Bergsommer

The blossoming of nature, birdsong and noticeably longer days already give it away: the cold months are coming to an end in our climes. Green slopes, rocky ridges and blooming alpine pastures are now replacing the white winter splendor - but the fascination for the mountains remains exactly the same. For us snow enthusiasts, this means that we can either head off into the alpine touring season or say goodbye to the snow for the time being and look ahead to other adventures. For now, of course, because after the season is before the season!

Winter is gradually releasing its grip — even for the most dedicated ski mountaineers — and the mountains are revealing their summer face. Green slopes, rugged ridgelines, and blooming alpine meadows are taking the place of winter's white splendor. But the magic of the mountains remains. PowderGuide is shifting its focus too: we’re about more than just powder and ski tours. This summer, we’re taking a conscious step toward exploring the mountains beyond snow — easing into familiar terrain now free of winter’s cover, and discovering what makes it special in a different light.

The editorial contributions have already slowly gone into summer hibernation over the last few weeks, and now the PG weather service is following suit. On May 20, we will switch off "the weather" for this season. Anyone who is still skiing can of course continue to post ConditionsReports! We are just as happy to receive alpine tour reports as we are summer snow sliding!

At the latest when the first colleagues start raving about their distant travel destinations and then end their remarks with the unavoidable "and yours?", you quickly realize that you are once again far too late with your vacation planning. Almost apologetically, we therefore replied this year "oh, something unspectacular, probably just Europe, like last year - due to the time... too late with planning."

This year we wanted to do things differently: not travel around the world, not compete with our friends for the most exotic vacation destination, but "swim against the tide" and stay in Europe. Because we firmly believed that there are also secluded and worthwhile vacation destinations nearby.

What does Pia Widmesser actually do in summer? The all-round sportswoman is drawn to the mountains even without snow.

Summer, sun and lazing on the beach – forget it! With "Pied a la lune" (French for Auerbachsalto) you will find the finest spots that cry out for chilled and action-packed afternoons. Discover sun-warmed rocks and lush green meadows, but above all well-suited rocks and bridges to collect enough airtime over the summer months - we don't want to be out of practice for the next winter season, do we?