On Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th January 2026, the Prowinter Test Days 2026, powered by ITASnow and Prove Libere Retail by Pool Sci Italia, will return to Carezza Ski: the first and most important European B2B ski test of the season dedicated to slope materials.
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The future of alpine skiing lies in Trentino-Alto Adige.
The event represents the first official opportunity in Europe for companies, distributors, and rental companies to preview the latest ski products for the 2026/2027 winter, evaluating their performance, stability, and technologies directly on the snow.
A key event for the future of alpine skiing
Confirmed for the third consecutive year as the central event of the 26th edition of Prowinter, scheduled for January 11–13, 2026, at Fiera Bolzano, the Prowinter Test Days are part of an increasingly international trade fair context.
The 2026 edition marks a further step forward with the opening of the Scandinavian Village, a symbol of the meeting between the Northern and Southern European markets.
Carezza Ski: Real-world testing in ideal conditions
The tests will take place on the Prà di Tori slope at Carezza Ski, a location easily accessible from Bolzano and recognized as an ideal environment for technical testing on the slopes.
During the two-day event, over 250 industry professionals will have the opportunity to test materials and technologies from leading alpine ski brands, interact with international colleagues, and learn about the latest innovations in the sector.
The new products presented at the Bolzano fair can thus be tested directly on the snow, transforming Carezza into a true European hub for ski equipment testing.
A strategic event for the B2B supply chain
“The Prowinter Test Days are confirmed as the first equipment tests of the season and aim to become an essential event for retailers and rental companies,” says Geraldine Coccagna, Brand Manager of Prowinter.
The format is designed to concretely meet the needs of manufacturers, retailers, and rental companies, thanks also to the support of strategic partners such as Pool Sci Italia, ITASnow, and Carezza Ski.
Alessio Meda, President of Pool Sci Italia, also emphasizes the initiative’s value: “The Prove Libere Retail by Pool Sci Italia is now the first European B2B Ski Test featuring next season’s new products, and the only one to integrate trade fair activities and field testing.”
Prowinter: From trade fair to complete B2B platform
Prowinter Test Days 2026 thus confirms its position as a central element of the Prowinter ecosystem, which evolves year after year into an integrated B2B platform capable of combining exhibition, networking, and real-world testing in a single, high-value professional experience.
