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
Proper dressing for backcountry riding is a little different to dressing for a day of alpine skiing or snowboarding. While a layering system of base layers, mid layers, and hard shell pants and jackets are good for downhill, you’ll soon find yourself sweaty and overheating as you start your ascent to the top.
Your boots are fitted. You've chosen your board. Now don't forget one of the most important parts of your setup. Your bindings aren't just there to match your boots and board: they connect you to your board, delivering power from your body and controlling how you move.
Your bindings are your connection to your skis, transferring your movements from muscle to slope. This is especially important for alpine touring, and specific AT ski bindings will allow you to lift your heels naturally while ascending uphill and then lock your boots down allowing you to use your regular alpine skiing technique downhill. Used in combination with climbing skins and alpine touring boots, AT bindings making travelling snowy ground fast and efficient.
Have complete peace of mind when you buy ski boots at Snow and Rock. Not only is it cheaper and safer than hiring, our equipment is the latest in ski technology, letting you relax with the knowledge that boots and skis are always correctly fitted. Our trained technicians care about you and your family’s skiing experience.
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.
As we hear reports of snow falling in the Alps, we can’t help but get excited as we dream about the slopes, and our holiday, which feels like too far away (even if it is booked for December!)
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.
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.
Avalanche airbag packs are fast becoming popular as more and more skiers and snowboarders are taking to the backcountry to explore untouched terrain. In the event of a slide, you simply pull the handle attached to the shoulder strap and a pressurized cartridge or electric fan inflates the airbag, helping to keep you near the surface of the avalanche and more visible to rescuers.
Planning to sleep under canvas? Then you’ll need the right sleeping bag for your trip. Let us help you stay warm and comfortable so that you're refreshed and raring to go in the morning.
Once you begin taking on more extreme and remote terrain, it’s definitely worth investing in an airbag system; there are several systems available and they all work on similar principles. The pack houses an airbag that can be inflated in the event of an avalanche by pulling an activation handle. During an avalanche, objects with a higher volume will rise towards the surface; the inflation of the airbag increases your volume, helping to keep you as high as possible within the snow structure, increasing your chance of survival.
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