With a slow start to the winter season and following recent weeks of heavy snowfall, snowpacks across Europe can be unstable and prone to lethal avalanches. Whilst you should never head into the backcountry without full backcountry equipment and a qualified local professional, we’re of the belief that avalanche safety starts with understanding snowpacks and preventing avalanches before they occur.
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.
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.
With so much technology going into skis it can be hard to keep up with all the terminology and its purpose, so we’ve created this handy guide to give you a breakdown of all the tech specs.
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.
From the long-distance continental thru-routes of North America to Britain’s biggest multi-summit conquests, we’ve selected five of the world’s best hiking challenges to give you some serious expedition inspo.
Ready to take your climbing skills outside? The UK has an abundance of great routes - or climbing "problems" - for you to do just that. Here's our pick of the top 5 bouldering spots Britain has to offer.
When properly fitted, walking boots protect and support the feet and ankles while wicking sweat, to keep feet dry and comfortable and minimise the risk of blisters or injuries.
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.
Arc’teryx are renowned for being at the cutting-edge of development, constantly evolving in order to provide you with the ultimate performance products. We’re going to look at the tech behind the brand and give you the lowdown on some of the unique features that set them apart.
If you're looking for somewhere new to ski or a change from the big resorts, there are hundreds of smaller resorts across Europe with something a little bit different to offer. Here are five of our favourite undiscovered resorts:
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.
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.
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