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This review of the Protest Decay ski jacket was carried out on a snowboarding trip to Ischgl, Austria, at the beginning of December.

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!

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.

Traditionally, British skiers have flocked to the glitzier resorts of Meribel and Courchevel, but, as Bob Dylan used to sing, “the times they are a-changin’” and Les Menuires is now seen as a valid contender.  It is certainly kinder on the wallet and overall is better value for money than its neighbours.

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.

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

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

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.