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Outdoor Research Crocodiles — 5 reasons you need gaiters: keep your feet dry and debris free We consider the reasons you need gaiters for your hiking, mountaineering, snow sports and trail running adventures

Collage of the best ski backpacks — The best ski backpacks 2024: for adventures on and off-piste The best ski backpacks make a huge difference, whether you’re hitting blue, reds and blacks or exploring the backcountry

Collage of the best women's ski jackets — The best women’s ski jackets: style, protection and warmth Our roundup of the best women’s ski jackets and snow sports jackets reveals essentials for the slopes that work just as well for winter hiking too

Latest snow sports news

Black Diamond Serac crampons review: rugged substance as well as sleek style

By Matthew Jones published 21 February 22

A sturdy 12-point crampon, the Black Diamond Serac is made from high-grade stainless steel that’s ideal for classic mountaineering and winter scrambles

Hiking

Grivel G1 Plus ice axe review: a traditional hillwalking axe that’s undoubtedly built to last

By Matthew Jones published 31 January 22

A durable and robust axe, the Grivel G1 Plus is ideal for those in search of a classic alpine-style hillwalking or mountaineering axe

Hiking

DMM Spire Ice Axe review: back to basics and built to last

By Matthew Jones published 21 January 22

The value-focused DMM Spire undercuts most of the competition in terms of price and performance, but remains a great choice for winter adventures

Hiking

DMM Spire Tech Ice Axe review: straddling the divide between winter hillwalking and true mountaineering

By Matthew Jones published 18 January 22

As its curved shaft suggests, the DMM Spire Tech is a technically capable ice axe, with a modern, lightweight design

Hiking

Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe review: a superb "hillwalker plus" axe

By Matthew Jones published 16 January 22

A hybrid hillwalking/mountaineering axe, the Black Diamond Raven Pro is technically capable, with a stylish, modern design for improved steep snow performance

Hiking

A man and a woman snowshoeing uphill in winter

Snowshoeing for beginners: a first-timer’s guide to hiking in the snow

By Julia Clarke last updated 18 November 21

Enjoy the beauty of winter with our tips for snowshoeing for beginners, from the benefits of snowshoeing to how to get started

Hiking

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