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Why Good Ski Gloves Are Worth It: The Reusch Ski Glove Guide
Cold fingers, damp hands, a poor grip on the pole. Here’s what matters in a ski glove and which Reusch models suit which conditions.
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Glow Season: one day in five looks
From the dog walk before seven to the Christmas market: five looks for the dark hours, each from head to toe and each with some colour.
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A day ski touring
From the car park in Tulfes up the Glungezer and back, in 3D as you scroll. What matters is on your body, on your back and in your head.
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Ortovox: on your body, on your back, in your head
Since 1980, Ortovox has focused on what lies between you and the mountain, and now you can find the brand here.
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The first 15 minutes: companion rescue after an avalanche, stage by stage
Anyone buried needs their own group. This is how the emergency call, transceiver search, probing, shovelling and first aid work, with the figures that show why every minute counts.
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The right X-Bionic first-layer system for winter sports: which baselayer is right for me?
Energy Accumulator, Invent, Symbio Merino or Radiactor? Find out which X-Bionic baselayer suits your activity, intensity and warmth requirements, plus Ski Anatomix for your ski boots.
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Schöffel: Why one winter jacket is rarely enough for everything
Winter hiking, skiing or everyday life – not every jacket suits every situation. Find the right line for your needs, including layering tips.
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With a story: The Dolomite 54
A shoe named after the summer Italy stood on top of K2. Today the Dolomite 54 Low Evo is the shoe most people are buying at SportFits.
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New in: Just unpacked
Winter boots for the city and the snow, ski goggles with a swappable lens and a jumper for the ski day. This is what arrived in our warehouse for the first time.
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Hochfilzen: Biathlon between the cross-country trail and shooting range
A 10-kilometre sprint, repeated returns to the shooting range: how Hochfilzen’s biathlon laps work and where to watch best.
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Oberhof: Biathlon and cross-country skiing at Grenzadler
Loops of up to 3.3 kilometres and the Birxsteig with a 13 per cent gradient: Oberhof for biathlon and cross-country skiing, with routes to the spectator areas.
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Chiemgau-Arena: Ruhpolding’s races in the forest
Four biathlon World Championships since 1979, loops through the forest: Chiemgau-Arena in Ruhpolding and how to watch the action there.
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Four Hills Tournament: Four hills, four perspectives
Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, Bischofshofen: the tournament’s four hills and how to watch from each one.
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Chuenisbärgli: Skiing on the slant to the finish slope
420 metres of vertical drop over 1.3 kilometres, with gradients of up to 60 per cent: what makes the giant slalom on Chuenisbärgli so difficult.
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Gran Risa: Giant slalom in the shadow of the forest
448 metres of vertical drop over just over 1.2 kilometres: Gran Risa in Alta Badia, its key sections and your route to the finish slope.
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Kandahar: Alpine racing beneath the Kreuzeck
920 metres of vertical drop beneath the Kreuzeck: Kandahar in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, its sections and where to watch.
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Planai: The slalom course above Schladming
596 metres, 214 metres of vertical drop, gradients of up to 52%: the slalom course above Schladming and how to experience the night race.
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Saslong: Waves, jumps and the Ciaslat
839 metres of vertical drop over 3.4 kilometres, the Camel Humps and the Ciaslat: Saslong in Val Gardena and your spots along the course.
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Stelvio: Bormio’s downhill with a long memory
More than 1,000 metres of vertical drop and gradients of up to 63 per cent: the Stelvio in Bormio, its history and where to watch.
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Lauberhorn: The long downhill to Wengen
4.5 kilometres, 1,028 metres of vertical drop, 41 degrees at Hundschopf: the Lauberhorn downhill to Wengen and your places along the course.
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Streif and Ganslern: Kitzbühel’s two faces
An 85 per cent gradient on the Streif, tight gates on the Ganslern: Kitzbühel’s two race slopes, their key sections and where to watch.
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Biathlon World Cup opener in Kontiolahti: Between the trails and the shooting range
Individual, mixed relays and sprint: Kontiolahti opens the biathlon winter season from 26 to 29 November. Find out who could make an impact after last season and how to plan your visit.
