessed ski touring days using short ascents (250–450 m vertical, 1–2 hours skinning) to reach quiet terrain and long descents. Suitable for Level 2–3 skiers with good fitness.
Location: St. Anton / Arlberg
Join a small open group matched to your off-piste level, Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:30. Groups range from entry off-piste skiers (Level 1) to advanced and expert off-piste skiers (Level 3) ready for steep and challenging terrain.
Location: St. Anton / Arlberg
A rapid progression for skiers new to off-piste or with limited experience. The course combines intensive technique training with two full days of guided off-piste skiing in a small group, building confidence in powder and varied terrain.
Half-day off-piste technique booster sessions aimed at Level 1–2 skiers who want fast progress. Ideal for improving short turns on steep red pistes and preparing for guided off-piste days.
Three-hour avalanche safety workshops covering practical rescue skills, prevention strategies and equipment use. Ideal for ski touring and committed off-piste skiers.
Location: St. Anton
Piste To Powder
Kandaharweg, St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Telephone: +43 664 1746282
Email: info@pistetopowder.com
Website: www.pistetopowder.com
Piste to Powder also operates multi-day ski touring adventures in the:
These programs are ideal for skiers seeking hut-to-hut glacier tours or destination ski touring holidays. If you are interested in extended touring, you can explore their full trip portfolio directly on the Piste to Powder website.
