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1000 days after a serious skiing accident, ORTOVOX ambassador Chris Ebenbichler embarks on his inspiring ski tour comeback – thanks to his strong will and an honest look inside himself.

October comes to a close. On the Salbitschijen (2,985m) in the Uri Alps, Mo and Nacho find an iconic granite climb. The find friendship and they find solitude – although it doesn’t really start out so lonely…

Marlies and Andi introduce us to their former home and take us on a multi-day SKI LOCAL tour of their local mountains, the Totes Gebirge. Get the story of their two-day ski tour!

A video about a ski tourer who ascended 2.5 million vertical feet on skis in one year, breaking the world record. Get inspired by ORTOVOX athlete Aaron Rice!

Ever since we were founded in 1980, we have been developed products that make mountain sports safer while also protecting nature and animals. This mission has been defining our actions since 1980 – and will continue to do so in the future.

The Alps are threatened by global warming, our rampant consumption, unsustainable tourism and our own expectations. ALPS – to go?! is an inspirational documentary by Tom Dauer about four possible solutions.

FWF-audited backpack producer KNK is setting new standards with its innovative working model. Discover what makes our producers in Vietnam so unique!

Thanks to our close relationships with our farmers, we know exactly where our wool comes from. Get to know our Tasmanian sheep farms and learn more about the origins of our wool apparel.

As a company we are currently experiencing highly valuable moments of encouragement and affirmation: this crisis proves the strength and solidity of the social foundation that we have established so carefully over the years.

In February 2025, one of the most impressive, entertaining and visually striking freeride films ever was supposed to be created in Georgia. The mountains surrounding the small town of Mestia are wild, high and steep—­in theory, the perfect canvas for drawing big lines for the new ORTOVOX freeride film. But plans do not always match reality.

Leave old routes behind, discover new routes. We accompany ecologist and top climber Lena Müller on her journey over 350 km and 5100 vertical meters on her gravel bike to two dream crack climbs. By deciding not to travel by car, she has an incredible experience.

We rely upon regional production in our local Alps. The classic line is produced precisely in accordance with this idea. Follow the production steps from Swiss sheep to mountainwear!

GET IN SHEEP: Get fit for the ski touring season with Chris Ebenbichler’s 10-week training program. Outdoor cook Markus Sämmer will show you the best recipes to accompany your training!

How far do you go when others turn back? What constitutes good vibes in a rope team – and why is trust so important? Lena, Marlies and Tanja arranged to meet in the Festsaal der Alpen [ceremonial hall of the Alps] for a joint tour – with different levels of experience.

As a self-developed wool standard, the OWP is our commitment to fair wool. The protection of animals, humans and nature is at the centre of our efforts.

PROTACT2024 is ORTOVOX’s next step towards more sustainability. Based on our core values, ProtACT2024 combines existing initiatives with binding goals, which will be implemented by 2024.