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The season finale for many snowboarders took place in the best weather and a great atmosphere! A race where winning comes third, with over 700 participants from very young to "relatively" old - and PowderGuide is right in the middle of it instead of just being there.

The last summit of this year's Freeride Testival Tour had everything a freerider's heart could desire. Bright blue skies, fresh snow and cold temperatures made for a worthy end to the Testival season. And of course there were once again great prizes to be won in the snow depth prediction game!

A good insulating layer is part of the basic equipment for many outdoor activities in winter. While classic down jackets offer maximum warmth, down vests score points above all for their low weight, high freedom of movement and versatility. Over the past few weeks, I have been able to test this down insulation vest on various activities - including ski tours, trail running and everyday life on cold winter days.

After the successful stops in Hochfügen and Montafon, the Freeride Testival 2026 returned to Warth-Schröcken for its third stop. PowderGuide was once again part of the action. In perfect spring weather and firn, we were not only able to put numerous skis through their paces, but also present our newly launched weather map to the public!

Lightweight down jackets with high fill power have long been part of the standard equipment of ambitious winter mountaineers, ski tourers and outdoor enthusiasts, but they are also an everyday item for Big Finance: Patagucci sends its regards. At least I received several compliments on the first day for the great color selection, even though I wasn't sure how the color (purple) would suit me. You can find out how the new Penguin insulation jacket performs in winter conditions in the following test.

Some T-shirts look cool in everyday life and some work as a base layer for sports. And then there are those that simply always fit - whether you're climbing, cycling or in the city, the Penguin Merino Stretch T-shirt cuts a fine figure everywhere. Thanks to the two fabric weights, you are well equipped in all seasons.

PowderGuide is back again for the second stop. It hasn't snowed much or at all since Hochfügen, but the anticipation is still great! The weather oracle predicted some fresh snow followed by many hours of sunshine at the weekend. Perfect conditions!

The forecast a week before the event still looked like freshies were coming. It only snowed in the last few hours on Sunday, but we still had a great weekend in Hochfügen! The highlight at the end was handing over the main prize to the winner of our snow depth prediction game.

The legendary PowderGuide snow depth prediction game will be held four times this winter at the Freeride Testival stops - and each time you can win great prizes. PowderGuide will be present at all stops to hand out the prizes directly. It starts with the stop in Hochfügen from January 23 to 25, 2026, where you can take home prizes from Korua, Head, Dynafit, Deuter and of course PowderGuide worth 1,400 euros!

The Freeride Testival Tour 2026 is in the starting blocks and promises an exciting combination of equipment tests for the next season (free of charge), professional coaching and a real community vibe. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain your first off-piste experience or a pro looking for the perfect setup - the tour stops in Hochfügen, Silvretta Montafon, Warth-Schröcken and on the Stubai Glacier offer the right skis, course and terrain for every level. We from PowderGuide will also be there in person on all four weekends to talk to you.

For many people, merino wool underwear, also known as a base layer, is the foundation of a warm and breathable ski outfit. The finely crimped merino fibers form many insulating air pockets and at the same time absorb water vapor, which they release to the outside. However, as the test of the "Merino Seamless Longsleeve Shirt" and the "Merino Seamless ¾ Leggings" from PowderGuide partner company Penguin showed, this is not the only practical feature of this stylish two-piece.

For the 4th Advent, you have the chance to win a powerful cold-weather set worth over €250: an insulated jacket, a thermos flask, and a stainless steel drinking cup—perfect for braving winter (which we hope will arrive soon) with an extra layer and a hot summit tea. With a bit of luck, the set is just one comment away under this article or on our Instagram channel.