Indeed! 😊

Happy to share! I consider myself an eternal beginner too😊. But that shouldn't stop us from having fun on the skiis, right? 🙂 Good luck and keeping fingers crossed for the best snow conditions! 🤞

Thank you, it was a great experience indeed. We were there right on the 15th of January and the snow was great. However, you can also find good snow in March.

@@outdoorxplore Thank you for your quick response!

Alta Badia is a better resort for begginers as most of the slopes are easy and long. People over there also tend to be more relaxed on the slopes and that helps build confidence. Stubai on the other hand has more challenging slopes but also a lot of people that like to race down. The weather can also be an issue in Stubai since the altitude is higher.

There was no need for snow chains but we had a pair in the car just in case. There are road signs at the start of every pass that tell you they are mandatory in case of ice or heavy snow.

I think only two or three lifts are fixed and may cause some discomfort when boarding but the vast majority are quite smooth and some even have heated seats.

Stubai Glacier - that's the name of the area and also the name of the resort: www.stubaier-gletscher.com/en/

No, but that sounds like a good idea! 😁 The view is nevertheless fantastic, regardless of the time of day.

Yup, they are so cute! 😁😁

Yes! 😌♥️

Happy to hear that! 😊

Thank you! 🙂

Yes, it's awesome! 😁😁

True that! 😄

Grazie mille! 😊 It was filmed with GoPro Hero10 Black mounted to a chest strap. 🤗

@@outdoorxploreand do you please remember the lens used? Linear, wide or other? I tried the linear, too narrow, and the wide, on a GoPro 11. Never tried wider lenses and I’like to know if superview or similar will be ok. Your video has good details and no strange deformation, tipical of too wide angle lenses. Thanks

It's filmed in 4K, 60fps, linear, standard stabilization. Wide does some strange deformations indeed. High hypersmooth also makes it too noisy. Hope this helps!

It was recorded in March this year. Above 1500m it was ok, but down in Grindelwald there wasn't that much snow unfortunately.

@@outdoorxploreI was there beginning of February and there was less snow. Amazing how it’s more snow so late in the year

@@outdoorxplorewhat was your favourite sledge track?

Sorry to hear that 😕. It seems that winter is getting shorter as the years go by 😔. It's getting harder and harder to find perfect snow conditions. Even during January and February.. It's either freezing and icy, or too warm and rainy.

I loved track 62 from Männlichen. It's great if you enjoy speed and quick turns. The "Eiger run" (track 64) is awesome too. It has steep sections and breathtaking views, particularly from Eigergletscher to Kleine Scheidegg. You can even reach Grindelwald under good snow conditions. Unfortunately, I was only able to reach Alpiglen, as there was barely any snow at a lower altitude.

Yes, that's true! 😆😆

You can also get there by car on a dirt road and then a short hike to the beach.

Thank you. I'll put it on my list!

Yes!! 😁

Thank you! 😁

Nature is amazing indeed 😊

Thanks! ☺️ Have a great Weekend!

Thank you! 😊 And yes, it's sad indeed, the glaciers are melting so fast... 🙁🙁

In my opinion, you can try it even if you are not necessarily experienced. The route varies and not all the portions are steep. It also depends on the snow conditions. I would anyway recommend sturdy winter boots (and helmet and goggles if you're planning to ride at a higher speed without having much experience ). Have fun! 😊

Cool!😉 thanks!

Thanks!

Thank you! ☺️

Grazie mille! :)

Thank you! ☺️

Thanks! 😃 Hopefully we'll see more snow next winter.

I use a pair of Head Shape 5.0 skis and my boyfriend has Wed'ze (Decathlon) Boost 100. From my point of view, they both work well for beginners and are good value. It depends however on each one's skills and expectations 🙂 Practice makes perfect, choosing the right ski lenght for your height and level and learning to adapt as much as possibile to the snow conditions.

Thank you! :) I'm happy to hear you enjoyed watching it.

Yes, you can find many beautiful hiking trails that won't require crampons - I would say it's safe to have a pair of microspikes, just in case (the ones made out of chain, spikes and rubberband, that you slip over your hiking shoes). And always make sure you check the weather forecast in advance. There can still be fresh snow. The ski season usually ends at the end of April.

@@outdoorxploreDo you have any hikes to suggest that are open in March/April? Or like any website to check this info? It's quite hard to find information online on which hiking routes are actually open.

You can find info on websites like: www.valgardena.it/en/, www.altabadia.org/en/alta-badia-italian-alps-dolomites.html, or www.fassa.com/en. These are the ones I usually check for tips & tricks on skiing, hiking, or other events in the region. Considering that the weather is quite unpredictable in spring (with possible risk of avalanches in some areas), I would recommend checking the weather forecast a few days ahead and also ask at the local tourist info offices. I usually go hiking in the Dolomites in August-September, but I'm sure that you can find some cool hiking/ walking routes open in spring as well, maybe at a lower altitude - unless you have the necessary mountaineering equipment and experience. The landscape is anyway breathtaking, so if you have the chance to visit the Dolomites, pack your bags and go, because you won't regret it! :)

March 2023

Indeed :)

Yes, it's also Corvara :)

@@outdoorxplore thanks!!

Thanks a lot! Have fun! 🤩🤗

True! 😊 😍

Indeed! :)

Thank you! 🙂 Happy Holidays!