Winterraum

It's a bit of a dilemma - if you communicate about the "institutions" of winter resorts, they may become even more popular and attractive. On the other hand, communication can also bring winter sports enthusiasts closer to winter room etiquette. So here is an attempt to explain the issue of winter areas and thus contribute to a more mindful and sustainable use of the infrastructure in the Alpine natural environment.

The early winter flood of ski videos is slowly ebbing away and we are once again taking a look at the youtube channels of the Alpine clubs. There is no skiing brilliance to be found, but all kinds of interesting facts about the mountains. The hierarchy and reach of the Alpine clubs remains relatively unchanged and we honor all their efforts for sustainability and best practices.

As we all know, snow and cold are a good combination. After all, that's what we live for here at PowderGuide. The feeling in your feet is a completely different story: Wetness (snow) and cold don't mix particularly well. Thankfully, various manufacturers have come up with a remedy. Introducing: Our lined wellies!

At first glance, the Pieps Pro+ shovel is a standard avalanche shovel of a slightly larger type. The telescopic handle locks into place with the familiar "push-button system" and is 81 cm long when extended. The shovel blade is 25cm wide (=relatively large). The special feature: A saw is hidden in the shovel handle.

The Mammut Sphere UL Winter is one of the lightest sleeping bags in its temperature class, and is correspondingly high-quality but also minimalist in terms of material and features. You can find out why I like using it so much in this edition of "Gear of the Week".

The snow conditions in the north of the Swiss Alps still leave a lot to be desired. If we didn't want to scrap our boards at the beginning of the year, we had to try the south, where the conditions are more stable and steeper descents are possible. Quite high temperatures forced us to stay above the tree line, a perfect opportunity to spend a few nights in a winter room again. We decided on the Capanna Campo Tencia as our base.

Whether freeride, alpine or leisurely oriented The Rotondo hut offers all possibilities? Not only does it have the right atmosphere, but you will also receive a friendly welcome, detailed advice on suitable tours and the current situation and delicious food. However, if you prefer a more rustic atmosphere, you can settle down in the winter room and look after yourself.