The Spring Issue of Skier & Snowboarder is out now – offering a great combination of first person experiences from resorts throughout the world, holiday news, the latest equipment, UK slope and club news and more!
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Mike Tindall’s latest charity challenge takes to the slopes
Mikey’s Mountain Miles, the latest brainchild of ex England rugby international Mike Tindall, is a new winter adventure based in the Austrian ski resort of Saalbach, with teams of four aiming to cover as much terrain as possible raising money for two charities that mean a lot to Mike – The Matt Hampson Foundation and Wings for Life.
Celebrating ski patrollers worldwide on International Ski Patrol Day 2024
PHOTO: Jim Wood, Ski Patrol Manager at Glenshee. © Stevie McKenna
On 10 February 2024, Helly Hansen, the global ski and outdoor brand trusted by professionals, will take part in the third annual International Ski Patrol Day (ISPD) to recognise ski patrollers and their extraordinary work to keep resorts open, safe, and fun for people of all ages and skill levels.
Chemmy Alcott reveals her top tips to get the best from snow goggles
PHOTO: NZ Greenroom Productions
Four times Olympian Chemmy Alcott has provided insights into snow goggle care at elite sport level which can help every skier and snowboarder focus on their day on the snow. Chemmy said: “Goggles provide eye protection from wind, snow, sun and glare – they are an essential piece of kit for skiers and snowboarders. Good vision is fundamental to the snowsport experience.
Disability Snowsport UK selected as the official eBay charity of the week
The UK’s leading adaptive snowsport charity, Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) have announced a new partnership with eBay, that will see the winter sports charity become the designated charity of the week on the leading global e-commerce platform until 5 November 2023.
Atomic hosts first ski industry climate summit
©Florian Breitenberger
Atomic, leading manufacturer of ski equipment, is set to host the first Ski Industry Climate Summit, an international two-day congress with the aim to bring together key stakeholders and drive impactful change to address the urgent need for climate action.
Ski accessories aiming to make life simpler on the slopes
Trixski is a niche ski accessories business founded by Tricia Blaxill, who has designed, sourced or adapted products from across the globe to answer a myriad of problems experienced by recreational skiers and boarders.
Tom sets a new world record by completing the Great Birmingham Run in a pair of ski boots
Running a half marathon is challenging enough, but can you imagine trying to do one in a pair of ski boots?
When Tom Bracey (pictured) decided he wanted to raise funds for the Protect Our Winters campaign he generated interest and sponsorship by ditching his running shoes and donning a pair of boots to compete in the Great Birmingham Run.
SIGB appoints MCS as new organiser of the annual Slide and OTS winter trade show
The Snowsport Industries of Great Britain (SIGB) has named MCS PR & Event Management as the new organisers of Slide, its annual winter trade show. The next one is being held at the Telford International Centre from 9 – 11 January 2024.
Goggles
Eyewear companies are doing their bit to help reduce their impact on the environment. Here are some of the ski and snowboard goggles available this season including examples of how they are becoming more eco friendly. For more details and prices go to the websites
OGIO launches new ski and snowboard range in time for this season
OGIO, the premium active lifestyle company, has released a new range of ski and snowboard products in a distinctive seasonal-inspired pattern design for winter sport fanatics this season. The Snowflake-patterned range, a new blue and white colour combination, includes four products.
Ellis Brigham, GORE-TEX and Grangers team up to repair your ski and snowboard gear during October
The GORE-TEX Gear Tour will be at Ellis Brigham stores in Covent Garden, London (16 October); Manchester (20 October); and Glasgow (22 October).
The GORE-TEX brand team will offer wash and care advice with support from Grangers, along with GORE-TEX garment repairs for those looking to bring life back to their favourite gear.
Add wireless Intercom and Audio to any snow helmet
Snowtalk 2 makes it easy to keep in touch while on the mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can now speak to each other using Sena’s Bluetooth® communication technology.
The Snowtalk 2 Bluetooth headset is designed to be installed into most ear pads of snowboard or ski helmets, to communicate with up to a total of four Sena Bluetooth headsets without the need for any cell phone/data connections.
Autumn glacier skiing – cast off those carving cobwebs
Rob Rees takes us on a tour around Austria’s five major ski glaciers and explains how a chance to get back on the piste is just around the corner
If you are desperate to get back on the snow after our enforced 18-month hiatus, get out to Austria this autumn where you can enjoy one of the biggest professional ski tests in the Alps, or simply treat yourself to a flexible ‘White 5’ lift pass that covers all five Tirolean glaciers on one ticket.
Upgraded Boot Lab at Ski Exchange
Ski Exchange, the well known Snowsports specialists and expert boot fitters based in Cambridge, has upgraded its Boot Lab.
As well as the Comfort Guarantee on offer, Ski Exchange now offers race fitting services and full alignment assessments to compliment the expert recreational boot fitting.
DataWax has everything skiers and snowboarders need to maintain their equipment which in turn will enhance their on slope experience
DataWax has been manufacturing quality waxes for all snow conditions, artificial slopes and indoor snowdomes since 1979. The products are manufactured in the UK and made from ingredients sourced from around the world.
AGAINER – the most powerful Ski Exoskeleton
AGAINER, which claims to be the ‘Most Powerful Ski Exoskeleton’, providing up to two times more support than its closest rival, is now available for test and purchase in UK.
Since 2013 AGAINER has been boosting enjoyment for skiers worldwide by enabling and prolonging the time they can spend on the slopes even if they have any knee or back issues.
Active Snowsports has everything you need online and in store
Situated at Suffolk Ski Centre in Bourne Hill, Ipswich (IP2 8NQ), Active Snowsports is a stockist of some of the world’s leading brands in hardware and accessories.
The store offers everything from custom boot fits, equipment servicing, clothing, plus all your essential snow accessories.
Eco boot dryers
DO YOU sometimes find your ski or snowboard boots are still a bit damp inside when you put them on during your holiday?
Drysure claims to have come up with a solution which is also eco-friendly as the company’s Boot & Shoe Dryers do not use batteries or electricity. The manufacturer also claims that Drysure’s patented design give a drying performance that is 12x more effective than air drying and helps reduce bacterial and fungal growth which improves the odour.
Don’t let your boots ruin your ski holiday – get some expert advice from Captains Cabin
by Frank Baldwin – editor of the Skier & Snowboarder magazine
DID you know that ski boots wear out? I certainly didn’t. I only discovered this when I visited The Ski Shop Captain’s Cabin Sevenoaks, my local ski store, to ask for some advice after my trusty Salomons started to rub away the skin on my ankles last season every time I went skiing.