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Smartwool Corbett 120 mid-layer

We put Smartwool's Corbet 120 mid-layer jacket to the test

Smartwool Men's NTS mid 250 Asymmetrical Crew

We review Smartwool's NTS mid 250 Asymmetrical Crew, which looks and feels great whether you're on the slopes or...

Smartwool NTS Light Zip T Base Layer

On test in Austria, we review the Smartwool NTS Light Zip T - a lovely and soft contured...

Smartwool NTS Light Bottom Base Layer

On test, the Smartwool NTS Light Bottom earn a glowing review in cool/cold conditiions ...

Smartwool PhD Ski Medium Sock

Socks may not be the most interesting item of ski kit normally, but they can make all the...

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Top 10 Short-transfer Ski Resorts in Europe

Transfers are a necessary evil if you want to reach the slopes, but they don't have to be never-ending ordeals. We've teamed up with Inghams to bring you 10 great European resorts with short transfer times, so that you can hit the snow as soon as possible.

Snow Report: Big snowfalls set for Alps, Dolomites and Pyrenees

After an eventful January, February arrives this week with that winter essential – more snow followed by sunshine. And, at last the southern French Alps and the Italian Dolomites have had their invites to the party.

The Best Freeride Snowboards 2019

Surfing through the pow - there's no better feeling, and to help get you to snowy nirvana we pick out the best freeride snowboards this season.

Six Steps to a Stress-free Family Ski Holiday

A happy family ski holiday can be the start of a lifelong love of snowsports for your children, or put them off completely. And who wants that?

Winter clings on as fresh snow falls in the Alps

After a parched February, March has seen winter return to ski resorts with a vengeance

Top tens

Top 7 Best Piste Skis of 2018-19

Get your carve on with the very best piste skis for the 2019 season.

10 Best All-Mountain Snowboards 2018-2019

A good all mountain snowboard should be your trusted companion for whatever you like to get up to in the snow. Our test team has been hard at work putting this season's boards through their paces so that you can take your pick from the best all-rounders on the market.

15 Best Ski Jackets 2018-2019

Ski jackets to keep you warm, dry and looking great on the slopes

Best All Mountain Skis 2018-2019

Take your all mountain skiing to the next level with the best skis for the 2018-2019 season.

Top 10 Best High Altitude Resorts in Europe

You want guaranteed snow and amazing ski conditions? Go high, and you don’t get much higher than these. You won’t be disappointed.

Popular Gear

Atomic Redster S9 2018-19

The new Redster S9 is a slalom style on-piste ski geared towards experts. We took them for a spin during our 2018 on snow ski test in Galtür, Austria to see how they handle.

Atomic Vantage 90 Ti 2018-19

The new Atomic Vantage 90 Ti's are all mountain skis designed for versatility on and off-piste. How did they fare during our 2018 on snow test in Galtür, Austria?

Black Crows Camox Freebird 2018-19

Black Crows have rebuilt their incredibly popular Camox Freebird for 2019, making them 500 grams lighter - but will this affect performance? We put the new build to the test.

Volkl Deacon 74 2018-19

Volkl's Deacon 74 replaces last season's highly rated Code model, and are similarly piste-focussed. We put them to the test on the groomers of Galtur.

Salomon S/Max Blast 2018-19

Salomon's S/Max Blast is the new hero model of the S/Max range, and promises the 'blast' of high performance to everyone. Would our testers agree?

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