With snow falling heavily across the continent, the season is in full swing and if you haven’t hit the slopes already, we bet you’re itching to strap on those skis and get to the mountains.

Heading off-piste for the first time can be daunting, but with the right preparation and safety precautions, going off-piste can be a real highlight of any ski trip. Ski Club of Great Britain have put together some handy tips for any first-timers hoping to go off-piste this ski season.

Layering is an art form, it can take years to perfect. Too much layering and you’ll over heat, too little and you’ll spend the day freezing. Different body types, activity levels and weather conditions require a different amount of insulation. Finding your perfect layering system is half trial and error and half know-how. Luckily, we are going to share with you the know-how, meaning all you need to do now is go and try it out.

Struggling to decide which type of ski jacket is really your speed? We take a look at the pros and cons of insulated vs shell jackets.

It's our favourite time of year to explore the local trails. Depending on where you venture to, we can guarantee you'll be bumping into significantly less people than during the summer peak season. Find out why the next few weeks are unmissable for hikers.

Tired of tarmac? Here are five of the UK's most adventurous off-road routes to try out

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