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02/06/2026
Snow depth prediction game | Freeride Testival Silvretta Montafon 2026
The legendary PowderGuide snow depth prediction game will be held four times this winter at the Freeride Testival stops - and each time you can win great prizes. PowderGuide will be present at all stops to hand out the prizes directly. At the second stop in Silvretta Montafon from February 7 to 8, 2026, you can take home unique prizes from Atomic, Tecnica, Kästle and Phantom Glide worth over 2,000 euros and invaluable sentimental value!
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02/06/2026
Videos of the Week #14 2025/26 | Combine
First we go to France, where it gets steep and crazy - mountaineering and steep skiing. Next up is a trip to Japan and the world of carving tricks on a snowboard. There are also two behind-the-scenes videos of the X Games. Finally, we show a mogul video and take a new look at 2027: Gator Lock as a competitor to BOA.
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02/05/2026
TouringTip | Zuckerhütl
On a sunny Saturday early in the season - at a time when the snow conditions were still manageable and many ski tours were simply not feasible - we had the same brilliant idea as hundreds of others: Up to the Zuckerhütl, the highest peak in the Stubai Alps, popularly known as the "Hiatl". And so we found ourselves in the middle of the action, torn between a genuine mountain experience, magnificent scenery - and a tour that at times felt more like a queue than alpine solitude.
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02/04/2026
ContestHappening 3 2025/26 | FIS Freeride World Championship 2026
Freeride history was written in Ordino Arcalís on February 3rd, 2026. 65 riders from 17 nations met for the FIS Freeride World Championship for the first time. According to the locals, the region is currently experiencing its best winter in over ten years - it would be hard to imagine better timing. Although persistent fog initially caused delays, the patient wait was rewarded. As the sky cleared, the snow-covered, playful and rocky "Basser Negre" face opened up and was ready for great moments. The legendary face enjoys cult status in the FWT scene. Iconic runs have been carved into the snow here before and the first Freeride World Championships also added a few new chapters to the story.
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02/04/2026
WeatherBlog 14 2025/26 | Favorable stratospheric conditions
This winter can already be classified as difficult due to the below-average snow conditions and especially because of the treacherous avalanche risk situation. But all good things come from above: A circulation upheaval is planned in the stratosphere, which could greatly favor the northern slopes of the Alps in terms of upstream flow. In view of the old snow problem, we remain defensive in our route selection and look into the crystal ball of the weather below.
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02/04/2026
Gear review | Atomic Remedy 130
Atomic covers the entire spectrum of ski boots that skiers need today. For PowderGuide readers, the proven Backland series in the touring segment and the Hawx series in the freeride segment are relevant. If you look at all the team skiers, they were mainly in the classic red Redster World Cup models. They wanted a precise, stable and well-damped freeride boot that could also be used in competitions. The Remedy 130 was developed based on this feedback and the wishes of pro skiers. You can read here, together with the practical test, that Atomic has not only changed the color and the name, but has also created an evolution of the previous Redster models.
Event calendar
February 2026
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Contests & Freeride World Tour
FIS Freeride World Championships 2026 (Andorra)
Historic first edition in Ordino Arcalís – The first edition of the FIS Freeride World Championships will take place in Ordino Arcalís (Andorra) from 1-6 February 2026. In four categories - ski & snowboard, men & women - the world's best freeriders will compete for the world championship crown in one run each. The weather window will decide the day of the competition. -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Hochkönig (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! -
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SPLITBOARD CAMP 1
Expand your powder horizons! – Let's go and find some powder together: Four days of splitboarding in the Lötschental, accompanied by professionals - perfect for motivated snowboarders. -
camps & testival
Arc'teryx Freeride Academy 2026
For the fifth time, Arc’teryx brings the Freeride Academy to St. Anton am Arlberg. – From February 5 to 8, 2026, the Arc'teryx Freeride Academy once again invites you to St. Anton am Arlberg. Experience four unforgettable days full of fresh tracks in the snow, exciting clinics, and free events in the Freeride Village in one of Europe's most renowned freeride destinations. -
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Arc'teryx Academy: Make the mountain your snowboard playground (Creative Freeride Snowboarding)
The focus: creativity, technique and the right eye for the line. And of course lots of fun boarding, with jumps over cliffs and self-built kickers. – Learn how to play in off-piste terrain — from spotting and visualizing a freeride line from the bottom to riding it. You'll start the day with the freeride section, before moving on to the backcountry in the afternoon. Freeriding for intermediates. -
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Arc'teryx Academy: Interpret Nature Through Your Own Perception with Severin van der Meer (Snowboard)
This course is about tuning into the landscape, aligning with your instincts, and discovering the confidence to ride with fluidity, presence, and joy. Freeriding for advanced riders. – Join Arc’teryx athlete Severin van der Meer as he guides you through a journey where turns rise with the pulse of electronic beats. On the playful sidecountry of St. Anton am Arlberg, you ride together — sharing energy, wisdom, and curiosity across generations, all moving as one. -
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Arc'teryx Academy: Content Creation with Loïc Isliker and Johannes Hoffmann
In this course with Arc'teryx athletes Loïc Isliker and Joi Hoffmann, you will immerse yourself in the most important aspects of content creation in the backcountry. – You'll get tips and tricks for storytelling on the go - plus a few insider hacks for capturing unforgettable images and videos. Finally, there will be a short review and editing session in which the two athletes will show you how to optimise your footage and get the best out of your shots. -
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Arc'teryx Academy: Women's photography essentials by Angela Percival
Want to add ski and snowboard photography to your arsenal but don’t know where to start? This clinic is for you. – Join us as we photograph a female Arc’teryx athlete while exploring one of the best freeride destinations. You'll learn key elements of ski and snowboard photography, from camera settings to composition and capturing movement. Warning: this clinic might make you want to quit your day job! -
testival & Events
Freeride Testival 2026 (Silvretta Montafon)
Freeride paradise - from gentle powder slopes to steep lines in the Silvretta Montafon – The second tour stop of the FreerideTestival 2026 - Europe's biggest test event for freeriders - will take place in Silvretta Montafon from 7 to 8 February 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
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 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! -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Kitzsteinhorn/ Kaprun (Level 2)
Level 2: Your own tours – Level 2 is your next step into the terrain. Tour planning 1:1 in the sense of "perceive - assess - decide" is on the programme. Are you ready for the next level?
