Snow report Alpenostrand, 01/20/2017
Schneeberg via Fadensteig descent over wide Ries, blue sky and no wind, a rarity.
Alpenostrand
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
Ascent via the Fadensteig (north-facing). Slight patches of ice on the rocks. Surefootedness is required but no crampons necessary. There is enough snow on the blown-off ridge to walk with skins. Wide Ries and the surrounding gullies are windswept but there is enough snow to ski down without contacting rocks and in the open area there is a light cover above. Further down, the line should be well chosen so as not to eat the large stones. There is perfect powder in the forest. Every now and then wood comes through but nothing serious.
Snow quality
Windswept from the summit or from the entrance 2000m to about 1200m. When the forest starts 1200m to 900m and the line is skillfully chosen through the trees it is really fun.
Risks
Well-set snow and no concerns, an older sliding snow avalanche in the upper part of the gully, ridges and entrances that were very exposed to the wind are afflicted with large cornices.
Overall impression
Good day and no wind on the mountain (a rarity) but the conditions left a lot to be desired.
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