Keyword: Ski touring

The French ski team of Aurel Lardy, Vivian Bruchez and Jules Socié has opened up new ski routes in the granite walls of Fitz Roy - an area that is otherwise reserved for climbers. The filmmaker Matthew Tufts documented their daring undertaking with impressive footage.

The Backcountry Weeks will take place in Pontresina from March 28th to 30th, 2025. At the event, participants have the opportunity to take part in various courses and guided tours. The offer is aimed at beginners as well as advanced riders. We are giving away a one-day ticket for the event.

This is the second time that the Black Diamond Recon LT has been affected by a product recall. After a software problem led to a recall in 2023, it is currently a technical problem. In 2022, it was the Black Diamond Recon BT that was affected by a call for review.

A Swiss company is launching a technical solution that allows ski touring with electric support.

Around half of the people who have been involved in avalanches in recent years were experienced mountaineers and well trained. According to the Austrian Alpine Association, the...

Pieps is recalling the Pieps Pro IPS avalanche transceiver. The reason is a possible loss of contact in the battery compartment, which means the device cannot be switched on. In...

With the "Kilo" model, mountain sports equipment manufacturer La Sportiva has developed a super-light ski touring shoe, where the name says it all: Its low weight of 1000 grams per shoe is ideal for long tours, and its clever construction makes steep ascents and safe descents possible. We tested the high-end shoe in spring on a round trip to the Tüfelsjoch.

Mammut is recalling the new Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2 avalanche transceivers from the 2024/25 winter season. It was found that the functionality of the main switch in...