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Review: Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet

The Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet is for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. It is lightweight […]

Essential – and useful – kit for a ski touring holiday

I am recently back from a ski touring trip in northern Norway. The focus of […]

Review: Julbo Titan OTG ski goggles with Zebra photochromic lenses

Julbo Universe ski goggles are fitted with Cat. 2 to 4 Reactiv Photochromic lens, which […]

Ischgl: History, skiing and wonderful views on the Smugglers’ Circuits

The Austrian ski resort of Ischgl has created three skiing circuits, the Gold, Silver and […]

Spring skiing in Scotland: Why, how and where?

In recent years, I’ve come to look forward to spring skiing in Scotland. While there […]

6 great activities to try in winter in Val Thorens, France

Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort at an altitude of 2300m. It is located […]

The Lecht: Keeping it in the family

Arriving at The Lecht, a Scottish ski resort situated high in the Cairngorms National Park, […]

Swiss skiing: Ski touring in the new Rando Parc Crans-Montana

A travel article about ski touring in Switzerland in the new Rando Parc Crans-Montana. This […]

17 things I learned on the Wild Ski Weekend at Glenmore Lodge

Skiing touring in Scotland can be amazing (in all kinds of ways!). I’ve been learning […]

Great ideas for places to stay on a skiing break in Scotland

With five Scottish ski resorts to choose from, there are plenty of options for places […]

Ben Nevis avalanche: Harsh reality and valuable lessons

Paul Boggis runs Mountain Magic, a non-profit organisation that provides courses and adventures in hill […]

Where to ski the steeps in Scotland

If you enjoy the challenge of skiing a steep run, Scotland will impress with plenty […]