We’ve had such a great start to the winter this year, and the slopes are skiing about as good as we could hope for in early December! According to some calculations, we have about twice as much snow as normal for this time of year. The momentum is positive for a great season ahead!
We received so much snow the past couple of weeks, and we were lucky enough to have it come in cold and stable. We took advantage, and have been skiing all sorts of lines through Steinberg, Sultz, Laub, and Galtiberg. The pistes are in perfect condition for some on-snow ski drills, which is great for early season!
Down Days
Heading to Engelberg and wondering what there is to do for your days off of skiing? We know skiing pow can be a real leg crusher, so we have some ideas for you when you need a little break!
Cross-Country Skiing
For a different kind of glide, venture into the maze of cross country skiing (or Langlauf in German) in Engelberg. Explore pristine trails that wind through our breathtaking landscape. Engelberg’s cross-country skiing routes cater to both classic and skating techniques. Find more information on the trails here, and don’t miss the chance to experience the tranquil beauty of winter while getting an incredible workout.
Sledding Adventures
Engelberg is brimming with thrilling sledding experiences for both kids and kids at heart. For all the details on runs and excitement levels, head here. Whether you’re a daredevil or prefer a leisurely ride, there is a perfect sledding run for you.
Wood Carving Workshops
Get your creative juices flowing with a woodcarving workshop offered by Engelvents. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Engelberg as skilled artisans guide you through creating your very own wooden masterpiece. These workshops are bound to spark your creativity!
Sporting Park Engelberg
The Sporting Park is the perfect place to spend a day off with your family. From ice skating, indoor rock climbing, curling, or hitting the tennis court, it really has it all. Also- the Sporting Park restaurant is a local hidden gem with some of the best pizza around!
Hard Facts
Snow depth Mountain (slope, 3020m): 118 cm
Snow depth Location (1.050m): 31 cm
Latest snowfall: 02.12.2023
Avalanche alert level: (from WhiteRisk avalanche bulletin): High, 4-
The avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in all aspects above approximately 2200 m. The large quantity of fresh snow and also in particular the wind slabs that are being formed by the strong westerly wind are prone to triggering. Natural avalanches are to be expected. In their paths avalanches can entrain the wet snow. They can reach very large size in isolated cases. In the typical avalanche paths the avalanches can reach as far as the valley bottom and endanger transportation routes that are exposed. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily. The conditions are very critical for winter sport activities outside marked and open pistes. As a consequence of the rain numerous medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large wet and gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2200 m.
Snow pack (from WhiteRisk avalanche bulletin):
With precipitation, wind and the rise in temperature, many naturally triggered avalanches occurred during Saturday night. This could happen again on Monday. At high altitudes, there is about twice as much snow as there normally is at the beginning of December. The snowpack has a favourable structure, apart from thin weak layers of angular crystals deep in the snowpack in the area of older rain crusts. With all the new snow and intense rain, these weak layers could be reactivated in the next few days. In the south, the snow depths are below average and the weak layers are therefore closer to the surface. Especially there, the older weak layers can also be released by people in some cases. In all regions and in all aspects, more gliding avalanches are expected below about 2400 m on slippery ground.
Weather and Conditions in Engelberg
http://www.bergfex.com/engelberg/schneebericht/
https://www.meteoblue.com/de/wetter/vorhersage/woche/engelberg_schweiz_2660902
https://whiterisk.ch/en/conditions/bulletin
http://www.titlis.ch/de/titlis-gebiet/wetter
// Snowy Regards from Your Friends at Ski Lodge Engelberg
