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Parts of the Amer Sports Group (Atomic, Salomon and Armada) initiated a voluntary and precautionary recall of some touring bindings in October 2023.

What is the great joy of skiing? Every person would answer this question differently, but we all share the joy of skiing. One person is particularly good at sharing his joy with others. Henry, known as the legend "Snowflake" from Engelberg, takes us with him this season and shows us his winter world.

The EOFT is once again going on a major cinema tour through Europe, with more than 100 stops in German-speaking countries. This year's program offers something exciting for all tastes with 6 films. The best thing about it: You can be part of it, because we are giving away 2 tickets again!

In 2022, the Ortovox Avabag LiTRIC system was one of the innovations at the ISPO fare. At just 1100 grams, it is lightweight, technically sophisticated and reliable and enables at least two releases with just one charge. Ortovox even won the ISPO Award and the Red Dot Design Award for it.

Engelberg is a true paradise for winter sport and freeride enthusiasts. The region offers unrivalled opportunities for ski touring and freeriding. The Titlis massif is also very favourably situated for snow and receives fresh snow in both westerly and north-westerly accumulations. Engelberg's Big 5 off-piste runs are particularly well-known and have already been explained in more detail by Sebastian in the article Freeride Eldorado Engelberg-Titlis | PowderGuide, if you're curious.

In the season report, we traditionally look back on the past winter. The snow conditions in 2022/23 were anything but good, although late snowfall in the spring made us feel a little better towards the end. However, the May powder doesn't hide the fact that it was a difficult season with too many sharks and too little snow. Nevertheless, there were of course some highlights, both on the mountain and on PowderGuide.com.

The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is opening its doors in Davos on June 24, 2023. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the researchers will give all interested parties an insight into their diverse activities.

The PowderGuide weather service is saying goodbye for the season, the usual data on new snow, snow depths, sunshine, etc. will no longer be updated from now on. We'll continue next winter!

The harsh winter is over and unfortunately Ullr only half granted our wishes for snow. Someone didn't quite finish their soup. To make sure there's more snow next season, we've collected a few very good and quick recipe ideas for you, because a snack on the mountain is sometimes the most important thing, especially during spring ski tours. Don't forget: eat up please!

At the end of the season, we invite you to play with us! In the "mountain game" you can put your knowledge of mountains and volcanoes to the test, or simply try your luck. There are big PowderGuide goodies to be won!

"Bike-to-ski" is somehow trendy, although not too many skiers or ski tourers actually get on their bikes to reach the lift or starting point for a ski tour. Of course, the place of residence plays a major role here. The journey to the railway station or bus stop can also be covered quickly by bike in some circumstances and helps with the environmentally friendly journey to the snow.

Freeriding will become an Olympic discipline from 2030, as the IOC and FIS announced today at a joint press conference. The competition format will be slightly adapted, but the "spirit" of the sport will be maintained, assured FWT CEO Nicolas Hale-Woods.