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Ruka Nordic 2026: Three sports, one weekend
Cross-country skiing, Nordic combined and ski jumping come together in Ruka from 27 to 29 November. The programme, names from last season and your route to the stadium.
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Ski jumping in Lillehammer: Who opens the winter season
Mixed team on Friday, individual events on Saturday and Sunday: Lillehammer opens the winter season. The programme, the hill and the names from last season.
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Levi World Cup 2026: The slalom season begins in Lapland
Levi opens the slalom season on 14 and 15 November. The schedule, names to watch from last winter and your route from the spectator area to skiing yourself.
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Gurgl World Cup 2026: Slalom on the steep Kirchenkar
Women and men race on Kirchenkar on 21 and 22 November. Find out what the slope in Hochgurgl demands, who stands out after last season and how to get onto the pistes yourself.
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Lisa Fettner: Back on the hill
Overall fourth as Lisa Eder, retirement in spring, return to the national team in August: Lisa Fettner ahead of winter 2026/27.
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Philipp Raimund: An Olympic victory and the next jump
2026 Olympic champion on the normal hill and seventh overall: Philipp Raimund, Oberstdorf and the Four Hills Tournament.
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Selina Freitag: Distance only means something with poise
Two World Championship silvers in 2025, fifth overall in the World Cup: Selina Freitag, the Ore Mountains and the hills of her winter.
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Johannes Lamparter: The race starts on the hill
Two overall World Cups, 23 individual victories: Johannes Lamparter and Nordic combined between the hill and the cross-country course.
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Vincent Kriechmayr: Experience on the fast line
Twenty World Cup wins, double world champion in 2021: Vincent Kriechmayr and the downhill and super-G races that matter this winter.
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Linus Straßer: Slalom carries its own weight
Wins at the Ganslern and on the Planai, 2025 World Championship bronze: Linus Straßer and why a slalom is worth watching through to the second run.
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Emma Aicher: Four disciplines, a broad horizon
Overall World Cup runner-up, two Olympic silver medals and races in all four disciplines: Emma Aicher and the places where you can watch her this winter.
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Cornelia Hütter: The time lies between the gates
Ten World Cup wins, five each in downhill and super-G: Cornelia Hütter and the speed disciplines that matter in 2026/27.
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Julia Scheib: A giant slalom has two stories
Five World Cup wins, all in giant slalom, and the 2025/26 discipline globe: Julia Scheib and the races of her winter.
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Camille Rast: Between slalom poles and wide turns
2025 slalom world champion and third overall: why Camille Rast is one of the names to watch in both technical disciplines this winter.
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Loïc Meillard: How far technique can take you
2025 slalom world champion and 2026 Olympic champion: Loïc Meillard between slalom and giant slalom, with venues where you can watch him race.
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Marco Odermatt: Three disciplines from one line
54 World Cup wins and five overall World Cups: Marco Odermatt in giant slalom, super-G and downhill, and the places where you can watch him.
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Giant slalom explained: What you can take from World Cup turns for carving
The World Cup starts in Sölden with giant slalom on 24 and 25 October. How this turn works, why the pros use skis with a 30-metre radius and what can help you on a red run.
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Rettenbachferner: Sölden’s steep start to the season
Start at 3,040 metres, 68 per cent at the steepest point: the glacier slope in Sölden where the World Cup winter begins.
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Klättermusen: Swedish mountain clothing
Since 1975, Klättermusen has been making mountain gear in Umeå. For winter 2026/27, the brand is launching its first freeride collection. Now new at SportFits.
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Orage: Ski and freeski clothing from Canada
Since 1989, Orage has been making distinctive ski and freeski clothing in Québec, from hardshells for ski touring to down jackets. Now available at SportFits.
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Dakine: Backpacks and luggage with surf roots
What began on Maui in 1979 with a surfboard leash is now a brand for backpacks, travel bags and bike gear. New at SportFits.
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Flower Mountain: Outdoor trainers with Japanese design
Two designers, a climb up Fuji and a field of dandelions: Flower Mountain combines Japanese design with mountain-sports roots. Now new at SportFits.
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G.I.G.A. DX by killtec: Winter jackets for everyday life
Padded jackets, parkas and coats with everyday functionality. The line from jacket specialist killtec, based near Hamburg, is now available at SportFits.
