Benjamin Klauber is an avid ski tourer and mountaineer who lives in the Bavarian Alpine foothills. He likes to undertake his tours “by fair means” and using public transportation, which is why he mostly explores the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. He studied forestry and wood science at the Technical University of Munich.
Benjamin Klauber
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snow of tomorrow
Snow of Tomorrow | The mountain forest: a changing foundation
10/21/2025 • Benjamin KlauberIf you climb through the forest on a winter's morning with skins on your skis, you can feel it immediately: this special atmosphere, the muffled footsteps, the breath that dissolves into small clouds and evaporates between the branches. The mountain forest is more than just a backdrop, it is alive and part of the scenery. It frames our tracks, protects our lives and creates the conditions under which winter sports are possible in the first place. And despite these important functions, it is under pressure today like never before.
