Elevation rush on the 5 Tyrolean glaciers

We got off to a brilliant start in the 2013/2014 winter season – our first winter destination, the 5 Tyrolean Glaciers, awaited us with perfectly groomed slopes, almost non-stop picture-book weather and icy cold. I have summarized our highlights (literally ;)) here in a short and crisp form and serve you a winter experience par excellence on the silver tablet directly in your living room (or wherever you happen to be).

We started our tour in a foggy Sölden. Here the sun didn’t really want to show itself yet. Nevertheless, we made our turns with verve over the varied slopes and enjoyed a culinary flight of fancy in the Giggijoch inn.

On Tyrol’s youngest glacier, far back in the Kaunertal, we enjoyed a free ride. It was Monday, it was very cold and we had the slopes to ourselves. A unique experience is the trip to the glacier. For about 30 minutes, you curve over icy roads, along the reservoir, high up into the mountains.

After two intense days on the skis, an enjoyable break was due. On the Pitztal Glacier we enjoyed an espresso at 3,440 m above sea level. While enjoying your coffee, you can see over 50 three-thousand-metre peaks including the Wildspitze.

The Stubai Glacier is not only one of the most family-friendly ski resorts, but is also a true powder paradise. On a special map, the so-called “Off Piste Map”, the corresponding freeride slopes are visible. Work comes before pleasure, and that’s why we first trained in the avalanche training facility for emergencies.

We ended our 5 Tyrolean glacier tour on the Hintertux Glacier, Austria’s only year-round ski area, with icy insights. In addition to the fun on the slopes, there is the opportunity to gain an insight into the mystical glacier world here in the Nature Ice Palace. Since we preferred the blue sky and feather-light powder snow to the crevasses, we are back on the glacier instead of under it after a short detour.

If, like us, you are also into the highest glacier pleasure, the White 5 ski pass might be something for you. The glacier ski pass costs 345 euros and entitles you to 10 free days of skiing during the season (1 October 2013 to 15 May 2014) on the glacier of your choice. Depending on your mood, mood and weather, you can circulate freely between the 5 Tyrolean glaciers.

Note: I have been invited by Tirol Tourism to go glacier skiing. Thank you very much for this. Nevertheless, my readers can be sure that I always represent my own opinion and enthusiasm here.