Hitting the mountain usually means coming prepared - and this means stuff. And when it comes to all the stuff you need to take skiing and snowboarding, you need a good rucksack or day pack. From extra layers...

France isn't short of excellent ski resorts, with some of the biggest names in the snowsports world. And one of the most popular ski areas is the Portes du Soleil, in France's Haute Savoie region. Straddling the border...