A great extension which is possible only in the snowiest of conditions.
High, Wild and Beautiful: Ski the Legendary Nordkette.
Surely one of the finest places to ski in the whole of the Alps, Nordkette provides famously exciting skiing which needs perfect timing in order to be safe.
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The lower part of the route in great conditions. Creative Commons: Attribution
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Mellow powder on the lower slopes
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A little (but very worthwhile) detour off the right hand bank of the couloir.
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Perfect snow, perfect view.
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Scoping future lines from the upper section.
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Heading up to the Mandlscharte, which is clearly visible in this photo.
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On the Mandlscharte and looking forward to a great descent.
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The second ascent, up past the Pfeisshütte.
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Skiing down into the upper section of the Halltal.
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Description
With an abundance of 35 - 40 degree, south facing terrain, Nordkette is a truly epic but undeniably serious place to ski. When conditions are good and safe, there can't be many better places to ski in the World. When conditions aren't right, things can get scary quickly! As such, consider these lines as rare treats rather your go-to routes.
The Nordkette is best known for it's huge, south facing freeride lines and the most classic routes of all are described in this guidebook. What is less well known about the area is that it provides access to some wild and remote ski tours in the Karwendel mountains - the largest uninhabited area in the Alps. 2 of these tours are listed in this guidebook and there's plenty more to go at once you've done them both.
For a sample of what is offer at Nordkette, look no further!
Adventures
A brilliant journey into some amazing tree skiing and big terrain.
A true classic of Innsbruck and a good introduction to steeper freeride lines.
A fun adventure with a bit of everything from open slopes to tight trees.
A steep and incredibly well positioned line perched high above Innsbruck city.
A good place to start at Nordkette, this line is easier than its neighbours but still shouldn't be underestimated.
A trip into the wild and untamed Karwendel range - the largest uninhabited area in the Alps - followed by an exciting ski back to the Inn Valley.
A truly wild tour through a series of stunning valleys.