Snow report Sölden, Ötztal, 11/19/2014
Similaun von Vent aus
Sölden, Ötztal
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
Snow conditions above the Martin-Busch-Hütte and on our route are already very good, as it is north-facing. On the sunnier slopes, it looks leaner. Lots of snow on the glaciers. I couldn't find any open crevasses on the Niederjochferner. The descent to Vent is just about possible if you pay attention.
Snow quality
Really good. Powder all the way down to Vent. There about 15cm of fresh snow on nothing. Further up certainly 30-40cm. The last 300m to the summit quite rough, below that flawless...
Risks
Not to be underestimated. The wind was quite strong in places. Even if in this area it was only high alpine. I couldn't discover any snow planks.
Overall impression
I was very positively surprised by the snow quality and weather. Nevertheless, only 3 stars, as the choice of tours is still quite limited due to the snow conditions. I had also imagined the valley to be a little shorter. With a 1700m ascent, only having an 800m descent and skiing the rest straight ahead in the ascent track is not everyone's cup of tea!
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