Expert Advice And Inspiration

Your transceiver leads to the probe, your probe leads to the shovel, your shovel leads to your friend. These three items are the most vital part of any backcountry skiers’ equipment; you should never step into the backcountry without them. With so many options on the market, finding the right avalanche safety set up can be difficult. To help clear the confusion and aid you in the decision, we have assembled a guide to walk you through everything you will need to know when purchasing avalanche safety equipment that could save your life.

Adventure skiing is skiing un-pisted ‘natural’ snow, generally outside designated ski areas. Whether you’re skiing just off-piste, close to all the amenities, lifts, restaurants or hiking up distant peaks far away from the madding crowd, safety has to be the number one priority. From transceivers, shovels, probes and ABS Airbag Packs, to the correct clothing and ski wear, it is important to ensure that you have right type of equipment for the type of adventure skiing you are undertaking.

In order to make your life as easy as possible when preparing for your latest (or even first) family ski holiday, we have asked our buyers to assemble a handy checklist to ensure your kids get the most out of their time on the snow. Nothing spoils everyone’s fun quicker than becoming wet and cold, so have a look through this list to ensure that you get everything you’ll need to keep your kids warm and happy.

To jump straight on a chair lift, look out over unspoilt views and then cruise down quiet freshly groomed pistes is any skier or snowboarders dream. And, while those days seem few and far between, we're here to help with our must-visit quieter resorts. 

Where to go and what to wear - here's everything you need to know to do spring skiing right this year.

Thinking about sleeping under canvas? We've got your back. In our tent buying guide you'll discover everything you need to know about choosing the right tent for your trip.

Heading off the roads and into the forest, the hills or the mountains is guaranteed to and turn every run into an adventure - but there are plenty of official challenges waiting to test your limits. Get on your trail shoes, and check out these UK trail running challenges.

Whether you’re exploring the remotest corners of the UK or taking to high-up trails in far-flung locations, you need boots that are built to keep up. But where do you start? Here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision.

Fast and light hiking is all about picking up the pace through the wilderness. Here's our lowdown on the essential gear you'll need, to do just that.

Taking care of your walking boots ensures that they last longer and perform better in the outdoors. Regularly cleaning, drying and reproofing hiking boots enhances comfort by keeping feet fresh and dry (full grain leather boots also need to be conditioned when the uppers start to dry and crack). These are the different treatments and aftercare products required for maintaining your footwear.

In collaboration with Ski Club Great Britain + proud sponsers of the 2023 Ski Tests, we've carefully selected the top 10 ski, each for carving on pistes, exploring all-mountain terrain, or diving into freeride adventures.

Charlotte Hodge, our Snow+Rock gear specialist and skiing enthusiast shares her passion for skiing and tips on choosing the best snowsports gear for an unforgettable time in the mountains.

Preparation is key to a successful DofE Expedition. A well-planned route and slick navigation skills are crucial, but so is getting the correct gear and equipment. Here is our DofE kit list, which features solely Recommended Kit tested and shortlisted by DofE Staff and expedition teams.