Johannes Wolf

The Freeride Guide has been available from EVOC for some time now. With the Blackline Edition, Evoc is launching a further developed model of this series onto the market. We took a closer look at this classic protector backpack and tested it for you.

Ever since I visited Norway for the first time, this country has stayed with me. The sheer endless expanse and the feeling of freedom are the reason why I keep coming back. That's why I've been to Norway for the third time in two years - but the first time I visited Norway was in the summer ...

Professionals bouncing on slacklines, virtually climbing the Matterhorn or test paddling with kayaks: at Outdoor 2015, manufacturers spent four days promoting their new products. PowderGuide looked for trends and innovations for you.

With the iSKI X app, Intermaps has launched something specifically for freeriders this season alongside the normal iSKI app. Not only can you find out about the current weather and snow conditions in the ski resorts, you can also use the safety features.

A ski for all conditions and everyone? With the Q-Lab, Salomon is launching a ski on the market that is supposed to be a mixture of racing and freeride ski. A true all-rounder. Can the ski fulfill the expectations?

The almost unbelievable success story of what is currently probably the most popular avalanche emergency equipment began 30 years ago: the avalanche airbag. This story is inextricably linked to the Bavarian engineer Peter Aschauer, who fought for his idea for a long time against many obstacles. And the result was nothing less than a (small) revolution: the avalanche airbag is now virtually standard equipment for countless winter sports enthusiasts. The idea for the avalanche airbag was based on a rather accidental discovery ...

In the fourth part of our ISPO report, we present the new products and trends in the textile sector. The trend from last year continues: it remains colorful, even if the colors will be a little more subtle and no longer so bright. Every manufacturer now has a selection of colorful high-tech textiles in its range. Manufacturers who have long been known for their love of color, such as Norrona, have already passed the peak of colorfulness and are back to more muted colors. Groundbreaking innovations are not to be expected, especially in the textile sector, but many materials are being combined and product lines and production processes are being further developed. The issue of reducing the environmental impact of textile production is becoming increasingly important. This is also reflected in the fact that more and more natural materials such as wool are being used.

Once again this year, we will be out and about for you at the world's largest winter sports trade fair, ISPO in Munich. At the Munich exhibition center, almost all manufacturers will be presenting their products and innovations for the snow of the day after tomorrow: the 2015/16 winter. As in previous years, we will be presenting the most important product innovations and developments for winter 2015/16 in several articles, with our thematic focus on avalanche emergency equipment (part 1), touring and freeride skis (part 3) as well as bindings, boots (part 2), clothing (part 4) and splitboards (part 5).

In March 2014, following inspections of Mammut/Snowpulse avalanche airbags, Mammut discovered that, in rare cases, the connection between the release unit and the venturi nozzle can become loose with frequent use. As it is sometimes difficult for customers to recognize whether a venturi connection has come loose or not, Mammut has developed a venturi clip that Mammut customers can order free of charge.

The Bavarian avalanche airbag manufacturer ABS is recalling all its European steel cartridges and TWINBAG systems that have been on the market since 1996. Tests have shown that some of the steel cartridges supplied were contaminated with machining residues during filling. These particles can block the release.

While Dynafit skis have usually been quite clearly oriented towards either uphill or downhill, the manufacturer is entering new territory for winter 2014/2015. With the Denali, a new ski touring model is coming onto the market, which should impress with both ease of ascent and high downhill performance.

On November sixth, it's that time again: the 65th Warren Miller film is - this time - about the quintessence of skiing. This film is also a tribute to 65 years of our own mountain culture. It doesn't matter whether you're young or old. Because collectively, everyone is searching for the basic idea behind their sport.