Anyone who has travelled internationally with skis knows that the journey there and back is hard on your gear. Airport staff don’t really care, it gets thrown on a pile and thrown on the conveyor belt. It can get wrecked very easily. After taking The North Face Base Camp Snow Roller through a series of […]
You’re out with your mates, doing okay and keeping up with the group but you’re wondering...are there a couple of things that would make a big difference to your riding?
Wide slopes and uncrowded spring laps.
Dean Hunter, of New Zealand’s Rookie Academy has seen it all. As the founder Dean and his team have trained the highest level of instructors and have seen very advanced skiers come and go.
You can see more of Daygin’s imagery, and read about his ski trip to Cradle Mountain, in the accompanying story ‘The Cradle of Experience’ starting on p90 of Wild issue 200
You can see more of Tom’s imagery from this backcountry trip to NZ’s Main Divide in the accompanying feature story ‘Next Gen’ starting on p60 in Wild 196.
Read more about Blake’s source-to-sea kayaking trip down the Tairari in the accompanying feature story ‘Source of Discovery’ starting on p102 in Wild 195
The Peak Music Festival. The opening weekend at Perisher
James McCormack explores the importance of wind in outdoor adventures, drawing on childhood experiences and literary inspiration in this From the Editor piece from Wild #198.
Spectacular vistas and steep runs in Italy.
Inside the ultimate remote backcountry ski experience.
The deep mountain soul of Ski Arlberg.
Olympic champions, freeride stars, and deep powder.
Set high in the French Alps, Hotel Mottaret offers ski-in ski-out access in the heart of Meribel’s Three Valleys. With cosy alpine interiors, family-friendly dining and easy access to 600km of terrain, it’s an ideal base for groups chasing a European ski escape.
Bringing centuries of Himalayan stoneworking knowledge
The COROS APEX 4 is built for trail runners and mountain athletes who need serious battery life, offline topo mapping and a watch tough enough for rough terrain.
Great for uneven terrain or when carrying a heavy pack
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