Most climbers are very familiar with it: the sewing machine! Shortly before the next belay, the calves start to move up and down like a sewing machine and as soon as you are belayed, the muscle tremors are gone again. A mixture of mental block and effort!
Working on a sewing machine, on the other hand, is much more relaxed. Just thinking about a Swiss sewing machine manufacturer called "Bernina" brings back memories of the first PowderGuide meeting in 2011 at the foot of Piz Bernina. The ascent over the Pers Glacier, the majestic view of the Biancograt and its possibly first switch descent. I must have worn the first PowderGuide cap there. Unfortunately, it ended up gathering dust in the cupboard due to its strange fit. At some point while tidying up, I thought why not make a headband out of it.
Baam, cut off the top part of the hat, folded it over once and sewed around it once with the sewing machine. (Ok, I have to admit that I needed my mum's help!). The first PowderGuide headband was finished. As I almost always wear a headband on tours, it has been my indispensable companion on every ski tour ever since.
