Snow report Axamer Lizum, 02/28/2023

Snow condition

The snow conditions in the Kalkkögeln are relatively good for this bad winter. The last snowfall from Friday to Sunday brought a good 40cm of fresh snow, in places even more. Most of the gullies are easy to ski, but in a few places and on ridges you have to watch out for stone contact. On the west-facing slopes down to the Kemater Alm, you can already see that they have been snowed out in places and that there is only fresh snow. A little caution is called for here. The toboggan run still offers good access to Grinzens.

Snow quality

Still very fine powder snow in many places on the shady side. In places, however, also with a clear wind influence. Not disturbing, but there is a very light wind cover in places. If you find the right spots, however, there is little to complain about, good sinking depths, nice and powdery. On the sunny side, the snow became much heavier as the day progressed.

The main danger currently comes from drift snow packs. A slab avalanche, triggered by a winter sports enthusiast, could be seen below the Hochtennboden (north-east side, approx. 2300m altitude). Otherwise, almost all gullies were groomed without any signs of avalanches. However, the influence of wind in the snowpack can be felt and seen in places.

Overall impression

Very nice day in the Kalkkögel with a beautiful tour over several gullies and mostly very good powder snow.