Summers spent on the coast and winters in the mountains has its benefits, but Australian Mikey Stacey works long hours in Serfaus Fiss Ladis' busiest ski hire store to fund this lifestyle. Mikey has a plan, he's a talented artist and his work is gaining some attention, he wants to turn his hobby and God-given talent into a profession.
May 29th, 2020. First day resort riding after the lockdown, and that with one foot of fresh powder. Kind of a historical day for some of us. Is the border open? How many people are allowed per gondola? Do we need a mask? Will lunch be served inside the restaurant? Many open questions…
If you are planning to be "on the road" for a year and want to be prepared for all weather conditions and activities, putting together the wardrobe is not so easy, especially when the storage space in the camper is very limited. We soon realized that we primarily wanted to use merino, especially since we can't wash all the time.
SHRED AT HOME is our new miniseries, covering everything from total silly stupidity to big cojones action. Everything is legit, as long as it is original and entertaining.
Stefan Filzmoser's passion for technical climbs, untouched snow and capturing the perfect shot of his escapades have made him a top contributor of stories to Pally'Hi over the years. With a recent career change and more time than ever in the mountains 2019 is looking like an exciting year for Stefan.
James Woolston is the text book definition of surfing addicted. Jim's fortunate, he's found a way to balance his addiction with everyday life. Having migrated down the Atlantic Coast over the past decade, Jim and his family now reside in Portugal, just north of Lisbon, where a subsistence, family focused lifestyle, entrepreneurial endeavors and endless hours in the water can coexist.
Deep in the Chugach Mountains, a peak stands isolated from every other mountain, rising to 7,188 ft. Prominent. Iconic. The North face of this peak holds a line that is revered among steep skiers. It is listed as one of the Big Five of Valdez and holds a spot among The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America. Pontoon Peak.
Pally'Hi ambassador Stefan Filzmoser travels to the Fanes Mountains in Südtirol, Italy, to scale the famous limestone slabs of the Dolomites. Its unique pitch and rock surface make the ascent of 2,968m high Neunerspitze (Sas dles Nü) a memorable climb.
Introduced to photography by his father as a child, Georg Lindacher has developed into a true talent. Still young, but with years of shooting behind him, Georg is in demand, working with credible brands on incredible projects. He's passionate about being outside and photography enables him to enjoy countless beautiful moments in nature.
Not afraid to put his mountaineering skills to use, Austrian Stefan Filzmoser, scales some the Dolomite's most spectacular peaks to access a pair of the Alps' finest couloirs. Steep, narrow and, for Stefan at least, loaded with snow, these descents look like they were worth the hours of boot packing.
Hoping to get a little early season ice climbing under their belts before winter, P'H ambassador Stefan Filzmoser and his buddy Merlin venture south to the Austrian state of Carinthia to climb Hochalmspitze, the region's tallest peak.
In February, for the second consecutive year, Pally'Hi's in-house graphics man, Mr Michi Hanauer, packed his splitboard and headed east to Romania's Carpathian mountains for an adventure. Having seen the potential on his previous visit, Michi was eager to catch Romania at its best.
Pally'Hi's Peter Bauer and handful of buddies made the drive last weekend to Laax in Switzerland to join the SuddenRush Banked Slalom. Organised by snowboarding legends Nicolas Mueller and Terje Haakonsen the Sudden Rush Banked has quickly become an unmissable event in the European Snowboard calendar.
Hiking in the Peak District is something I never thought would appeal to me, but at 34 years old the thought of a jaunt through the countryside with spectacular scenery, questionable company and great beer at the finish line, sounded great. So I packed a waterproof jacket, some hiking boots and a few merino layers and caught a flight to Manchester, UK, to sample the Pennines' famous footpaths.
Do you know the difference between Wool Felt and Felted Wool? Didn't think so. At Pally'Hi we use Felted Wool in our Boreal Weight fabrics, here are the reasons why.
Pally'Hi ambassador Richard Tilney-Bassett is a talented, young photographer traveling around the world by trading his photography skills for food, board and travel. Now almost a year deep in this project and way of life, Rich’s 62nd trade took him to Africa to work with the Uganda International Marathon.
Austrian Pally'Hi ambassador Stefan Filzmoser is always on an adventure, but whether he's hiking epic trails, climbing towering peaks or splitboarding in undiscovered zones, he never forgets to capture wonderful photos. In July, Stefan and his buddy Martin, set their sites on Piz Badile, a 3300m peak which straddles the boarders of Italy and Switzerland.
In the summer of 2016, professional photographer Richard Tilney-Bassett's decided to start something extraordinary. Trading his work as a photographer for room, board and travel, with clients ranging from brands to individuals and charities, Rich has been able to travel the world. We're delighted to welcome Rich to Pally'Hi as a brand ambassador.
After two weeks of beautiful spring days, winter has returned to Bavaria, bringing heavy snowfalls and bone chilling temperatures. Making the most of the perfect snowboarding conditions and longer days, a crew from Pally'Hi HQ headed to local resort Spitzingsee with the splitboards to poach some perfect pow.
Pally’Hi’s roving surf adventurer Nic Spiers splashes-out on a new set of wheels and drives north to Scotland with a tight crew of his closest friends to enjoy the last days of summer-time searching for waves. Stunning scenery was assured, but would there be any surf?
This week Pally'Hi graces the front cover of BioTech Weekly after unveiling Bolly, the World's first plant/animal cross breed. A huge step forward in textile production, the thread spun from Bolly's wool-like hairs benefit from the best properties of Bamboo and Merino Wool.
Last weekend the fast and furious banks of the Treis Palas in Laax hosted the Sudden Rush banked Slalom. Hosted by Terje Haakonsen and Nicolas Mueller, two heroes of snowboarding, the event attracts a higher caliber of riders seeking glory. Pally'Hi's Peter Bauer and Johannes Ritter joined the event to enjoy all of the luxuries afforded to event sponsors... namely a racing bib and a beer at the finish line.
"OUT - Visuals from Venturing" was a three day photography exhibition at Fifteen Sixteen, a sleek concept store in Nuernberg, supported by Pally'Hi, featuring the photographic work of a handful of Europe's premier adventure photographers.
Last winter photographer Martin Erd and three friends headed east to Iran. With many preconceived ideas of what Iran would be like, the small crew spent several weeks absorbing the Iranian culture and skinning for fresh lines in the Alborz Mountains to the north of Tehran. Their adventure was a real eye opener.