Theresa Schranner

It was dark and the moon was shining brightly as a VW bus drove slowly around the corner at 5 p.m. in the afternoon. People were sitting outside, quietly engrossed in conversation, when a thick flake slowly fell out of the sky.

What began as a creative response to a lack of high-quality equipment quickly developed into a clear vision: "Stronger. Lighter. Better." - the idea of better protecting athletes with state-of-the-art materials and innovative design.

Although the big snow masses are still a long way off, the first ski resorts are already opening their turnstiles - and other resorts are gradually following suit.

The sight of snow-covered peaks says it all: it’s time to get moving again. The lifts are starting to turn, the first tracks carve across the slopes, and with each passing day, the anticipation for the new season grows stronger.