Ankogel group on 02.01.2024 | winterkind

Snow condition

At the start around 5 cm of fresh snow from New Year's Eve (from 1400 m approx. 15 cm). A forest trail in the lower section is certainly an advantage for west-facing ascents. From approx. 1400 meters, the snow conditions on the north side are solid for the time of year. Steeper slopes on the west and south sides are often blown out or have sliding snow.

Snow quality

From an altitude of around 1400 meters, the SW wind is already at work. In wind-exposed terrain, you will find a wind cover over a large area. Today we opted for a descent to the north, sheltered from the forest. The snow there was still quite usable: settled powder on a hard base (just 3 stars).

In the steeper forest there are some sliding snow cracks and slides from the last warm phase, which restrict the choice of route (nobody wants to be there). In windy terrain, the wind begins to blow.

Overall impression

Still quite alright, from now on you'll probably have to wait for supplies.