Lorenzo Rieg

While the winter of 2021/2022 somehow doesn't really want to get going, even at the end of January, the new 160-page Downdays book arrives. This time without a year in the title, but simply titled "Volume 3", it is once again a loose collection of interviews and stories that are roughly divided into three sections.

Ortovox is launching an innovation onto the market with the Diract Voice. In search mode, the avalanche transceiver provides spoken instructions to help you find buried victims as quickly as possible.

Messyweekend is a young manufacturer of sunglasses and ski goggles from Denmark that is characterised by eye-catching designs and affordable prices made possible by direct sales. We have extensively tested the Float II goggle.

The Patrol series from our long-standing partner Evoc probably needs no further introduction on PowderGuide. In a nutshell, these are practical and well thought-out toploader touring backpacks with a large opening for side access, which have been available in different versions and sizes for years.

With the new Radical Pro, Dynafit presents a new high-end all-round boot that is designed to impress both on the ascent and the descent. We tested how it performs in practice for you last spring.

The new PowderGuide partner UYN (which stands for Unleash Your Nature) is probably unfamiliar to many PG readers. However, the popularity of the high-tech underwear from Italy can be seen, for example, in the fact that almost all World Cup skiers from various countries are wearing UYN equipment. We have tested how the EVOLUTYON shirt performs in freeride and touring use.

The relatively young but already well-established PYUA brand is not only worth a look because of the practicality of its garments, but also because of its strong focus on sustainability.

With the Insuloft Superlight PL, Scott is launching, as the name suggests, a super-light insulation jacket with the highest quality synthetic insulation currently available. Despite its low weight and small pack size, the jacket impresses with its good thermal performance.

In recent years, the area of ski touring bindings and boots has probably been one of the most innovative in the winter sports segment. The trend towards ski touring continues and so boots and bindings are constantly being developed further. There are no major innovations this year - the manufacturers are mainly practicing model maintenance, especially in the area of bindings.

Mit dem Freeguide Carbon bringt Scott einen neuen Top-Schuh, der mit Grilamid-Schale und daher leichtem Gewicht, sehr abfahrtsorientiertem Flex und einem mit Boa-System versehenen Innenschuh punkten möchte.

PYUA has stood for sustainable outdoor clothing since it was founded 12 years ago. This is also the case with the "Dull" insulation jacket, which is not only light, warm and packable, but is also made from 100% recycled polyester. This applies to both the filling and the fabric. As the jacket can therefore be completely recycled again, it is a product made for the circular economy.

Now that there is no longer a printed Downdays magazine, Downdays published the first "Ski Stories" book last season. The next one will follow for the 2020/2021 season! The new edition also comes as a high-quality hardback book with 160 pages and once again has an unusual concept.