Swiss Ski and Descente have had a partnership for over 40 years. Compared with everyday clothing, sportswear has to function well in a variety of harsher conditions, demanding higher levels of durability and safety. To ensure that Descente products meet the demands of their customers in countries around the world, they have to stay constantly up-to-date with not only the quality standards that apply in Japan, where the research and development takes place, but also in all those other countries as well. In any case, Descente's own self-imposed quality criteria meet the highest global standards. I feel honored to be a global ambassador for Descente.

Listen to my interview with Kathryn Johnston, Manager, International Relations, Descente Ltd

Please have an insight into my day - from the morning to the evening - on the Reiteralm (Styria, A). Watch the following small video of myself and my friend Gino Caviezel. We had a hard but beautiful training day. Besides the hard training there is always a fun part with Gino. Roll the film!

The Swiss mountains taught Stöckli that only the best materials are a match for the winter. And only the most meticulous workmanship can fully show off the benefits of such materials. This is why Stöckli keeps all of its work processes in house at its ski factory in Malters (Lucerne). Take a look at the video and see for yourself.