Gear

Begin at the feet and work up. Start with the basic ski and snowboard gear. Find how what to look for when buying your own ski boots, helmets and goggles.

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OOSC Sustainable Ski Gear
The best sustainable ski gear

Is sustainable ski gear a thing? When it comes to climate change, the fashion industry has a lot to answer for. ..

Skiing in sunglasses
Skiing in sunglasses or goggles? The pros and cons

Nothing can beat a powder day on the mountain with clear blue sky and bright sunshine. But if you don’t ha..

Best apres ski clothing
Best après ski clothing: Stay stylish, stay warm, stay fabulous!

The best après ski clothing isn’t about skiing. It’s about looking like you might have skied, if only you h..

ski shops
Ski shops: Should I buy or rent my ski gear?

Do you hire your gear in resort or buy your own from UK ski shops and travel with our own equipment? A skier wit..

best skiing gloves
How to find the best skiing gloves

What should we look for when buying the best skiing gloves? Concentrate on comfort and functionality to ensure a..

Ski jacket: clothes for skiing
Ski jackets: What to look out for

Ski jackets are essential apparel for anyone hitting the slopes. They’re designed to keep you warm, dry, a..

Ski service: Should you try it yourself or let the pros do it?
Ski servicing: Try it yourself or let the pros do it?

Ski servicing is the regular maintenance of your skis or snowboard. The benefit is two-fold: it’ll enhance..

What size of skis do I need
What size of skis do I need?

What size of skis do I need? Well, considering ones height and weight are a good place to start. Finding the rig..

best skiing apps
Three of the best skiing apps for 2024/25

With so many apps to choose from, we’ve done your homework for you and narrowed it down to our three top f..

Best snowboarding boots: Vans Hi-Standard OG x Hannah Eddy Women's Snowboard Boots 2024
Best snowboarding boots: How to find the right pair

What should we look for in the best snowboarding boots? One of the most important things when choosing a new pai..

How to buy best ski goggles
How to find the best ski goggles

Finding the best ski goggles is simple right? How much can there be to consider? Well, it turns out, more than w..