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Ski & Mountain Coaching

Individual coaching for a terrific experience

Private coaching in skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, freeride, cross-country and snowshoeing — in the Pongau region of Salzburg, Austria. From precision technique to high-altitude touring, we'll show you the mountain from a new angle.

Immerse yourself in the mountains

Experience winter worlds on unfamiliar paths.

See the mountains around St. Johann im Pongau from an insider's perspective. Develop your skiing skills in a targeted way. Shape your holiday days on skis exactly the way you want them.

All that and more is what Wolfgang Pfeifhofer's private, fully tailored Ski & Mountain Coaching offers you.

Untouched track through powder snow on a ridge
Wolfgang Pfeifhofer – state-registered ski instructor and ski guide in the Pongau
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The Coach

More than just the slopes.

Born and raised in the Pongau, with over 30 years of mountain experience. Coaching, to me, is more than bent knees and the right pole plant — I'll work with you on technique, terrain skills, and the confidence to ski lines you wouldn't have tried alone.

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What we offer

Coaching for you

Fantastic slopes away from the crowds, untouched powder, challenging steep faces, ambitious tours, pure nature. With your personal ski coach you'll experience the Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé from a new, fascinating side and improve your skiing with every session. Whether you're a beginner or a pro. Solo, in a pair, or with a handpicked small group. Ski and snowboard private lessons, ski touring, freeride, cross-country or snowshoeing – we cover it all.

Private ski lesson in St. Johann im Pongau, Austria
Ski & Snowboard

Private

Learn skiing or snowboarding the most efficient way – with a one-on-one instructor or coach who tailors every detail to you. For adults and kids. In Alpendorf, Wagrain or Großarl.

Already confident on skis? Book a private coach and perfect your technique both on and off the slopes.

Ski touring in the Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé
for everyone

Ski Touring

Walking and skiing in open terrain — the original form of skiing. Whether beginner or advanced, there's something for everyone. We'll show you the most beautiful tours – from the Hochkönig to Werfenweng – and refine your technique along the way.

St. Johann - AlpendorfGroßarlMühlbach am HochkönigWerfenweng

Ski touring for beginners

Structured basic training – walking uphill on skins takes practice. Instruction in the right skiing technique for powder snow.

Requirements

A reliable snowplough turn on red slopes and the general stamina for a 1–2 hour ascent will turn this day into an unforgettable experience.

Ski touring for advanced skiers

Enjoyable tours around the Großarltal and its neighbouring valleys. Refresher on snow and avalanche awareness and perfecting ski and terrain technique.

Requirements

Prior experience in ski touring, off-piste skills and enough stamina for 2–3 hours of ascent and 1 hour of descent.

Equipment

A safety equipment backpack (transceiver, shovel, probe) is provided free of charge on request. Please bring snacks, water, sunscreen, sunglasses and goggles, dry spare clothing, helmet, touring skis with bindings and skins, touring boots and poles.

Freeride run through powder snow in the Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé
Feel free

Freeride

Fantastic slopes away from the crowds, untouched powder, challenging steep faces, pure nature. With your private freeride coach you'll experience our mountains from a new, fascinating angle.

St. Johann - Alpendorf

For Rookies

You can carve parallel turns on a red slope – we'll take you into the backcountry. Equipment check (transceiver, shovel, probe) and an intro to snow and avalanche awareness are included.

For Advanced

For everyone with off-piste experience. Equipment check (transceiver, shovel, probe), snow and avalanche knowledge and tips & tricks to refine your technique. The best lines in the Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé.

Equipment

A safety equipment backpack (transceiver, shovel, probe) is provided free of charge on request. Please bring snacks, water, sunscreen, sunglasses and goggles, helmet and freeride skis.

Cross-country skiing in St. Johann im Pongau
classic/skating

Cross-Country

Want to perfect your style in St. Johann – Alpendorf on holiday, or step onto the narrow skis for the first time?

Cross-country is technically demanding — a course pays off. Classic or skating: the mix of strength, endurance, and technique makes this lifetime sport a passion. For every age, every level.

