Snowbusters · Ski & Snowboard Guides
RIDE DEEP, STEEP & DOWN
A community of ski & snowboard guides and coaches who've dedicated their lives to the mountains. We help you improve, reach your goals and pursue your riding dreams.
Find Your Guide- 6:1
- Max Client/Coach Ratio
- 7
- Languages Spoken
- All
- Levels Welcome
- 2013
- Community Founded
Our Story
BORN ON THE SNOW.
Snowbusters was born from a simple conviction: the best teachers are the ones still riding hard. Founded by Jany — a skier, adventurer, and relentless connector of people — the community grew organically from shared lifts and après beers into something the ski world hadn't quite seen before.
Jany's vision wasn't a ski school. It was a living ecosystem — bringing together fully licensed professionals who've dedicated their lives to skiing and snowboarding with riders who want the real thing. No corporate packages. Just genuine progression in beautiful mountains with people who live for the snow.
"The best run is the one that changes how you see yourself. We don't just guide people down the mountain — we help them discover what they're actually capable of. That's been the whole point, from day one."
— Jany, Founder, Snowbusters
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- Fully Licensed ProfessionalsEvery instructor, coach, and guide is a fully licensed professional who has dedicated their life to skiing or snowboarding. They love the mountains and want to pass on their lifestyle and culture.
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- Tested to the LimitFrom the Czech hills and Swedish slopes to powder runs in Japan and Colorado, to big mountain riding in BC, Canada — we've been there. You're in safe hands.
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- All Levels, No ExceptionsComplete beginners to expert shredders — we cater to everyone. Our camps and sessions are built for people who are serious about improving, not just getting down the mountain.
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- Safety Is Our PriorityAll backcountry and ski touring trips are led by UIAGM-certified guides or locally certified equivalents. You'll be instructed on avalanche equipment and rescue procedures before venturing off-piste.
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- Max 6:1 RatioOur maximum client-to-coach ratio is 6:1, keeping sessions personal and progress real. Your individual ability and wishes shape every day on the mountain.
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- A Real CommunityWe'll welcome you into the Snowbusters family for the duration of your stay and beyond. Many of our riders return season after season — and make friends from all over the world.
The Crew
OUR GUIDES & COACHES
A multicultural community covering skiing and snowboarding at all levels. Trips available in English, Spanish, French, German, Czech, Russian and Swedish.
CEO, Head Coach
Jany Novotny
20+ years coaching, 45+ years on skis. Have you ever heard of a funny mean guy from Eastern Europe? Sounds like a contradiction, right? Well, Jany is here to show you how it all comes together in the coolest way possible.
Coach, Photographer
Adam Pernikar
20+ years coaching, 35+ years on skis. When Adam’s not shredding pow, he’s snapping epic mountain shots that’ll make your Instagram weep. Check out @pernikphoto and prepare for immediate mountain envy.
UIAGM Mountain Guide
Roberto Munoz Gonzalez
One of Snowbusters UIAGM guides. The shredder from Chamonix: "Every mountain is skiable!"
UIAGM Mountain Guide
Pablo Ruiz Seco
One of the few UIAGM guides on Snowbusters team, the man who should have been born as a mountain goat.
Local Guide, Founder of Freeride Kosovo
Bardhosh Morina
Founder of Freeride Kosovo, mountain rescuer, skier and paraglider pilot. Bardhosh grew up under the Accursed Mountains, then bought a snowcat so the rest of us could get up there.
Local Guide, Mountain Rescue
Deni Hameli
Ski instructor, mountain guide and mountain rescuer. Deni decides where we ride each morning, and he is the guy you want around if anything goes sideways.
Coach, Skilehrer & Skiführer Examiner
Jonas Kryl
Jonas Kryl: Swedish-born, Austrian-certified, Staatlich geprüfter Skilehrer und Skiführer examiner. He brought his longboat to the Alps in '92, conquered every black diamond, and now teaches the pros how to carve. Don't be fooled by the summer rafting—this Viking lives for winter. Get ready to pillage the powder.
