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It's 2018 and the whole of Dolomitija is occupied by ski resorts. Really all of Dolomiti? No, a small village in the heart of the Dolomites proudly refuses to join the snowmaking circus: Lungiarü, surrounded by the sharp Dolomite peaks of the Puez and Odle groups.

The Eastern Sierra is the part of the California Sierra Nevada that lies east of the north-south divide. If someone in California tells you that they are going to spend a few days touring in the Eastern Sierra, it's a bit like someone here in Switzerland saying that they are going to spend a few days in the Valais or the Bernese Oberland. You don't have to specify what exactly is planned, the name alone evokes associations of big mountains, long tours and rewarding efforts.

Merino wool underwear has become an integral part of skiing and outdoor sports. The advantages are too great, such as the comfortable feel, the avoidance of perspiration odor and the good temperature regulation. In addition, although the good pieces are generally more expensive than the various synthetic fiber pieces, they are also more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Of course, this also applies to the garments from our partner company Devold from Norway, which has been processing wool there for over 150 years.

The mythical mountain peak of la Meije lends itself to a lift-supported and varied tour in late winter. In the heart of the Western Alps, the 2-day tour leads through steep gullies and a rugged glacier landscape. The route requires frequent changes from ski to carrying passages and, depending on the snow conditions, also offers some technical passages. However, due to its sensational descents over the Glacier de l'Homme, it has more than earned the title of TouringTip.

Want to go to Japan? Hakuba is the closest valley of ski resorts to Tokyo, and boasts the best terrain to be found in the country that spends the most per person on snow removal every year. Here's a few tips to make sure the froth factor is fufilled:

The G3 GEAR Via Carbon telescopic ski poles have proven to be loyal companions on several ski tours this season.

The Upper Bavarian equipment manufacturer is upgrading with a new ascent-oriented binding for ski tourers of all kinds. The Straubing-based company has expanded the horizons of its binding world: in addition to the Duke for big mountain and the KingPIN for all downhill-oriented "freeski mountaineers", the ALPINist is now a fully equipped Pintech binding that is available from just 300 euros and weighs just 245g (without suspension line and without ski topper).

The SENDr came to me unexpectedly, but at exactly the right time. My old ski still works, but its best days are over and the ravages of the mountains have taken their toll on it. So I'm more than happy to have the opportunity to test this new gliding device.

The Dynafit brand is the epitome of mountain endurance sports. The brand values are speed, lightness, endurance and technology. Dynafit's traditionally ascent-oriented ski lineup has now evolved into four different divisions: Race, Speed, Tour and Free.

The Schafalpen are located between the Kleines Walsertal and the Stillach and Rappenalptal valleys and offer all kinds of challenging tours. The Roßgundkopf, which is part of the Schafalpenköpfe group, offers secluded descents in an impressive landscape, especially in the early season when the snow conditions are already suitable and the Fellhornbahn is not yet open.

In contrast to many tours in the northern Lyngenfjord, the tour to Rasmustinden does not start directly by the sea but in the massif. On the ascent and descent, however, you are spoiled with a wonderful panoramic view of beautifully shaped mountains and at the summit you can finally enjoy the fjord view typical of Lyngen.

It's finally that time again! It's been snowing all night, the base is already good anyway, the branches of the trees are laden to bursting point...