Get ready for the Arc'teryx Freeride Academy
The fifth edition of the Arc’teryx Freeride Academy returns to St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, February 5-8, 2026. Join over 15 world-renowned ski and snowboard athletes for four incredible days of fresh tracks, clinics, free events and experiences at the leading freeride destination in Europe.
Choose Your Freeride Level
We provide easily identifiable clinic levels at the Freeride Academy, allowing participants to choose the right clinic for their skill level. Below is a refined description of each clinic level, emphasizing the key characteristics and educational goals.
Beginner Clinics
Skill Level: First- or second-time participants venturing into off-piste terrain.
Educational Goals: Focus on foundational skills, including basic techniques and safety knowledge. Participants will learn to navigate off-piste slopes in a safe and controlled manner.
Expectations: Participants should be comfortable skiing or riding on black slopes, with an emphasis on developing confidence and control.
Intermediate Clinics
Skill Level: Participants with some experience who are comfortable on off-piste terrain and looking to enhance their skills.
Educational Goals: Build on existing skills while introducing new techniques for navigating varied terrain. Emphasis on having fun while improving technical abilities.
Expectations: Participants should have prior off-piste experience and be capable of skiing or riding confidently on black slopes.
Advanced Clinics
Skill Level: Experienced freeride skiers or snowboarders looking to elevate their skills.
Educational Goals: Master advanced freeride techniques to creatively explore diverse terrains. Focus on pushing personal limits while maintaining safety.
Expectations: Strong freeride and ski touring experience is required, along with a knowledgeable and safe technique in open and steep terrain exceeding 40 degrees.
Choose Your Touring Level
We provide easily identifiable clinic levels at the Freeride Academy, allowing participants to choose the right clinic for their skill level. Below is a refined description of each clinic level, emphasizing the key characteristics and educational goals.
Beginner Clinics
Skill Level: First- or second-time participants engaging in touring.
Educational Goals: Introduction to touring techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols. Participants will gain essential knowledge for their first touring experiences.
Expectations: Participants should be comfortable skiing or riding on black slopes, with a focus on learning to manage moderate terrain safely.
Intermediate Clinics
Skill Level: Participants with basic touring experience who want to refine their skills.
Educational Goals: Enhance backcountry touring skills, focusing on technique and efficiency in ascent and descent.
Expectations: Participants should be fit enough to skin up moderate slopes for approximately three hours (1,000 meters vertical) and demonstrate safe, controlled skiing or riding on black slopes.
Advanced Clinics
Skill Level: Advanced participants seeking to refine their touring skills in challenging conditions.
Educational Goals: Develop advanced touring techniques and strategies for navigating complex terrain.
Expectations: Participants should possess significant off-piste experience and be prepared for demanding conditions.
Clinic Registrations
Clinic Registrations will take place at the Freeride Village in St. Anton.
We ask that participants register the day before their clinic.
Clinic Registrations will be open daily from:
Wednesday, 4th of February: 15:00 - 18:30
Thursday, 5th of February: 07:30 - 10:00 / 16:00 - 17:30
Friday, 6th of February: 07:30 - 10:00 / 16:00 - 17:30
Saturday, 7th of February: 07:30 - 10:00 / 16:00 - 17:30
Sunday, 8th of February: 07:30 - 09:00
Gear Library
Throughout Arc'teryx Freeride Academy, you'll have the opportunity to test the latest gear from Arc'teryx (hardshell jackets and pants, backpacks and gloves) as well as gear from partners in the Freeride Village.
What to bring
The Freeride Academy takes place in a mountain environment in winter, so expect changeable weather and a sub zero climate. Please dress accordingly. To get the most from your clinic experience, check the detailed kit list on each clinic booking page and bring everything on the list.
Don’t worry if you’re missing some gear — friends at our partner store in the St. Anton am Arlberg resort can help you gear up for your clinic.
Ski passes are not included in the clinic price and need to be purchased via the resort.
Guides
mc2alpin is an international mountain guide company based in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, close to Innsbruck.
The Freeride Academy clinics are delivered and operated by the expert team at mc2alpin, whose deep knowledge make these transformational educational experiences in the freeride environment possible. When you join a clinic, you’ll be guided by the most experienced professionals in the field.
Specialising in freeride ski guiding, ski touring, mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing, ice climbing, and expedition trips, mc2alpin helps bring mountain objectives to life for people around the world.
Where To Stay
There are lots of options for accommodations in St. Anton am Arlberg, but you'll want to book quickly as places will fill up and availability is limited.
Getting to St. Anton am Arlberg
Here's some extra information to help you plan your trip.
The Freeride Village (with Registration, Gear Library and Expo Area) can be found next to Sport Alber Freeride, Kandaharweg 2, St. Anton am Arlberg.
Parking: St. Anton am Arlberg Terminal Ost and take the free shuttle transport to Terminal West.
Train: Daily regular train arrivals from Zürich (CH), Lindau (GER), Bregenz (AT), Landeck/Zams (AT) and Munich (GER) to St. Anton am Arlberg Train Station — just 5 minutes from the event location.
More information: https://www.oebb.at/en/
Flight: Innsbruck is the closest airport.
Bus: Free ski bus service Flirsch, Schnann, Pettneu and St. Jakob to St. Anton am Arlberg
More bus information: https://www.stantonamarlberg.com/en/service/timetables
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