G3 has launched a German version of its website to complement Japanese and French versions, which were added two years ago.


A significant increase in traffic on the other foreign language sites, along with growing interest in its product line in German-speaking parts of Europe, prompted G3 to launch the German version, said Oliver Steffen, G3 president and founder.

“We want to make it easy for our consumers, no matter their language, to learn about the G3 brand and our product line,” Steffen said.


Along with helping to inform consumers in German-speaking areas about G3 skis, bindings, climbing skins and other backcountry accessories, the new site will benefit G3’s distributors, ICON in Switzerland, and Elementum in Austria and Germany, Steffen said. All of the foreign language versions are navigable from the homepage of the G3 website.


Based in Vancouver, B.C., G3 Genuine Guide Gear is manufacturer of  gear for backcountry skiing. It has been making avalanche safety equipment since 1995. The G3 product line includes skis, alpine-touring and telemark ski bindings, climbing skins, avalanche shovels, probes and other ski accessories.