While there is no perfect formula or perfect height, the right ski poles can improve your performance, giving you a more responsive and enjoyable ski. Bear in mind that sizing will be personal to you, too long or heavy for your skiing style and they’ll likely get in the way, too short and you’re more likely to position yourself too far forward, throwing you off balance.
A great waterproof jacket is essential for the slopes, no question. But finding the right one for you isn't always so simple. Finding a jacket with the right features, waterproofness and breathability for you will ensure many long days of shredding in comfort.
Insulation is essential to keeping warm in the outdoors, and is usually worn as a mid-layer, or as the outer layer in dry, cold climates. It works by trapping the warmth that our bodies create to maintain our body temperature, but this can be achieved in a variety of ways.
The fleece, a soft napped insulated fabric, is one of the go to garments for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether using it as an outer layer during a cool day or a part of a layering system on a cold day
Your bindings are your connection to your skis, transferring your movements from muscle to slope so it’s important to match your bindings to your skis, ski boots, and style for the best performance.
The Christmas songs are now being played on the radio and we are well into December, that means Christmas is just around the corner. If you are still scratching your head for ideas for your snowboarder friends and loved ones, don’t worry, you are not the only one. We have put together a fantastic Christmas gift guide for snowboarders to help you get the last few stocking fillers or bits for under the tree.
If you’re wanting to head off piste into the backcountry, away from long queues and lots of people, looking for a new adventure then you’ve come to the right place. As splitboarding rises in popularity we’re here to give you all the information you need to get started.
Our stores have a wide range of splitboarding equipment, so if in doubt, visit us in store and get expert advice from our knowledgeable staff.
Camping stoves help fuel up for wherever your adventures take you, but choosing the right one can be tricky. To ensure you’re the envy of your camp, we’ve put together an all-you-need-to-know guide.
Like hiking, trail running can expose you to a wide range of conditions. You’re often out for long periods of time and cover an eclectic variety of rugged terrain, so it’s crucial to be fully equipped. To help you get the most out of your off-road training, here are our top 10 trail running essentials:
The correct footwear should make every trip into the great outdoors the adventure of a lifetime, not a painful slog through the wilds. When properly fitted, walking boots should move moisture away from the skin to reduce the risk of blisters while allowing heat to escape and cool air to enter keeping you feeling comfortable. They also protect and support the feet and ankles so you can confidently move over a range of rugged landscapes. Here’s our 4-step guide to how you can find and fit the perfect pair.
When you’re on track to live a life that doesn’t feel quite right, you have two choices. Carry on and pretend that all is right in the world or, make a change. It was three young friends that decided it was time to make a change not only in their own lives but in the lives of future generations and this is why the buying team at Snow+Rock have added Picture to the collection for this season.
Discover how decades of research created the most kick-ass lenses on the market: Oakley Prizm™ Lens technology.
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