* The Powder Issue *Issue 101 of Fall-Line Skiing & Snowboarding is out, check a sneak preview of what's inside...
We love Japan
For some people, the lure of Japan's powder is the sole reason for going. But it has plenty more up its sleeve. In fact, we've rounded up five reasons why Japan is probably the world's greatest skiing spot. And yes, one of them does begin with P...
Powder: to shred or enjoy?
So you have all the gear: fat skis, transceiver, shovel, probe, ABS backpack, helmet, back protection. You swerved the nighttime activities of: Dicks, the Underground Bar, the Farinet, Jacksys etc, and with a clear head you made the first lift. Excited by the 50cm of fresh powder you check the avalanche warnings and hike for 20 minutes out to your favourite line. You click into your skis, check your equipment then hoon like a manic straight down a couloir. 30 seconds max and the run is over, but you are already heading back to the lift desperate to leave your mark, like a stray dog cocking it’s leg, on another part of the mountain. First tracks can become an obsession, but where is the enjoyment? You might wanna slow down a notch, reckons Graham Bell, who prefers to savour his turns…
Opportunity knocks: A guide to skiing in the UK
A cold snap and heavy snow is forecasted to bring another white winter to the UK – so get your skis ready. We have the lowdown on the best places to find powder, steeps, trees and tours according to four of the top British Mountain Guides. From sea and summits and Snowdonia and a triple-peak tour in the Lake District to crag drops in the Peak District and bottomless powder in the Cairngorms.
A local's guide to Val d'Isère
We’ve had some of our best powder days in Val d’Isère. It’s not just that it often gets awesome snowfall (all down to its nifty location, on the edge of three weather systems), but when it comes to finding awesome lines and hidden powder stashes you’re spoilt for choice. The Espace Killy, the ski area Val d'Isère shares with the neighbouring resort of Tignes, has a staggering 24,710 acres of off-piste. 24,710 acres! Add to that plenty of steep stuff, a fantastic lift system and some of the best restaurants and bars in the Alps and it’s easy to see why local Ben Langridge has made it his home for the last six years. He tells us about the best places to ski, skin and party...
Freeride gear
A round-up of this season's hottest skis, boots, boards, threads and accessories to get you in (and out of) the deep stuff
PLUS: Tried and tested reviews from Fall-Line's most trusted testers
Can't find your copy of Fall-Line Skiing & Snowboarding? Buy it direct from the Fall-Line shop
Posted by Online Editor - Thu, 22/12/2011 - 12:24pm
Issue 101 of Fall-Line Skiing & Snowboarding is out, check a sneak preview of what's inside...
We love Japan
For some people, the lure of Japan's powder is the sole reason for going. But it has plenty more up its sleeve. In fact, we've rounded up five reasons why Japan is probably the world's greatest skiing spot. And yes, one of them does begin with P...
Powder: to shred or enjoy?
So you have all the gear: fat skis, transceiver, shovel, probe, ABS backpack, helmet, back protection. You swerved the nighttime activities of: Dicks, the Underground Bar, the Farinet, Jacksys etc, and with a clear head you made the first lift. Excited by the 50cm of fresh powder you check the avalanche warnings and hike for 20 minutes out to your favourite line. You click into your skis, check your equipment then hoon like a manic straight down a couloir. 30 seconds max and the run is over, but you are already heading back to the lift desperate to leave your mark, like a stray dog cocking it’s leg, on another part of the mountain. First tracks can become an obsession, but where is the enjoyment? You might wanna slow down a notch, reckons Graham Bell, who prefers to savour his turns…
Opportunity knocks: A guide to skiing in the UK
A cold snap and heavy snow is forecasted to bring another white winter to the UK – so get your skis ready. We have the lowdown on the best places to find powder, steeps, trees and tours according to four of the top British Mountain Guides. From sea and summits and Snowdonia and a triple-peak tour in the Lake District to crag drops in the Peak District and bottomless powder in the Cairngorms.
A local's guide to Val d'Isère
We’ve had some of our best powder days in Val d’Isère. It’s not just that it often gets awesome snowfall (all down to its nifty location, on the edge of three weather systems), but when it comes to finding awesome lines and hidden powder stashes you’re spoilt for choice. The Espace Killy, the ski area Val d'Isère shares with the neighbouring resort of Tignes, has a staggering 24,710 acres of off-piste. 24,710 acres! Add to that plenty of steep stuff, a fantastic lift system and some of the best restaurants and bars in the Alps and it’s easy to see why local Ben Langridge has made it his home for the last six years. He tells us about the best places to ski, skin and party...
Freeride gear
A round-up of this season's hottest skis, boots, boards, threads and accessories to get you in (and out of) the deep stuff
PLUS: Tried and tested reviews from Fall-Line's most trusted testers
Can't find your copy of Fall-Line Skiing & Snowboarding? Buy it direct from the Fall-Line shop