Is a ski sock an important piece of kit? Ski socks are an extremely important piece of kit that are often overlooked. For sure they’re not as exciting as a new pair of skis. But they’re hugely important to ensuring a comfy and fun-filled day on the mountain. A ski sock provides warmth and comfort,…
What is the easiest way to put on my ski boots? How to put on a ski boot? Getting into a ski boot can be tricky! But fear not there is a technique to make the whole process a lot more simple. So follow this step by step guide and you’ll have your ski boots…
Glacial Adventure in the Vanoise National Park Just a snowball trajectory away from Courchevel the Vanoise national park is a stunning playground packed with chamois, bouquetin, marmottes and golden eagles. 1250 km², making the area the largest alpine national park, of protected flora and fauna it’s beauty is something to behold year round. It’s dominated by…
Having been blessed with some epic conditions at the beginning of this week I’ve been on a bit of a mission to find a ski that copes admirably with soft snow and moderate powder, handles chopped up conditions with aplomb, yet doesn’t sacrifice on-piste performance too dramatically. Being lucky enough to have briefly tested a…
This season at the Lab we’re excited to be stocking Flylow; so excited that we’ve all been out testing it! Flylow design their freeride clothing to handle all aspects of deep powder skiing, though I can attest that it works just as well on piste. The focus is clearly on hard-wearing, good-looking clothing with all…