Winter Sports
Your first day on a snowboard: what to rent, what to expect
Snowboarding has a steeper learning curve than skiing: day one is hard, day three is fun. Setting the expectation matters more than the equipment.
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Beginners posts
Basic guides for first-timers: what to rent, what to pack, whether to take a lesson, and what to realistically expect from day one.
Winter Sports
First time skiing: what to rent and what to pack
The expensive mistake on a first ski holiday is buying what you did not need and forgetting what you did. Two lists prevent it.
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Gear Guides
What waterproof ratings on ski clothing actually mean
Two numbers on a ski jacket label — water column and breathability — decide most of what you need to know. A third detail decides the rest.
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Gear Guides
Mondo boot size: what it is and how to measure it
Your ski boot size is not your shoe size. Mondo point is the length of your foot in centimetres — and not knowing that shapes the whole day.
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Gear Guides
How to choose ski length: height, weight and level
Ski length is more layered than the one-line answer given at the rental counter. Height, weight and level work together.
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Gear Guides
Should you rent or buy ski equipment?
Buying ski gear takes far more days on snow to justify than most people assume. Three questions locate the threshold.
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