Saalbach has a circuit of 168 miles (270 km) of prepared pistes, easily accessed by an excellent network of modern lifts. The north side of the valley offers a variety of beginner terrains, dotted with T-bars.There are 13 ski and snowboarding schools in the area, so tuition is readily available. Intermediate skiers are also well catered for with an extensive area beyond the Reiterkogel. Schattberg Ost, Schattberg West, and Zwolferkogel offer some challenging north-facing slopes, with the north face of the Zwolfer providing a harsh black run. Nearby Leogang offers a remote, demanding ski area, reached from Vorderglemm by the Schonleitenbahn gondola.There are some spectacular off-piste powder runs on the north side of the valley. The resort is also extremely popular with snowboarders, with a massive terrain park reserved for boarding at Hinterglemm, and some half-pipes at Saalbach itself and neighbouring Leogang.
