Lukas Zögernitz

The top model in the Scott Cosmos touring ski boot series scores points on paper with many features such as BOA lacing, adjustable heel angle and Vibram sole. We have tested for you whether the Cosmos Pro, as promised by the manufacturer, impresses with its low weight on the ascent and good downhill performance at the same time.

Not far from Innsbruck, the Arztal above the village of Ellbögen is the starting point for some interesting tours. We would like to introduce you to two tours that allow you to ski down beautiful, north-facing slopes without being too technically demanding.

The backpack specialists from Bavaria have extended their tried-and-tested freeride backpacks with integrated back protector from the Line series with the Removeable Airbag System from Mammut, creating a complete freeride backpack. I tested how this multifunctional backpack performs on the mountain for you.

Fresh snow, sunshine and untracked slopes - can you top that? Hardly, but maybe the right sound will put the finishing touches to the perfect powder day. That's why the PowderGuide Powderday Playlist is our Gear of the Week.

The Swiss outdoor outfitter Mammut and the Swiss freeride pro Jérémie Heitz have jointly developed a hardshell combination especially for freeride use. Top materials and sophisticated features promise a lot. We have tested whether the combination delivers what it promises in practice.

Designed for high-speed endurance sports, the Rush sunglasses are available in many combinations of colours and lenses. In the version with self-tinting lenses, the high-quality Julbo glasses have proven themselves in a wide variety of sports and weather conditions and are therefore our Gear of the Week.

The Genius patiently endured my early days on single trails and in bike parks. My cluelessness and overconfidence couldn't bring it down, nor could air travel in cardboard boxes and trips in the back of campers. The mixture of very good downhill and respectable uphill performance - especially thanks to the lockable suspension - turned out to be the ideal mix for my bike preferences and, even after 8 years, gives me no reason to long for a new bike.

Back protectors that slide upwards are not only annoying, they also no longer provide ideal protection. A protector body - a protector vest with integrated shorts - turned out to be the perfect solution to this problem for me. That's why the Protektor Body has been my faithful protector in the snow for many years and is our Gear of the Week.

The Mindbender 116c is the widest ski in the K2 Mindbender series and, according to the manufacturer, is nothing less than "the ultimate big-mountain powder ski". Reason enough for us to have two testers scrutinise the ski in two lengths. In our gear review, you can find out how the innovative combination of carbon fibre mesh and wood core built into the ski has proven itself in practice.

Founded in 1908, the traditional Norwegian company Bergans offers a sustainable ski collection with its Stranda products. We have combined the insulated Stranda Hybrid jacket with the two-layer Stranda trousers. In our test report, you can find out whether the combination is not only sustainable but also practical on the piste, off-piste skiing and touring.

Working on your own ski equipment often makes you look forward to spending hours in the snow. With the right tools, DIY is even more fun and much more successful. The POZI 3 screwdriver is not just one of many suitable tools for ski adjustment and assembly. It is THE screwdriver for the ski workshop and therefore our Gear of the Week.

In recent years, there has been a growing feeling that winters with a late start and little precipitation are becoming more and more normal. Landscapes covered in deep snow have increasingly become fond memories rather than an annual treat. So people are longingly looking for destinations with guaranteed snow, even away from the artificial snow slopes. With a wintry climate from October to April with temperatures as low as -30°C and plenty of snowfall, Finnish Lapland is the place to be.