One Season Ends, Another Begins
It’s July now. The snowline is a memory, the mountains wear their summer greens, and your gear, still marked with the quiet dust of adventure, sits in the corner, waiting for your final goodbye.
Maybe your skis are leaned in the hallway, wax faintly dulled, boots still holding the shape of your last tour. It’s not just the temperature that’s changed. The rhythm of your days has shifted, too.
At OGSO, we know the season doesn’t really end with the last turn. It lingers in the body, in the gear, in the silence that follows the rush. But there’s a beauty to this in-between space. It’s not about stopping. It’s about shifting.
And we’re here to help you do just that, with care, with clarity, and with the same spirit you carried all winter.
You’ve Already Transitioned – Now Catch Up
Let’s be honest, you’ve likely already slowed down. The big lines are behind you. The slush has melted into rivers. Your legs aren’t sore in the same way.
But maybe there’s a faint guilt that your skis are still waxed from April. Or your skins are folded tight in a bag that hasn’t breathed since spring.
This moment? It’s not too late. In fact, it’s perfect. A chance to close the season properly and start summer with clear space, mentally, physically, and gear-wise.
Mid-Summer Gear Check-In
By now, your gear is tucked away, boots dry, skis waxed, skins aired out. You’ve probably already gone through the end-of-season routine sometime in April or May, and that’s exactly how it should be.
But now that we’re deep into summer, this is a perfect moment for a light check-in. Not out of urgency, but out of care.
Check, Don’t Stress
- Open the gear bag. Give it a breath of fresh air. No pressure, just make sure nothing’s damp, warped, or forgotten.
- Scan for surprises. Mice? Mold? A lone glove? A mid-summer peek could save you a scramble come October.
- Double-check electronics. If your beacon still has batteries in it… now’s your second chance.
Do One Tiny Thing
If you’ve got five minutes:
- Write a sticky note for “Next Season To-Dos” and put it in your boot.
- Start a lightweight gear wishlist: what worked, what didn’t, what’s due for an upgrade.
- Label your skin bags or tune kit so you’re not guessing later.
You’re not maintaining, you’re simply reconnecting. Think of it as saying thanks to your gear for the season it gave you.
Credit: Jörg Salzer
Staying Connected: The Mountain Doesn’t Leave You
If this is your first summer off the skis, you might feel it, that strange in-between. The gear is put away, snow’s melted off the peaks, and your body itches for that skintrack rhythm. It’s normal to feel a little off.
But here’s the truth seasoned skiers know:
The mountain never really leaves you.
It just asks you to see it differently.
Let Summer Be a New Kind of Adventure
You may not be clipping into bindings, but every hike, scramble, and night under the stars is still part of your mountain story.
- Trail running or fast hiking sharpens your line-reading and footwork.
- Climbing or scrambling builds the kind of decision-making you’ll lean on next winter.
- Pack-light overnights teach you efficiency, patience, and joy in the slower pace.
This isn’t cross-training. This is living the alpine spirit year-round.
Credit: Jörg Salzer
Build Trust in the Off-Season
It’s not about staying “fit” or “ready”, it’s about staying close.
To the terrain, to your intuition, to the quiet fire that pulled you into ski touring in the first place.
- Revisit a familiar trail, this time without snow. Notice what changes and what doesn’t.
- Sketch a new route you’ve never tried. Maybe summer reveals a line worth dreaming about come January.
- Or just sit on a ridge, feel the breeze, and remember: this is still the mountain, just in its summer clothes.
You’re not filling a void.
You’re just tuning in to a different frequency.
The Mountains Are Still with You – And So Are We
Right now, your skis are resting. The base layers are packed away, and the boots are quiet in the corner. But none of that means the season is truly over.
Because when you live for the mountains, the season is never really over.
The ridge line you once skied is now a summer trail. The summit that tested your legs in January still welcomes your gaze in July. The silence of alpine mornings? It’s the same, only warmer.
At OGSO, we know this rhythm. We live it too.
And we build skis not just for winter days, but for the kind of people who carry the mountains with them all year long.
So take the slow days. Walk the ridges. Watch the light change.
Let your next season begin quietly, not with a bang, but with a step.
We’ll be here when the snow returns.
And in the meantime, you’re still on the journey. You always have been.