With just ten lifts, the ski resort does not impress with superlatives, but the Axamer Lizum is always worth a trip. The Lizum scores with its developed terrain. The valley station is located at an altitude of 1500 m and is therefore very snow-sure. The Kalkkögel offers everything a freerider's heart could desire, from steep couloirs to slopes for leisurely cruising. Another plus point: Innsbruck, the self-proclaimed "capital of the Alps", is just 19 kilometers away. Innsbruck has been promoting itself as "Freeride City Innsbruck" for several years now - the city in the middle of the Alps is an ideal starting point for powder riding. In addition to numerous events in the city, there is also a free shuttle bus for skiers to the nearby ski resorts.
Freeriding in the North Tyrolean Dolomites
In the morning, the bus takes you directly from Innsbruck to the Axamer Lizum ski resort. This works really well, but you should be aware that there is a lot going on at peak times. Once we arrive at the parking lot, we take the Schönbodenbahn, a 4-seater chairlift, to the top. During the ride, there are numerous variations. These are pretty obvious and are usually tracked out after a few hours.
With a few meters of ascent, however, you can still find a few untracked runs, for example on the 2250m high Pleisen. From the Pleisenbahn mountain station, it's only a few meters to the summit. From here, you can ski back down to the Karleiten lift. Another interesting option is the old valley descent to Axams. From the Pleisenbahn, ski a few meters north on the piste and then leave it on the left at the change of terrain. This descent is sometimes groomed or at least very rutted, but there are always beautiful variations to the left and right of it. From Axams, take the free shuttle back to the ski resort.
