Although the current weather, like the current snow conditions, hardly suggests it: in just a few weeks it will be that time again. Christmas is just around the corner again and it's probably not only large parts of the PowderGuide editorial team that are looking for Christmas presents. Reason enough for us to offer our readers a little inspiration!
Freeriders and ski tourers often like to receive guide books as gifts. We can particularly recommend the comprehensive ski touring atlas for Switzerland from our friends at Helvetic Backcountry. For smaller budgets, on the other hand, the extensive range from Freeride-Maps should have a suitable map for every freerider looking for a gift.
In addition, we asked the various members of the editorial team to spontaneously submit their freeride-related Christmas recommendations or wishes:
Alexander Schober (Social Media):MSR Whisperlite multi-fuel stove
A good multi-fuel stove has been on my imaginary shopping list for some time now. At the last winter bivouac, however, it finally became clear: ordinary gas cartridge stoves and sub-zero temperatures just don't go well together! So if you know someone who often complains about the poor performance of their stove, you have found a suitable gift here. The MSR Whisperlite Universal Combo Stove effortlessly burns petrol, gas, diesel, kerosene, kerosene and, if you're not careful, even the meat in the pan.
German Wehinger (Conditions Reports):Bergwetter: Bei Wind und Wetter sicher unterwegs
For Christmas, I would like the book "Bergwetter: Bei Wind und Wetter sicher unterwegs". Today, new technologies offer easy access to countless sources of information. In addition to all these possibilities, I would also like to take my ability to judge the weather in the mountains into my own hands.
Lea Hartl (Editorial Director):Western Mountaineering Apache GWS down sleeping bag
Light and warm down sleeping bag with a robust and water-repellent Gore Windstopper shell. Perhaps not necessarily for expeditions on 8000m peaks or extended winter camps, but small and light and perfect for unheated huts or the odd bivouac.
Lorenzo Rieg (Tours & gear reviews):Dynafit Radical FT 2.0 ski touring binding
The further development of the classic Dynafit, light, innovative and with the makings of a classic. Fresh on the market for this season and I like to try out new things, especially as the Radical 2.0 is probably one of the most interesting this season. Unfortunately, the price isn't exactly low either, but as a Christmas present...
Steffen Kruse (Quotenschweizer):Komperdell Godfather Team Vario telescopic poles
Especially because my last pair of Komperdell carbon telescopic poles accompanied me faithfully for many days, through thick and thin, in little and lots of snow and in sun and clouds. Well, now one of them has finally given up the ghost and is resting in several pieces. Nevertheless, I am still amazed at this lightweight (by my standards) and how stable, well balanced and well thought out it is. I wish I had a new one... or another pair!
Totti Lingott (Marketing):Bergvolk Lodenjacke Hausberg Back to nature - back to traditional clothing. The Hausberg loden jacket from Bergvolk is modern and
functional despite its traditional appearance. In recent years, manufacturers of synthetic outdoor jackets have also understood that sheep's wool is a great insulator. The people at Bergvolk show that tradition can also be very functional and modern. That's why the Hausberg jacket is my biggest wish for Christmas! Even though it's not really winter on my local mountain yet...
Miscellaneous
Without digressing too much into self-promotion here, we'd like to end by reminding you that the various PowderGuide books also make great Christmas presents!
PowderGuide Tirol: The best freeride tours
PowderGuide.com: The best freeride areas in the Alps
The PowderGuide drinking bottles are not only popular with the members of the editorial team, as they not only find their place under the Christmas tree, but also in every backpack
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