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Having been snowboarding for nearly two decades I recently wore impact shorts for the first time. Check out this Dainese Action Short Evo review to find out how I got on testing snowboard crash pants. A lot of the guys…
Looking for some new ski pants that will keep you warm, dry and won’t restrict your movement? Then check out this review of Force Pants as these stretchy insulated ski trousers by Helly Hansen might be just the ticket. When…
Looking for a helmet that offers top top level protection but is not ridiculously heavy? Then read this review of Smith Quantum ski helmet with MIPS protection. Smith Optics have been around since 1965. Initially starting with sunnies and goggles…
Want to take your snowboarding to the next level? Then get yourself on a More Mountain snowboard camp in Morzine. This review of Snowparking covers the instruction by REAL Snowboarding, what we got up to in the Portes du Soleil and…
Putting all of their innovation and technology into the Icon 2.0, Helly Hansen have set out to create the best ski jacket. Check out this review of Icon 2.0 jacket by Helly Hansen to find out if they have delivered…
I have been snowboarding in photochromic goggles for three years and would find it tough going back to lenses that don’t change with the light. So I was stoked when I got the chance to conduct a review of Zeal Nomad,…
During this Helly Hansen baselayer test, ski instructor and adventurer Sarah Hannibal put them through their paces in the Alps and on a ski touring expedition in the Central Asian mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Check out this review of Lifa Active ski thermals…
This Helly Hansen EQ Black Midlayer Jacket review was conducted by adventurer Sarah Hannibal while on a three week ski-touring expedition in Kyrgyzstan. She needed a warm comfy fleece for the cold nights camping at altitude in the central Asian mountains. Find out how she…
When my first snowboarding trip of the season to Norway was cancelled due to a lack of snow, I had a week to sort out an alternative. Checking open ski areas, the Tirol region of Austria was the best option.…
Looking for a technical but smart t-shirt? Then a breathable merino polo shirt may be the what you are looking for. Read this review of Hardvark Pique Polo to find out if it is the top for you. Introducing Hardvark Back…
Looking for a big versatile wheelie bag that is designed for air travel as well as serious road trips? Then read this Osprey Rolling Transporter 120 review as it may well be the bag for you. Osprey Rolling Transporter 120 review As…
This review of Vertex Stretch Fullzip Midlayer by Helly Hansen was carried out Sarah Hannibal. She visited Kyrgyzstan on a mountaineering expedition to bag some first peaks, she has also tested it in the Austrian mountains. I have lived in Galtür, Austria for…
Want to learn to surf? Read this review of Taghazout beginner surfing holiday in Morocco with Surf Berbere to find out why it’s the perfect destination to take up this new sport and have a great vacation. Introducing Taghazout Morocco…
When booking this Montafon ski holiday in Austria I was looking for varied slopes, good off-piste, lovely accommodation and lively apres. Read this review of Lowen Hotel in Schruns to find out whether it ticked all the boxes. Getting to Montafon During…
Planning a Sussex activity weekend? If you like the outdoors there is plenty to do in Sussex, from hiking or biking the South Downs Way, to getting involved in watersports on the coast to visiting the many golf courses. In this review of…
In January I had a couple of days to kill in Innsbruck, Austria. We planned to head up Nordkette to conduct a review of Innsbruck snowboarding, but it was closed due to too much snow. Instead we checked out the snowboarding in Patscherkofel ski resort,…
Looking for new sunglasses that are full of innovative tech designed for adventure sports? Then check out this review of The Edge Sunglasses by Cab9, in which we pose the question, are they the best action sport sunnies? Introducing Cab9 The phrase…
I was looking for four things when booking the lads snowboarding trip: lots of varied slopes, plenty of off-piste, good accommodation and fun apres. I found all four during this review of Montafon snowboarding holiday in Schruns, Austria. Introducing Montafon Located in Vorarlberg, the…
Looking for a surfing break or a fun packed, relaxing but active vacation with a bit of culture? Then read this first-hand review of Surf Berbere to find out why you should consider a Taghazout surf holiday in Morocco. With…
Fabulous food, friendly people, stunning mountains and great snowboarding across a vast area, pretty much describes the Dolomiti Superski area. Want more detail? Then check out this review of Dolomites snowboarding holiday in Val Gardena. I first visited Val Gardena in 2013 and…
