Regina Grill Takes Over as Editor-in-Chief at PowderGuide

How did you end up at PowderGuide, and what appeals to you about being the editor-in-chief?

I first heard about PowderGuide in the early days of PowderAlert (about 15 years ago?) from my brother, who’s five years older than me. Whenever that mysterious PowderAlert went off, the mood in the Grill household would instantly lift. That’s why I’m all the more excited to now actively help shape the platform and further develop it together with the team. It’s important to me that we maintain our technical expertise, highlight different perspectives, and stay connected to the people who are out there in the mountains.

You spent last winter in British Columbia. What did you take away from there—personally, for the mountains, and for your new role?

A lot of snow and at least as many new perspectives. Revelstoke had an above-average winter during my season—and luckily for me. A total of 10 meters of fresh snow is hard to imagine in the Alps at an elevation of 1,500 meters. The focus was on exploring the North American mountains on skis, and we were able to do that extensively. During my time in Revelstoke, I saw how differently people approach the mountains and how much we can learn from one another. The open and laid-back North American ski culture is unlike anything in Europe. The tours with such a diverse group of people, exploring new areas, and working daily with international mountain guides broadened my perspective on the mountains, shaped me both professionally and personally, and enriched my work as a tour leader with the Alpine Club.

Winter also reminded me that even the best powder can’t make up for a bad decision. Especially when anticipation is high, it’s worth taking a closer look and sometimes opting for the safer option.

What I’ll take with me from PowderGuide above all is the joy of this exchange: telling stories, sharing experiences, and staying curious about what others are experiencing out there. I’ll definitely miss North American ski culture as well as ski touring at Rogers Pass and in remote areas, but at the same time, I’m looking forward to discovering my old new home from a fresh perspective.

Freezing temperatures on the way up and the best powder experience on the way down.

Moritz Bielesch

Rogers Pass, British Columbia

Regina Grill

After Canada, you returned to your chosen home of Davos. What makes Davos feel like home to you?

I can set out on a trip right from my front door. I think that answers the question ;-)

What do you do when you’re not in the mountains?

I play the piano and accordion, take photos… and I’m a yoga instructor.

What topics would you like to focus on more at PowderGuide in the future, and what do you hope to see from the community?

Alpine hazards and prevention have been part of PowderGuide since its early years, and that’s exactly what I want to continue emphasizing. It’s important to me that more people have more knowledge, can apply it correctly in practice, and that, as a result, fewer accidents happen. From the community, I hope to continue seeing honest observations, condition reports, and discussions about what went well—and definitely what didn’t. The more we learn from each other, the better we can make decisions and, hopefully, keep carving our lines in the snow well into our golden years.