Day one of a course-within-a-course as our group got started on the American Avalanche Association Level 1 skills course.

We could let off the gas a bit as our assessment day was over, but we still explore the whole region learning about how to find good snow.

Day eight of the course was the big one - our Repping assessment day. Find out what it means to be a Ski Club Rep, and whether I made it!

With a free ski day in hand, it was time to head over to Val d'Isere and explore the perfect and empty pistes in store.

What do you do when an avalanche happens? This day was all about - simulating an avalanche and working through the steps required.

Another day of two halves as the team try theirhadn at repping, explore uninvitin off piste, and score magical powder turns along the way.

A day of two halves, with socked in winds in the morning and clear bluebird conditions in the afternoon - Day 4 of 2024/25

Thursday December 5, 2024 A short one today, as after our first full ski day this season I am perhaps slightly tired. I also promised not...

The Spitfire Vario 3D ski poles from Leki present a unique all-round pole for the all-round skier. But are there drawbacks?

This far from the coast you might be surprised to find sharks ... but they can cause great damage to you and your skis ...

2024/25 kicked off with some easy laps around Tignes, classroom sessions, and a miracle cure for technique impairments.

Skiing Unlocked picks three ski jackets that are designed to be environmentally friendly, featuring recycled plastic and PFC-free DWR.

La Clusaz has slowly become one of my favourite ski destinations, thanks to its charm, accessibility, and wonderful food.

What are the DIN settings of your bindings, and how do you find the right DIN setting for you? Find out here.

What does the Mammut transceiver recall mean for the brand and wider market, following an otherwise stellar run at the top?

The Boa fastening system has taken the ski boot market by storm in 2024/25 - but is it all it's cracked up to be? Skiing Unlocked explores.

It has been an unreasonably dry and warm November (so far) - why has it been this way, and what is the future forecast saying?

Skiing untouched powder is amazing but requires a brand new technique; these are Skiing Unlocked's top tips on how to ski powder.

Ski touring is a great way both to find powder, escape the crowds, and push your skiing further; this is Skiing Unlocked's Beginner's Guide

Via Lattea has quietly become one of the Alps' best resorts to ski by train. Find out why with Skiing Unlocked.