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Take your dog walking with you
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Setting off to walk a trail or hill never seems quite as lovely as when you have your best friend with you. That’s man’s best friend: Your dog! ...
How to Wax Your Own Skis
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There are many ski and snowboard waxing services out there offering to clean, buffer and wax your skis to get them back to that original “just bo...
A Guide to Skiing Jackets
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Choosing a ski jacket need not be tricky or expensive, in fact as long as you know what to look for and where to get top quality gear, you can...
Dressing Your Children for a Ski Trip
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First Layer
Ski Socks – Keep their feet warm with a thick pair of thermal socks – padded versions for extra cushioning are available. Just make ...
Energy Food for Hikers
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Hiking is an enjoyable yet sometimes strenuous activity for any enthusiast. With the abundance of rural landscapes and incredibly picturesque ...
Tips For 1st Time Skiers
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Winter sports like skiing can be an excellent way to get some exercise when the temperatures drop. Ski resorts around the world offer top-notch a...
How to Travel with Snowboards and Skis
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Snowboards and skis take up a lot of space, and that’s a fact. Generally, any sports equipment can be quite awkward to travel with and various ar...
How to Stay Safe on the Slopes
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Don’t let safety horror stories put you off doing what you love when it comes to hitting the slopes with your board or skis. Of course, accidents d...
How to Fit a Ski Helmet Correctly
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A ski helmet is one of the most vital pieces of protective clothing when you are heading to the slopes. No matter how advanced you are in your sk...
Pre-ski preparation: Expert tips to get you ready for the slopes
by Abbie Farrow
If you’re planning to hit the slopes this year, ideally you should prepare your body for a few weeks in advance, to ensure your muscles are ready ...
Best Gadgets for Safaris
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Packing It In
A safari is the holiday of a lifetime. Although for generations the term implied hunting for big game (legally or not), the only shoo...
How to store your Snowboard
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With the rise in popularity of snowboarding, more and more people are spending a lot of money buying and repairing snowboards and with the average price of a snowboard at approximately £285, it is no wonder that so many people want to look after their sports equipment to use again and again.