Our Recommended Snow Sports Gadgets for 2017

Snow sports have been around for years and luckily, modern technology has advanced enough to allow us to experience the slopes in the best possible way.

Whether you're a pro on the skis or you're more into snowboarding, these handy gadgets are sure to make your time on the powdery white peaks just that extra bit more unforgettable!

Here are Our Recommended Snow Sports Gadgets for 2017

• Dahu Ski Boots
  Incorporating the tough durability of a traditional ski boot with the comfort and convenience of a pair of walking boots, the Dahu Ski Boots give you the same performance. Equipped with waterproof and insulation, your feet will feel comfortable whether you're on the slopes, walking or driving. They come with men's and women's designs and are one of the lightest designed boots currently available.
  
  
  
  
  
• GoPro Hero 5
  This incredible camera will make sure all of your holidays snaps are picture perfect and action filled! It includes all the usual waterproof and noise reduction features but this model combines these already key benefits with voice control, video stabilisation and touch display meaning you can capture all those exhilarating moments on the slopes to look back on in the future. 

• Trace Activity Monitor
  The Trace Activity Monitor is the ideal gadget for any budding or professional sports enthusiast. The monitor records all stats from action sports such as skiing, snowboarding, surfing etc. Using advanced GPS tracking and sensors, this device will capture every movement, flip and jump you make whilst recording speed, height, distance and rotation so you can look back on the app on your smartphone.

• Peepsnake Smartphone Scarf
  Trying to access your phone whilst on the slopes can be a bit of a nightmare. This multi-purpose scarf will not only keep you nice and warm but provides a convenient touch screen window so you don't need to take it out. There's a back camera lens window to allow you to be able to take photos and videos on the slopes.
  
  

• eGlove Heli Snowboard Touchscreen Gloves
  No longer will you have to choose between your smartphone and warm hands. These waterproof gloves feature high-grade leather and are also windproof inside and out. A removable wrist support and easy exits for fingers and thumbs.

• Smith Optics I/O Goggles 
  Including interchangeable lenses, these amazing googles provide an incredible field of vision, fog-free technology as well as ultimate comfort. Compatible with most helmets and a fully adjustable silicone strap, you are able to customise to suit your size and fit.
  

• Dakine Baker Pack
  A very handy and convenient back pack, the Dakine Baker pack includes a hydro sleeve to ensure your water stays drinkable (not frozen!) and a goggle pocket. In case of any emergency, the pack contains an integrated rescue whistle as well as a dedicated snow tool pocket for any tools.
  
  
  
  
  
• Celestron Elements Firecel+
  There's not many things that annoy us more than being out on the slopes for a couple of hours to find our phone battery has died. Keep yours charged up with the Celestron Elements Firecel+. Not only will it charge your phone but it also includes a hand warmer as well as a little torch to help find your way in the dark. The high quality aluminium shell provides the required durability to withstand rough falls and impact.

• POC Receptor BUG Communication Ski Helmet
  This excellent ski and snowboard helmet provides a solid outer shell, protecting you from sharp objects and falls. With built in Dr. Dre headphones, you can adjust the volumes of music, take phone calls and use your radio all from the one cord. 

• Suunto Ambit 3 Peak Sports Watch
  This top of the range sports watch has up to 200 hours battery life, something no other GPS watch on the market can compete with. As well as providing you the time, this watch can monitor your heart rate and connects to a host of apps which can map your location, track calories burned and link up to other sports and fitness enthusiasts. 

A Helpful Tip Before Your Trip:

• Protective Cases: The slopes aren't always the safest place for your gadgets and this can mean that there is always a risk! Most products also do their own range of protective equipment or cases to keep everything safe from moisture and rough landings.

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Summer in Chamonix

Now we have sadly hung up our skis and snowboards for the summer, most ski resorts are winding down; not so in Chamonix! As one of the few resorts that is actually even busier in summer than in winter, Chamonix is a stunning place for a summer break.

Thrill-seekers can take on world-famous climbs, white water raft, hike across glaciers or cycle the steeps normally reserved for skiers and boarders. 

Those looking for a more relaxed stay can enjoy the very French feel of the town, against a fabulous mountain backdrop in the shadow of Mont Blanc. Sitting as it does on the Swiss and Italian borders, you can enjoy cuisine from all three countries, sample local wines, test out your swing on the golf course or relax in one of the many spas.

If this sounds like the summer break for you, we have some fantastic special offers at the moment; call us today for more details!

Five Best Ski Scenes From James Bond

To celebrate the release of the latest James Bond last night, we have researched the best ski scenes in the epic action films.
Although there have been 24 official James Bond films, the action loving, seductive agent himself has only skied in 5 of them. Below are our top 5 favourite ski scenes, we look forward to see the next ones in the latest release!

5. The World Is Not Enough (Pierce Brosnan, 1999)

4. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (George Lazenby, 1969)

3. For Your Eyes Only (Roger Moore, 1981)

2. The Spy Who Loved Me (Roger Moore, 1977)

1. A View To Kill (Roger Moore, 1985)

In Spectre, the latest James Bond, they were filming in the snowy Austria mountains to add to the ski action with the latest Bond, Daniel Craig. To see how they film these chase scenes watch the behind the scenes here: http://goo.gl/wNNstt 

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Top 3 resorts for advances skiers!

Zermatt

One of Europe’s most popular ski resorts in stunning snow filled Switzerland; Zermatt is a brilliant choice for skiers seeking a challenge. There are plenty of off piste to explore, the very best of which is only known by a select number of people. Ask around and you will discover some thrill seeking runs but the best known is the Trifti which is one of Europe’s longest and most challenging mogul slopes. Get an adrenaline rush all year round as this is Europe’s highest tree line on the largest glacier on the continent.

St Anton

In the top 10 ski resorts of the World and ranking high in the top 5 ski resorts of the Alps St Anton will not disappoint. One of the snowiest areas in Austria, St Anton is the perfect place for advanced skiers to test their skills with 340km of pistes and 180km of off piste on the scenic valley runs and most importantly 55sq km of challenging off piste terrain. The fantastic Arlberg lift pass also gives visitors access to the exclusive resorts of Lech, Zurs, Stuben and St.Christoph.

Chamonix

The original’s sometimes be the best. Chamonix is one of Europe’s oldest and understandably most popular ski resorts as it is filled with culture, history and tradition. Proven to be a resort for the advanced, even back in the day, Chamonix was where the first Winter Olympics was held in 1924.

Mount Blanc and Les Grand- Monents are some of the one of the most beautiful sights in the ski world but they are also notoriously challenging. With only 163km of pistes this resort is small and mighty, take a day to go on the Vallee Blanche tour to experience incredible views and ask the locals about the quieter, off piste thrill rides.