Max Kroneck

Max talks about defensive behavior in unknown mountains, his equipment and how he becomes a child again when skiing. And why a tent is over the top. But a sleeping bag never is.

In three weeks by train from Tarvisio in Italy to Turkey - and in between ski tours in the High Tatras, Bulgaria, the Romanian Carpathians and on Turkish volcanic mountains. This is the subject of the film "Going East" by and with Max Kroneck, Loïc Isliker (director), Silvia Moser and Joi Hoffmann. In the interview, Max Kroneck explains why he originally wanted to go to Corsica, how he uses the railway as a mountain guide and why the bicycle is ultimately the freest means of transport.

The Arc'teryx Academy 2024 in St. Anton am Arlberg was an impressive experience for freeride enthusiasts from all over the world. The event offered a varied programme full of clinics, workshops, film evenings and talks with Arc'teryx athletes. In this report, we dive into the eventful days of the Academy, from the night tobogganing to the clinics led by experienced athletes and mountain guides. A behind-the-scenes look at an event that not only pushed the boundaries of ability, but also created a strong sense of freeride community and sharing.

The supreme discipline of PowderGuide articles is also awakening from its summer slumber: the videos of the week are back! With local productions of the finest quality, portraits and farewells, we want to keep you entertained when it's cold and dark outside.

We are celebrating the upcoming cold snap with the films of some of our best friends, first and foremost Max Hitzig and Valentin Rainer. We are also very happy to finally follow Max Kroneck and Jochen Mesle's bike-ski trip through the Balkans - a great adventure. Finally, Krister Kopala emancipates himself and releases his first major film of his own, with exciting steep face snowboarding.

On Saturday, 14.03.15, the Axamer Lizum presented itself in its second attempt at the FWQ 3* event with sunshine, a great atmosphere in the Hoadl and good conditions on the contest slope: the Hochtennboden. The participants Julian Zenzmaier and Jochen Mesle were on site for PowderGuide and report on their impressions.

The 11th edition of the prestigious 3* Qualifier in Zell am See - Kaprun was particularly impressive due to the extremely high standard shown by the riders from 14 nations on the Lakarschneid Face. As in the previous season, the riders had to hold their own in spring-like conditions on the Lakarschneid. Tyrolean Flo Orley won the snowboarder category, Max Kroneck from Germany took his second FWQ victory, Norwegian Anja Gardli won the women's ski category and Frenchwoman Annouk Mouthon won the women's snowboard category.

On February 8, 2014, Europe's contest freeride elite gathered once again in Hochfügen to collect valuable points for the Freeride World Qualifier Tour. The 4* event is a highlight for many of the athletes thanks to the perfect organization, the unique supporting program and the perfect terrain - and so, as every year, the numerous spectators were treated to an impressive show. Max Kroneck secured victory in the men's ski category, Flo Orley won the men's snowboard category, Lotten Rapp the women's ski category and Amber Schueker the women's snowboard category.