Freeride

Planet Earth keeps on spinning and the freeride scene and its filmmakers keep on making their films! And the protagonists, they also keep on turning and turning and turning! We are pleased to note that all kinds of new films have been created and that individualisation is progressing. Modern motifs are carefully handled by some productions and completely ignored by others, as in the more or less good old days.

The 21st PowderGuide season was rather mixed in many respects: the pandemic is still giving us a hard time and more snow would have been nice. But as always, there were also good sides: Lots of sunshine for extended tours, the odd powder day in between, and of course the exchange with the PG community!

I can fully subscribe to what is written on the sidewall of the Blizzard Rustler: "Live The Moment". Three words that can easily be applied to other areas of life, but are definitely the law with the Rustler under your feet. I've taken a closer look at the award-winning steam hammer over the last two seasons.

On the ubiquitous monopolistic video platform, we are often lured into clicking with sensational titles: this strategy is called clickbaiting. It works best with dangerous actions, stupid sayings or happy accidents. This episode therefore promises above all entertaining entertainment, although high-quality films have also worked their way up the algorithm and are shared here.

A ski built from the ground up with the exact specifications of Swiss freeride maestro Jerémie Heitz: Jerémie skis the wildest faces at top speed - that's what his skis are built and shaped for. Read our test report to find out what this means in terms of riding characteristics.

Since the beginning of skiing and especially freeskiing, airtime has been essential. Speeds, slopes and soft snow simply demand that you give up contact with the snow. So either special kickers are built and jumped, or natural terrain features are used: cliff drop, gap, step-up, transfer - you name it! Of course, this is fun and also scores points in the freeride contests. We hope you enjoy today's airy selection!

You want to become a freeride pro, but don't know exactly how to go about it? We are keeping a close eye on the scene and have put together a new, irregular and not entirely serious series of important tips. First of all, the aim should be to raise your profile. How do you do that? Social media! Through systematic Instagram research, we have found the best posts to increase your follower numbers! Caution: Don't get too creative!

I am a winter sports enthusiast with heart and soul. And that's not surprising, as my parents let me walk through the winter garden on skis waxed with klister when I was just 2 years old.

There's something to win! Together with the PowderGuide partners in Engelberg, we are giving away two days in the Swiss freeride mecca! Ski tickets and accommodation with breakfast are included, the winners only have to take care of the après-ski entertainment themselves!

They ensure the safety of winter sports enthusiasts every day - one for around 8 guests a day in an unsecured area with all the dangers of the Alps, the other for up to 8,000 people on secured slopes. We are talking about ski and mountain guide Christian Räss from "Engelberg Mountain Guides" and Christoph Bissig, head of the Titlis piste and rescue service for 20 years.

Mon cheri, mon amour! C'est tres jolie, c'est trop bon! Jeux parlez francais comme un vache espanyole! Je suis desole, jeux ne pas compris! C'est vrai, we dedicate today to our favorite neighboring country, the one with the high mountains and the beautiful but incomprehensible language! A bientot!

The popular contest at the Saarbrücker Hütte in the Hike To Ride format had to be canceled the last two winters due to the pandemic. The organizers hope that the 8th edition of the Back on Track Feel Free Ride Contest will finally take place in April 2022.