Come and explore Kitzbühel – my favourite adventures in the Austrian Alps
This summer I found a new mountain home from home – the welcoming Alpine town of Kitzbühel in the Austrian Tyrol. This part of Austria’s…
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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 PostNine of the best active trips to plan for 2019
Make 2019 the year you learn a new skill or master a new sport in a gorgeous landscape. My top nine best active trips to…
View PostThe 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 PostReview: Sorel Cozy Joan snow boot from Ellis Brigham
Wondering what to wear on your feet in the dark bitter days of winter? I’ve been out in rain and snow testing out Sorel’s Cozy…
View PostThe 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 PostSponsored 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 PostPlaces 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 PostTaking 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 PostReview: 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 PostInterview: 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 PostSkiing 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 PostHow to: pack for a ski season
Off on a ski season this winter? You don’t need warm pants, extra scarves or photos of your dog. Trust me, I’ve seen enough emergency…
View PostLearning to ski with #ThisGirlCan
I’m a huge fan of the #ThisGirlCan campaign, inspiring us all to get fit and explore outdoors. Now Snowsport England are encouraging sport lovers to…
View PostHow to: the ultimate seasonnaire’s guide to waxing snowboards and skis
Waxing guide! That’s boards and skis, not legs. Snowboard wonderkid and fellow seasonnaire Simon Andrews kindly took time out of shredding the crap out of…
View PostInterview with pro freestyle skier and UK champion Becky Hammond
The Girl Outdoors loves a good girl sports hero, especially one as fearlessly cool as Becky Hammond, UK freeski champion and part of Team GB.…
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