Heading out on the slopes? Don’t go anywhere until you’ve taken a look at our articles giving you a raft of snowboarding and skiing tips and ideas. We’ve got advice on the best ski gear, beginner skiing and snowboarding tips, interviews with the experts, and much more!
Base layers are essential for a host of outdoor activities, from hiking to running, throughout the year. But what are they and which is best for you? Winfields is here to explain everything about base layers and thermal wear in our complete buying guide.
If you're looking to go skiing or are a regular on the mountains and want a jacket, it can all be confusing. Winfields has made this complete guide to ski jackets to help you find the perfect jacket for your next adventure on the slopes.
When you’re out on the slopes, your hands are exposed for long periods of time. So you need a pretty good pair of ski gloves to keep them nice and toasty whilst offering maximum comfort and flexibility. To help you avoid freezing cold hands and unbearably numb fingers, we’ve put together this handy guide explaining […]
Last year, we rounded up some of the best outdoor blogs, Instagram and Twitter accounts for 2016 to celebrate the amazing work done by bloggers and website owners to celebrate the great outdoors and get more people out and about. We've decided to do the same for 2017 and suggest some blogs and social media […]
The fortunate thing for skiers is that ski lifts were made especially for them. They can ride around the mountains in relative comfort, whilst things are a little trickier for snowboarders. Despite that, there are plenty of skiers, particularly beginners, who worry at the thought of having to get pulled up the piste by a […]
Ski lifts. Some snowboarders love them, giving them time to relax and take in the stunning surroundings. Others aren’t so keen, and are filled with dread every time they approach. For beginner snowboarders in particular, ski lifts can be a cause of much agitation and concern. There really is no need to be afraid, though, […]
If you’re a novice thinking of heading up..and back down the slopes this Winter, you may be trying to decide if snowboarding or skiing would be most suited to you. Whilst zooming down the side of a mountain is exhilarating, whether you’re on a tray (board) or planks (skis), there are a few differences between […]
So, you’re off on your first ever ski trip - a true rite of passage for any outdoors enthusiast. But what should you take as part of your ski kit? Here’s a packing checklist to help you beat the freeze, and ensure you look sensational on the slopes: 1. Skis and Poles Don’t worry about […]
