Grindelwald

In the second edition of our Conditions Reporter interviews, Rinaldo Borra (username borrarinaldo) introduces himself: The long-time mountain guide and coffee lover lives in Grindelwald, but travels with his guests throughout the Alps.

White Hare is THE classic in Grindelwald. And the snow in the shadow of the north face of the Eiger promises powder fun until April. Even days after the last snowfall, the wide slope is still not completely covered because you can't get there without a 10 to 20-minute ascent. You can read how the route got its name in the book with the best freeride runs in the Jungfrau Region...

Ascend 400 meters in altitude to descend over 2000 meters. And this in the midst of a breathtaking mountain panorama. From the Faulhorn, you have a magnificent view of the Bernese 4000-metre peaks and, in contrast, you can also see Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, 2000 meters below. Due to its southern exposure, this tour is often only recommended in high winter and when there is good snow cover.

Over 1800 starters had registered for the superlative Inferno race from the Mürren Schilthorn, which took place from January 21 to 24, 2009. However, the weather did not allow the downhill race to be held on the original course. The organizers hoped for a long time that the conditions would change for the better and that they would once again be able to start below the Schilthorn and ski down to Lauterbrunnen.