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Ten years after Kyrgyzstan, the lot takes us to the neighboring country of Tajikistan, a country full of untouched lines, spontaneous adventures and genuine pioneer vibes. Between chaos, powder and incredible hospitality, it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary ski trip.

Whether as a promotional gift from the last Movienight or a classy item from a specialist store; whether in bright orange or with modern patterns; made of polyester, cotton or merino wool: everyone who does any kind of outdoor sport knows buffs or collects countless ones in their drawer, of which they only use their favorite ones. But the possible uses go far beyond the classic neck warmer.

The PowderGuide team meets up every year at the end of the season to celebrate a successful time together, catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances. This time, the highlight took place from April 16th to 19th, 2025 in the beautiful Engadine. It was a weekend full of contrasts: the spring-like vibes were reflected in the varied program. From alpine tours, climbing and ice swimming to table tennis rounds and cooking evenings, everything was included. THANK YOU to everyone who was there, took part and organized, we are already looking forward to next year!

With the Ravine Plus 3L jacket and the matching Ravine Plus 3L trousers, Ortovox is launching a freeride hardshell combination on the market that combines robust weather protection with a high level of comfort. What makes this product so special is the material mix. It is a 3-layer hardshell construction with merino inserts in certain body zones. These are intended to ensure greater comfort and a pleasant body climate. The idea is clear: a ski outfit for cold days outdoors that is also good in the ski resort or on tours. The test shows how the jacket and trousers perform in practice.

The season finale for many snowboarders took place in the best weather and a great atmosphere! A race where winning comes third, with over 700 participants from very young to "relatively" old - and PowderGuide is right in the middle of it instead of just being there.

At 3,558 meters, the Presanella is the highest mountain in Trentino. On this tour, we found freedom and powder snow, but I not only lost a ski strap and my golden pennant, but also my anterior cruciate ligament. In this article, I will describe our three-day tour, which was characterized by special conditions and impressive exposure. Tp wrap it up, I will begin a critical discussion about the tour and the accident.

As the days get longer and the tours become more enjoyable, the most demanding time of the year begins for ski skins - spring is demanding for both equipement and care. Where fluorine-based impregnations were used in the past, there is now a clear shift towards more environmentally friendly alternatives. These now offer comparable performance, but require more conscious and more frequent care.

For 40 days in April and May 2023, I lived on the glaciers of Spitsbergen. My team and I covered 700 kilometers - once on skis from south to north across the Arctic island. In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I talked about the mental challenges that accompanied me during this expedition. But what would I have liked to have known beforehand that would have made my life easier during these 40 days? If you are about to embark on such a journey or simply want an insight into my thoughts: This one's for you. Here are ten things I learned directly or indirectly from our expedition through Spitsbergen.

Anyone living the dream of freeriding in Austria can learn from the best. Snowboard vice world champion Flo Orley and FWT winner Stefan Häusl have left their active careers behind them - and are now passing on their knowledge to the next generation. Orley as co-founder of the Freeride Academy Innsbruck, Häusl as a coach for young freeride pros on the Arlberg. The impressive offspring from their own ranks proves that both are doing it right: Stefan's daughter Jana is the current FIS Freeride Junior World Champion and Flo's daughter Momo is already a two-time European Champion U14. Freeride DNA literally runs in the family in Austria.

April is known for the small battles between Ullr and Ostara - winter versus spring, cold versus mild, snow versus sun. At the beginning of the week, Ullr tried once again to make up ground. But it wasn't too successful: the PowderAlert station reported a decent 33cm, but the advance was limited to the higher elevations. Ostara is increasingly asserting itself in the valleys - but spring is holding out.

The risk in your head is one thing - but how do you actually survive at -40 °C when even walking outside your tent becomes a mini-expedition? In the second part, find out why Alexandre Marchesseau sacrificed his beloved monoskis for this trip, how to immerse yourself in an almost animalistic state of instinct after weeks in the ice and why hardened alpinists put on karaoke glitter on summit days.