Winter in spring - Innsbruck spring skiing is cold and snowy
March 13th, 2010 by matt
In a world of changing weather patterns this winter has been a throw-back to days gone by. The winter has been persistently cold and the spring skiing has for now deserted us in Innsbruck with cold temperatures. The snow that is so common throughout March and April in the Tirol is here but the temperatures remain stubbornly low - all good as far as I am concerned! Spring is set to arrive later next week with sunnier conditions and more mild temperatures.
good news for us fair weather skiers who don’t mind a bit of sun with there Jagermeister. Looking forward to the sunalm at Axamer for a quiet couple on the way down
Yes all in all it has been a really good winter so far and as happens each year the real snows arrive in March and April. Off to the Zillertal Arena tomorrow for some powder action - always a great time there!
Avoid rocks & I’ll see you on Sunday for some apre in Gotzens
Is apre the singular for post-ski warm-down drink, as opposed to apres which is generally excess on a grand scale in ski boots? Got a couple of rocks today in the Arlberg but at this time of the season - walking wounded whilst not quite welcome is certainly better than a season-ender pre-xmas. That has happened and really sucks.
Hello:
Can anyone give me advice on where to ski in the Innsbruck area in early May (May 9 - 10)? I realize many of the areas close, but there is glacier skiing. Is there bus service from downtown to these ski areas?
Thanks
Hi Curt, good to hear you are visiting Innsbruck. In May you will have 2 options, ski touring and glacier skiing. Although today in Innsbruck was like mid-winter, we have had big snow, tomorrow is going to be a great powder day here. You can find your glacier skiing options here:
http://www.skiingaustria.co.uk/glacier-skiing-in-austria.html
The Stubai Glacier is the closest (and best) although both Solden and the Hintertux Glacier are easily reachable as well. In May you can expect anything from good to great snow and skiing. I ski from October to June each year over here and conditions at the start and end of the season can be superb. Any more info then feel free to ask, our company is based in Innsbruck and we have a great knowledge of this ski region.