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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!

The Banff Tour brings the world's best outdoor films to the movies. PowderGuide is giving away tickets for selected tour stops! As in previous years, inspiration is guaranteed here.

Lightweight, versatile and straightforward: the "Haute Route" from Mammut is aimed at all those who like to let off steam in various mountain sports and want to use as little additional material as possible. Whether you're ski touring, mountaineering, climbing or even cycling. Thanks to its triple certification for skiing, mountaineering/climbing and cycling, Mammut claims to have developed a genuine all-round helmet. Find out how it fared in practice in the following test.

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.

An interview with Nadine Wallner (born 1989) about her sports away from skiing, her preference for cheese dumplings and the basics of sluff management. And how she once discovered climbing for herself during rehab...

Just in time for the start of the season, the European Outdoor Film Tour is once again travelling through Europe, bringing with it athletic solo runs and exciting adventures. Since the German premiere on 16th of October 2024 in the Alte Kongresshalle in Munich, the program has been shown at more than 350 events in nine countries. The total play time is around 120 minutes.

The PowderGuide weather service is saying goodbye for the season, the usual data on new snow, snow depths, sunshine, etc. will no longer be updated from now on. We'll continue next winter!

After a turbulent 2020, the Alp-Con Cinema Tour is back on the road in Germany and Austria as usual, bringing spectacular films with it. As in previous years, the tour will show various stories from a wide range of sports. The tour is divided into three different film blocks so that personal passion is not neglected: BIKE, MOUNTAIN and SNOW.

There's still a bit left and in Chamonix anyway, but the search for powder is becoming increasingly difficult and it's clear that it's high time to start thinking about the approaching summer! So, our climbing projects for 2021: Big Island Assis or King Capella? Or maybe wrestling in Senegal? Or a highline on a ski tour? Or do you still have high alpine ambitions? Firn, powder or steep faces? Or roadgaps like Markus? In any case, summer will come and is somehow already here.

The North American company Black Diamond, which is best known for its wide range of climbing equipment, has also been involved in the ski sector for a number of years and has become an integral part of it. At the end of last year, the company and physiotherapist Esther Smith got together to produce a video series with numerous valuable tips for freeriders and climbers. We're showing you the result today!

At the Arc'teryx Academy in the Giessereihalle in Zurich, you can spend the whole day in the spirit of outdoor and mountain sports. The day's program includes workshops on climbing/bouldering, climate research and outdoor photography, while the evening program is filled with film screenings, lectures and, of course, a party. And best of all: admission is free! Here is the exact schedule of the Arc'teryx Academy.

Whether the designers K Hagberg / M Hagberg had any idea that they were creating part of the basic equipment of many athletes when they created a shopping bag for the Swedish furniture giant decades ago probably remains their secret. What is no secret is that their Frakta creation is now an integral part of climbing gyms, bike park parking lots and many other sports facilities. That's why the blue and yellow all-rounder at a competitive price is more than deserving of our Gear of the Week this week!