Less and worse snow but lots of sun

Snow condition

You can just about get down the south-facing Pordoi ridge without unbuckling. But you can't make many turns between all the stars. Things look much better on the north side. below 2000 m, however, the snow becomes scarcer here too. on the south side, it is mostly bare up to almost 3000 m.

Snow quality

Miserable snow quality. Broken, wind-pressed or no snow at all. Ridge blown away up to 3000m. Very hard snow surface. only a chance of firn in the next few days

Be aware of the risk of falling in steep firn flanks and gullies. There is little snow, so stones come up through the snow here and there. The avalanche danger seemed very relaxed, but we weren't at the main danger spots either

Overall impression

that could have been the season here. there is still a lot of snow in places on the edge of the pass, but there is no really great base anywhere. some of the ski slopes of the Sella only go through green landscapes. as the next few days are forecast to be very sunny and with little precipitation, this will not change any time soon. Nevertheless. Despite the modest possibilities, the ambience is always impressive. There are also a few north-facing icefalls if you need a break from the sun.