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There's a difference between taking ski design seriously, and becoming a fashion victim.

Paddy O'Powder has his doubts about the new generation of off-piste skis

Heat wave? What heat wave?

Heat wave? What heat wave?

Resorts in both NZ and Australia (such as Perisher, pictured), are expecting fresh snow this week. Check our Snow Overview for more.

Driving to the Alps next winter?

Driving to the Alps next winter?

Then click here for a smoother ride.

Are you kidding? British Skis?

Are you kidding? British Skis?

They may be based in Nottingham, but Storm Skis are no joke. We caught up with the company's founder, Andy David, as he takes on the skiing establishment.

Stretch yourself this summer...

Stretch yourself this summer...

...with a spot of glacier skiing. Felice Hardy dons her ski boots while everyone else is in their flip-flops.

Ski fitness

Ski fitness

Flipping burgers on the barbie won't get you ready for your next ski trip. So check out our ski fitness guide - and put the summer to good use!

The ski resorts we love

The ski resorts we love

Check out our no bullsh*t guides to Alpe d'Huez, Val d'Isere, Meribel, Verbier and Jackson Hole - plus 82 other ski resort reviews.

The good rental guide

The good rental guide

Don't accept dodgy boots or skis the next time you rent them in the mountains.

Ski helmets - essential or not?

Ski helmets - essential or not?

"I'm assuming that, because I will be not going off piste, or going very fast, I won't need a helmet." Do you agree? Join our forum debate.

British ski schools in the Alps

British ski schools in the Alps

Here's a radical idea: why not be taught by someone who speaks the same language as you do? Click here for a full listing of British ski schools.

How deep is the snow?

How deep is the snow?

Well - not that deep anymore. But for a nostalgic look back over winter 2008-9, check out Snoggers' snow reports from the Alps, North America and Japan.

Oy!

Oy!

You still sitting there? Go and work on your abdominals this instant. It's never too soon to start on your ski fitness....

Want to improve your off-piste technique?

Want to improve your off-piste technique?

Then check out Seb Montaz-Rosset's film of freeriding tips - shot last season in Courmayeur.

Let the train take the strain...

Let the train take the strain...

Click here for our guide to rail travel to the Alps.

These might look like your average pair of fat powder skis

These might look like your average pair of fat powder skis

But they're not. Click here to join the reverse-camber powder ski revolution.

Yes, but do I really need a pair of powder skis?

Yes, but do I really need a pair of powder skis?

We explain who needs what kind of skis

"I thought you said there was no &%@*ing drop?"

"I thought you said there was no &%@*ing drop?"

Click here for the best wintersports wipeouts on youtube

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