by Robert Stewart

Adventures On The Front Side

Snow.Guide ski editor Rob Stewart recently checked out the new ski touring park in the resort of Crans-Montana and discovers why the pastime of ski touring is catching on with mainstream skiers and snowboarders.

by Robert Stewart

Chalet Review – Chez Bear, Serre Chevalier

Chez Bear lodge is a private chalet nestled above the ancient, walled city, of Briançon in the southern French Alps – just a stone’s throw from the main ski lift whisking guests directly into the main Serre Chevalier ski area, one the largest in the country.

by Mark Barber

Pathron XT Bindings Review – Rear Entry Snowboard Bindings

Pathron XT Bindings review – what is the rear entry fastec system like? Are they easier to strap in and better to ride than conventional snowboard bindings?

by Jacqui Short

Helly Hansen W Powderstar Ski Jacket And Snowstar Ski Pant Review

This review of the Helly Hansen W Powderstar ski jacket and the Helly Hansen Snowstar ski pant, was carried out on the slopes of Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peisey Vallandry.

by Robert Stewart

Osprey Mutant Backpack Review – Alpine Pack For Ski Touring And Mountaineering

The Mutant backpack from Osprey is designed for Alpine mountaineering but it’s perfect for ski touring – at 38 litres it’s large enough to deal with longer multi-day tours and hut to hut adventures.

We are featuring the pack here on Snow.Guide and we’re looking forward to a full test later this winter season.

by Robert Stewart

What We Found In Our Christmas Stocking For The 2018-19 Winter Season

As the 2018-19 winter starts to kick in, Rob Stewart looks into what he found in his Christmas stocking for the 2018-19 season

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.

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!

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.