Winter Sports Advice and Features from Experts

by Mark Barber

Protest Decay ski jacket review

This review of the Protest Decay ski jacket was carried out on a snowboarding trip to Ischgl, Austria, at the beginning of December. Okay. I must admit that this style of jacket is not my usual choice. In fact one friend commented that I was wearing the wrong camouflage attire for snow conditions! Having said […]

14 hours ago

Snowsports Holiday Advice

by Mark Barber

Ischgl to the rescue : December snowboarding trip

Organising a December snowboarding trip can always be risky as I found out the hard way. But one resort I keep heading back to early season time and time again. This season was no exception; it was Ischgl to the rescue!

2 weeks ago

Snowsports Clothing

by Holly Barber

Helly Hansen W Powder Pant Review (A teenager’s perspective)

This review of the Helly Hansen W Powder Pant was carried out by our teenage reviewer, Holly Barber (aged 15), on the slopes of Soldeu, Andorra.

2 months ago

Snowsports Clothing

by Mark Barber

Helly Hansen Summer Clothing Review

A Norwegian brand, Helly Hansen has its origins in marine clothing. But over the years it has forged a reputation for quality snow sports outerwear as well.

3 months ago

Snowsports Equipment

by Holly Barber

Wed’ze Carv 700 MIPS Helmet Review – A Teenager’s Point Of View!

Stylish and yet practical, the Wed’ze Carv 700 MIPS helmet is definitely on to a winner. The technicality is off the scale, whilst maintaining ultimate comfort and ease of use.

4 months ago

Snowsports Clothing

by Mark Barber

Helly Hansen XCool Boxer review: Technical sport underwear

This review of the Helly Hansen XCool Boxer was carried out on an action sports trip to Les Gets, when decent technical underwear for sport is essential.

6 months ago

Snowsports Clothing Snowsports Reviews

by Mark Barber

Panda Optics Cove Sunglasses review

This Panda Optics Cove sunglasses review was carried out during a trip to the French mountain resort of Les Gets.

6 months ago

Snowsports Clothing

by Holly Barber

Helly Hansen W Whitestar Ski Jacket Review

Last Easter, I embarked on a skiing holiday to Andorra; this was only my third skiing trip. I am now a more experienced skier, so wanted more technical ski wear than I had on previous trips. With this in mind, the Helly Hansen W Whitestar Jacket certainly did not disappoint

7 months ago

GB Snowsports Snowsports Holiday Advice

by Mark Barber

Should You Have A Ski Lesson Before Your Ski Holiday?

Before heading out to the mountains for the first time in years, consider having a ski lesson in the UK first!

8 months ago

Snowsports Clothing

by Mark Barber

Dainese AWA Gloves Review

I was interested in reviewing the Dainese AWA Gloves because arguably ski gloves are the most important purchase out of all ski wear. It is not a purchase that you want to skimp on as the quality of ski gloves can make the difference with staying out on the mountain or heading back early with cold or wet hands.

8 months ago