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What an incredible weekend at 🔥 POWDERFEST 2025! 🔥 From January 24th to 26th, Silvretta Montafon was THE PLACE TO BE for freeride enthusiasts. Organized by our partners Regina Wohlgenannt and Simon Wohlgenannt, the three-day event offered the perfect mix of freeride action, safety training, and product testing. Participants had the unique chance to test our latest innovations, including the LiTRIC and DIRACT avalanche transceivers, as well as shovels and probes. 💯 The featured Safety Academy avalanche courses, led by our experienced partner guides, provided essential insights on avalanche safety and freeride techniques. ❄️ For us, Powderfest was much more than an event – 👏🏻 it was an amazing opportunity to connect directly with customers, gather real-time feedback, and strengthen our role as experts in mountain safety. The fresh snow on Sunday was the icing on the cake, bringing plenty of smiles 🌞 to the slopes. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success. See you next year!

💥 REAL TALK 💥 Cards on the table – ORTOVOX does not yet pay a 100% living wage across all regions. Is this fair? No. Can we ignore it? Absolutely not. 🚫 The textile industry 👕 faces a massive structural challenge: in many production countries, minimum wages fall far short of what’s needed to cover the actual cost of living. At ORTOVOX, we believe that structural problems demand structural solutions. That’s why we’re taking the first step: ⚡️ full transparency ⚡️. In our new People Report 2024, we’ve published our Living Wage Gap for each region – because addressing the problem starts with acknowledging it. Today, 37% of our production volume is already at a level where we pay our share of the living wage estimate. This makes us leaders of change within the industry. However, we know there’s always room for improvement. Fair wages are just one piece of the puzzle. 🧩 Across our entire production and supply chain – from product development to farms, factories, and even to our end customers – we face complex challenges. To create a meaningful impact and fulfill our social responsibility, we’re focusing on three key goals: 1️⃣ Transparency: Increasing visibility across the supply chain, particularly with nominated material suppliers. 2️⃣ Fair Pay: Raising wages to meet target levels and addressing the living wage gap. 3️⃣ Worker Support: Ensuring fair treatment, preventing dismissals, and reducing complaints during industry downturns. We know the road ahead is long, but we’re committed to being part of the solution. 🤝🏼 Together, we can create a win-win-win for workers, suppliers, and brands alike. 📌 Discover the full report and share your thoughts in the comments: https://lnkd.in/duG3ugcA

🎁🎄 ORTOVOX HOLIDAY PARTY 2024 ⭐️❄️ Last Thursday, we celebrated the holiday season together at our Taufkirchen HQ.✨ With fire pits on the terrace, delicious food served at long tables, and a lively bar run by Munich’s finest bartenders 🥂 (a.k.a. our amazing colleagues Tom Huber and Sebastian Gabriel), it was a party filled with laughter and great conversations. An evening like this reminds us how important it is to come together, reflect on the year, and celebrate our journey – overcoming challenges and reaching new summits as a team. 💝 Here’s to many more shared moments and mountains ahead! 🧗🏔️

🏆 ISPO AWARD 🏆   We are super happy to announce that our DOWNWOOL 270 JACKET has received this year’s ISPO Award! 👏🏼 Our incredible team behind this product proudly accepted the award today – a well-deserved recognition for their dedication to crafting gear that protects both mountaineers and mountains. ➡️ And also a big thank you to Grüezi bag! Together, we’ve created the best product possible using DownWool insulation. This partnership demonstrates the true potential of what we can achieve when we combine our expertise. 🎉   Expanding on our innovative work with Swisswool, we are now pushing the boundaries of materials with new, distinctive blends. Wool is at the heart of everything we do, and smart natural materials are the future. ✨   Here’s what the ISPO Award jury had to say about the DOWNWOOL 270 JACKET: "The big idea behind this jacket is the innovative mix of natural materials – down and wool – for insulation, keeping you warm even when wet. Its design and fit provide additional comfort, and the outer material ensures longevity."   🙌🏼💥 We can't wait for the DOWNWOOL 270 JACKET to hit stores next winter and to hear your thoughts. Stay tuned – there’s so much more to come! 🏔️

❄️ WINTER HAS ARRIVED: big snowflakes, powdery white landscapes, and an irresistible call to the mountains. ❄️   As pioneers in ski touring, we've been crafting premium safety gear and alpine apparel since 1980. 🎿 44 years leater, we're still in the game: Our new Winter 24/25 Ski Touring Collection sets a new standard in functionality, comfort, and versatility. ⚡️ Designed for the unique demands of ski tourers, our collection introduces three distinct product lines to meet our customers needs:   🌟 LIGHT: Go further with less. Lightweight, intuitive, and minimalist, this line focuses on essentials for long days in remote terrain. Thought-through, versatile solutions that support you from sunrise to sunset.   ⛰️ ALPINE: Built for bold ascents. High-tech gear made for steep couloirs, technical ridges, and the peaks on your bucket list. Extremely reliable and functional for your most challenging journeys.   ✨ PURE: Your all-around comfort package. From local after-work tours to multi-day adventures, these smart pieces combine natural materials with exceptional features for year-round touring comfort. Tobias Maletz, Product Manager Skiing, shares: "With this collection, we aim to meet the diverse needs of ski tourers – offering innovative solutions tailored to your adventure, whether it’s lightweight exploration, multi-day mountaineering, or ski touring classics." 💬   👉🏻 Are you ready to explore new horizons with us? Discover the Winter 24/25 Ski Touring Collection now: https://lnkd.in/dmTfCffY

