Freeride Tours
AWAVE Travel
Freeride Tours offer an exceptional adventure for skiers and snowboarders looking to explore the best off-piste terrain. These trips take you to some of the world’s most iconic freeride destinations, where you can carve through untouched powder and ride challenging slopes with the guidance of expert guides! AWAVE Travel has a hand-picked selection of the best Freeride Trips available. Contact our Expert Snow Team for more information on your next trip.
Freeride Tours
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When finding and booking a trip with AWAVE Travel, you will have a personal Snow Travel Consultant from start to finish. We are here to find you exactly what you’re looking for and make sure all the details are taken care of!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is a freeride ski tour?
A freeride tour is an off-piste skiing or snowboarding trip focused on natural mountain terrain rather than groomed resort runs. Riders explore powder slopes, bowls, and backcountry lines with professional guides leading the route.
- Who are freeride tours designed for?
These trips are ideal for confident intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders who enjoy ungroomed snow and want to ride outside traditional resort boundaries.
- Do I need backcountry experience?
Not always. While powder experience helps, guides provide safety briefings and choose terrain suitable for the group’s ability level.
- Are freeride tours guided?
Yes, all tours are led by experienced mountain guides who select routes, assess conditions, and manage safety throughout the trip.
- What type of terrain will I ride?
Terrain varies by destination but typically includes powder fields, alpine bowls, tree runs, and natural mountain slopes rather than marked pistes.
- Where do freeride tours take place?
Trips run in world-class mountain regions such as Japan, Canada, Alaska, the Andes, the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Iceland, and Europe.
- How is freeride touring different from heliskiing or catskiing?
Freeride tours often involve lift-accessed or short hikes to reach terrain, focusing on exploration and technique. Heliskiing and catskiing rely on vehicles for faster access to remote slopes.
- Will I need to hike?
Sometimes. Depending on the destination, short hikes or skins may be used to reach better snow or untouched lines.
- Are accommodations included?
Many trips include lodging and guiding packages, though inclusions vary by destination and program.
- How do I book a freeride tour?
Submit a trip enquiry with your preferred dates and destination, and available options will be recommended and confirmed.