For the last 70 years, Salomon has been at the forefront of innovation and technical excellence within the snow sports industry. The entire brand has lived and breathed the mountains since being started up in Annecy, France. Since then, they have developed equipment for skiers and snowboarders alike to enjoy. Over the last couple of weeks, the snow has been out in full force across the Alps and it’s no secret that winter has arrived. As Salomon says, it’s ‘Time to Play’!

Want your own skis but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve created this expert ski buying guide to help you own the mountains this season. 

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. 

If you’re looking to buy a snowboard you’ve come to the right place. With so many options to choose from narrowing down your selection can be tricky so we’ve created this easy to use snowboard buying guide.

Following our hugely successful The North Face Avalanche Awareness Lecture Series, British Mountain Guide and Head of Snowsports at Glenmore Lodge, Andy Townsend, tells us how to prep for the season, how to spot hazards and what safety equipment we need on the mountain:

Know someone who loves to scale heights? Then we’ve got the perfect gift. Whether you’re after a stocking filler or something for under the Christmas tree, we’ll help you seek the peak of equipment for the epic climber in your life.

Find your perfect ski and snowboard outfit with this style and fit guide.

If you’re boldly exploring the backcountry this winter, avalanche awareness and the correct safety equipment are lifesavers in the event of an emergency in unmarked and unpatrolled territory. Stay safer off-piste this snow season, with these five backcountry skiing and snowboarding essentials:

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. 

In winter, even an easy route in Scotland can transform into an alpine epic (we recommend taking a winter mountaineering course). Here are 13 tips to help keep you safe walking and climbing in Scotland:

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

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

Rab have been making sleeping bags for over 30 years and are constantly evolving and  re-designing their ideas despite having created some of the best bags in the industry to date. 2014 is no exception and this season has seen  updates to classic models as well as new innovations across the board that promise to offer a greater level of performance than ever before.