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RIDE DEEP, STEEP & DOWN.

Deep, steep and plenty of it – guided by experienced riders who live and breathe freeride. Safety and quality lines in equal measure, with honest coaching along the way. Every level. No guesswork, no shortcuts.

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12+: Years on the snow
2000+: Riders coached
10: Countries & resorts
100%: Pure freeride focus

Who we are

NOT A SKI HOLIDAY. A RIDING COMMUNITY.

Snowbusters is a community of freeride guides, coaches, and powder-obsessed riders who have made skiing and snowboarding our entire life. We don't guide on the side — this is it for us.

Every trip and camp we run is built around one thing: maximum quality and quantity of riding. Technique, mountain reading, safety, and flow — we coach it all, on the same slopes where the world's best chase their deepest lines.

01: Maximum powder timeEarly starts. Full days. We know when the snow falls and we get you there first. No resort queues, no missed pow.
02: Technical & terrain coachingVideo analysis, movement drills, mountain reading — coaching that translates directly into better, safer riding.
03: World-class guidesUIAGM certified. Avalanche trained. Locals in every range. Your safety and progression in the best hands.
04: Skiing & snowboardingSkiers and boarders ride together. Our guides are fluent in both disciplines and mixed groups always work.
05: Backcountry safety firstEvery trip includes avalanche awareness. We never push terrain beyond the group's capability and conditions.
06: Small groups onlyMaximum 6 riders per guide. Real attention, real feedback, real progression — not herding cats down a groomer.

Skier on DOWN skis carving deep powder, Rip & Refine DOWN Skis Technique Weekend in Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Fieberbrunn, Austria, with Snowbusters

Freeride skier in a blue jacket blasting through deep powder under a clear blue sky on a guided Snowbusters freeride trip

Group of ski tourers skinning uphill in a line across a wide snowfield on a guided Snowbusters ski touring and splitboarding trip

Snowboarder spraying powder in a snowy forest, Val d'Aran Unbound freeride and ski touring trip in the Spanish Pyrenees with Snowbusters

Freeride skier in an orange jacket carving a steep powder slope with snowy mountain peaks behind, guided freeride skiing with Snowbusters

Row of DOWN skis lined up at the DOWN Ski Demo with a rider choosing a pair to test, included on Snowbusters trips and camps

Snowboarder with a backpack riding a wide untracked powder face on a Snowbusters backcountry freeride and splitboarding trip

Skier buried in a cloud of deep powder snow between snow-covered trees on a Snowbusters tree skiing and freeride camp

Snowboarder laying a low powder turn in front of snow-covered pine trees on a Snowbusters freeride snowboard camp

Skier in a red jacket making a deep powder turn through a snow-covered forest on a Snowbusters freeride skiing trip

Skier in a white jacket carving a hard turn and spraying snow in bright sunshine, ski technique coaching with Snowbusters

Find your riding path

PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE

Alps Ski Vacations

Snowbusters runs local-guided ski vacations across the Alps — groomed-slope guiding, technique coaching for all levels, ski safaris, and family-friendly weeks. Local guides, no guesswork. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Custom Group Trips

Snowbusters builds fully custom group ski and snowboard trips — choose your destination, terrain style, difficulty, and dates. On-piste, off-piste, or a mix, built around your crew. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Freeride Camps

Snowbusters runs guided freeride camps in the world's best powder — the Alps, Japan, Alaska, and Patagonia. Deep snow, steep lines, and coaching from riders who live for it. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Freestyle Park Camps

Snowbusters runs guided freestyle park camps for skiers and snowboarders — progressive trick coaching, filmed sessions, and jump and rail lines from first hits to advanced tricks. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Heli & Cat Skiing

Snowbusters runs guided heli-skiing and cat-skiing trips into the deepest, most remote terrain on earth — Alaska, British Columbia, and the Alps. Zero skin track, maximum vertical, expert guiding. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Private Guiding

Snowbusters runs fully private ski and snowboard guiding — on-piste coaching, off-piste and backcountry days, and multi-day touring, tailored entirely to your group. One guide, your pace, any resort. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Ski Touring & Splitboarding

Snowbusters runs guided ski touring and splitboarding trips across the Alps, Scandinavia, and beyond. Earn your turns — skin up, ride down, and travel light through some of the best backcountry terrain on earth. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

Technique Camps

Snowbusters runs intensive technique camps for skiers and snowboarders who want to master the details — video analysis, biomechanics, and small-group coaching on glacier and groomed terrain across the Alps. Every trip includes the DOWN Ski Demo.

