Gear Reviews

A new pair of gloves for mild lift days and on spring tour tracks - can they live up to Hestra's industry-leading reputation? I had been umm-ing and ahh-ing over a new pair of gloves for some time before biting the bullet on the Hestra Ergo Active 5-Finger; a positive review from a colleague skiing in them in warmer conditions, combined with a desire to do more ski touring where they would utilised more, swung the balance in their favour. I had been looking for a pair of glov

The faux leather case popped open to reveal what can only be described as the coolest – ice coldest – pair of skiing sunglasses I had ever seen in my life. These are the Vallon Ski Aviators, and this is our gear review.

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?

Can Superfeet's ski offer tempt Henry away from his love of custom moulded insoles to out-of-the-box pre-moulded?

Ortovox packs are by far and away the most well thought out ski packs on the market. So how would I get on with the new Powder Rider 28l?

Last year, I got the chance to try CARV; this year, the ultra-revolutionary CARV 2

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

The Micon is the headline skiing pack from Canadian stalwart Arc’teryx. But does it live up to the brand’s exacting standards?

Can I be lured away from my adoration of merino wool baselayers with this blast-from-the-past offer from Helly Hansen?

Sporty but comfortable, sleek but warm, the Leki Griffin Prime 3D gloves strike a nice balance for the everyday skier.

The Spitfire Vario 3D ski poles from Leki present a unique all-round pole for the all-round skier. But are there drawbacks?

Reusch Profi SL gloves bring racing style and functionality to you and me, for whatever your adventures or misadventures

CARV, the digital ski coach designed to measure pressure points and improve your skiing, has taken the ski world by storm.

Designed to carry ski boots in overhead luggage racks, the Volkl 30L Flight is a statement design with pioneering utility.

The Rab Khroma Kinetic jacket marks a barnstorming return to outerwear for this historic British bran. Read Skiing Unlocked's review here.

Last week I got a chance to ski in Aphex goggles. They may not be a brand you've ever heard of before, but they're slowly beginning to...