Stubaital on 26.05.2024 | Powsearcher

Snow condition

Continuous snow from 2200m in the Grünausee valley, a few more snow fields below the Sulzenauhütte up to 2100m. In the flat summer snow up to 2300m, after that I had only been on the steeper north side, not yet completely converted.

Snow quality

Above 2700m, 2-5cm of fresh snow on a compact base, which was still nice and powdery on the descent at 9am. Further down, firn-like snow that turns into summer snow.

Overall impression

Typical spring tour with a long stretch on skis until you can finally switch to skins at 2200m. The glaciers were snowed in better than ever, no crevasses visible. Getting up early was rewarded with a bit of powder on a compact base, very easy to ski.