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Challenge for a good cause: "Dachstein Wes " Ski Touring Charity in Russbach

Date: Sat, Mar. 7, 2026
Time: 07:00 — 18:00
Location:  Atomic Backland Skitourenstrecke am Russbacher Hornspitz, 5442 Rußbach am Pass Gschütt
Doing good meter by meter: A pre-spring event for hobby as well as professional ski tourers. Rounded off by a contentious supporting program with music, food and tombola. Interested? Register now!

Meter by meter for a good cause

The ski touring charity event in Russbach am Pass Gschütt in the "Tennengau" holiday region is a charity race in which participants collect as many meters of altitude as possible on the Atomic Backland ski touring route on the Hornspitz to generate donations. For every ascent of 610 meters in altitude, $6.10 is donated, and the proceeds go to a good cause, such as the ORF project "Licht ins Dunkel". The event is aimed at both hobby and professional ski tourers, offers a supporting programme with music, food and tombola and is also open to snowshoe hikers.

And this is how the event works

Participants complete as many climbs as possible during opening hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each ascent is \ (3.6\) km and \(610\) meters of altitude.Donations: For each ascent, \(6.10€\) will be donated to the good cause. Participants can also collect additional donations.

Equipment

Touring skis or snowshoes can be used. Snowshoe hikers can use the Hornbahn for the descent free of charge.

Who can participate?

Both individual starters and teams of 2 are welcome. The route is also suitable for beginners.

Great supporting program

At the valley station, in addition to food, there will also be music and a raffle with non-cash prizes. After the race, there will be an after-show party with live music. Appointment:

After the event: Aftershow party with live music in Kraftl's Schirmbar from 6pm!

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