Author: Robert Stewart
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Dolomite Diagonal GTX Shoe Review
The new Diagonal GTX Shoe from Italian outdoor brand, Dolomite, was top of our must test list for the summer of 2019 and they didn’t disappoint.
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Spring Skiing in Samoëns
Snow.Guide Ski Editor Rob Stewart and his family travel to the resort of Samoëns in the French Alps on a late season holiday at the all-inclusive Club Med resort.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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No Chance Of Cabin Fever In The Highlands When There’s Snow In Them Hills
Snow.Guide Ski Editor Rob Stewart travels north by rail and road to reach Scotland’s ski slopes during the February half-term week and discovers that a Highland winter holiday is a breath of fresh air and despite the appeal of a cosy cabin, there’s no reason to hang around when there’s snow to be skied.
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Interview With Freeride Pioneer And Legend Dominque Perret
Rob Stewart catches up with freeride pioneer and legend Dominque Perret – founder of the International Snow Training Academy (ISTA), an organisation dedicated to training skiers and snowboarders in off-piste and mountain safety.