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From War to Olympia – Crowdfunding Trailer

From War to Olympia describes the story of two Afghan skiers who dream of competing at the 2018 Olympic Games. Read more here:

By: Roy Kittler November 07, 2017

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• Travel

• Alaska
• Freeride Skiing
• Greenland
• Iceland
• Luex
• Lyngen
• Powder Skiing
• Sunmore
• Svalbard

The 6 Most Exotic Summit to Sea Ski Destinations

Skiing remains an adventurous sport even today. Read along and get the know 6 of the most exotic ski destinations for your next...

By: Roy Kittler October 18, 2017

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• Travel

• Cat Skiing
• Freeride Skiing
• Heli Skiing
• Japan
• Luex
• Powder Skiing
• Ski Touring

4 Ways to Experience Japan’s Best Backcountry Skiing

In association with Luex Magazine Downdays.eu presents you 4 amazing ways to enjoy your next powdery trip in Japan.

By: Roy Kittler September 01, 2017

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• Climate Change
• Dachstein
• Summer Snowparks
• Superpark Dachstein

Farewell Superpark Dachstein – Offical statement regarding the closing

Due to the retreat of the Dachstein glacier the Superpark Dachstein will close it´s doors for good. Read the official statement...

By: Roy Kittler July 26, 2017

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Interview: Vincent Gagnier (Downdays 2017 issue January)

With grabs like the the genie and rotations that defy the laws of physics, Vincent Gagnier truly seems to be one of the new...

By: admin July 26, 2017

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• Travel

• British Columbia
• Freeride Skiing
• Powder Skiing
• Ski Touring

Skiing with heart and soul in beautiful British Columbia

Dutchies do ski and they also love to go on powder trips to British Columbia. This was definitely a trip of a lifetime.

By: Roy Kittler July 20, 2017

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• Völkl Skis
• K2 Skis

Kohlberg acquires K2 Sports & Völkl Group

Kohlberg acquires K2 Sports & Völkl Group

By: Roy Kittler July 18, 2017

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• Indoor Skiing
• Snowpark Bispingen
• Summer Skiing

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Summer Feast 2017 – Snow Park Bispingen

Snow Dome Bispingen just extended their set up. If you seek the perfect jib experience during summer this is the place to go.

By: Roy Kittler July 07, 2017

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• Travel

Ski Queenstown, New Zealand!

If you are looking for un-tracked powder and a scenic scenery New Zealand might just be the perfect place for your next adventure.

By: Roy Kittler June 28, 2017

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• Other

• 4FRNT Skis
• Jason Levinthal
• Matt Sterbenz

Jason Levinthal Acquires 4FRNT Ski Company

Jason Levinthalhas just acquired 4FRNT Skis and is going to work together with Matt Sterbenz. Check the full story here.

By: Roy Kittler June 27, 2017

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• Travel

• European Snowparks
• Summer Skiing
• Summer Snowparks

Europe Summer Snowpark Guide

Want to ski park in the summertime? We've got you covered with a list of all the summer snowparks in Europe.

By: Ethan Stone June 04, 2017

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• Freeride Skiing
• Jérémie Heitz
• La Liste
• Mammut
• Sam Anthamatten
• Steep Skiing
• Switzerland

Redefining Steep Skiing: Jérémie Heitz’s La Liste

After almost winning the Freeride World Tour, Jérémie Heitz got to work on a film project that would end up redefining the art...

By: Downdays June 01, 2017