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01/06/2026
Snow of Tomorrow | Fluorine-free future on the slopes
Perfect gliding on the slopes - but ski wax containing fluorine leaves invisible traces: fluorinated chemicals accumulate in the environment and in the blood and are harmful to health. How these "forever chemicals" work and why they are so problematic.
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01/05/2026
News | Prowinter 2026 in Bolzano
The 25th edition of the Prowinter trade fair - the central meeting point for manufacturers, retailers and brands in the winter sports and outdoor industry in the European Alpine region - will open its doors in Bolzano from January 11th to 13th, 2026. From clothing and equipment to safety-relevant and sustainable, innovative technologies, there will be plenty of new products and trends to discover. PowderGuide will be there for you to report.
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01/04/2026
Gear of the Week | Outdoor seat pad for on the go
After the tour is before the snack: sun on your face, endless views, and then the question of where to actually sit down. You can turn your skis around, of course. It's more comfortable, warmer and much more relaxed with a small, foldable seat pad that fits into any ski touring backpack. An inconspicuous item with surprisingly great comfort and more benefits than you might think.
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01/02/2026
Videos of the Week #11 2025/26 | Without a Pedal
Survived Christmas, said hello to the whole family in love and stress - or hid somewhere in the snow or on the beach? I'm using this space this week to draw attention to a website: the Freeski Museum. Eric Iberg has been working for years on creating a platform that brings together all ski films, all ski pro models, all podcasts, etc. It's finally online and still a long way from being finished - but wow, so cool. Thanks for that.
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01/01/2026
Adventure Georgia - Ghebi
The weeks leading up to our adventure were characterized by snow, snow and more snow. That's why we all agreed on the goal of our trip: we wanted to be as safe as possible while having as much fun as possible!
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12/31/2025
WeatherBlog 9 2025/26 | Air mass boundary at the turn of the year
The lucky ConditionsReporters who made it to Piedmont, spoiled by PowderAlerts, can enjoy friendly touring weather over the next few days. For the rest of the Alps, it will be a little more unstable. Particularly in the east, the general development and especially the precipitation options are not yet easy to assess thanks to the indecisive development of low pressure and a fickle air mass boundary.
Event calendar
January 2026
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Events, movies & safety
Safety Shred Days - Alps Edition
Start of the season: risk management and avalanche transceiver courses in a cosy atmosphere – Attention snowboarders: The Safety Shred Days are back! Two days of avalanche transceiver training, mountain skills and freeride action in the French Alps - for a safe start to the winter season. -
Events
Prowinter 2026 (Bolzano)
The leading B2B event for the outdoor and winter sports industry returns to Messe Bolzano – From 11 to 13 January 2026, the 25th edition of the Prowinter trade fair will open in Bolzano - the central meeting point for manufacturers, retailers and brands in the winter sports and outdoor industry in the European Alpine region. Discover innovations, networks and trends as well as the new Scandinavian Village. -
Freeride World Tour
Freeride World Tour 2026 (Baquira Beret Pro)
First stop: kick-off in the Pyrenees – The Freeride World Tour is back in Baqueira Beret, the jewel of the Spanish Pyrenees, where the atmosphere is always electrifying and the crowd knows how to fire up the atmosphere. This place has quickly become a standout stop on the tour. With breathtaking views and a raw, untamed freeride spirit, Baqueira Beret sets the tone for the season, with plenty of energy and unforgettable moments. -
movies & talks
Patagonia Snow Movie Night (Salzburg)
Patagonia presents a series of short films on the joy of snow motion – 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. -
Events
Penguin Powder People Freeride Day (Arosa)
Experience a day in the powder together - safe, relaxed, full of flow – Immerse yourself in the world of freeriding and spend an unforgettable day in the backcountry with our partner Penguin Powderwear. -
talks & movies
Patagonia Snow Movie Night (Munich)
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. -
movies & talks
Patagonia Snow Movie Night (Chur)
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. -
Freeride World Tour
Freeride World Tour 2026 (Val Thorens Pro)
Second stop: France for the second time – Following the premiere of the Val Thorens Pro last year, the Freeride World Tour is returning to France this year. Nestled in the famous Les Trois Vallées, Val Thorens has already become an unmissable stop on the tour. Known for its incredible terrain and high altitude location, the energy is sure to be high again at this new venue. -
Contests & Freeride World Tour
NTC Youngsters Challenge 2026
The only freeride contest for children and teenagers in Germany as part of the Freeride World Tour - Junior. – On the weekend of 24/25 January 2026, mountain-action will once again be hosting the NTC Youngstars Challenge in Oberstdorf. There is the opportunity to collect points for the Freeride World Tour - Junior. -
testival & Events
Freeride Testival 2026 (Hochfügen Zillertal)
Testival kick-off in the legendary freeride hotspot Hochfügen – The FreerideTestival Tour 2026 - Europe's biggest test event for freeriders - kicks off in Hochfügen from 25 to 26 January. This is where powder lovers, technology fans, and adventurers come together to try out the latest equipment in open terrain, share experience,s and ride the most beautiful lines together. -
safety & camps
risk 'n' fun Freeride Session Fieberbrunn-Saalbach-Hinterglemm (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?