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Where we ride

THE WORLD'S FINEST POWDER. WE KNOW EVERY MOUNTAIN.

From the Alps to Japan and beyond, start with a place and find your line.

Austria

Hohe Tauren - Rauris, Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Fieberbrunn-Leogang, Kaprun-Zell am See, Salzburger Land, Sportgastein

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Norway

Lofoten Islands, Lyngen Alps, Sunnmøre Alps

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Georgia

Georgia, Svaneti

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North Macedonia

North Macedonia, Shar Mountains

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Albania

Accursed Mountains

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Canada

Revelstoke - Roges Pass

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France

Chamonix

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Kosovo

Accursed Mountains

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Spain

Pyrenees, Spain

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Switzerland

Jungfrau Ski Region

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The crew

GUIDES WHO LIVE FOR THE MOUNTAIN.

Every Snowbusters guide is UIAGM certified, avalanche qualified, and obsessive about powder. They don't clock out at 4pm — they're checking the forecast at midnight to plan tomorrow's first tracks.

Coach, Photographer

Adam Pernikar

20+ years coaching, 35+ years on skis. When Adam’s not shredding pow, he’s snapping epic mountain shots that’ll make your Instagram weep. Check out @pernikphoto and prepare for immediate mountain envy.

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CEO, Head Coach

Jany Novotny

20+ years coaching, 45+ years on skis. Have you ever heard of a funny mean guy from Eastern Europe? Sounds like a contradiction, right? Well, Jany is here to show you how it all comes together in the coolest way possible.

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Coach, Skilehrer & Skiführer Examiner

Jonas Kryl

Jonas Kryl: Swedish-born, Austrian-certified, Staatlich geprüfter Skilehrer und Skiführer examiner. He brought his longboat to the Alps in '92, conquered every black diamond, and now teaches the pros how to carve. Don't be fooled by the summer rafting—this Viking lives for winter. Get ready to pillage the powder.

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Lucie Rosenkrancova

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Safety & standards

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FIRST LINE.

Every Snowbusters guide carries full avalanche safety equipment and holds current first aid certification. We run daily avalanche briefings, teach you to read snowpack, and never push terrain beyond what conditions and the group can handle safely.

We also offer dedicated avalanche awareness courses — because the best safety is an educated rider.

Ski demo partnership

RIDE THE SKIS BEFORE YOU BUY THEM.

Most Snowbusters trips and courses offer access to the DOWN ski demo. Ride a pair on real terrain with our guides and find out which ski suits you. We confirm available models, sizes and any costs before you book.

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Freeride skier in a yellow suit throwing up a powder spray, DOWN Skis test and technique coaching in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria

Test Before You Invest

Ride DOWN skis on real terrain: powder, steeps, trees and groomers. The right ski is the one you have actually ridden.

Expert-Guided Selection

Our guides know the DOWN range. They watch you ski and help you find the model that fits your style, your weight and the day’s terrain.

On Most Trips and Courses

The demo comes with us on most Snowbusters trips and courses. Pairs are limited, so ask about availability before you book. Skis only for now.

Skier hiking uphill with blue DOWN skis strapped to his backpack, freeride touring in Salzburger Land, Austrian Alps

Freeride skier in an orange jacket airing on blue DOWN skis against a deep blue sky – DOWN Skis demo with Snowbusters

Rack of DOWN freeride demo skis ready for the Deep & Steep freeride touring camp in Salzburger Land, Austria

DOWN SKIS crafts high-performance tools for riders who see the backcountry as a canvas. Explore the demo range and find your ski match with our guides.

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Everything you need to know

COMMON QUESTIONS.

What level do I need to join a Snowbusters camp?: We run camps for all levels from confident intermediates through to advanced freeriders. Each trip page clearly states the required level. Not sure? Contact us and we'll help you pick the right camp.
Do you cater for both skiers and snowboarders?: Absolutely. All our camps welcome both disciplines. Our guides are trained in both and mixed groups work great on the mountain.
How big are the groups?: Maximum 6 riders per guide. We keep groups small by design — it's the only way to give proper coaching and access the best terrain safely.
Is avalanche safety training included?: Yes. Every trip includes daily avalanche briefings and basic safety instruction. Our guides carry full airbag, beacon, shovel, and probe setups. We also offer standalone avalanche courses.
What's included in the trip price?: Guide fees, accommodation, and half-board meals are included on most trips. Lift passes, flights, and travel insurance are not included. Full details are on each trip page.
Can I book a private or custom trip?: Yes — private guiding and fully custom group trips are available. Tell us your destination, dates, and goals and we'll build the perfect itinerary for you.

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