⛰️ MOUNTAIN RESCUE COLLECTION @ ALPINMESSE 2024 💯   This past weekend, the Alpinmesse 2024 at the Alpinforum in Innsbruck proved to be an inspiring gathering of dedicated #mountaineers, alpine organizations, and industry experts. It was the perfect opportunity to showcase our 🆕 MOUNTAIN RESCUE COLLECTION – a milestone in product development and a commitment to those who protect lives in the most challenging alpine conditions.   ▶️ Our MOUNTAIN RESCUE COLLECTION is tailored specifically for the demands of mountain rescue teams. Designed to perform under extreme conditions – day or night, in the harshest weather 🌨️ – it is the pinnacle of our innovation. Since 2013, our close collaboration with the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service (ÖBRD) has been instrumental in refining this collection, ensuring it meets the exact needs of rescuers in action.   Alexander Helpferer, Managing Director ORTOVOX Austria, shared his thoughts: "The Alpinmesse provided a fantastic platform to present our Mountain Rescue Collection. The interest and feedback from visitors were truly overwhelming." 💭   🎉 Thank you to everyone who visited us, shared their insights, and celebrated this essential collection with us. Together, we continue to protect those who protect us.

🤝🏻 IT’S ALL ABOUT PARTNERSHIPS 🤝🏻   ⚡️ Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming our valued partners, including the Safety Academy partner mountain schools, athletes, and key opinion leaders from Germany and Austria, to our headquarters in Taufkirchen for the annual 🙌🏻 PRO PARTNER MEETING 🙌🏻. This annual gathering offers an invaluable space to connect, exchange ideas, and prepare for the season ahead.   Our partnerships are the backbone of our product development process, deeply woven into our DNA. The insights and feedback we receive from those who rely on our gear in the most demanding environments significantly shape our collections. It’s thanks to their expertise that we can refine our products, ensuring each piece performs to the highest standards in the mountains. 💯   A series of interactive workshops, covering everything from new materials to future innovations, provided the perfect opportunity to listen, learn, and be inspired. ✅ Our team of Tanja G., Frank Ammon, and Max Bolland organized an amazing day with our #partners.

▶️ At the ORTOVOX Safety Academy (https://lnkd.in/dEVGDcv5), we provide comprehensive avalanche training in cooperation with around 35 mountaineering schools, designed to help you assess risks in unsecured terrain. Our courses blend hands-on practice with expert knowledge, ensuring you’re well-prepared for backcountry adventures. ❗️🌨️ With winter just around the corner, we have an important question for you:

✨ No tricks, just magic – say hello to our MAGIC GEAR BAG 70! ✨ On Monday, we launched a true lovepiece for our outdoor enthusiasts: THE MAGIC GEAR BAG 70. 👏🏻 This product has a special story behind it: during a bus ride home from our holiday party, some of our team members had the great idea to create something magical from leftover materials. They envisioned a Geraffel bag (a Bavarian term for “gear”) to hold all the essentials for our outdoor adventures – be it climbing gear, ski touring equipment, or anything else you might need. Just 10 months from concept to launch, the first prototype was quickly crafted, and we couldn’t be prouder of the result! What makes the MAGIC GEAR BAG 70 special? 🟢 Crafted from PFC/PFAs-free leftover materials 🟢 Individually numbered, limited to 1200 pieces 🟢 70 liters of space to store all your essential equipment With its durable, water-repellent fabric, versatile webbing loops for gear, and easy-access front mesh pocket, the MAGIC GEAR BAG 70 is designed to be your go-to for every adventure. And you know what? The first batch of MAGIC GEAR BAGS is already gone – our warehouse is working hard to restock the remaining inventory. 🎒 If you want some magic for your next outdoor adventure, check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/gzkpvNw2. By the way, our so called Magic Monthly Meeting is currently working on more ideas for future magical products. Stay tuned! 🔥

🔮 On Tuesday, we took a journey through time at the ORTOVOX International Sales Meeting in Munich’s Rio Filmpalast. Under the theme "Back to the Future," we looked ahead to our progressive Freeride Collection for Winter 2025/2026 while reflecting on the milestones that have shaped our journey. 🔙 Taking us on a true walk down memory lane, we were thrilled to welcome 💥 ORTOVOX FOUNDER AND SPECIAL GUEST GERALD KAMPEL on stage alongside our CEO Christian Schneidermeier. 🎤 Together, they reflected on the origins of the ORTOVOX name and logo as well as the development of the ORTOVOX F2, the first dual-frequency avalanche transceiver. ❄️ At a time when rescue devices operated on different frequencies, the F2 revolutionized avalanche safety by transmitting and receiving on both, securing ORTOVOX’s market-leading position within two years. Kampel's stories took us back to the early days – when ORTOVOX was a two-man operation – and had the audience laughing with his anecdotes. Today, we’re a team of 162, and his message was clear: success is always about the people you work with. 🤝💼 🙌🏾 What an inspiring conversation and a highlight of many from our opening event!