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CR 141 (2020/2021)

Crossing the Nagelfluhkette by fair means

Skitour on 28.03.2021 by schneerudi
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Snow condition

3 von 5 Sterne

Snow quality

4 von 5 Sterne

Overall impression

4 von 5 Sterne

Altitude

700 - 1900m

Avalanche warning level

moderate (2)

Exposition

North North-Eas East South-East South South-West West North-West

Snow condition

3 von 5 Sterne
5 cm fresh snow
Descent to valley (to 700 m)
Blown backs
Covered shoes
Variations of snow cover

North-facing descent to Mittagbahn valley station possible with small carrying passage. Other expos good from 1500, apart from ridges, ridge etc.

Snow quality

3 von 5 Sterne
Hard, pressed snow
Breakable crust
Wet snow
Firn
Powder snow
Wind drifted snow

Due to the veil of clouds, it only started to firn up late. The few centimetres of fresh snow were quite easy to ski, mostly in the form of firn and slab powder. Full throttle was not an option, however, as old tracks and avalanche bumps were only minimally crossed. Ice caps exposed to the wind, ridges melted free in the course of the day.

Wind drifted snow

North-Eas East South-East South South-West

Intensity: low

Altitude: 1500 m – 1800 m

Risks

Diurnal warming
South-West West North-West

Wind intensity: Low (< 20 km/h)

Most of the sliding snow has already gone, too little fresh snow for snowboards

Overall impression

3 von 5 Sterne
Worse

Finally made the crossing in great conditions. The 5 stars should not be because of too little fresh snow. Carrying passages will increase massively in the next few days, today it was only a few meters. A great day! But I'm really exhausted now, it's going to drag on until midday...

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