Freeski Tirol - Mieminger Kette

Overview

Freeski Tirol – Mieminger Kette is a specialist steep‑skiing guide focused on the Mieminger range and adjacent Wetterstein in Tyrol. Reinhold Scherer compiles 130 detailed descents between Lermoos and Seefeld, with a substantial appendix listing 100+ additional lines. The emphasis is firmly on steeps: couloirs, faces and traverses where ropework, timing and judgement matter as much as turns.

Structure and features

The book opens with a thoughtful primer: definitions and sub‑disciplines, a short history of steep skiing, risk management, equipment, and decision‑making. Scherer then explains his rating scheme and measurement methods, distinguishing overall seriousness, ski‑technical difficulty, slope angles and the length of crux sections—useful granularity for choosing an objective that matches your margin.

Route chapters pair succinct logistics with crisp action photography and clear line overlays. Each entry lists:

• slope‑angle ranges and the main difficulties’ length,
• vertical gain (with/without lift assist),
• a seriousness/difficulty grade,
• approach options and descent notes, including abseil specifics where relevant.

The guide references DAV Alpine Club maps rather than reproducing full cartography, which keeps the pages focused on line‑choice and conditions.

Coverage and standout routes

Peaks span local classics and test‑pieces: Hohe Munde (multiple north and south lines), Hochplattig’s “Alte Nordwand,” Grünstein (Coburger Rinne and NE face variants), Vorderer Tajakopf’s “Alaska Line,” the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze, Breitenkopf, Karkopf, and targeted objectives around Biberwier and Ehrwald. Entries such as the Schwärzscharte WNW couloir include anchor details (e.g., two 30 m rappels), exemplifying the guide’s practical, on‑the‑ground beta.

Usability and audience

This is an expert’s book written for experienced ski alpinists comfortable on 45–55° terrain and competent with alpine decision‑making, anchors and shuttles. The tone is realistic about hazards and logistics while still conveying the flow and reward of good snow. Riders unfamiliar with the region will appreciate the consistent structure; locals will value the density and specificity.

Verdict

Focused, rigorous and field‑tested, Freeski Tirol – Mieminger Kette stands out as the definitive steep‑skiing reference for this corner of the Alps. If your winter goals include Mieminger or Wetterstein lines and you’re equipped for serious terrain, this guide will sharpen planning, refine risk assessment and inspire ambitious, well‑timed descents.

Details

Pages

408

Publisher

Panico Alpinverlag