About us - Alpinskischule Markus Hirnböck

Get to know the team

Markus Hirnböck and his team put their heart and soul into it. Safety, quality and the latest equipment are highest priority.

Markus Hirnböck

State qualified mountain and ski guide, state-certified ski instructor, ski instructor trainer, high ropes parcour trainer, cross-country ski instructor.

I am trainer for the Salzburger Ski and Snowboard Instructors Association, trainer for the diploma ski instructor training and a trainer for the ÖSSV ski guide training. I have been on mountains in summer and winter since childhood. My work has taken me to almost all parts of the earth. My passion is my job!

Mag. Sieglinde Bertha

Certified ski and snowboard instructor, cross-country skiing instructor, hiking guide, high rope parcour trainer, sports scientist

In all her work, as trainer in the forest high ropes parcour, hiking guide or ski instructor, her specialist knowledge, medical basics and top-class sport experience is incorporated.

Christoph Waldegger

High rope parcour trainer, climbing instructor, ski instructor, snowboard instructor and guide, snowboard instructor trainer, 'Tauern' climber

The man who can do everything. Stoffi has been with us everywhere for 10 years now. Always motivated and very professional. His heart is in climbing and snowboarding.

Richard Van Doleweerd

State qualified ski and snowboard instructor, high rope parcour trainer, sports teacher, rope access industrial and commercial climber

Ritchi actually comes from the Netherlands. He has now settled in Pinzgau with his wife and son. With his Pinzgauer-Dutch slang and his motivating manner he is popular with guests. Can do everything and is there for every job.

Markus Bründl

State certified mountain and ski guide, state qualified ski instructor, ski instructor trainer, high rope parcour trainer

I have been working full time as a mountain guide since 2013 and what should I say: "I love it". For me there is nothing better than introducing my guests to nature, adventure and the absolute freedom the mountains can allow you to experience.

DDI Birgit Battocleti

Hiking guide, landscape planner

Birgit supports us as a mountain hiking guide in winter and in summer. Her professional skills are incorporated into her tours. Her faithful companion "Lilli" often goes on tour too. Birgit is a local and feels at home outside in nature.

Daniela Oberlechner

Climbing instructor, high rope parcour trainer, hiking guide, rope access industrial and commercial climber, sports teacher

Daniela is an experienced alpinist and a very strong climber. She masters all areas of alpine sport. She is versatile and can motivate in any situation.

Manuel Gahleitner

High rope parcour trainer, hiking guide, rope access industrial and commercial climber, carpenter

An extremely sporty 'Saalfeldner'. Paragliding enthusiast, mountaineer and ski tourer. Manuel is a certified mountain hiking guide and rope access technician. And his heart is in wood - he is a qualified carpenter!

Dr. Stefan Steidl

Instructor for sport climbing, recreational and competitive sports

Stefan is one of the leading sport climbers in Pinzgau. He is responsible for many first ascents and repeats. Establishing routes, drawing climbing topos, installing routes in climbing gyms are only a small part of his field of activity. Stefan has an extremely calm demeanor and an absolutely professional attitude as a climbing instructor.

Alexandra Steiner

Hiking guide, graduate geographer, fitness and relaxation coach, Ayurveda health consultant

Born a long way from the mountains, Alex has now lost her heart to them. Hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, mountain biking, ski touring or ice climbing – 'just do it' is her motto! As a hiking guide she has found her calling. The goal of her guided mountain hikes is to get back in touch with body, mind & soul.

Colin Biribauer

State certified ski instructor, mountain and ski guide, cave guide

Colin has been a member of the Alpine Ski School for many years now. A man who can do anything. From childrens climbing and hiking tours to challenging alpine climbing or mountaineering tours in summer and free riding, ski touring and ice climbing in winter. His calm and professional manner is well received by all.

Johanna Hirnböck

Work experience

Johanna basically grew up on our forest high rope parcour. This year she is able to work on the team as a trainer during the school holidays for the first time.

Michele Gallonetto

Mountain and ski guide, ski instructor, educator, trainer in the OEAV (Austrian Alpine Club) instructors team

Michele is an original South Tyrolean. He has been living in Pinzgau for years now and is part of our team. Ski touring and snowshoe hiking in winter or climbing and on the high rope parcour in summer.

Max Klein

State certified mountain bike guide, high rope parcour trainer, qualified ski instructor and guide

A top athlete! On a bike and on skiis. He runs his bike school "BikeMax" with passion. He supports us in the high rope parcour and with outdoor events. As a member of the Ski Demo Team Maria Alm and in the Synchro Ski Cup his training skill is very valuable.