Keyword: Ski touring

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Make 3 out of 1: climbing, ski touring and biking with one helmet

Multiple certification, protective function, important standards: five important facts when buying a helmet for mountain sports.

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.

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