The Big Flaw in the Zermatt-Cervinia Ski Area

I've never skied the Zermatt-Cervinia area before now, and when the opportunity to do so fell into my lap I couldn't say no. This is the ski area often voted the best in the world. So I cancelled my trip to La Grave (rescheduled for later in the season) and packed my skis and boots …

Ski Touring as seen by the 7 Series

So, it's sheeting down with snow in Chamonix. It has been for the last two days, which is a nice change from the last few years of lukewarm temperatures and snowless slopes. It's also a good sign that this season, unlike the last couple, will be rather safer for freeriding and ski touring, which we're …

The Unfortunate After-effects of a Bad Season

Anyone who skied in the French or the Swiss Alps last year could tell you that it wasn't exactly what you'd call a bumper season. This time last year, I was spending a snowless Christmas in Cham, with an unprecedented cold, dry spell that lasted until the second week of January. It was, I think we can …

The Season is off to a flying start… fingers crossed

It's snow time, baby!

Top holy-shit ski experiences for those who’ve got the cash

Ok, I know this week is the big Ellis Brigham season opener- more on that to come on Saturday- but sometimes a skier just has to google cool ski experiences for the super wealthy. It's not that I'm particularly materialistic, I'm just aware that having a shedload of money means that you can do incredible …

Why Retro is Back

Retro ski gear hasn't exactly been banished to the wilderness all these years, but for a while, it was almost there. Or rather, it's been waiting patiently in the wings for enough people to snap up ironic onesies for it to start looking like a movement that major ski brands will be willing to pick …

Chamonix: Ski Town Special

Chamonix is the sort of ski town you're either on board for, or you're really not. I've yet to find anyone who'd tell you it's just ok. It's either the European ski Mecca, or it's overrated, badly connected and far too low for ski in ski out accommodation. They're not entirely wrong about those last two …

On Skiing as a Boy’s Club

Near the end of last season, I ordered an expensive, girly drink at the bar instead of my usual pint of beer. Now, as a skier, there are certain stereotypes that come with being the sort of person who buys a fancy mojito at apres ski. It's not a flattering one. So as I stood …

Ski Tech: What’s New for 2017/18?

If there's one area where things move fast, it's technology. Ski tech is no exception to this rule; from Carv (the virtual reality ski lessons) to AR Ski Goggles, there are always a few innovations a season. So, you ask, what's on the menu for 2017/18?  Whilst there are a few great drones, wifi buttons, cameras …

How to find the Perfect Ski Jacket

The ski season is fast approaching, and I think I speak for us all when I say that new equipment is finally on the cards for those of us who spent the last month or so of winter patching up holes in our equipment using gaffa tape and hope. Next season's outerwear is under a …