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Rab Sharp Edge Jacket

The Sharp Edge is a versatile and genuinely female-tailored ski mountaineering shell that will serve you well both up and downhill, all season long, says Rebecca Ting

13 Apr, 2018

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Ski Touring by Bruce Goodlad

Ski Touring - the title says it all. This no-nonsense publication from British Mountain Guide Bruce Goodlad covers everything you need to know, and nothing you don't on the complex topic of ski touring. From snow safety to equipment through to details of some...

4 Jun, 2015

Polvere Ski Mountaineering Skis

Sarah Stirling reviews some lightweight skis from Ski Trab. They were good on the uphills, but how did they cope with the downs...

11 23 Apr, 2013

Black Diamond Avalung-Equipped Packs (with video)

15 minutes is generally accepted as the time you have before running out of oxygen if buried in an avalanche - assuming your airways are free. If you are wearing an Avalung the onset of hypoxemia (insufficient oxygen in the blood) can be delayed by...

4 25 Feb, 2010

Black Diamond Verdict ski (2008 model)

"Yes, it's a ski review. Skis are an essential part of winter climbing in the Alps and with more Brits climbing in the Alps it's time more climbers looked closely at the advantages of a ski's as a means of approach and descent from climbs. It's a scene I've...

23 Apr, 2008

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George Fisher Ski Servicing

All our ski servicing is done in-store by fully qualified ski technicians, if you have any particular concerns or queries there's always someone to talk you through all your options. To book your skis in for a service please contact us.

16 Nov, 2018

SALEWA Antelao Climb-to-Ski Clothing

Challenging trails that involve some climbing are no obstacle for adventurers with a passion for freeskiing. The lightweight yet tough Antelao GTX C-Knit Jacket is just one product in the Antelao family designed with these adrenaline junkies in mind

10 Nov, 2015

Preparing for Winter: New MSR Snowshoe Designs

MSR (Mountain Safety Research®), the Seattle-based manufacturer of high-performance outdoor equipment, has gripped the snowshoe market for more than a decade with innovative designs that provide the best in traction, flotation, and versatility. In...

14 Aug, 2014