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Austria: Backcountry Skiing - Kloben

Kloben, in Austria's Hohe Tauern, is a peak near Grossglockner, offering challenging climbs and backcountry skiing and it was our choice for ending this winter season. Miha, Badžo, Tomaž and me were the only ones in this adventure. At 2455 meters, Torlköpf, accessible via the Grossglockner High Alpine Road thanks to Miha, served as the launch point for our skiing excursion. We crossed the glacier Brennkogelkees and soon we reached our peak Kloben, 2938 m and soon it was time for descent. Over another glacier, Spielmannkees we skied almost 1200 vertical meters down to the vicinity of Trauneralm and then, walking. 7 km was ahead of us, before we reached the Tauernhaus with the beer. We also ordered the taxi here that soon took us back to our car. Wasn't cheap, but it was worth it - Garmin Connect.

Still plenty of snow at high altitudes.

Thanks to all the machinery, the road was open.

Changing the state.

Marmots were awake.

Let's start our skiing trip.

Our peak is in the middle.

Over the Brennkogelkees glacier.

Our green valley for the descent. I guess we will walk a lot.

On top of Kloben, 2938 m.

Miha, Badžo, Tomaž and Tuši.

Paradise on Earth.

Awesome conditions for skiing.

Let it last.

Entering the green part of the valley.

Let's continue on foot.

Looking over my shoulder.

Spring in the valley and strange people with skis.

One more look back.

 

Finally, beer.

Geocache found:

- Das Tor zum Käfertal, GC3N50H, that received a visit  by trackable items "Spartan Medal", TB9K7R9 and "Second Angel of peace", TBA8B55)

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