Skitouren

After more than a year in Canada, a winter full of powder right in the heart of Revelstoke’s freeride scene, and her return to her adopted home of Davos, Regina Grill is taking over the editorial reins. Time for a quick introduction!

Ten years after Kyrgyzstan, the lot takes us to the neighboring country of Tajikistan, a country full of untouched lines, spontaneous adventures and genuine pioneer vibes. Between chaos, powder and incredible hospitality, it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary ski trip.

The PowderGuide team meets up every year at the end of the season to celebrate a successful time together, catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances. This time, the highlight took place from April 16th to 19th, 2025 in the beautiful Engadine. It was a weekend full of contrasts: the spring-like vibes were reflected in the varied program. From alpine tours, climbing and ice swimming to table tennis rounds and cooking evenings, everything was included. THANK YOU to everyone who was there, took part and organized, we are already looking forward to next year!

At 3,558 meters, the Presanella is the highest mountain in Trentino. On this tour, we found freedom and powder snow, but I not only lost a ski strap and my golden pennant, but also my anterior cruciate ligament. In this article, I will describe our three-day tour, which was characterized by special conditions and impressive exposure. Tp wrap it up, I will begin a critical discussion about the tour and the accident.

As the days get longer and the tours become more enjoyable, the most demanding time of the year begins for ski skins - spring is demanding for both equipement and care. Where fluorine-based impregnations were used in the past, there is now a clear shift towards more environmentally friendly alternatives. These now offer comparable performance, but require more conscious and more frequent care.

For 40 days in April and May 2023, I lived on the glaciers of Spitsbergen. My team and I covered 700 kilometers - once on skis from south to north across the Arctic island. In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I talked about the mental challenges that accompanied me during this expedition. But what would I have liked to have known beforehand that would have made my life easier during these 40 days? If you are about to embark on such a journey or simply want an insight into my thoughts: This one's for you. Here are ten things I learned directly or indirectly from our expedition through Spitsbergen.

Steep passages, a narrow ridge and endless silence: the Gfroren Horn lies hidden where hardly anyone is looking. A ski tour for anyone looking for solitude. And find adventure in the inconspicuous.

The Easter weather had it all - the onset of winter in Holy Week was promptly followed by the first day of summer (>25°C) on Easter Sunday. The spring weather is here to stay for the time being, albeit with slightly more "normal" temperatures. From the weekend onwards, both the uncertainties and the chances of precipitation will increase again.

The season is actually coming to an end, but the bikes are saddled up for the Sellabödeli (2828 m). From Hospental, we head over the pass road and through the Guspistal valley to one of the most beautiful splitboard adventures of the spring. A plea for long days, getting up early and the "downhill rush" on 300 meters of firn happiness.

April does what it wants - and we ski tourers are at a loss in front of the closet. Bright sunshine at the parking lot, an icy north föhn on the ridge and the obligatory snowstorm just in time for the summit champagne. If you don't fancy the constant switching between beanie and baseball cap, there is a solution that is as simple as it is ingenious: the cap with integrated ear protection.

What happens when you lose your car from one day to the next and turn it into a spontaneous experiment: a reflection on the inner conflict between freedom, time efficiency, convenience and environmental protection as well as the discovery of new paths.

The Head Crux 93 is a versatile, medium-width and medium-light ski from the freeride touring segment. In the test, the Crux 93 performs well in powder and offers a solid skiing experience even in tougher conditions.