Lucie Rosenkrancova
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Coach, Level 4 ISIA Examiner
Lukas Partl
Lukas has banked over 3,500 days on snow—he’s got a vertical odometer that won’t quit. He’s a Level 4 Examiner, but his true stoke is turning your ‘scared-to-send-it’ face into a ‘Goggles Up!’ grin. He diagnoses your shred issues before you hit the lift line and makes dropping that ridiculous line feel simple. Come ride with the legend who’s ready to find your next favorite line.
Local Ski Guide, UIMLA Mountain Leader
Metodi Chilimanof
Co-founder of Shar Outdoors, UIMLA mountain leader, ski guide and trained archaeologist. Meto learned to ski on Shar Mountain and now shows the rest of us where the powder hides.
Michal Kasparovky
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Radek Pivnicka
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Sara Mikolaskova
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RIDE HARDER. RIDE SMARTER.
Half-day sessions, full-week camps, and private multi-day expeditions — built around your goals, not our schedule.
Upcoming Sessions
BOOK TRIPS & CAMPS
The Polar
Vertical
A seven-day trip with five days of guided ski touring and splitboarding around Tromsø and the Lyngen Alps. Travel in shared motorhomes, explore Arctic mountain terrain and follow the best conditions with the Snowbusters crew.
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The Accursed
Powder
Traverse
An eight-day hut-to-hut ski touring trip through Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro, with six self-powered touring days, traditional shepherd huts and freeride descents in the Accursed Mountains.
The Accursed
Cat-Ski
Expedition
Conquer Kosovo's Hidden Powder Paradise: Catski & Freeride Touring in the Accursed Mountains! Discover Europe's best-kept skiing secret in Kosovo's Accursed Mountains (Bjeshkët e Namuna): snowcat access to remote high terrain, afternoon touring into untouched powder, six full riding days and full board at Gacaferi Guest House.
Deep & Steep
Austria
Unlock the Untamed Freeride Paradise Ditch the crowds. Chase the powder. Live the adventure. Our exclusive 5-day freeride touring expedition takes just 8 lucky riders beyond the boundaries into Austria’s ultimate backcountry playground. With our UIAGM-certified guide leading the charge, you’ll conquer secret powder...
The Shar
Mountain
Shift
Cat-Ski & Freeride Touring: The Ultimate Shar Mountains Powder Escape Unleash your freeride spirit on Snowbusters’ thrilling cat-ski expedition in Macedonia’s Shar Mountains. Experience two full days of adrenaline-pumping cat-skiing on untouched powder, followed by four days of guided freeride touring with cat-assis...
Off-Piste
Ski & Snowboard
Course in Austria
Five days of off-piste ski and snowboard coaching in Austria, with daily video analysis and groups of up to six. Check dates and riding requirements.
Safety Standards
SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
All Snowbusters Ski Touring trips are led by fully certified UIAGM guides or local guides with the required certification. You'll be instructed on how to use avalanche equipment and how to perform a rescue. We spend a lot of time learning about safety in the mountains — understanding conditions, reading snow profiles, and simple snow stability tests. Every participant must have travel and skiing/snowboarding insurance for the duration of any Snowbusters trip.
Common Questions
WHAT YOU'RE ASKING
- What's the maximum group size?
Our maximum client-to-coach ratio is 6:1. This keeps sessions personal and progress meaningful. Smaller groups are common — we adapt to the people booked, not the other way around.
- What level do I need to be?
All levels, from complete beginners to expert riders. Our performance coaching camps are designed for people serious about improving — whether that's your first parallel turns or advanced off-piste technique.
- What's included in the trip price?
It depends on the trip, and every trip page lists exactly what's included. Coaching and guiding always are. On our Austrian camps we find basic shared accommodation for the group unless agreed differently, and you bring your own ski or snowboard equipment and clothing.
- What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel more than one month before the starting date. If a trip doesn't reach the minimum number of participants, we'll agree on different dates, offer private guiding (with adjusted pricing), or give a 100% refund.
- What languages do your guides speak?
Our multicultural team covers English, Spanish, French, German, Czech, Russian and Swedish. Check individual guide profiles to find the right language match for you.
- Do I need insurance?
Yes — every participant must have travel and skiing/snowboarding insurance for the full duration of any Snowbusters trip. This is non-negotiable and for your own safety in the mountains.
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RIDE DEEP, STEEP & DOWN.
A community of guides and coaches who live for the mountains. Whether you're a beginner or a shredder — we'll help you go further.