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!)

Snow+Rock Marketing Executive, Nicki Mills shares her knowledge of southern hemisphere  resorts to visit when the snow begins to melt in Europe.

As the UK's largest retailer of climbing kit, Snow and Rock is proud to actively support the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and its members.

Dynastar Ambassador Betony Garner, who is based in Chamonix, France, explains the benefits of pre-season training and how you can get in shape for your next skiing or snowboarding trip:

If you’re an experienced skier committed to the eternal pursuit of the perfect powder then you definitely need a set of freeride skis in your arsenal. Here are 10 Great Freeride Skis that have everything you need to handle unchartered territory.

Summer weather and weekend music festivals are made for each other, but don't let the idea of camping get you down. Here's everything you need to know to survive camping this festival season.

Don’t just explore the wilderness, survive it. When straying off the beaten path, it pays to have all the gear that lets you push your limits and then some. Check out some of our survival essentials and amp up your travels plans this summer. Move over Bear Grylls: it’s time to get wild. 

A venture into Britain's remote and rugged landscapes requires more than just a map and compass (although you need both of those, too). Here's our list of essential kit for taking on the British hills.

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.  

The call of fresh untouched powder, pristine pillow lines, and majestic tree runs, is all the motivation you need to start exploring the backcountry but with the added risks and danger its important to have the right equipment, and know how to use it. This guide will take you through the backcountry basics, what it means, and what gear you need to get started. Our stores have a wide range of backcountry equipment, so if in doubt, visit us in store and get expert advice from our knowledgeable staff.

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.  

If you love nothing more than skiing groomed runs and working your way around the piste map, then the right pair of piste skis will help you to make the most of every turn. Here are 10 Great Piste skis that are gracing the slopes this season.