Company Profil
… which means local location. Our core competence is to develop (your) local knowledge into innovative safety management using digital technologies and strategic methods. Our focus is on the connection between practice, technology and risk management, especially in mountainous and natural environments!
Capitalising on expertise
We don’t develop theoretical concepts – we create practical solutions tailored to the specific conditions and risks on site. The key is to combine local knowledge, contributed by our clients’ employees, with LO.LA’s expertise and tools. Whether it’s ski resorts, infrastructure operators, tourism providers, emergency services, research institutions, or public authorities – we help transform local knowledge into real impact.
Our Services
All concepts offered are not created theoretically but implemented practically together with our customers!
LO.LA Knowlage
LO.LA Tools
LO.LA Shop
| Service | Service Content | Focus | Added Value |
| LO.LA Knowlage | Knowledge Transfer and Training | Workshops, lectures and tailor-made training programmes – whether for companies, schools or the local population – that go beyond standard training courses. | Building awareness, competence and networks at all levels; strengthening specialist knowledge; qualifying employees; and establishing a strong safety culture. |
| Technical Expertise and Expert Assessments | Consulting, expert advice and assessments in the alpine sector, based on practical experience. | Well-founded decision-making bases, risk assessment, and legal and technical assurance. | |
| Research, Development and Innovation | Development of concepts, studies and scientific work with a strong practical focus. | Access to the latest findings, innovation potential and enhanced image and reputation. | |
| LO.LA Tools |
Digital Solutions |
Development of customised software solutions, apps and digital tools for use in alpine environments. | Efficient, mobile applications for risk monitoring, data collection, real-time information and more. |
| LO.LA Shop | Equipment | For experts working in the field, equipment is the essential tool for their daily work. | Tested equipment of high quality that you can rely on. |
1.580
+
Active LO.LA users made use of the LO.LA tools during the 2025/26 season.
16.484
Observations and assessments relating to snow and avalanches were recorded during the 2025/26 season.
1.684
Snow profiles were compiled during the 2025/26 season.
1.666
Avalanche incidents were recorded during the 2025/26 season.
LO.LA expertise in person
We combine practical and scientific expertise with innovative thinking and a passion for the mountains. Our well-coordinated team works like a well-oiled machine, with everyone contributing their know-how to our success.
Stefan Ortner
Managing Director
Walter Würtl
Expert and alpine specialist
Peter Plattner
Technical writer, project developer
Andreas Koler
Consulting
Michael Holzknecht
IT / Full Stack developer
Marco Knoflach
Customer service, product development
Emanuel Stadler
IT / Full Stack developer
Johanna Sparber
Marketing, website and editorial plan
Contakt
LO.LA Peak Solutions GmbH
Starres 8
6152 Trins
Mag. Stefan Ortner
Managing Director
LO.LA Customer
- Mountain railways (e.g. Ski Arlberg, Stubai Glacier, Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Railways, Ötztal Gurgl, Hochzillertal, etc.)
- Tourism associations (e.g. West Tyrol, East Tyrol, Wipptal, etc.)
- Public institutions (e.g. avalanche warning service Tirol, avalanche warning service Südtirol, avalanche warning service Bayern, avalanche warning service Salzburg, avalanche warning service Steiermark, etc.)
- Alpine infrastructure companies (ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, Rhätische Bahn AG, Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG, etc.)
- Research & education (including the University of Innsbruck, Geosphere Austria, etc.)
- Alpine sports organisations (e.g. Austrian Alpine Club, Tyrolean Mountain Guide Association, Austrian Mountain Rescue, etc.)
More information about our customers can be found here!
LO.LA News
Gschnitztaler Hüttentour 2026 – mit jährlichen Routinen die Sicherheit erhöhen
Gschnitztaler Hüttentour 2026 – mit jährlichen Routinen die Sicherheit erhöhen
LO.LA im Silvapark – Winter wie Sommer präsent
LO.LA im Silvapark – Winter wie Sommer präsent
AlpinMed Tirol – Notfalltraining mit Schwerpunkt auf den alpinen Raum
AlpinMed Tirol – Notfalltraining mit Schwerpunkt auf den alpinen Raum
”In everything we do, we focus on the existing local knowledge of the people involved. LO.LA is a highly specialised consultant in alpine natural hazard and risk management.
Stefan OrtnerManaging Director LO.LA Peak Solutions GmbH