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Protest: Ski and snowboard wear with a street look
Since 1993, Protest has been making ski and snowboard clothing with a streetwear look for the whole family. Now new at SportFits.
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KASK: Ski helmets from Italy with racing DNA
KASK helmets have helped riders win the Tour de France and are now also worn in the Alpine Skiing World Cup. The brand from Bergamo is now available at SportFits.
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Houdini Aero Houdi vs Aero Jacket: which midlayer suits you?
Houdini builds its Aero line from Polartec Power Air Active: more breathability and, according to Polartec, less microfibre shedding during wear and washing. Here is who the Aero Houdi and the Aero Jacket are right for.
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SAXX: performance underwear from Vancouver
A fishing trip off Alaska, a damp drysuit and a problem men rarely talk about: that is how SAXX began. Since 2006, the Vancouver brand has tackled it with a patented hammock design. Now at SportFits.
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Karpos Rock EVO Pants and Bermuda: our testers' verdict
The Karpos Rock EVO had to prove itself in real life. Two testers from the SportFits community report how the Pants and the Bermuda shorts held up.
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Fjällräven: Swedish outdoor heritage since 1960
From a basement in northern Sweden to G-1000 and the Kånken: we look at Fjällräven’s history and a selection of its products.
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Japanese Walking: how interval walking works
Three minutes brisk, three minutes easy, five times over. Why this Japanese method is going viral in 2026 and what the Shinshu University research says.
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Scoot and Ride: the scooter that grows with your child
Award-winning 2-in-1 ride-ons from Austria for children from their first year to school age. Now at SportFits.
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Minymo: Danish children's clothing for active kids
Minymo from Denmark makes children's clothing for everyday life and the outdoors, with GOTS-certified cotton, waterproof outdoor pieces and Scandinavian design from size 74.
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CeLaVi: the Danish King of Rainwear for kids
CeLaVi from Denmark specialises in rainwear, natural rubber wellies and merino basics for children aged 0 to 12. Now new at SportFits.
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Mips in helmets: what the slip layer can and can't do
A thin layer inside the helmet that slides in angled falls. What research says Mips does, where its limits are and how to tell whether a helmet has it.
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UV protection in the mountains: the underestimated risk
UV radiation rises by up to 18% for every 1,000 metres of altitude, and snow reflects up to 94% of it. What research shows about UV risk in mountain sports and how to protect yourself.
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Compression in sport: what the research says
Compression clothing promises faster recovery and better performance. We looked at what the studies actually back up and what is just marketing.
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Mobility after cycling: 5 exercises in 10 minutes
Stiff back, tight hips, tense neck? These five mobility exercises ease the usual post-ride complaints in ten minutes.
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Your first half marathon: how to prepare
Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London, a mark for the history books. Here is how to prepare for your own first half marathon and reach the finish without frustration.
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Marmot camping 2026: Wraptor, HiberNest and Trailfin
Our take on Marmot's 2026 camping highlights: the zip-free Wraptor, the blanket-style HiberNest and the roomy Trailfin tent.
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Deuter Race 16: the backpack that never stays at home
590 grams, 16 litres and a rain cover always on board: why the Deuter Race 16 works on the bike, on the trail and on the piste, and who should look elsewhere.
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Salewa PUEZ: trekking clothing for city and mountains
Salewa is rethinking trekking. The PUEZ collection brings urban style and alpine performance together, using hemp, merino wool and recycled materials instead of relying on conventional polyester.
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Victoria: Spanish canvas trainers since 1915
Victoria has been making canvas trainers by hand in Spain since 1915. Here's what makes the brand special and why you'll now find it at SportFits.
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MAUL Sport hiking clothing with insect protection
Insect Shield, UV 50+, T-Zip and Polygiene: MAUL Sport builds comfort and protection into clothing for hiking, trekking and travel.
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Royal Robbins: from Yosemite to everyday life
Founded by climbing pioneers in Yosemite, Royal Robbins makes outdoor clothing with a clean, timeless style. Now available at SportFits.
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Nordisk sleeping bags 2026: down or synthetic?
Down or synthetic, mummy or blanket: what really matters when you buy a sleeping bag, and the four Nordisk models worth a closer look this season.
