Latest articles by Alf Alderson
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Best ski goggles 2024: Choose the best eye protection for the slopes this winter
We check out five of the best ski goggles for all budgets to suit everyone, from beginners to shredder
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Best ski jacket 2024: look cool and stay warm on the slopes
We check out eight of the best ski jackets around, including hi-tech, robust, and budget options
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Best ski pants 2023: flexible, comfy, protective trousers for the slopes
We've tried and tested the best ski pants to tackle everything from piste to powder
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POC Devour review – Big, bold sunnies designed with mountain bikers in mind
Stand out from the crowd with the POC Devour MTB sunglasses
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Oakley Sutro review – Cycling sunglasses for the peloton set
Oakley Sutro are big, bold and offer excellent visibility and eye protection as well as telling the world that you ride bikes
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Helly Hansen Alpha Infinity review: a technical ski jacket that's perfect for pistes
Loads of features, green credentials and insulated too – is Helly Hansen’s Alpha Infinity the ultimate ski jacket?
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Jottnar Odin Hardshell jacket review: a no-nonsense, rugged hardshell built for serious fun in the mountains
The Jottnar Odin hardshell jacket has been designed for those who like to play hard in the mountains, but how does it shape up? Here's our review
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What to look for when buying an electric mountain bike
Here are the key features you should be paying attention to when choosing your new e-mtb
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Hardtail or full suss? Steel or carbon frame? We take a spin through your big mountain bike questions
Climb (and descend) every mountain in style with help from our mountain bike buying advice
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Mountain bike vs road bike: what exactly is the difference?
Not sure if you need a mountain bike or road bike? And where to gravel bikes fit in? We explain what sets these different types of bike apart
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POC Ventral Lite review: a super-light road cycling helmet for when weight matters
The POC Ventral Lite is one of the lightest road helmets around, but doesn't skimp on protection
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E-MTB vs MTB: is it time to go electric?
Electric mountain bike or mountain bike – which is better for you? We're here to help you choose between pedal and battery power
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POC Kortal Race review: an MTB helmet that's safe but far from boring
POC Kortal Race is the latest in a long, proud lineage of MTB helmets designed with security and slick style in mind
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Feature-packed Decathlon Wedze Freeride FR100 ski jacket is a bargain marvel
The Wedze Freeride packs in everything you need on the mountain at a bargain price
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Arc'teryx Rush ski jacket is perfect for big mountain adventures... and it'll double up for day-to-day wear too
The Arc'teryx Rush offers all the essential features you need, in one great looking lightweight shell
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Classic looks meet new tech in the new Oakley Flight Tracker ski goggles
New goggles reflect iconic Oakley design
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Spektrum Östra Bio photochromic snow goggles combine world-class performance with green credentials
The Östra Bio frame is plant-based, and the photochromic lens adapts to differing light conditions
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Stay safe off-piste with Mammut’s easy-to-use avalanche transceiver
The Barryvox S makes avalanche rescues easier, faster and safer should the worst happen
