Ski guides

Three skiers riding a chairlift under a clear blue sky
Ski gifts for teenagers they'll actually use
Ski gift ideas for teenage skiers and snowboarders: music and group calls under a helmet, shin pads for hire boots, goggles and warm layers, with prices and sizing tips. Read more...
Group of skiers on a ridge above a glacier valley
Phone or ski intercom: which should your group use?
A phone group call through a Bluetooth headband or a dedicated ski intercom? Signal, range, group size, cost and battery in the cold, compared honestly. Read more...
Lone skier in a wide snowy bowl
Is It Safe to Wear Headphones While Skiing?
Yes, as long as you keep the volume low enough to stay aware of what's around you and follow the same piste rules as everyone else. What the FIS Code... Read more...
Skier mid-jump against a deep blue sky
Why Do AirPods Fall Out (and Die) When You Ski?
Cold cuts their battery life fast, and with nothing strapping them to your head, a knock from a helmet, hood or fall can pop one straight out into the snow.... Read more...
Skier in an orange jacket turning through deep powder
Will Headphones Fit Under a Ski Helmet?
Yes, if it's a thin design built for the job. A flat Bluetooth headband like the Tunes Band sits between your head and the helmet's own liner, the same space... Read more...
Skier descending powder between birch trees above a sea of clouds
Ski gifts they'll actually use on the mountain
Gift ideas for skiers and snowboarders, from GBP 15 to a gift for the whole crew, picked for the things that make a ski day better. Read more...
Freerider turning in powder below rocky peaks in the Italian Alps
How to stop your ski goggles fogging up
Why ski goggles fog, the habits that stop it, what to do when they fog mid-run, and what to look for in a lens. Read more...
Ski tourer with a backpack crossing a snowy ridge
Ski trip packing list: what to bring, and what to leave
A no-nonsense ski trip packing list: what goes on your body, in your pockets and in your case, plus a section for parents packing for a school ski trip. Read more...
Three skiers stopping to take in the Matterhorn under a blue sky
How to set up your Tunes Band for group calls
Charge it, pair it, fit it under your helmet and start the group call: the whole setup in a few minutes, plus fixes if something isn't working. Read more...
Skier in a yellow jacket carving through a spray of snow
Shin bang: what causes it and how to fix it
What causes shin bang, the fixes that work (boot size, buckling, socks, stance), when to see a boot fitter, and where shin pads help. Read more...
Two skiers on a sunlit snowy mountainside
How can I talk to my friends while skiing?
Shouting, walkie-talkies, a dedicated intercom or a phone group call: how skiers really stay in touch on the slopes, with setup steps, safety and battery tips for the cold. Read more...