Hefti Blog

Many of you have probably wondered one day how a snowboard or a pair of skis are made. Many still believe that machines do most of the work when in reality much of it is still done by hand. On the following video, we visit the Burton Factory in Vermont and see the steps and amount of work that it takes to make these wonderful pieces of art. Enjoy!

The entire team of Hefti Sports Leysin would like to thank everyone who has visited our store and wishes you and your families a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Ski wise, the resort of Leysin has done a tremendous job to get 90% of the ski slopes running with very good snow conditions as well as perfect runs all the way to town. Enjoy!

3 new webcams have been setup in the resort of Leysin. One gives you a panoramic view of the Lac Léman from the Berneuse summit, the second is located in the snowpark and will give riders a good view of the halfpipe. Finally, the last one is located at the summit of the Chaux-de-Mont chairlift and gives you a magnificent view of the ski runs. Check them out below...

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Mammut has just released its new software update for the Barrivox Pulse Avalanche beacon transceiver. This new firmware is easily uploaded on your current Pulse beacon and can instantly be used. The new features give you more options on the user profile and more effective search functions. This firmware can be installed in our shop (CHF 40.-) and only takes a few minutes...

On December 12th 2009, Swiss Mountain Guide, Guide Service and Hefti Sports will be organizing an evening on avalanche awareness. The aim will be to reinforce the potential danger in the back country, the types of avalanches, how to prepare ourselves and the necessary equipment...

It's confirmed! The ski slopes will be open this coming weekend, December 5th and 6th. The open runs will primarily be Berneuse as well as the babylift at the summit. Price wise, CHF 30.- will allow you to ride the whole day or CHF 25.- for the half day. Furthermore, our rental shop is ready to welcome you for any season or daily ski hire you may need. Our rental shop

Yes! Winter is here, and with last year's crazy season, many people were skeptical. Nevertheless, winter is back and here to stay. Approximately 35 cm of fresh snow has fallen in the past 48 hours and more is expected by the end of the week. Here at Hefti Sports,