5 Activities to Do in the Mountains in Winter

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In the winter time in the mountains, there's more than just downhill skiing and ski lifts. There&#rsquo;è a world of little-known activities, and post-lockdown might be a good time to try some of them.

Here is a list of alternative activities to do with the lifts closed:

1. Heliskiing

The mostù scenic. Going up in a helicopter to the top of a snowy peak and then descending along unexplored routes may seem like an activity reserved for extreme sports enthusiasts. But it’s not entirely so. While heli-skiing certainly requires certain ski experience and good athletic training, the presence of a mountain guide makes the adventure accessible even to non-professionals.

2. Ski mountaineering

Staying in the realm of freeriding, another activity that does not require the’crowding of ski lifts è ski touring. Getting you to the predetermined altitude will be no less than your own legs thanks to the’use of sealskins that, applied under your skis, prevent you from sliding backward.

Thanks to this practice you can’combine the fun of the descent with the pleasure, typical of the mountains, of making ascents only with the’aid of your own strength and energy.

3. Snowshoeing

If hiking in the wilderness è your passion, a snowshoe hike è thereò for you. Walking in the snow è the best way to calmly and quietly appreciate the surreal atmosphere that only a silent whitewashed landscape canò give you, and doing it with a mountain guide capable of assessing the quality of the snowpack will allow you to explore breathtaking scenery safely.

4. Sled dogs

For animal lovers, dog sledding can be an unforgettable experience. In fact, after a short introductory lesson in which experienced instructors will explain the basic commands necessary for driving the vehicle, you yourself will be placed at the wheel of a pack of sled dogs and in no time you will feel like you have been catapulted into a Jack London novel. Needless to say, this discipline è particularly suitable even for the youngest.

5. Excursions on snowmobiles

Finally, we can only recommend a snowmobile excursion. You are the protagonists: you ride the snowmobile (being able to accompany 1 person, even children) and go a little to discover the local landscapes, in the snow.

And whyé no, you can always combine the excursion with a stop at a mountain hut, thus crowning the experience with a lunch with local dishes.