Haglöfs

Calling this short adventure above the Arctic Circle a “ski camp” doesn’t really do it justice. To me, the term usually conjures up a familiar formula: guided tours led by a mountain guide (usually a guy), a few beers in the evening, and a couple of days of skiing that are often more about covering ground than finding great lines. In this case, avalanche conditions meant there was no way around the flat, less-than-exciting runs, and at times, the skiing itself felt almost secondary. Yet I returned to Innsbruck absolutely stoked — because this trip was about so much more than just skiing.

The Vassi Hardshell Jacket Pro differs from the standard version in more ways than just its GORE-TEX Pro membrane. It’s also lighter, with a different pocket layout and configuration. But are these upgrades enough to justify the extra €250?

This week, Chris Rubens takes us to his organic farm and gives us an insight into his life as a farmer alongside his skiing career. We also travel to Uzbekistan with Arthur Longo and meet Mike Hornbeck, who shows us the special bond between father and son while skiing.

I have used the Haglöfs Vassi Combo on about twenty ski tours so far. I wear a size L at 185 cm and 85 kg. The suit fits perfectly, not too loose, but not too tight either. I find both the jacket and trousers very light compared to my old suit, which is why I was rather sceptical about their durability for treeruns or other tougher uses. But so far I have no complaints!

When I unpacked the suit, it was already crackling. Not just inside me with anticipation, but even more so the material of the combo. The sound reminded me of craft paper from the past and spinnaker cloth from sailing.

Christmas is just around the corner and with it the question of presents: this year, we want to focus on used clothing and equipment or even borrowed products and have summarized the Snow of Tomorrow top 5 ideas here.