Team Amani Migration Edition helmet and eyewear

In 2021, Swedish alpine skier and speed events specialist Felix Monsén suffered a severe knee injury, which dramatically ended his season and kept him away from skiing for 16 months. The recovery period was so long that he chose to separate from the national team, and questions loomed as to whether he would ever compete again. But his love for and commitment to the sport remained as strong as ever, and he remained determined to make a comeback.

POC’s new 24/25 Winter season collection is led by a strikingly refined design language across its range of innovative and high-performance products. Cleaner lines and confident colours come together to enhance established and award-winning silhouettes and offer a new perspective on ski racing and life on the slopes.

Skiing is always a journey. Whether it is a run from top to bottom at the local ski hill or a road trip to the tallest mountain on the horizon, you have to be willing to put in the work to earn the reward. Sometimes, that means laying down a day’s wages for a lift ticket. Other times, it could mean six months in the gym rehabbing a blown knee so you can get back out there next winter. Some days, we get lucky and score perfect conditions without even trying. But usually, the harder we work, the more patient we are, the further we venture, the better the reward.

Ahead of the new ski season, POC and Marco Odermatt are proud to introduce a new signature edition helmet, which has been designed exclusively by Marco and POC, and developed for Marco to use during the non-competition days in the season.

The way each of us experiences colour is subjective, but the fundamentals of how each of us sees remain the same. Understanding the impact snow has on how we receive colour information is vital for choosing the right lens.

You could say Marco Odermatt was born to ski. Hailing from the Nidwalden region of the Swiss Alps––an area steeped in ski culture and history­­––he grew up in a family of skiers.

This is the third article in a series of three that explores the dedication of athletes who competed at the Summer Games, examining their commitment and the resilience needed to excel. We aim to reveal the core of their dedication and the strength that drives them. Join us as we uncover the stories behind their journeys and the factors that fuel their commitment to performance.