Finstertaler Schartenkopf 2855m - Umhausen-Niederthai

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Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW) Avalanche release is only possible with heavy additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE) Avalanche release is likely with heavy additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice on the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE) Avalanche release is likely already with little additional load, especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally spontaneous medium-sized and rarely large avalanches are possible. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH) Avalanche release is possible already with little additional load, especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and repeatedly large avalanches occur. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only weakly consolidated. Route choice should be restricted to moderately steep terrain and take into account avalanche run-out zones. A lot of experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH) Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even in moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid touring.

The "standard ski touring equipment" consists of touring skis with touring bindings, telescopic poles, climbing skins, crampons, digital avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, first aid kit, and a mobile phone. A backpack with appropriate contents should be carried along, including spare clothing, sun protection, cold protection, provisions, and enough to drink! For hut overnight stays, don’t forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!

For glacier crossings: a "complete glacier equipment" consists of a harness, two prusik loops or ascenders of different lengths, two HMS carabiners, an ice axe, crampons, and a rope.