Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Ski Touring Festival.
About the Festival
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What does the Ski Touring Festival Bohinj program include?
The festival program is comprehensive and includes ski touring and avalanche safety workshops, a winter mountaineering course, guided ski touring tours of varying difficulty levels, multi-day tours, competitions, and a supporting educational and social program. Participants can register for individual activities according to their interests and experience.
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Is the festival suitable for beginners?
Yes. The festival is intended for participants of different skill levels. Content is available for beginners (easier tours and basic workshops), as well as more demanding programs for experienced ski tourers and mountaineers. When registering, it is important to choose a program that matches your physical fitness and experience.
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Who leads the workshops and guided tours?
All workshops and guided tours are led by licensed IFMGA mountain guides who have many years of experience guiding in winter alpine terrain and are very familiar with conditions in the Bohinj mountains.
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How do I register for the Ski Touring Festival Bohinj?
1. Registration in the Njuko system
To register for the Ski Touring Festival Bohinj 2026, click on the REGISTER button.
You will be redirected to the official Njuko registration system.
2. Activity selection
In the registration system, first select the primary activity you wish to register for (e.g. ski touring race, trail run, or workshops).
- Additional activities – Available competition packs
You can then also register for additional activities listed under the “Available competition packs” tab.
There you can choose different activity combinations and create your registration according to your preferences.

4. Discounts for combined registrations
- Registration for a ski touring race or trail run grants a 10% discount on all workshops.
- Registration for workshops grants a 10% discount on the trail run or ski touring race.
Discounts are automatically applied when selecting the appropriate package in the Njuko registration system.
5. Completing the registration form
Fill in the registration form with your personal details.
After completing all required fields, click the NEXT STEP button.You will then be shown the general terms and conditions, which you must read and confirm.
Once confirmed, your registration will be added to the cart, where you can also edit or remove it (if you selected the wrong activity).If you have a discount code, enter it in the Enter discount code field in the cart and click Apply code.
Then proceed to payment by clicking PAYMENT.The following payment method is available:
- credit card payment
6. Private area
In the confirmation email, you will receive access to a private area, where you can:
- review your registration,
- change selected activities or packages,
- manage your registration after completion, in accordance with the terms and conditions.
In the case of an activity change:
- if the newly selected activity is cheaper, the system will automatically refund the difference to your account,
- if the newly selected activity is more expensive, the system will automatically issue an invoice for the surcharge, which you pay via the registration system.
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Registration deadlines and prices
1st registration period – until 29 Jan 2026 2nd registration period – until 2 Mar 2026 3rd registration period – at the event WORKSHOPS / GUIDED TOURS Avalanche workshop 105 EUR 115 EUR 125 EUR Ski touring workshop 105 EUR 115 EUR 125 EUR Guided ski touring tour 115 EUR 125 EUR 125 EUR Winter mountaineering course 105 EUR 115 EUR 125 EUR Triglav Ski Touring Haute Route (4 days) 350 EUR 350 EUR RACES Ski touring race 45 EUR 50 EUR 55 EUR Winter duathlon (ski touring & trail running) 50 EUR 55 EUR 60 EUR Winter trail run 5 km 40 EUR 45 EUR 50 EUR Winter trail run 10 km 45 EUR 50 EUR 55 EUR Winter trail run 15 km 50 EUR 55 EUR 60 EUR Vertical Bohinj 20 EUR 25 EUR 30 EUR -
How large are the groups in workshops and tours?
Group sizes are intentionally limited to ensure safety and quality:
- workshops: 1 IFMGA guide per a maximum of 8 participants,
- guided tours: 1 IFMGA guide per a maximum of 6 participants.
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What equipment do I need to participate?
Most programs require appropriate technical and safety equipment, such as ski touring gear, an avalanche safety set, a helmet, and suitable clothing. A detailed list of mandatory and recommended equipment is provided for each workshop, tour, or race individually.
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Can I participate without my own equipment?
Partially. Each participant must have basic personal equipment. Rental of certain equipment items is possible only with prior notice and subject to availability. We recommend checking this before registering.
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What happens if weather or snow conditions are not suitable?
Safety has absolute priority. The organizer reserves the right to:
- change the route or destination,
- shorten or adapt the program,
- carry out an alternative program,
- or cancel an individual activity.
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How does registration work and when is it considered valid?
Registration is considered valid after submission of the online registration form and payment of the registration fee (full amount or deposit, if applicable). An unpaid registration is not valid.
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What are the cancellation conditions for participants?
All information regarding registration conditions, cancellations, and possible changes is available on the Registration page, where the current general terms and conditions for individual programs are published.
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Is participation insured?
Participation takes place in a natural high-mountain environment where objective risks exist. Accident insurance for mountain activities is recommended (e.g. Alpine Association insurance). Participants take part at their own risk and are required to follow the instructions of the guides.