Also known as randonnée, alpine touring is increasing in popularity. If you’re a skier making the jump to backcountry or alpine touring your boots are as important as ever.
There’s more to buying goggles than meets the eye (pun totally intended). When you’re looking to upgrade your eyewear, you should consider lenses, tilt, fit and lens tech too. Here’s our guide to getting it right.
New to snowsports? Wondering why you need special outerwear? And, why it varies so much in price and technical spec, especially when you’re used to just throwing on a waterproof jacket and heading out the door? We've got you...
MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System; a technology created to recude head injuries and save more lives. Discover the power of MIPS across sport.
A mid-layer provides warmth, so the one you choose can make or break your day in the mountains. To help you out, we've created this guide so you can choose the right mid-layer for you.
Thermoball, The North Face’s revolutionary insulation alternative, started with a problem. Goose down is widely recognised as the warmest and lightest insulation available, yet once wet its insulation properties are less than efficient. Whilst synthetic insulations, performs better in wet condition, is heavier and less compactable.
When properly fitted, walking boots protect and support the feet and ankles while wicking sweat, to keep feet dry and comfortable and minimise the risk of blisters or injuries.
Introducing Haglofs: Swedish durability, sustainability & quality
This season, we are proud to welcome back our old friends Haglöfs to Snow+Rock with their brand new spring and summer range. With over 100 years of heritage, this Swedish brand are defined by quality and durability as much as their commitments to sustainability, not to mention their founder Wiktor, who did not consider himself the outdoorsy type.
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.
Your Guide To Keeping Kids Warm & Happy On The Slopes
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.
The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award: Our Recommended Kit List
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.
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