Buying Guides

Your ski and snowboard boots are an investment. They're the foundation of your setup that will be with you on the slopes for years to come. Book a boot fitting appointments and find your perfect fit. 

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.

With more and more indoor climbing centres and outdoor areas opening up you don’t need to live near cliffs and mountains to get involved. From indoor bouldering to outdoor lead climbing, it’s a fun but challenging way to get fit. 

This guide has everything you need to learn the lingo, gear up, and get started.

Thinking about sleeping under canvas? We've got your back. In our tent buying guide you'll discover everything you need to know about choosing the right tent for your trip.

Like hiking, trail running can expose you to a wide range of conditions. You’re often out for long periods of time and cover an eclectic variety of rugged terrain, so it’s crucial to be fully equipped. To help you get the most out of your off-road training, here are our top 10 trail running essentials:

Winter mountaineering can mean anything from hillwalking to technical climbing, and the footwear and equipment requirements are different for every activity.

Scottish winter weather can vary in the space of a single day, so always be prepared for the worst.

Over the years, Rab have brought us some of the world’s most technical and innovative outdoor clothing. Known for their advanced down products, the brand have forged a reputation by providing lightweight, efficient performance thanks to their progressive technical fabrics and unique fill ratio. Rab are deeper than down however, and their range of hard shells, softshells and mid layers are now causing ripples of their own.

If you spend most of your time exploring groomed runs but are yearning to venture into the powder then all-mountain skis are a great choice. They are are all about versatility; fun to ride anywhere on the mountain and brilliant for building confidence off-piste.

Fast and light hiking is all about strength: getting fitter, carrying less and moving faster. It's taking only what you need and going as far, as quickly, as possible. Here's all the gear you'll need to pick up the pace through the wilderness.

Your ski boots are an investment. They'll be your companions on the slopes for many years to come, and choosing the right ones will keep your performance at its peak and comfort to a maximum. We've put together our key things to look out for, but we always recommend visiting us in-store for a fitting with our experts.

Buying new skis is really exciting, but wading through swathes of technical jargon isn’t! If you’re able to visit a store, our expert staff can give you the straightforward help and advice that you need; if you’re browsing online, here is a breakdown of some of the most common technical terms that you’re likely to encounter.

Insulation is essential to keeping warm in the outdoors, and is usually worn as a mid-layer, or as the outer layer in dry, cold climates. It works by trapping the warmth that our bodies create to maintain our body temperature, but this can be achieved in a variety of ways. 

Interchangeable lenses are becoming a common feature on more and more goggles. Light levels can change very quickly on the mountain and the effect that has on visibility can be dramatic.