Ski

Nestled in the corner of our in-store upstairs pack section, you will find an array of alpine specific packs. Alpine packs can roughly be divided into ski and mountaineering styles. These rucksacks are feature laden and have a lot to offer. Due to their similarities, some ski packs make a pretty good mountaineering pack and vice versa.

So, I wanted a really warm jacket. Because sometimes layering isn’t enough. Or I'm sitting still, no fire nearby. Belaying a friend who is dogging their way up an ice climb while I stand in a sunless gully feeling my beard freeze. Sleeping in a snow cave. Chatting to friends until late. Walking around in the Arctic circle looking at the Aurora Borealis at minus 29 degrees Celsius. That sort of thing.

Alpina, the much-loved alpine footwear brand, and Norwegian winter equipment company Rottefella, have teamed up to create this innovative boot and binding technology. This development in ski systems allows you to focus on the beauty of your backcountry adventures, without the hassle of complex gear.

Find out why we think you should pack a pair of microspikes on your next trip where you may encounter light snow or ice.

Here's advice for snow camping in Australia.