Lisa Amenda

The first wild river national park has just been established in Albania. Tyrol, on the other hand, continues to rely on hydropower. It may be renewable, but it is not environmentally friendly. Anne from WET Tirol explained to us why this is the case and why it is worth taking to the streets now to oppose the expansion of the Kaunertal power plant.

Winters with little snow, maximum temperatures and increasingly expensive lift prices: Does it still make sense to teach your children about your passion for two skis? And if so, what is important?

Skis, boots, clothing, emergency equipment: the sharing economy has arrived in winter sports. But how do the services work and when does renting make sense? And can it be a sustainable alternative to buying?

Hubert Aiwanger is using state funds to promote snow cannons in Bavarian ski resorts. In a winter between the energy and climate crises, this is leading to heated discussions. But do we even need these snow cannons or are we just hanging on to times long gone?

It's all about drama, intrigue and a happy ending: welcome to the soap opera about the planned glacier marriage between Pitztal and Ötztal. Or: Why Rosamunde Pilcher couldn't have written life any better.

Skiing is destroying the environment, destroying the climate and melting glaciers. Then there is the war, the energy crisis and the climate crisis. But we still don't want to be discouraged by these crises. After all, in between all the bad news, there is also some good news from time to time! Snow of Tomorrow focuses on good news instead of crisis posts at the start of the season.

PowderGuide author Lisa went in search of new perspectives on the snow of tomorrow. She spoke to photographer Christoph Jorda, who many may know from the book Bergmenschen, about the consequences of climate change, the role our consumption plays in this and why a more sustainable life always starts with individual awareness.

In search of new perspectives on the snow of tomorrow, PowderGuide author Lisa spoke to Klemens Weisleitner. He is an ecologist at the University of Innsbruck and studies glaciers all over the world. He talks to Lisa about the special features of the glacier ecosystem and why microplastics are not only found in washing machines, but also under the covers of glacier ice.

Recycling is an ongoing trend in the outdoor industry. Be it in the area of clothing or equipment. What is currently happening in this area with winter sports equipment?

Sometimes it takes a different perspective to come up with new ideas for the future. That's why PowderGuide author Lisa spoke to freeskier Lena Stoffel about her Snow of Tomorrow. And about why we shouldn't demonize ski resorts and why it's worth celebrating the simple things.

Ski films are just as much a part of the culture of our sport as ski magazines and season tickets. But as our expectations of our sport change, so do the narratives of the films. We are showing two that make you think and take to the streets.

The snow of tomorrow has many faces. And as we can't and don't want to imagine the future of winter sports alone, PowderGuide author Lisa spoke to Moritz Nachtschatt, Managing Director of Protect our Winters Austria, about what POW is doing for the future of the sport, why day tours are anything but climate-friendly and what ski resorts will look like in 2050.