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02/16/2026
Recap: Arc'teryx Academy 2026
For five days, the Arlberg was the meeting point for freeriders, mountain guides and snow sports enthusiasts from all over the world at the Arc'teryx Academy 2026. In addition to clinics on the mountain, the focus was also on community talks, film nights and workshops in the Freeride Village. They offered space for exchange, inspiration and new perspectives away from freeriding.
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02/16/2026
Gear review | Atomic Maven 94 CTI
The Atomic Maven 94 CTI is a versatile all-mountain ski that feels at home both on and off-piste. It has been tested around Innsbruck in a wide range of conditions - from hard piste to fresh snow - and shows stable and smooth performance. It is ideal for anyone who likes to switch between resort and off-piste.
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02/15/2026
Gear of the Week | Alpine Club Membership
If you spend a lot of time in the mountains, you should already be a member of some section of the Alpine Club. Ideally, of course, it should be where you live, because Alpine Club membership not only insures you against accidents on the mountain, but also has other benefits.
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02/14/2026
PowderAlert 10 2025/26 | Party like it's 1999!
For freeriders, these are not necessarily memories of the 1.57 m tall "Sexy" [censored swear word that deals with mothers and sexual activity], or of the "Artist Formerly Known as Prince" and his song, but of the exceptional February 1999 (exciting memory from the SLF). And this time Ullr invites us to another powder party.
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02/14/2026
Gear review | PUSHrack SNOWbag & SNOW Update
An astonishing number of campers have been using the PUSHcomponents bike rack for several years now. Mounting with the handlebars on the rear doors, which was still conspicuous at the beginning, has already established itself as normal. The ski, snowboard and cross-country ski holders and the SNOWbag from PUSHcomponents are even less common. We have tested the SNOWbag and provide an update on the options for attaching winter sports equipment to campers and vans.
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02/13/2026
Freeride Testival 2026 | Silvretta Montafon
PowderGuide is back again for the second stop. It hasn't snowed much or at all since Hochfügen, but the anticipation is still great! The weather oracle predicted some fresh snow followed by many hours of sunshine at the weekend. Perfect conditions!
Event calendar
February 2026
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safety, camps & Events
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Obernbergtal (Level 3)
Backcountry Pro: Your tours in open terrain – With the Backcountry Pro, you immerse yourself completely in the real touring experience, far away from pistes, lifts and classic resort operations. The week is aimed at all those who want to deepen their expertise in open terrain and plan and organise tours independently. -
Freeride World Tour
Freeride World Tour 2026 (Georgia Pro)
Third stop: FWT in the Caucasus again this year – The Freeride World Tour returns once again this year to Tetnuldi in the majestic Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, a freeride paradise known for its expansive, powder-filled terrain. Tetnuldi has quickly made a name for itself as one of the most exciting stops on the tour, attracting top athletes who are ready to push their limits. -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Kühtai II (Level 1)
Take your freeriding skills to a new level! – In the risk'n'fun Level 1 session, you will learn how to make your own decisions in open terrain. With expertise from experienced guides, like-minded freeriders and hopefully fresh powder! -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis II (Level 1)
Take your freeriding skills to a new level! – In the risk'n'fun Level 1 session, you will learn to make your own decisions in open terrain. With expertise from experienced guides, like-minded freeriders and hopefully fresh powder! -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Tauplitz I (Level 1)
Take your freeriding skills to a new level! – In the risk'n'fun Level 1 session, you will learn to make your own decisions in open terrain. With expertise from experienced guides, like-minded freeriders and hopefully fresh powder!
March 2026
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safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Saalbach-Hinterglemm (Level 1)
Take your freeriding skills to a new level! – In the risk'n'fun Level 1 session, you will learn how to make your own decisions in open terrain. With expertise from experienced guides, like-minded freeriders and hopefully fresh powder! -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Tauplitz II (Level 1)
Take your freeriding skills to a new level! – In the risk'n'fun Level 1 session, you will learn to make your own decisions in open terrain. With expertise from experienced guides, like-minded freeriders and hopefully fresh powder! -
Freeride World Tour
Freeride World Tour 2026 (Fieberbrunn Pro)
Fourth stop: FWT in Tyrol – The Freeride World Tour returns to Austria with the hotly anticipated Fieberbrunn Pro. As the last chance before the cut, the riders collect points for the semi-finals. On challenging, unpredictable terrain, the aim is to show top performance under high pressure - thrilling competitions in typical Fieberbrunn style are guaranteed. -
movies & talks
Patagonia Snow Movie Night (Santa Caterina Valfurva)
Patagonia presents a series of short films about the joy of moving in the snow – The three short films show the diversity of movement in the snow - from technology and freeriding to community and commitment. The Snow Motion film evenings tour mountain resorts in Europe and combine film, discussions with guests and insights into local environmental initiatives. -
testival & Events
Freeride Testival 2026 (Warth Schröcken)
This year, the third Testival tour stop will take place in the ski resort with the most natural snow in Europe. – The third tour stop of the FreerideTestival 2026 - Europe's biggest test event for freeriders - will take place in Vorarlberg Warth Schröcken from 7 to 8 March 2026. Powder lovers, technology fans and adventurers will meet here to try out the latest equipment in open terrain, share experiences and ride the most beautiful lines together. -
safety, camps & Events
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Tux Alps (Level 3)
Backcountry Pro: Your tours in open terrain – With the Backcountry Pro, you immerse yourself completely in the real touring experience, far away from pistes, lifts and classic resort operations. The week is aimed at anyone who wants to deepen their expertise in open terrain and plan and organise tours independently.
