Piste X Code - Safety When Skiing

Stay Safe On The Piste – Follow The Piste X Code

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This post is for the Ski Safe Blogger Campaign by AliKats Mountain Holidays and Piste X Code. I randomly discovered the other day that I now have over 20 years ski experience, having skied for 19 weeks across 7 different countries. Not that…
Osprey Kamber 22 Backpack Review

Osprey Kamber 22 Review: The Best Ski Backpack?

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When it comes to ski backpacks, I've been on the hunt for a snow sports specific day rucksack for a while. I've had my eye on the Osprey Kamber 22 for a couple of years, but always made do with other 22 litre packs. Until now. The Osprey…
Skiing Packing List

What To Pack For A Ski Trip: The Ultimate Packing List

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** Updated November 2021 ** If you're new to skiing, packing for your first trip can be daunting. There are so many bits of kit to remember, from staying warm on the slopes to being comfortable during the all important apres ski. When…
Alpe d'Huez - Skiing - Simon HeyesAdventure Bagging

A Long Weekend Skiing In Alpe d’Huez

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This years ski holiday saw me venture to the sunny* slopes of Alpe d'Huez, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Up until last year, I have skied for at least once a week, every year since 2002. Aside from getting married, a big…
Westbeach Daredevil Jacket - Red - ReviewAdventure Bagging

Westbeach Daredevil Jacket Review

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[This product was gifted from Westbeach, however all views below are my own. Happy reading!] When Westbeach got in touch with me, I have to confess, I'd never heard of the brand. No surprise, given they are based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I've…
The all new SunGod Vanguards ski goggles - Adventure BaggingAdventure Bagging

SunGod Ski Goggles – A Video Review Of The Vanguards

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SunGod have launched a new pair of ski goggles - the Vanguards! I've been waiting on my customised pair arriving in the post, so when they finally got delivered on Saturday, I thought I'd do a little video to unbox them, show you what they…
Simon Heyes - skiing on the Zugspitze, Germany

How To Go Skiing On A Budget

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In one of my last ski blog posts I said that if you go skiing for a week, it will cost you around £1000. I still stand by that statement...if you plan on skiing for a full week. BUT...if you do some research into travel options, sales and…

Ski Lingo – All The Skiing Slang You Need To Know

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Updated November 2021! Whenever you learn a new activity or sport, you are classed as a beginner. For any beginner there is a large degree of learning, especially around the nuances of the language used within the activity or sport. Skiing…

A Slice Of Chalet Luxury In Meribel Village With Fish & Pips

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I've lost count of the number of ski slopes I've hurtled down in my lifetime. I will always remember my first slope, though. Without having had any lessons, and with the upmost stupidity and bravado, I chucked my 18-year old self down…