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Back on Track 2026

Feel Free Ride Contest: The freeride highlight in the Montafon!

03/19/2026
Sarah-Louise Schaary
After a fantastic anniversary year in 2025, the legendary "Back on Track - Feel Free Ride Contest" is entering the next round. From 27th to 29th of March 2026, the Silvretta will once again be transformed into the epicentre for freeride enthusiasts from home and abroad. Powder, passion and team spirit come together for three days - far away from everyday life, right in the heart of the Alps.

The idea behind it

What makes "Back on Track" so special is its unique concept: the event takes place in a secluded location in the high Alps - without lifts, cable cars or artificial aids. The ascent takes place exclusively under your own steam in "hike to ride" mode. This return to the essentials symbolizes the spirit of freeriding: nature, freedom and pure flow on the mountain.

Another highlight of the contest is the rider's judging:
Judging is carried out by the participants themselves. Each rider evaluates the runs of the others - which guarantees a unique atmosphere as well as an exceptionally high level of fairness and mutual respect.

Location

At an altitude of 2,538 meters, on the south-east ridge shoulder of the Kleinlitzner, the Saarbrücker Hütte sits enthroned in an impressive panoramic position as the highest refuge in the Silvretta.

Directly behind it rises the glaciated mountain world of the Litzner-Seehorn group. Crossing it is considered one of the most beautiful two-peak tours in the region. The partially glaciated touring area around the hut offers a variety of options - for beginners as well as experienced alpinists, for hikers, mountaineers and ski tourers as well as for day guests and holidaymakers who want to spend more time in the mountains.

Program

Friday, March 27th, 2026

  • 07:00 Start number pick-up at the Vermuntbahn valley station in Partenen

  • 08:45 Ascent in the direction of Saarbücker Hütte

  • 12:30 Move into accommodation / free riding

  • 18:00 Dinner / discussion of contest face / cozy get-together / chilling out / drinking beer

  • In case of bad weather avalanche awareness / kicker session

Saturday, March 28th, 2026

  • 06:30 Breakfast

  • 07:00 Discussion of the day's schedule / ascent to the face

  • 09:00 Face inspection / riders meeting

  • 11:00 Start contest / ascent to the hut / free riding

  • 18:00 Dinner / award ceremony / cozy get-together / chill out / drink a beer

  • In case of bad weather, tours around the hut / avalanche awareness / kicker session

Sunday, March 29th, 2026

  • 06:30 Discussion of the day's schedule

  • 07:00 Hike n ride around the Saarbrücker hut

  • 16:00 Last bus to the Vermuntbahn

Costs

The participation fee for the freeride weekend is € 310 per person. The following services are included:

  • Event participation from March 27 - 29, 2026

  • 2x overnight stay at the Saarbrücker Hütte

  • 2x breakfast, 2x packed lunch + tea, 2x dinner

  • Transfer with Vermutbahn / tunnel taxi

You can find more information about the program, equipment and more here.

Notes

The contest may be postponed to Friday or Sunday due to weather conditions. The times given for the daily schedule are rough guidelines, subject to change. The provisional program may vary slightly, but the schedule remains unchanged.

Secure one of the last places and be part of it! Click here to register

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