Winter is gradually releasing its grip — even for the most dedicated ski mountaineers — and the mountains are revealing their summer face. Green slopes, rugged ridgelines, and blooming alpine meadows are taking the place of winter's white splendor. But the magic of the mountains remains. PowderGuide is shifting its focus too: we’re about more than just powder and ski tours. This summer, we’re taking a conscious step toward exploring the mountains beyond snow — easing into familiar terrain now free of winter’s cover, and discovering what makes it special in a different light.

This trip wasn’t just a point-to-point traverse; it was a way of living in the mountains for two months. Here's a glimpse behind the scenes—into our outdoor philosophy, the values we aimed to follow and share through our story, the logistics behind it all, our true highlight, and how it felt to slot back into our “normal” lives afterward.

Are you such a big Figl fan that you’re tired of borrowing them? Or maybe you’re just into a bit of DIY and want to give your old skis a second life? Then you’re in the right place. In this edition of Gear of the Week, I’ll show you how a friend and I built our own pair of Figl skis one morning – true to the motto: quick and dirty. Two weeks ago, I introduced Figln as a spring ritual and shared a bit about its origins. Today, we’re getting hands-on: time to grab the tools and dive in.

Short, informative clips, insights behind the scenes, interviews, product presentations and personal stories about everyday powder life - the mission of our new YouTube channel.

Still no sign of summer break in Alaska. Just as winter is making a comeback in the Alps, it’s doing the same in Alaska. Despite being much farther north, Alaska is beginning to thaw—slowly. Spring is usually the time to "claim your spine" in the Chugach Mountains, but the weather windows have been few and far between, especially on the southern slopes. Since the last SnowChase, the weather simply hasn’t settled down.

The title and PowderAlert say it all: it's raining cats and dogs on the southern side of the Alps and a lot of snow is falling at high altitudes. We briefly discuss what a heavy precipitation event is and look at the current event in detail. Finally, we briefly recap the winter and bring the WeatherBlog season to a conditional close.

The life of a cowboy is dusty, hard and full of hardships, just like the freeride season 24/25. But just before Ullr sends the season into retirement, he calls us back to the powder rodeo.

After the season is before the season. For most splitboarders, the season begins to wind down around Easter. Before everything gets stashed away in the cellar, it’s a good idea to take a moment and check the gear: What’s its overall condition, and is everything set for the next season? Because let’s be honest, we all want to be ready for the first fresh snow of 2025/2026, right?