Two snow depots are installed at Engetal every summer. At the end of June, some 95,000 cubic metres of snow are compacted in an area of around 170×40 metres and 80×40 metres respectively and heaped in a trapezoid shape about 10 metres high. The larger snow depot, holding around two-thirds of the total snow volume, is positioned at the entrance to the piste, the smaller depot slightly lower down at the lowest point of the piste.

The snow depots are uncovered at the end of October, the snow is spread out and used to make a ski piste. Given the barren, rocky nature of the terrain, 95,000 cubic metres of snow in total are needed to secure piste No. 11. The already available snow means that the winter season can get off to an early start – as early as the beginning of November. This is much appreciated by the region’s ski teams, as it gives them the opportunity to train for the upcoming season without great expense or the need to travel far. Because of snowfarming our winterseason already starts on the 4th of November 2023!

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