Hinterglemm Snow Conditions

Hinterglemm Snow Conditions - Part of the vast Ski Circus region 

The village of Hinterglemm sits in the widest part of the Glemm Valley, in the Pinzgau region of the Austrian Alps. Together with neighbouring Saalbach, the resort makes up the large Ski Circus region, one of the best interconnected lift systems in Austria, with an enviable 200km of pistes. At an altitude of just under 1,000m, the resort is relatively low-lying, although the skiing here reaches a height of 2,100m.

 

Snow Conditions In Hinterglemm - North and south-facing slopes 

With one whole side of the valley home to a large number of south- facing slopes, the snow conditions in Hinterglemm can be less than reliable on the lower levels. Although the sunshine makes for pleasant skiing conditions, the snow can rapidly deteriorate on these slopes, with the resort relying on the extensive snowmaking facilities - 400 snow cannons covering almost half of the slopes. This is particularly true at the beginning and end of the season, which runs from December to April. There are plenty of long cruising intermediate runs, many running through the trees, and convenient north-facing nursery slopes in the centre of the village. Advanced skiers in Hinterglemm should head for the north side of the valley, home of the long World Cup downhill run, and explore the vast 100km of off-piste terrain with plenty of untouched powder.   

Hinterglemm Snow Conditions - Extensive snow-making and grooming facilities
In general the runs of Hinterglemm are well-groomed and maintained to a high standard. Upper slope averages in the resort generally reach around 100-140cm, with 2007 seeing lower numbers, peaking at just 90cm in March. Previous years have seen upper slope averages reach 179cm in peak season.

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