We dare to try it ourselves ...
A period of fine weather is just around the corner. The snow line is already very high, but there is still plenty of snow above it. Ski tours already require a high starting altitude if you're not into carrying your skis. The ski tour database in my head provides a clear result for the current conditions: perfect conditions for a traverse of the Ötztal Alps with a high start in the Kaunertal at 2,750 m, a detour into the rear Ötztal and ending at the Pitztal Glacier, the ski trail could still be covered in snow far into the valley and both valleys are well connected by public transport. What is still missing for a perfect skitour crossing are friends who are still motivated for skiing adventures in mid-June and who are not afraid of public transport, but fortunately I rarely lack that. Teresa and Dani were immediately enthusiastic about my idea. The rough route was quickly planned, the detailed planning will be postponed until the train journey, as there is still plenty of time for that. One of the things I like about public transport tours is that you can start your adventure in a very relaxed way.
Let's go ...
As a team, we are perfectly coordinated so that the packing list and the distribution of equipment and food are quickly organised. Our different arrival routes converge at Innsbruck railway station. As experienced public transport riders, we've already attached our poles to our skis using the ski strap and stowed our boots and helmets in our rucksacks so that we're as compact as possible when travelling. When travelling through the mountains, you try to pack as light as possible. The argument of heavy luggage is therefore invalid. We earn surprised looks, presumably because of our ski equipment in the early summer temperatures, although it is at its most beautiful now and the chances of solitude on the mountain are high.
During the trip, we finalise the tour planning and think about possible variants in case the avalanche or snow situation on site turns out to be different than expected. It is essential to save the bus timetables offline for all variants, as internet reception can be scarce on the mountain. Having a battery pack in your rucksack isn't a mistake on tours lasting several days anyway. We are still worried about the thunderstorm forecast for the afternoon, but we should already be at the hut by then.