Gear Other Avalanche AirbagsEvocKlaus PolzerLenzerheidePaddy GrahamSven Kueenle Evoc Press Camp: We Are Family A chance to test the new avalanche backpacks and safety gear from German manufacturer Evoc in pristine conditions in Lenzerheide?... March 08, 2018
Gear Review Open WearSustainability Open Wear Review: Fighting Off The Sharks Can your ski outerwear be both sustainable and affordable? Swiss start-up Open Wear aims to find out. February 28, 2018
Gear Overview ISPO ISPO 2019 Gear Preview From new snow-safety equipment to the latest ski graphics, we perused the ISPO trade show last week to pick out next year’s... February 07, 2018
Gear Overview CAST TouringSki Touring is this a touring revolution? Cast Introduces the PIVOT FREETOUR Cast introduces the Pivot Freetour a newly developed ski touring mechanism combining the legendary Pivot binding with a unique... April 11, 2017
Gear Overview Freeride SkiingPowder Skiing Gear: Recco’s SAR System (Downdays issue January 2017) Recco's new SAR System is set to make the next big leap by bringing a revolutionairy system to mountain and outdoor terrains... March 02, 2017
Gear Review Mons Royale TESTED: Mons Royale – Mens Yotei Powder Hood LS Downdays got the chance to test Mons Royale's new Yotei Powder Hood. Find out how the Merino underlayer works and how good it... November 28, 2016
Gear Other Mons Royale Mons Royale WMS Cornice Rollover Review Here is your chance to get your hands on one of the best baselayer's available. Full review and how to participate, right here. November 11, 2016
Gear Background K2 Skis A brand. A unique freeski team. An idea. It all starts with madness and mistakes. Strong skiers and new technologies in a chaotic and beautiful circus of serious fun. October 29, 2016
Gear Background Northern PlaygroundSki Touring Merino Zipwear out of Norway! Merino wool base layers seem to be a must-have these days and when you consider their advantages, it’s easy to see why:... April 15, 2016
Gear Other Smokin’ hot deals from Sport Bittl The springtime is the right time to find deals on ski gear, and right now Sport Bittl is cleaning house with some amazing offers... March 16, 2016
Gear Spotlight O'Neill Gear: O’Neill Quest Jacket, Contest Pants Let’s get right to the point—with its long jacket style and roomy cut overall, O’Neill is keeping the baggy style alive in... February 22, 2016
Gear Spotlight K2 SkisSeth Morrison K2 Pinnacle 118 – Seth Morrison’s platform of choice When you`re on your way down on your favorite off-piste route and you hear “get out of the way” from above, you can almost be... February 15, 2016