Sulden, Ortler on 30.04.2024 | El viejo

Snow condition

There's still plenty of snow in the Ortler region too. Glaciers are well covered in snow, the highest peak in Trentino is easily accessible on skis.

Snow quality

Surprisingly good conditions. Apart from the mostly wind-affected ridges and summit areas, mostly direct changes from settled powder to firny areas.

The predicted old snow problem in the northern sector did not affect us. However, many northern slopes were also skied all around.

Overall impression

Instead of 6 days in the Western Alps, we used a two-day window of good weather in Trentino. The ascent on the first day was very selective due to clouds and wind, but luckily it cleared up at the crossing and the descent to the hut was completely free of wind and clouds. Then, as predicted, two days of the best touring weather, all summits doable in the best conditions. On the last day, the royal stage with the direct descent back to Sulden. Lots of snow and perfect conditions on this route too.