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Gear Review - Fjallraven Bergtagen GTX Pro ski jacket
A first foray into snowsports for the iconic Swedish brand, but is it enough to stave off the appalling weather in which Henry tests gear?
20 hours ago4 min read


Season Diary - Day 29
Today was our touring day; but between equipment delays, avalanche conditions, and the weather, this is a tale of forever changing plans.
Mar 203 min read
Season Diary - Day 28
Wednesday 19th March - Val d'Isere, Flaine Today's diary is guest written and edited - stay tuned for more!
Mar 191 min read


Season Diary - Day 27
Never a more varied day was skied; mixing touring, powder, racing and piste pounding in one exhilarating and leg burning day.
Mar 182 min read


Season Diary - Day 26
Guest written by Sam Percival. Today was a rather relaxed day skiing, following yesterday’s powder.
Mar 172 min read


Season Diary - Day 25
Four trains, three buses, but once again back in the skiing heaven of Val d'Isere. Here's the story of custard tarts and tree skiing
Mar 162 min read


Season Diary - Day 24
A final day in Flaine exploring everything this amazing if underrated resort has to offer.
Mar 142 min read


Season Diary - Day 23
Nearly a week in, what is this Repping malarky like in action?
Mar 134 min read


Gear Review - Osprey Firn 18 litre backpack
The Osprey Firn 18 is the next generation ski touring pack from an exceptional American brand that has often missed the mark on skiing packs
Mar 135 min read


Season Diary - Day 22
Cloud and fog closed in over Flaine today, challenging our abilities to navigate around the mountain.
Mar 123 min read


Season Diary - Day 21
Spring skiing means spring slush which means spring moguls. How to challenge these demons?
Mar 112 min read


Season Diary - Day 20
An 11th-hour call-up off the bench saw me rapidly changing flights, re-booking transfers, and planning a week's repping in Flaine.
Mar 103 min read


Gear Review - Arc’teryx Micon 32 backpack
The Micon is the headline skiing pack from Canadian stalwart Arc’teryx. But does it live up to the brand’s exacting standards?
Mar 75 min read


Gear Review - Helly Hansen LIFA ACTIVE Stripe baselayer
Can I be lured away from my adoration of merino wool baselayers with this blast-from-the-past offer from Helly Hansen?
Mar 43 min read


Return to Mont Tremblant: In Search of Meaning ...
The Canadian resort of Tremblant is not like any other resort in Canada; but that which it is, it is. And I love it.
Feb 289 min read


Can I Take My Avalanche Airbag on the Plane?
Skiing Unlocked breaks down the dos and don'ts of taking avalanche safety gear - including airbags - on planes.
Feb 254 min read


The Pole Plant: Unlocking your Turn
The pole plant is an under considered part of the turn for many skiers. But if done well, it can unlock a massive upgrade to your skiing.
Feb 205 min read


The 4-Piece Layering System You Need This Winter
A four piece layering system is ideal to prepare for whatever the mountain throws at you. Skiing Unlocked breaks down what this means.
Feb 134 min read


Gear Review – Leki Griffin Prime 3D gloves
Sporty but comfortable, sleek but warm, the Leki Griffin Prime 3D gloves strike a nice balance for the everyday skier.
Feb 63 min read


Season Diary - Day 19
What happens when brands renowned for their freeride skis decide to make piste skis? The jury is still out ...
Jan 303 min read
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