Ski touring

Ski touring

2030 Winter Olympics: Skimo remains and continues to grow

Good news for ski mountaineering fans: The discipline will remain on the program for the 2030 Winter Olympics and will be expanded to include an individual category. The German Alpine Club (DAV) is delighted – after the crisis within its own squad in the spring, its focus is now on the future.
Ski touring

Tyrolean mountain rescue service sounds the alarm: 71 avalanches in one weekend

The avalanche situation in the Alps remains critical. In Tyrol alone, 71 avalanches were reported between Friday and Sunday – five people lost their lives and dozens were injured. The head of the Tyrolean mountain rescue service speaks out strongly.
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Mountain sports at the Olympics: Skimo also makes its debut

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina will feature ski mountaineering as a medal event for the first time. This further increases the number of mountain sports at the Olympics.
Ski touring

Jennerstier 2026: That was Germany's toughest ski mountaineering race

This year's Jennerstier race in Berchtesgaden featured not only the premier individual event, but also the German Championship title and the Junior World Championship title. Nearly 500 athletes competed in Germany's most demanding ski mountaineering race over the weekend.
Ski touring

Ski touring boom – and who protects nature?

Ski touring is booming – among locals and winter tourists alike. But with the increasing number of ski tourers, the pressure on sensitive natural areas is also growing. Austrian National Tourist Office, the Austrian Federal Forests, and the Austrian Alpine Club are therefore jointly calling for greater consideration and care in winter terrain.
Ski touring

Alpine Club warns of dangers during the winter sports season | Avalanche risk

The winter sports season is already underway, and many ski tourers and downhill skiers are flocking to the mountains. The Austrian Alpine Club is currently warning of a tense avalanche situation in open terrain and is urging winter sports enthusiasts to take other alpine risks, such as the danger of falls and the cold, seriously.
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Crazy ski runs in Patagonia | Film tip «Painting the Mountains»

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.
mountaineering

Ski touring and freeride festival in Pontresina | Backcountry Weeks 2025

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.
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LSV recall: Black Diamond Recon LT | Avalanche beacon

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.
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Recall: LVS Neo BT Pro from Arva

Arva Equipment calls on owners of the Neo BT Pro to stop using it immediately and return the device to the manufacturer.
mountaineering

The avalanche doesn’t know that you are experts

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...
Products

Recall for the Pieps Pro IPS avalanche transceiver

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...
Products

Ultralight ski touring boot Kilo from La Sportiva in the test

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.
mountaineering

Voluntary recall: Mammut Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2

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...
Products

Barryvox S2 from Mammut sets new standards | Avalanche transceiver

With the Barryvox S2, Mammut is launching a new avalanche victim search device that has it all: It combines intuitive operation with advanced search support and thus sets new standards...
mountaineering

Anna DeMonte breaks women's record time for ski ascent of Mont Blanc

New Fastest Known Time on Mont Blanc: American Anna DeMonte sets a new women’s skiing record.
mountaineering

16 peaks, 110 km, 11850 m altitude: Benjamin Védrine's K2 preparation is in full swing

Benjamin Védrines completes the circumnavigation of the Serre-Chevalier valley in the heart of the French Alps within two days.
Ski touring

24242 meters in altitude in 24 hours: Jakob Herrmann breaks the world record

The Austrian Jakob Herrmann has set a new world record in ski mountaineering with over 24000 meters in altitude within 24 hours.
mountaineering

How electromagnetic interference can disrupt the performance of avalanche transceivers

Electromagnetic interference negatively affects the performance of avalanche transceivers. Why this is the case and what you can do about it.
Ski touring

Concentrated avalanche knowledge for winter sports enthusiasts

The ÖAV will be touring from November 23.11rd. with the Avalanche Update lecture series through Austria, there will be a free live stream on December 13th.
mountaineering

Never so many crevasse falls | Mountain emergency statistics 2022

In 2022, 3668 people got into an emergency in the Swiss Alps and in the Jura and had to be rescued or recovered by the mountain rescue service - that's slightly less than in the previous year. 109 people died in classic mountain sports - that is significantly fewer than in 2021. At 70 people, the number of falls from crevasses on glaciers was almost twice as high as the average for the last 10 years (38).
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Avalanche death is male: What men can learn from women on the mountain

Eight avalanche deaths within a weekend is the tragic balance sheet at the beginning of February. According to the Austrian Alpine Association, the winters have one thing in common every year: people are drawn to the mountains, despite alarming forecasts from the avalanche warning services. "Man" can learn above all from how women deal with natural hazards. The statistics of avalanche victims show that it hits men far more often!
mountaineering

Fresh snow in the Alps: what to look out for

In some regions, the long-awaited flakes have already fallen, and more snowfall is imminent this weekend. The weather conditions consisting of wind, fluctuating temperature ranges and, depending on the region, plenty of fresh snow promise an increased risk potential.

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Jenya Kazbekova also scores “Dreamcatcher” (9a) in Squamish – one year after the birth of her daughter.

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Following Camilla Moroni, Jenya Kazbekova has also repeated the famous sport climbing route in British Columbia. For the Ukrainian, it is also her first 9a – and a particularly remarkable achievement considering she became a mother about a year ago.
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Two 9a flashes in two days for Filip Schenk | “Vivi si muore” & “Prima Classe”

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After his very first 9a flash of "Vivi si muore", the 26-year-old Italian climber immediately followed it up the next day with another 9a on his first attempt: "Prima Classe". Both routes are located in the Italian climbing area of ​​Val Tanaro.
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Camilla Moroni climbs legendary route “Dreamcatcher” (9a) in Squamish

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Her first 9a – and what a 9a it is: With "Dreamcatcher" (9a/5.14d), the Italian climber has fulfilled a long-cherished dream. On September 24th, Moroni became the third woman to complete Chris Sharma's iconic route in Squamish, British Columbia.
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Yannick Flohé flashes “Flow State” (8C) in Val Daone

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Shortly before the Rock Master in Arco, where he intends to defend his bouldering title, Yannick Flohé flashed "Flow State" (8C) in Val Daone. After "Foundation's Edge" (8C), it is his second flash at this grade – and according to the German professional climber, the significantly harder one.
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After "BIG" now "DNA": Jakob Schubert climbs live again

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Starting Friday, October 2nd, Jakob Schubert will be back live: The Austrian will attempt to send Seb Bouin's "DNA" (9c) in the Verdon Gorge and broadcast his efforts via livestream. After "BIG," this is the second 9c route that the climbing community can follow the Tyrolean in real time as he climbs the rock.