I’m back from Kittelfjäll where I’ve spent the weekend off piste skiing. I really love the wintertime in Sweden, not as much as the summertime though but anyway. Over time I have progressed from skiing blue to black runs without hesitation and in every snow and weather type. In Kittelfjäll we had two days of hazy and snowy weather, which made the visibility quite pore, but added to the snow depth. Then the third day the haze lifted and left the surrounding mountain peaks visible. We took off about 9 pm in a red helicopter.
Floating in knee-deep powder, you ski down a sea of pure virgin snow, grinning from ear to ear. A thousand metres down and you’re in the trees. Skiing in the trees the snow is just as deep, sheltered from wind or sun – unbelievable! Another thousand metres, and you spot your helicopter sitting in the snow, waiting to fly your small group to yet another run in skiing paradise.
Like sharks lurking beneath the surface, the tip of your skis stayed barely visible below the snow. The only protection you have is to know your limits and beeing able to adapt your skiing technique as the conditions and slope warrant it. Then there´s the holy trinity of any off piste adventure: tranciever, shovel and avalange probe.
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