Rules of conduct in the nature

We:

• stay on the officially marked ski routes and trails in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.
   
• adhere to the fact that skiing in the forest off the marked pistes or ski routes is prohibited.
   
• never ski through reforestation and young growth areas. The ski edges destroy the still young trees.
   
• keep sufficient distance from individual trees or groups of trees. Because they are an important staging area for black grouse, snow hares.
   
• keep our dogs on a leash. 
   
• avoid game as far as possible. We observe wild animals only from a distance and do not approach them further in order not to subject them to unnecessary stress.
   
• avoid designated feeding areas, wildlife rest areas and noise.
   
• avoid spending time in nature before sunrise and after sunset as well as at dusk. This is an important period for wildlife in winter for feeding and resting, which is essential for survival.
   
• Special attention should also be paid to safety equipment. The Snow Safety Programme from our partner Arva offers great preparation.

Safety tip and disclaimer:

"The ski and snowshoe tours described are in open alpine terrain and are undertaken at the skier's own risk. The selection of the presented tours was made with the best possible avoidance of objective dangers, but presuppose personal responsibility and anticipatory action. The cold weather and the short days in winter are to be considered in the tour planning as well as the snow situation. Appropriate clothing and the carrying of alpine emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, bivy sack and cell phone) are prerequisites for a responsible mountain experience. Should an emergency situation arise, the alpine emergency number in Austria is 140."