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Saturday, January 04, 2025

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Austria: Backcountry Skiing - Benzegg


There hasn’t been much snow in Slovenia this winter, so Miha and I decided to head across the border into nearby Austria. Just beyond the Tauern Tunnel, we found a place to park and set off.
The cold was biting - around -15 °C - so we quickly geared up and started our ascent on skis toward Benzegg (2076 m). We followed a snow-covered road leading us to Ranstlalm, and from there continued through the forest until we reached the ridge between Schilchegg (which we visited back in 2020 – 14884) and Benzegg. The ridge was a bit icy at times, but it didn't cause us too much trouble. After about three hours of climbing, we reached the summit cross. We took a few photos, enjoyed the views, and then began our ski down back into the valley - Garmin Connect.

Driving in cold morning.

Ascending on snowy road.

Ranstlalm at around 1500 m.

Destination for beginners as it is not too steep.

Through the forest.

On the ridge between Schilchegg  and Benzegg.

Selfie with the cross.

At our destination, Benzegg (2076 m).

Miha.

Tuši.

One for the facebook.

Skiing back to the valley.


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