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Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket

The new Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket is aimed at “speed hikers”, which I think […]

Popular Aviemore pub reopens

After six months of closure due to floods, the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore, will reopen. […]

GB Park and Pipe launch UK snowsports competition league

A new concept in snowsports competition, which will grow and nurture British freestyle talent, has […]

My guide to skiing in Les Portes du Soleil

My most recent skiing holiday was a five-day trip to Les Portes du Soleil area […]

The best last-minute ski destinations

Think you’ve left it too late for a ski break? Think again. There are a […]

Optilab wrap-around prescription sunglasses

A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a […]

5th Arc’teryx Alpine Academy

The alpine educational event, Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for the fifth time this summer. […]

Kit review: Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer

I love it when one product that serves two purposes. The Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer […]

Sorel winter boots

If you are looking for a high quality winter boot to keep your feet warm […]

Kit review: Julbo Nautic Swell sunglasses

The G-Force needed new sunglasses. His favourite brand for years has been Oakley but he […]

Have you tried: Snow-shoeing in Scotland?

I enjoyed a fantastic day of snow showing on Beinn Ime in the Arrochar Alps, […]

28 reasons to ski in Utah

Last year, we headed to Utah for the first time. We loved the skiing so […]