Looking to read adventure travel reviews? Want to find out about action sports gear testing? Then you have come to the right place! The AWE365 team test a lot of gear and go on a lot adventure trips all the time.
We write detailed reviews of the kit we test, the active holidays we go on and the adventurous experiences we have. Our goal is to provide the reader all the information they need to make a decision about equipment or a trip. This means articles can be quite long, but they will help you make an informed decision.
Would you like us to write adventure travel reviews about your destination, holidays or activities? Interested in having us do action sports gear testing on something you sell? Then please get in touch so we can discuss things further.
Want a taste of outdoor adventure? You won’t be short of it in Bormio! In this review of Stelvio summer mountain activities in Bormio, Italy, I had the pleasure of trying E-mountain biking, guided hiking and rock climbing. Indulging in…
Last winter I returned to skiing after more than two decades away from the slopes. In this review of Ski 2000 Selva, find out how booking Val Gardena adult skiing lessons in Italy transformed this lapsed beginner skier into someone…
This winter I tested some supportive ski and snowboard leggings in the hope that my knees would thank me. As a winter sports writer I spend more time snowboarding than my knees are happy with. In this review of IMBRACE…
In August 2023 I went downhill mountain biking in Belleville Valley, France. Despite awful weather, during this review of Les Menuires MTB I had a great time in this French Alps bike park. You can expect great infrastructure and excellent…
Looking for a duffle bag that will withstand the ups and downs of travel? Then have a read of my 70L duffle bag review to find out why I love this large versatile luggage by Helly Hansen. I tested Helly…
To bib, or not to bib: that is the question. In recent years, bib pants have gained a lot of new fans. Is this a style thing or are there benefits? Check out this review of Helly Hansen Women’s Powderqueen…
As a teen I loved the British rave group Utah Saints. So when invited to the the US for a Utah MTB holiday review I knew Something Good was going to happen. Off I flew to Salt Lake City, with…
In the realm of activewear, finding the perfect pair of leggings often feels like an impossible task. So check out this Helly Hansen Women’s Roam Trail Leggings review to find out if perfection is possible. I’m currently living in the…
We are pleased to work with pro alpine skier Elsa Powell-Dooley again. This time we let her loose on some new planks to conduct a Faction Dancer 3X review. Ultimately we wanted to know if they are the best women’s…
The bulk of this article was written in 2015 after a mountain biking holiday in Arc 1950 in the summer of 2014. I since returned in the summer of 2024 for a further review of Les Arcs MTB. Below you’ll…
Looking for a great freeriding ski jacket? Then check out this HH women’s Odin Backcountry Infinity Shell Jacket review by pro alpine skier Elsa Powell-Dooley. In recent years, I’ve seen an increase in slope enthusiasts choosing shell jackets over the…
Do you fancy an alternative to the annual summer beach holiday this year? If like me, true relaxation comes your from trying out new experience, rather than bagging the ultimate sun lounge, then check out this review of Les Menuires…
Welcoming pro skier Elsa Powell-Dooley to the Adventure Sports Holidays gear review team. She is testing out a whole host of kit for us this winter. First up, is this review of ULLR D 3 Fingers Gloves by Helly Hansen.…
If you are into action sports and outdoor activities then the right eyewear ensures the best view and protects your eyes. In this review of Aphex sunglasses and customisable MTB goggles we put them to the test in the Alps.…
My partner loves nothing more than whizzing down gnarly mountain biking trails. Whereas I’m an outdoor adventurer of a more sedate kind. In this review of Les Arcs summer activity holiday in Arc 1950, in the French Alps, I look…
Adventure travel demands luggage that’s resilient and ready-for-anything. The Thule Aion review here is for a ‘Carry-On Spinner’. It aims to be a fusion of style, durability, and functionality, something that looks tailor-made for more adventerous travel. But is it…
Looking for some practical but styling winter boots? Then have a read of this review of Durango Helly Tech waterproof boots by Helly Hansen. For a taller woman with equally proportioned feet, boots are always a challenge. A lot of…
Looking for better winter shoes than Timberlands? Then check out this Helly Hansen Fremont Boots review by Jamie Barrow. Until a serious injury, Jamie was a member of the British Boardercross team. He still spends a lot of time in…
Last Easter I took my boys, aged nine and eleven, away skiing for their first ski holiday in five years. As a solo parent I drove from the UK, and did as much snowboarding in as possible while they were…
Looking to snowboard in a great, but less well known ski area? Want to head somewhere that is not full of Brits, but still has a good vibe and plenty to offer tourists? Then read this review of La Clusaz…
