Snow report Kleinwalsertal, 01/24/2014

Snow condition

I was able to ski today without constantly thinking about where there was enough snow and where I might hit a stone. There have been few days like this in the Allgäu so far. Mostly good at the top by now. At the bottom through the steep step in the forest, however, there is still very little snow. Followed a path through the forest on the descent. We carried about 200 m down there.

Snow quality

Predominantly powder, approx. 10-15 cm. Not extremely fluffy but very pleasant and even to ride. On the ascent, I briefly felt a layer of harsh snow and at the bottom it was damp this afternoon.

Beware of drift snow, both new and old over-snowed. A lot of things were done in the region today that I would currently find rather tricky (unfavorable exposures. 35 degrees and more and close to the ridge). But everything we saw went well. On the Hählekopf, a small, rather superficial board was triggered in a place with clearly recognizable drift snow. According to the track, however, the person was able to continue directly. The terrain there is actually not particularly steep.

Overall impression

Top day! As many things are not yet possible in the Allgäu, there are just a few tours on days like today.