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
In the event of an avalanche, a probe will help you not only pinpoint the exact location of the victim but measure the burial depth too, reducing potential life-saving rescue time. In conjunction with an avalanche transceiver and shovel, the probe is an essential piece of safety kit.
Over the years, Rab have brought us some of the world’s most technical and innovative outdoor clothing. Known for their advanced down products, the brand have forged a reputation by providing lightweight, efficient performance thanks to their progressive technical fabrics and unique fill ratio. Rab are deeper than down however, and their range of hard shells, softshells and mid layers are now causing ripples of their own.
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.
Skiing and snowboarding are at the peak of snow sports, but only if you have the right gear. That’s why we’ve got one of the widest selections of everything skiing-related, from men’s and women’s intermediate piste skis to advanced all-mountain models. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we have specialised skiing equipment that have you covered, so you can carve in style safely.
For the last 70 years, Salomon has been at the forefront of innovation and technical excellence within the snow sports industry. The entire brand has lived and breathed the mountains since being started up in Annecy, France. Since then, they have developed equipment for skiers and snowboarders alike to enjoy. Over the last couple of weeks, the snow has been out in full force across the Alps and it’s no secret that winter has arrived. As Salomon says, it’s ‘Time to Play’!
Want your own skis but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve created this expert ski buying guide to help you own the mountains this season.
Height and weight are both important in choosing the correct size snowboard for kids, but as a general rule, kid’s boards should hit somewhere between their chin and chest, but like adult boards, the most suitable length depends on a few other factors.
Our stores have a wide range of kid’s snowboard equipment so if in doubt, visit us in store and get expert advice from our knowledgeable staff.
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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