Lorenzo Rieg

There are many goggles, and the modern style with particularly large, rimless lenses is no longer a rarity. However, the high-end Skydome model from Julbo also offers a photochromatic lens that automatically adapts to the light conditions.

In the past, avalanche transceivers had a relatively simple design. You could switch them on and off and switch from transmit to search mode. At some point, the marking function was added and numerous other functions have since been introduced. No wonder, when you think about the fact that a standard smartphone now probably has more computing power than a mainframe computer in the 1990s.

Bright sunshine, good snow conditions, spring-like temperatures and some fresh snow awaited the riders of the Freeride World Tour at the third stop of the season in Fieberbrunn on Sunday.

The Großer Bösenstein is a very popular touring destination and not without reason, as it offers not only a great view but also an interesting descent with a manageable altitude in the ascent. The toll road to the Edelrautehütte makes the 1700 m high starting point easily accessible.

Once again this year, we are reporting from ISPO in Munich. This article is about touring ski boots and touring bindings suitable for downhill skiing, a sector that has been booming for several years and is therefore being provided with some interesting innovations by the various manufacturers.

After we published a short test about a year ago, I have now been able to put the Fritschi Tecton through its paces in practically all conditions. Last winter, I took it to Alaska as well as the Alps, and now in "summer" I've taken it to New Zealand.

With the Alpha SK 32, Arc'teryx is launching a brand new winter sports backpack this season, which aims to score points with its simple design, light weight and extremely robust AC² material. We have already been able to test how the Alpha SK 32 performs on tours and in the ski area.

The Barryvox S follows on from Mammut's popular and widely used Barryvox Pulse. The device has been newly developed and is not only very easy and intuitive to use, but also offers an improved range and is also very compact. As befits a professional device, the Barryvox S is highly configurable and has numerous special functions.

Merino wool underwear has become an integral part of skiing and outdoor sports. The advantages are too great, such as the comfortable feel, the avoidance of perspiration odor and the good temperature regulation. In addition, although the good pieces are generally more expensive than the various synthetic fiber pieces, they are also more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Of course, this also applies to the garments from our partner company Devold from Norway, which has been processing wool there for over 150 years.

For me, an avalanche shovel must fulfill two essential criteria. Firstly, I want a large and torsion-resistant shovel blade made of metal and secondly, an extendable style with a D-handle. Especially nowadays, when people like to save weight even on safety equipment, such models are no longer so easy to find, which is why I used the same shovel for about 10 years up to and including last season.

The onion system for outdoor clothing is the undisputed standard nowadays: probably every freerider and ski tourer combines different layers of clothing depending on the activity and weather conditions.

I can still remember the first time I saw an outdoor headlamp, even if it was quite a while ago. You don't get any younger... Although the models back then were still really big and heavy and not too bright, I immediately thought to myself: "really practical thing". After all, it not only keeps your hands free, but also automatically illuminates your field of vision.