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Every year... the European Outdoor Film Tour comes down to Earth's cinemas and has been doing so for over two decades. Each time it doesn't bring Christmas presents with it, but beautiful adventures by and with interesting characters who have been out and about in the snow, on the rocks, in the air or elsewhere. This year there are exciting stories from Alaska and Switzerland, but also inspiring films such as the one about Sheri, the 50-year-old dressmaker, or Elladj, who does his ice-artistic laps on frozen lakes in the Canadian wilderness. It's definitely worth taking part and watching! And it's definitely worth reading on and winning!

An essential part of any ski touring or freeride equipment is the avalanche transceiver. It is well known that this was not the case at the beginning of the 1970s, when the first avalanche transceivers came onto the market. With the MINI IPS, PIEPS is launching a very compact avalanche transceiver onto the market this winter, which you can win here.

They are rarely missing even in freeride backpacks and are almost standard equipment these days; for ski touring backpacks, this has always been true anyway: a pair of climbing skins! This makes it all the more important to have a skin with the right properties. The product range is now so wide that this is no problem. In the improved guide line, Contour relies on lighter, more robust materials and improved gliding and adhesive properties. Now you can win your own pair of the revised guide skins!

The Xenic plus 12 is for those who want to keep all their options open on the uphill and blossom on the downhill. In its category, the Xenic plus 12 impresses with outstanding downhill performance and a complete package of safety technologies.

Are you ready for an unforgettable winter experience in the Alps? Then watch out: We're giving away a short break for two to the world-famous ski resort of St. Anton am Arlberg!

High 5000-metre peaks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remote ski touring and freeriding opportunities: The Georgian region of Svaneti in the wild Caucasus combines two ski worlds with cat skiing and ski touring.

Little snow, difficult conditions and an early spring have made tour planning and the search for powder anything but easy. But it is precisely at times like these that the true character of winter sports enthusiasts is revealed. PowderGuide didn't let this rather below-average winter get in the way of the often poor snow conditions and can look back on a successful season.

Winter is gradually releasing its grip — even for the most dedicated ski mountaineers — and the mountains are revealing their summer face. Green slopes, rugged ridgelines, and blooming alpine meadows are taking the place of winter's white splendor. But the magic of the mountains remains. PowderGuide is shifting its focus too: we’re about more than just powder and ski tours. This summer, we’re taking a conscious step toward exploring the mountains beyond snow — easing into familiar terrain now free of winter’s cover, and discovering what makes it special in a different light.

Short, informative clips, insights behind the scenes, interviews, product presentations and personal stories about everyday powder life - the mission of our new YouTube channel.

Our partner Atomic is once again organizing the Rauris ski touring camp this spring. If you already have experience in ski touring, can easily master 1,200 meters of altitude or more and would like to deepen your knowledge in the area of ski mountaineering, then this is the right place to be for you. For three days, you will explore the peaks of the region with mountain guides and enjoy comfortable and well-catered accommodation at the Ammerer Hof. There are also opportunities to test next year's Atomic equipment, workshops & specialist lectures, company from Atomic athletes, professional photo footage of you skiing and a goodie bag worth 200 euros on top!

The Freeride Days Engelberg 2025 are the ultimate event for everyone who loves deep snow! From Thursday, March 13, 2025, to Sunday, March 16, 2025, you can expect first-class workshops with professionals, the latest ski and safety equipment to test and an après-ski program. PowderGuide is on site as an official partner - come along and secure your spot at the legendary freeride camps.

Last week Max and Emil reported on their experiences with the Dynafit Youngstar setup, now you can win your own setup on PowderGuide.com! All you have to do is read the article down to the bottom (it's not long!) and leave your comments here or on our social media channels.