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30HSOA-#22 Schrankogel

Ötztal

The best one of the Stubaital

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
22 km
Ascent
2 km
Descent
2 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
35˚
30HSOA-#22 Schrankogel Map

This mountain is attractive because of it is standing alone and all its faces are skiable.

Description

The approach is classic, starting by a long flat valley until the old glacier bed where no glacier is anymore. This is really sad but when you climb this mountain you really remark that the climate change has a big impact on the alps.

The final ridge is really beautiful, it can be exposed. There are different ways to go down: the south couloir, the east face or by the normal way from the ski depot. All of them offers different kind of skiing, from steep and exposed to mellow glacier skiing.

If you have to do one tour in the Stubaital, I would recommend this one, principally because it is the most remote of the Stubaital summits of this list ! And again, the ridge is a beauty !

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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