Tirol

The Freeride Nights in Innsbruck have become a popular monthly fixture for the Tyrolean freeride community in recent years. People meet up for a beer (or two or three), see the usual suspects, watch a few videos together and chat about the latest powder days. As this is unfortunately not possible as usual at the moment, the Freeride Nights are now virtual! Positive aspect: You don't have to be in Innsbruck to take part!

The Tyrolean clinics have informed the ORF that heart-lung machines are in short supply. These are also repeatedly used to treat avalanche victims. At present, the clinics cannot guarantee that they will have enough equipment in the event of a serious avalanche accident with one or even several buried victims.

"The summer was good, even better than in previous years." Petra Zwölfer from Hotel Lamm in the mountaineering village of St. Jodok, Schmirn- & Valsertal. She confirms a trend that was also noticeable in other regions: Corona has increased the population's need for fresh air and exercise. And rightly so, considering that the risk of infection is significantly higher indoors than outdoors.

The Avalanche Warning Service Tyrol offers its newsletter function via various channels. It's best to register now to stay up to date! The daily avalanche report is standard reading every evening to determine the next destination in the snow and to carry out appropriate risk management on site.

The Euregio Avalanche Report has brought some innovations to the world of avalanche warnings since 2018/19. These include the function of highlighting or dimming areas with a certain avalanche problem - perfect for getting a quick overview of weak layers in old snow.

The striking and beautifully shaped Rosskogel to the west of Innsbruck catches the eye again and again on the approach through the Inntal valley. In the right conditions, this ski tour not only offers a magnificent view and an appealing, alpine ascent, but also a spectacular descent through the north-east facing Rosskogel gully.

Patrick Nairz has been an avalanche forecaster for the avalanche warning service in Tyrol for over 20 years and is a well-known face in the ski touring scene. Schneestöberer spoke to him about the 5 avalanche problems, his career, his most important contributions to avalanche prevention and about hunting for crusts in the snowpack.

As of December 7, 2019, the newsletter of Lawinen.report has to be discontinued due to a change in the terms of use of the Facebook subsidiary. But there are alternatives to stay up to date!

The Canadian manufacturer Arc'teryx has been impressing the European market for many years now with its high-quality outdoor equipment, which shines with high-quality materials and excellent workmanship. With the further development of the Sabre Jacket, the likeable Canadians once again deliver an all-rounder with "one for all" potential. We tested the jacket extensively for you last season.

The morning wind is fresh, the leaves are becoming more colorful, the peaks whiter: Winter is just around the corner and the season is slowly getting underway again at PowderGuide. The PG core team takes the opportunity to indulge in the anticipation and discuss their individual ski destinations and weather wishes for the coming season.

Number 5 is alive! As promised, it's still going strong: it's snowing and it's getting cold. The oracle has already had a really nice day and is now writing live from the north parking lot. Even areas where there has been no snow in the valley for a long time will soon be worth it, because this alarm goes all the way down.

The Alps are under the influence of a powerful high over Western Europe. For the time being, it will remain mostly sunny with mild temperatures for the time of year.