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The best women’s ski and snowboard gear for 2020

The best women’s ski and snowboard gear for 2020
The best women’s ski gear for 2020 Are the mountains calling your name? Get kitted up before you hit the snow in 2020 with my… View Post
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Trying ski touring in Crans Montana, Switzerland

Trying ski touring in Crans Montana, Switzerland
Crans Montana have made their corner of the Swiss Alps into the perfect adventure playground for beginner ski tourers. I strapped on skins and tried… View Post
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The girl’s guide to skiing in Les Carroz, France

The girl’s guide to skiing in Les Carroz, France
Welcome to Les Carroz, a pretty, food-mad ski resort that makes the perfect base for exploring the Grand Massif, as well as cutting your ski… View Post
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The girl’s guide to skiing in Le Grand-Bornand, France

The girl’s guide to skiing in Le Grand-Bornand, France
Thinking of booking a last-minute escape to the snow? I loved laid-back, charming Le Grand-Bornand in the French Alps. And don’t be fooled by its… View Post
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The best women’s snowsports gear of 2017/2018

The best women’s snowsports gear of 2017/2018
Ready to hit the pistes? I’ve been testing out the best snow jackets, salopettes and base layers for The Independent. My top picks will keep… View Post
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Sponsored post: The best ski resorts in France for beginners

Sponsored post: The best ski resorts in France for beginners
Itching to learn to ski this winter? The Alps is the perfect place to give riding the white stuff a try, and SnowTrex‘s guide to… View Post
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Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots

Review: Keen Elsa winter snow boots
Stomping about in icy weather in Keen’s adorable Elsa snow boots, £99.99. Outdoor-ready and very nice to look at, these tribal-printed delights are perfect for… View Post
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Places to stay: Snomads Eco Chalet, Bansko, Bulgaria

Places to stay: Snomads Eco Chalet, Bansko, Bulgaria
Want to ski somewhere a little different next winter? Head east to the mountains of Bulgaria. Bansko is not your average ski town, and fun,… View Post
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The girl’s guide to skiing and playing in Laax, Switzerland

The girl’s guide to skiing and playing in Laax, Switzerland
Party animals, unite. A mecca for snowboarders, a playground for skiers and home to a weird and wonderful apres scene – Laax should be your… View Post
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Taking to the pistes of Hochsolden, Austria with Crystal Ski

Taking to the pistes of Hochsolden, Austria with Crystal Ski
Come over all James Bond with a trip to Hochsolden, a relaxed, ski-in, ski-out hamlet high above the hubbub of Solden in the Austrian Alps.… View Post
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Review: Electric EG3.5 Ski Goggles from The Board Basement

Review: Electric EG3.5 Ski Goggles from The Board Basement
Hitting the slopes to test out Electric’s EG3.5 ski and snowboard goggles, £109 from The Board Basement. Product Description: “All new for 2016 Electric just… View Post
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Interview: how to quit your day job and head to the mountains

Interview: how to quit your day job and head to the mountains
Ever felt the urge to swap city life for snowy hills, chalet living and skiing in your lunch break? Kat and Al Judge did too,… View Post
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Review: Arcteryx Atom SL Hoody

Review: Arcteryx Atom SL Hoody
Testing out Arcteryx’s new Atom SL Hoody (£170). Super light at just 235 grams and compact enough to fit in a pocket, this is an… View Post
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Skiing in St Anton am Arlberg with GO SKI GO BOARD and #ThisGirlCan

Skiing in St Anton am Arlberg with GO SKI GO BOARD and #ThisGirlCan
An all-girl ski trip to St Anton Am Arlberg in the gorgeous Tirol region of Austria to celebrate Snowsport England’s fantastic GO SKI GO BOARD… View Post
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Review: Odlo Blackcomb Evolution winter base layers

Review: Odlo Blackcomb Evolution winter base layers
I’ve been tearing around the Austrian pistes and the Welsh mountains in Odlo’s Blackcomb Evolution range of winter sport underwear, partly made from recyclable materials.… View Post
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Winter Skincare – my favourite products

Winter Skincare – my favourite products
It ain’t easy looking good in a blizzard, but help is at hand! These wonder products will help you ski, surf and have slightly blue… View Post