Christian Skala

This season, Bergans has launched the Hodlevke jacket and trousers, a new and visually appealing combination with a baggy style for young people, especially for freeriding, but also for ski touring and "normal" skiing. The outfit is made from 3-layer Dermizax™ NX material, which promises particularly high breathability as well as wind and waterproofness.

In his book "Gratwanderung", Uli Auffermann addresses a mostly unknown side of famous mountaineers: Auffermann's book is about uncertainty, the warning gut feeling and the famous sixth sense, which can be vital for survival.

The Hochkönig is a magnificent massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps with high rock faces on the south side. The magnificent Birgkar runs through these walls to the Hochkönig summit at 2941 m. A classic ski tour on the Hochkönig.

Skiing in Greece, what a load of rubbish...! That was the first thing I thought when Andy told me about skiing in Greece. But when he showed me some impressive photos, it was clear: we should go there one day!

The Brenva flank rises high above the Glacier du Géant, the Giant's Glacier, not far from the highest mountain in the Alps. To the east, on the Tour Ronde, is the mighty Gervasutti, probably one of the most famous couloirs in the Alps. A top-class destination for excellent skiers!

Carbonization is all the rage for skis. And it makes sense. Black Diamond has implemented this in the Megawatt freeride ski and presents a wide touring freerider with the lightweight version.

The Chevalier Couloir is relatively little used, at least if you consider its easy accessibility from the Grands Montet mountain station. However, it is an interesting, consistently steep couloir, even if the start admittedly often presents some difficulties.

The beautiful Cristallo Group in the Dolomites with the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo is not only a meeting place for the rich and famous, but also the perfect place for alpine activities and steep face skiing.

Alaska - just "ÄyKäy" to those in the know - is probably the dream destination of almost all freeriders. The Powdernoerds alias Dieter Grafl, Andy Razic & Christian Skala were there and review their trip.

The Hochkönig, a magnificent massif in the Berchtesgaden Alps with its high rock faces on the south side. In the middle of this magnificent sight lies the Lammkopf at 2846m. The summit has something special about it, the Weißkar stretches southwards to this Weißkar: a classic among the steep face descents in Salzburger Land.

Popular but very rewarding ski tour in the Hohe Tauern National Park, where you are rewarded at the summit with views of the Großglockner and the Großvenediger.

Last Wednesday evening, November 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm, the doors of the 8 Seasons Club opened for the premiere of the film "Soultrip Argentina". Shortly before the club doors opened, a large number of winter sports enthusiasts were already standing at the entrance. The Argentinean steaks were already smelling from the grill and the anticipation of a good evening could be seen in the guests' facial expressions. Not only the "Soultrip"movie was on the agenda, but also the premiere of "Path of Roses" with Eva Walkner and Katharina Schuler.