St. Johann - Alpendorf
Snowshoe hiking at the Hochkönig
Crackle of snow crystals

Snowshoe Hiking

Salzburg's beautiful winter landscape offers endless opportunities for snowshoeing. Alone or in a handpicked small group. Tell us your fitness level and the time available and we'll suggest the perfect route. Call us and benefit from our know-how.

St. Johann - Alpendorf

Didn't find the right offer?

If you're interested in kids' or adults' group ski and snowboard lessons, head over to the Skischule Wolfgang Pfeifhofer!

Voices from our guests

What our guests say

5.0on Google★★★★★
Private lesson · with Andrea
Ein besonderes Dankeschön an die liebe Andrea. Sie hat es innerhalb von 3 Stunden geschafft, dass wir die darauffolgenden Tage mega Spaß am Skifahren hatten. Sie hatte immer Geduld und ist auf unsere individuellen Bedürfnisse eingegangen.
Ina Aß
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Tour & Freeride · with Wolfgang
I've gone ski touring and freeriding with Wolfgang several times. He showed me hot spots — gorgeous high-alpine landscapes off the beaten path, none of the usual ski-tour crowds. My powder technique improved massively. 100% recommend!
Alex Gassner
Personal recommendation
Private lesson · with Hannes
Had a very good ski lesson from Hannes at the start of my skiing holiday. It was enough to last me the rest of the holiday. He has 20+ years of experience and gives very clear instructions and precise feedback.
Florian Kluck
Google
Clearly priced, no surprises.

Rates

Private Lessons

2 hours€210
3 hours€315
4 hours€420

+ € 30,- per additional person

at same level and skills

Ski Touring

3 hours€315
4 hours€420
5 hours€525

+ € 30,- per additional person

at same level and skills

Freeride

3 hours€315
4 hours€420
5 hours€525

+ € 30,- per additional person

at same level and skills

Cross-Country

2 hours€210

+ € 30,- per additional person

at same level and skills

Snowshoeing

2 hours€210

+ € 30,- per additional person

at same level and skills

* Times, duration, breaks, group size and requirements are agreed individually, depending on the weather and snow situation. Rates apply per person for the St. Johann im Pongau region. Other regions on request.

Frequent questions

What you might want to know

01Coaching

Who is the coaching for?
Private lessons, cross-country and snowshoeing all start at the very first turn or step. Ski touring and freeride need some basics — check the prerequisites at each activity. Whatever your level, we tailor pace and content to fit.
Can I book solo, with a partner, or as a group?
Yes. Solo, with a partner, or in a handpicked small group — ideally at a similar skill level.
Where do we meet?
After a successful booking we'll send you the meeting point, location, exact time and the name of your coach. Times, duration, breaks, group size and requirements are agreed individually, depending on the weather and snow situation.
Which languages do you speak?
We're fluent in German and English. Other languages on request.
Can I do a ski tour as a beginner?
Yes. Requirements: a reliable snowplough turn on red slopes and basic stamina for a 1–2 hour ascent. We'll cover structured basics and teach you the right technique for deep snow.
Do you also offer group courses for kids and adults?
Ski & Mountain Coaching is exclusively private — 1:1 or in a handpicked small group. For group courses for kids and adults, head over to Skischule Pfeifhofer.

02Equipment

What do I need to bring?
Always pack: snacks, water, sunscreen, sunglasses and goggles, and a helmet. For ski touring also touring skis with bindings and skins, touring boots, poles and a dry change of clothing. For freeride suitable freeride skis.
Is safety equipment provided for ski touring and freeride?
Yes. Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe are provided free of charge on request.

03Booking & payment

How does the online booking work?
You send an inquiry through the form. Wolfgang checks whether the date works and sends you the invoice with an online payment link by email once confirmed. As soon as payment is received, your booking is locked in. The day before the coaching, Wolfgang gets in touch personally to agree on the meeting point and details.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation until 5 PM the day before. After that, the full booked rate applies. In case of illness, we'll work out an individual solution (cancellation or rescheduling) together.
What happens with bad weather or avalanche risk?
Safety comes first. If avalanche risk or weather conditions are too dangerous, we'll adjust the route or postpone the session — free of charge.
Can I adjust date and duration flexibly?
Yes. Times, duration, breaks and meeting point are agreed individually — based on your preferences and the weather and snow conditions.
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