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Infographic: Best ski resorts in Europe

I came across this infographic revealing a host of top  ski resorts.  Europe boasts many great […]

Inspiring projects: Scottish coastal rowing

An inspiring project has seen coastal communities collaborate to raise funds, build and race traditional […]

Move over meerkat. Here’s Vince SnowVole!

Who ever imagined that the Compare the Market meerkat would become such a cult toy. […]

When sick means cool and ripped means buff

Skiing and snowboarding with the Young Dudes on a recent SnowVole bloggers’ trip to the […]

Trying to act like a Young Dude in the French Alps

Off-piste snowboarding is utterly awesome. (If you stay upright.) But off-piste nose-diving into two metres […]

High hopes for early season snowboarding trip

I never feel at ease talking about snow conditions before going skiing or snowboarding. But […]

Where to find the best ski in ski out chalets

My guest blogger Richard Sinclair is the founder of Sno, the UK’s fastest-growing ski holidays and […]

Watches to wear skiing this winter

I’m not sure whether I’d ever considered matching a watch with a skiing holiday, but, […]

Kit review: Skiing ‘Helmet Hugger’

My snowboarding helmet is highly functional and practical – and it has saved my head […]

Do your bit at a ski resort clean up

Thousands of skiers and snowboarders descending on Scotland’s ski resorts every winter can leave a […]

The girls summit Ben Nevis!

I was a little embarrassed. Actually, no, I was very embarrassed. I am well-known as […]

Kit review: Jack Wolfskin waterproof jacket

Don’t ask me why, but I have long coveted a Jack Wolfskin jacket. It could […]