Snow report Kitzsteinhorn, 03/21/2014
Skitour auf den Hocharn (3254m) jedoch nur bis 2700m wegen des Föhnsturms der uns zum umkehren bewegte.
Kitzsteinhorn
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
Generally very little snow up to high altitudes. Stone contact is almost always avoidable if you ski carefully.
Snow quality
Surprisingly good, from 1800m solid frozen ground, below "swampy" but acceptable conditions. The ascent (7:00-10:00) was good with good grip up to 2200m and a little rough above that but unproblematic. Around 10:00-11:00 a nice firn descent to 1800m below that softer but OK
Risks
The LLB provides a good overview. On the southern sides, when there is still snow, you can sometimes see large avalanches right down to the ground. Otherwise, rockfall or rock contact is more of a problem.
Overall impression
A surprisingly good day for this season and a nice tour despite turning back before the summit. Good firn for most of the descent. On the approach below Kolm-Saigurn, the snow is already getting a bit thin.
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