Before you pack your bags to ski the snowy slopes of Europe this Christmas, check out these great five resorts which offer something for everyone, whether you favour groomed pistes, park tricks and pipes, exploring unchartered backcountry, family fun or an unbeatable après ski atmosphere.

We visited the recent Patagonia Worn Wear pop-up at our Betws-y-Coed store in Wales, to hear from customers and repair technicians on the importance of doing what we can do with what we already have.

For their 50th year Patagonia have decided to look forward to the next 50. Read on to discover ways in which they think we can all collectively choose to make a difference.

Whether you're a camping enthusiast, mountain explorer, or simply looking to level up your adventure gear, Snow+Rock has you covered with expert in-store advice. 

Snow gloves and mitts are essential for your skiing adventures. That's why we've put together a handy guide to keep those hands warm and dry from your first tracks to the last lift. 

In 1982, Snow+Rock was born from an obsession with snowsports, and that obsession continues to drive everything we do. We're proud to be pioneers in our industry, only bringing you quality gear from the best brands in the business, from major players to future favourites. This is the story of the pioneering roots we grew from, and how we got to where we are now.

Two guys, 161 miles, a bear and a touch of magic on the AT

Two decades after its first event, the Freeride World Tour has grown into a worldwide platform that showcases the very best of freeriding. Partnered with a core brands within the freeride industry, Peak Performance, this year’s tour looks to be bigger and better than before.

Patagonia are the first in the industry to make all shell jackets with recycled materials, and sew them all in Fair Trade Certified Factories – and we think that’s pretty great. So we’re celebrating Patagonia’s commitment to sustainability without compromise on performance, and their relentless push to save our home planet. Shell, Yeah!

Engineered to perform in some of the most severe, bleak but beautiful climates in the world where you could encounter all four seasons in one day, turn to Norrøna. It’s this ability to protect that has seen Norrøna maintain a reputation for trusted quality for over 85 years. 

Height and weight are both important in choosing the correct size snowboard for kids, but as a general rule, kid’s boards should hit somewhere between their chin and chest, but like adult boards, the most suitable length depends on a few other factors. 

Our stores have a wide range of kid’s snowboard equipment so if in doubt, visit us in store and get expert advice from our knowledgeable staff. 

There’s more to yoga than meets the eye. Whether you’re a lifelong yogi or yet to be converted, here’s a little advice from yoga instructor, traveller and adventure lover, Claire, to help take your body to the next level, on and off the mat.