Savognin

Light on the ascent, surfy in powder: the Amplid Surf Shuttle promises maximum fun in deep snow with minimal weight on your feet. But how does the splitboard perform under real conditions in the Swiss Alps - from icy crossings to fresh new snow? Our test shows where the board shines and where its limits lie.

The SLF observers monitor and assess the current situation in their area and transmit the observations to the SLF (WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF). The data collected forms part of the basis for the daily avalanche bulletin. I was allowed to accompany Reto, one of the observers, for a day and look over his shoulder.