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Ternua: B Corp outdoor brand with strong value for money
We look at the Basque outdoor brand Ternua: its clothing, the materials it uses and how much technology you get for the price.
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Ternua Klimmer Jacket review: light all-round shell
Our product tester wore the Ternua Klimmer Jacket for a month on hikes and around town. Light, versatile and bluesign® certified, with clear limits in sustained rain. Here is his verdict.
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Ferrino: outdoor gear from Turin, tested on Monte Rosa
Ferrino has been making expedition gear in Turin since 1870. Now it is at SportFits too: sleeping bags, rucksacks and clothing for demanding mountain tours.
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Lowa hiking boots: what makes the Bavarian brand special
A century of shoemaking, production in Europe and the Renegade, Europe's best-selling hiking boot. Here is why so many hikers swear by Lowa.
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Crazy: the Italian brand that invented Fast & Light
A sewing machine, an Alpine valley and an idea that changed mountain sports. Here's the story of the Italian brand Crazy, and why Fast & Light is more than a slogan.
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Osprey travel packs 2026: Farpoint, Fairview and Sojourn
Travel pack, wheels or a rugged hybrid? Farpoint, Fairview and Sojourn cover three very different ways of travelling, from carry-on trips to a year on the road.
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Gonso cycling wear and the SQlab GO pad explained
A new logo and a clearer message: since the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Gonso has presented itself with an updated look. We explain what is behind it and the SQlab GO pad.
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Salewa Pedroc 2 Max review: two testers, two terrains
Two members of our community wore the Salewa Pedroc 2 Max for weeks, one in Mallorca's summer heat, the other on evening loops and in the Dolomites. They agree on cushioning, grip and build quality. On stability, they don't.
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Nikwax: care and waterproofing for outdoor gear
Since 1977, Nikwax has made water-based care and waterproofing products for outdoor gear. Now available at SportFits.
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SHIMANO MTB shoes: which model suits your riding style?
Flat or SPD, trail or bike park: we explain SHIMANO's GE, GF and XC mountain bike shoes and help you choose the right model for your riding style.
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SMITH MTB helmets compared: Pilot, Engage and Forefront 3
Pilot, Engage or Forefront 3: what sets the three SMITH mountain bike helmets apart, and what Koroyd and Mips are good for.
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Hanwag Kaduro 2026: Mid, Low and Light GTX compared
New for spring/summer 2026: Hanwag adds the Mid GTX and Low GTX to its Kaduro line. Perwanger suede, a PFAS-free Gore-Tex membrane and a Bead midsole that, according to independent tests, lasts up to 11 times longer than EVA.
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BioLite: cooking, charging and lighting with fire and sun
New at SportFits: BioLite from Brooklyn turns campfires into electricity and brings light to places with no power grid. Here is what sets the brand apart.
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X-Bionic Anatomix socks: what the tech does on the trail
Anatomix socks are knitted to follow the natural shape of the foot for a second-skin fit. What the EvoFit system actually does on the trail.
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Merino wool: benefits and limits for outdoor clothing
Merino wool turns up in lots of outdoor clothing. We look at its properties, its strengths and its limits across different activities.
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Washing ski clothing: how to cut microplastic release
Every wash of synthetic ski clothing sends hundreds of thousands of microfibres into the wastewater. With these tips you can cut that by up to 90%.
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Hiking boot tech explained: membranes, soles and lasts
Gore-Tex or Sympatex? Vibram Megagrip or Arctic Grip? The real differences behind hiking boot technology, with practical advice for choosing yours.
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Hydrostatic head: why 30,000 mm is not always better
Hydrostatic head is the most quoted buying criterion for rain jackets and tents, and the most misunderstood. We clear up the most persistent myths.
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From road bike to gravel: what changes and what you need
Riding a road bike and thinking about gravel? Here is what really changes, what you can take with you and which parts you need to buy new.
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Via ferrata gear: what to pack for a day tour
Harness, helmet, food and the rest of your kit for a day on a via ferrata, with a packing list and advice on safety and planning.
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Waterproof daypacks for your everyday commute
With the Tatonka Commuter Rolltop 25 WP and 30 WP, your laptop, papers and spare shirt stay dry in the rain, whether you're on the bike, on the bus or strolling through town.