Lorenzo Rieg

Winter has only just begun and just in time for Christmas, no, not a new magazine from Downdays, but a whole book with almost 200 pages! We leafed through it and took a look at what the "Book of Ski Stories" is all about.

In 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the political objectives of the United Nations in terms of sustainability, came into force. In short, these goals, which run until 2030, are intended to help achieve sustainable development on an economic, social and ecological level. But what are the SDGs anyway, how do they affect us and do they have anything to do with outdoor sports?

Since the merger with neighboring Fieberbrunn a few years ago, the "Skicircus" really does offer an almost infinite number of descents for freeriders and ski tourers. During our visit, we were particularly impressed by the opportunities to access long descents in great freeride terrain with short hikes. From extreme variations on the Wildseeloder to relaxed alpine terrain - there is something for everyone.

French glacier eyewear specialists Julbo have long been known for the "classic" design of their aviator-style glasses with leather rims. At some point, a "sportier" style was added and the range was expanded into the cycling and lifestyle sector.

Merino underwear has been state of the art for some time now, but the Norwegians at Devold have come up with something new. The Tuvegga Sport Air line is not only made from highly breathable merino mesh, but can also be worn on both sides thanks to body mapping and a roughened structure. The shirt is warmer when worn on one side and more breathable on the other.

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.