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:
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.
Know someone who loves to scale heights? Then we’ve got the perfect gift. Whether you’re after a stocking filler or something for under the Christmas tree, we’ll help you seek the peak of equipment for the epic climber in your life.
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.
If you’re looking to buy a snowboard you’ve come to the right place. With so many options to choose from narrowing down your selection can be tricky so we’ve created this easy to use snowboard buying guide.
Engineered to perform in some of the most severe, bleak but beautiful climates in the world where you could encounter all four seasons in one day, turn to Norrøna. It’s this ability to protect that has seen Norrøna maintain a reputation for trusted quality for over 85 years.
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.
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.
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’!
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