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ESOTY 2021

2021 European Skier of the Year: Vote Now!

European Skier of the Year presented by Monster Energy: Cast your vote now for the European freeskiers who killed it the most in...

By: Downdays January 26, 2022

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• People

• Chris Davenport
• Ortovox

Sponsorship news

Ortovox teams up with Chris Davenport

German backcountry safety and outerwear brand Ortovox has added American steep-skiing pioneer Chris Davenport to their roster of...

By: Downdays January 21, 2022

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• People

• Candide Thovex
• Faction Skis

Candide moves on

After 10 years, Candide Thovex and Faction Skis Part Ways

After a decade-long partnership, Candide Thovex and Faction Skis are going separate ways. Photo: Timo Jarvinien/Faction Skis

By: Ethan Stone January 17, 2022

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• Other

• Austria
• Kaunertal

Meet the new lift in Kaunertal: The Weißseejochbahn

As of December 2021, the Kaunertal Glacier in Austria has a brand-new gondola in operation: the Weißseejochbahn.

By: Downdays December 15, 2021

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• Interview

• Calvin Barrett
• Pete Koukov
• Sam Zahner
• Street Skiing
• Strictly
• Tyrolia

Most Gutter: The Interview

Talking shop with the street half of the Strictly crew—Sam Zahner, Calvin Barrett and Pete Koukov—about their new all-urban...

By: Ethan Stone November 19, 2021

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• Interview

• France
• Italy
• Paul Bonhomme
• Ski Mountaineering
• Steep Skiing
• Switzerland

The 10x Project: Chasing First Descents in the Alps with Paul Bonhomme

French mountain Paul Bonhomme guide has been quietly ticking off some of the last unskied lines in the Alps as a part of his 10x...

By: Jake Fojtik April 05, 2021

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• People

• Isaac "EZ Panda" Simhon
• On The Radar
• Switzerland

On The Radar: Isaac Simhon

Isaac Simhon aka EZ Panda is an upstart styler on skis from Geneva, Switzerland who's caught Henrik Harlaut's eye and hit the...

By: Matt Masson December 16, 2020

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• Other

• COVID-19
• Europe
• Ski Resorts

Ski Resort Closures in Europe: What to Know

Ski resorts across Europe will mostly remain closed over the holiday season, with a few notable exceptions. Here's a quick...

By: Ethan Stone December 14, 2020

Stories

• Interview

• Armada Skis
• Henrik Harlaut
• Monster Energy
• Oakley

words from the goat

Henrik Harlaut: The Salute Interview

Catching up with Henrik Harlaut on his experience during the pandemic, his goals for the future, and his new two-year project,...

By: Ethan Stone November 10, 2020

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• Other

• Austria
• COVID-19
• Ski Resorts

covid strikes again

Austria’s Ski Resorts Will Stay Closed in November

A new coronavirus lockdown in Austria will keep the country's ski resorts closed for the month of November.

By: Downdays November 03, 2020

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• Scene

• Austria
• Kitzsteinhorn

Kitzsteinhorn: The Glacier Park is Ready for Action

The first snow is here! Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, enters the 2020/21 winter season with an action-packed...

By: Downdays October 22, 2020

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• Interview

• Eric Pollard
• Line Skis
• Season Equipment

Eric Pollard Departs Line Skis, Announces New Ski Brand

After a partnership that has spanned two decades and dozens of pro models, iconic skier Eric Pollard and Line Skis are parting...

By: Matt Masson October 19, 2020