ADVICE & INSPIRATION

Expert Advice + Inspiration | Guides + Tips for Outdoor and Snow

Patagonia's 50th Year
Patagonia's 50th Year
Patagonia's 50th Year

For their 50th year Patagonia have decided to look forward to the next 50. Read on to discover ways in which they think we can all collectively choose to make a difference.

Oakley Goggles Pro
Oakley Goggles Pro
Oakley Goggles Pro
Patagonia Worn Wear Tour
Patagonia Worn Wear Tour
Patagonia Worn Wear Tour

We visited the recent Patagonia Worn Wear pop-up at our Betws-y-Coed store in Wales, to hear from customers and repair technicians on the importance of doing what we can do with what we already have.

10 Great All-Mountain Skis
10 Great All-Mountain Skis
10 Great All-Mountain Skis

If you spend most of your time exploring groomed runs but are yearning to venture into the powder then all-mountain skis are a great choice. They are are all about versatility; fun to ride anywhere on the mountain and brilliant for building confidence off-piste.

 

Snow+Rock In-Store Gear Advice
Snow+Rock In-Store Gear Advice
Snow+Rock In-Store Gear Advice

Whether you're a camping enthusiast, mountain explorer, or simply looking to level up your adventure gear, Snow+Rock has you covered with expert in-store advice. 

Freeride World Tour X Peak Performance
Freeride World Tour X Peak Performance
Freeride World Tour X Peak Performance

Two decades after its first event, the Freeride World Tour has grown into a worldwide platform that showcases the very best of freeriding. Partnered with a core brands within the freeride industry, Peak Performance, this year’s tour looks to be bigger and better than before.

Yoga to Take You Higher
Yoga to Take You Higher
Yoga to Take You Higher

There’s more to yoga than meets the eye. Whether you’re a lifelong yogi or yet to be converted, here’s a little advice from yoga instructor, traveller and adventure lover, Claire, to help take your body to the next level, on and off the mat. 

Ski Servicing Guide
Ski Servicing Guide
Ski Servicing Guide

Across the United Kingdom our stores give you access to the best boot and equipment service centres to help keep your investment in top condition. By investing in the latest technology and training courses our stores can provide you with custom solutions to your needs.

An Introduction to Black Scottish Adventurers
An Introduction to Black Scottish Adventurers
An Introduction to Black Scottish Adventurers
The International Snow Training Academy (ISTA)
The International Snow Training Academy (ISTA)
The International Snow Training Academy (ISTA)

It is deeply engrained within our human nature, especially in those who partake in our adrenaline-fuelled sports, not to follow the path set out for us. However, on the mountains and without the proper knowledge, ducking the rope and leaving the piste to find new and exciting routes presents a unique set of challenges and dangers. 

5 New Season Essentials For Autum Commuting
5 New Season Essentials For Autum Commuting
5 New Season Essentials For Autum Commuting

Prepare for the sudden showers and cooler mornings and evenings of autumn with these 5 new-season commuter essentials, which combine mountain protection with urban style

Hydro Flask: Let’s dispose of disposable coffee cups
Hydro Flask: Let’s dispose of disposable coffee cups
Hydro Flask: Let’s dispose of disposable coffee cups

Coffee cups are filling up landfills and hurting our wallets. One solution to the problem is using a Hydro Flask to keep your brew hot, time and time again. 

10 Things You’ll Learn On A Mountain Training Rock Skills Course
10 Things You’ll Learn On A Mountain Training Rock Skills Course
10 Things You’ll Learn On A Mountain Training Rock Skills Course
Avalanche Awareness & Mountain Safety Guide
Avalanche Awareness & Mountain Safety Guide
Avalanche Awareness & Mountain Safety Guide

Following our hugely successful The North Face Avalanche Awareness Lecture Series, British Mountain Guide and Head of Snowsports at Glenmore Lodge, Andy Townsend, tells us how to prep for the season, how to spot hazards and what safety equipment we need on the mountain:

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