Our first powder trip of season 21/22 was a difficult one. Lots of fresh powder, but with resorts having no base (early season) we needed to go up higher. This means glaciers and ‘hostile high alpine territory’. High up means no trees, so no markers when it is snowing and visibility is low.
Lots of fresh powder in combination with wind means high avalanche risk resulting in the closure of ski-area’s. This trip, we experienced it all, and had not much skiing due to the extreme weather conditions.
Was it worth it? Definitely yes! Our last powder trip was in January 2021 (due to Covid -restrictions), so just being in our beloved mountains with loads of fresh powder makes it all worth it!
We had our first faceshots of the season, great nature experiences with just walking and earning our turns, and the fantastic atmosphere of the mountain villages Les Diablerets and Engelberg.
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