Heading to the mountains: What should you pay attention to when skiing in spring?

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Even though it shows its bad side from time to time, spring has already begun in Mittelland. But there is still enough snow in the mountains. The last push of the season in the ski areas continues. The best opportunities to succeed in the final. These are the top tips and tricks for spring skiers.

The biggest trend of spring is snow skiing. That’s why many ski enthusiasts are waiting for the end of the season. The secret: Due to changing meteorological conditions, a soft layer, a type of dust, forms on the snow surface at night. What skiers call firn. It is best to enjoy this in the morning. As the day progresses, the slope becomes more sullen due to the sun’s rays.

This is especially true for riders who can handle gentle hills. The time of year is ready when the sun sets behind the mountain peaks in the afternoon. Spring also means: it stays brighter longer, you can enjoy the Alpine environment for longer, maybe start après-ski at the mountain hut and then comfortably take the cable car down to the valley.

The material needs to be cared for better than in the middle of winter. Grind and polish skis daily. Why: This provides additional safety in variable snow conditions.

Everyone knows: Driving in soft snow requires a lot of effort. Good preparation, stretching and warming up are much more important.

There are no more sports holidays in any canton and no more ski days in any school. High season is over, the queue at the ski lifts won’t return until next winter at the earliest. And there is definitely enough room for wide bends on the slopes. Spring is ski season for true connoisseurs.

To the hut to warm up with Schümli Pflümli? Are you kidding? Are you serious when you say this? Of course, you can also buy cola and beer from ski resorts. By the way, we can also eat something summery. Let’s imagine we are in the Mediterranean. And yes, don’t forget sunscreen.

Clothing tip: Layers, layers, layers. Temperatures can vary greatly depending on altitude and whether there is sun or shade. But according to DSV, things are always mandatory: helmet, gloves, ski jacket.

In January and February, almost everyone shares photos of the ski slopes on Facebook or Instagram. Your own snapshot isn’t even noticeable because of the dust. But in late March or April? It’s already there. Especially when you can take a selfie on the terrace of the lodge with sunglasses and a short menu. And in Mittelland it can be quite cloudy.

Source : Blick