Axamer Lizum on 02.03.2022 | Benji_01

Snow condition

The snow conditions are still below average. On the south side, areas are completely bare, as are most of the ridges. On the north side, many stones are still sticking out in places.

Snow quality

The snow quality on the south side is very appealing with good timing. From an altitude of approx. 2,100 m, moist, easy to ski powder slowly turns into firn, which is really fun if you ski down early (approx. 10.45 a.m. from the summit, but 30 minutes later would also be fine). Good snow on the north side if you don't find any old tracks (which is impossible on the Nockspitze).

Fresh gliding snow avalanche with further mouth riders right on the slope (slightly covered in snow). The avalanche was about 200 meters long and almost 80 meters wide and went all the way to the bottom. This (and the uncontrollable triggering of sliding snow avalanches) should definitely be considered in the near future.

Overall impression

Endlich mal das Leintuch der Nockspitze gefahren. Der Aufstieg über die Mairrinne ist sehr hart und Harscheisen sind eigentlich obligat. Für den Rückweg in die Lizum bietet sich der Aufstieg über das Leintuch selber und dann die Abfahrt über eine der Rinnen an. Wers gemütlich will nimmt am Besten den Skibus nach Mutters und steigt über Ost und Süd auf und fährt den gleichen Weg wieder retour. Vom Firn her wird's besser, vom feuchten Pulver her südseitig schlechter.