Riding groomed pistes is great. But there comes a time when every skier or snowboarder eyes that off-piste and just has to go explore. Luckily here in Europe we do have some great ski resorts with access to some great backcountry terrain - in fact arguably some of the best ...
The smartphone has quietly become as essential to the modern skier's kit as a good pair of ski goggles. When used correctly, it’s not a distraction from the mountain environment, but a tool to enhance it. In fact, the right software turns the device in your pocket into a personal meteorologist, a performance tracker, a navigational ...
The Burton Process Flying V is a snowboard thats been around for a few years but has become a staple of Burton's line up. This is a versatile all-mountain snowboard designed for riders who want a playful, forgiving, and poppy ride. Sounds like fun? Well, maybe that's why the Process ...
One of the things about Bansko, Bulgaria's premier ski resort, is that it has a bit of a mixed reputation. Some people love it and swear by the great terrain and awesome food, others tell you it's not worth it and it isn't even that snow sure. We might just ...
During your recent visits to a ski resort, you may have seen quite a few people slogging their way uphill on skis. It may seem like a silly thing to do when there's a perfectly good system of ski lifts to get you up the mountain. However, there are several ...
Bulgaria's biggest and most popular (perhaps most infamous) ski resort, Bansko has a reputation that precedes it. Once known as a cheap ski resort and for it's rowdy apres ski, we made the trip to review Bansko. Is it worth the trip? Bansko Resort at a Glance Skiable Area 75 ...
It's known as a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, with some of the most iconic ski destinations in Europe. So is Chamonix a good place to learn how to ski or snowboard? As unofficial capital of the French Alps, Chamonix is a perfect launchpad into incredible ski terrain. You've got ...
Snowboarding is a sport that marries both style and attitude in equal measures. And while many of the big names in the sport tend to be guys, with names such as Travis Rice, Jeremey Jones or Zeb Powell getting most of the limelight (for good reason we might add), there ...
I love snowboarding. There I said it, and I'm glad I got that off my chest. The fine art of sliding down a snowy hill really fast while strapped to a 5-odd foot plank of wood offers up many magical moments. And if you're an experienced snowboarder, or you're perhaps ...
Once you've got the snowboarding bug, it's hard to shake it. And while riding the same resort every season has it's own charms, you might want to switch up and head to other snowboard friendly resorts every so often. Thankfully, here in Europe, we are spoiled for choice when it ...
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