Ski hors-piste

Pourquoi la laine mérinos est-elle un matériau imbattable ?

This article has been written in cooperation with Devold. What is merino wool? Wool is a 100% natural fibre with about 8000 different wool types. Thanks to the long fibres of merino wool, clothes made of it are extremely soft and pleasant to wear. Merino has some protective p...

Check-list pour les skieurs hors-piste

Le ski hors-piste et d'autres activités dans l’arrière-pays sont de plus en plus populaires aujourd'hui. Quelle que soit l’activité – motoneige, trekking, hors-piste ou marche en raquettes – il faut connaitre les conditions et disposer des connaissances suffisantes pour savoir...

Snowkite : guide d’achat

Le snowkite est un nouveau sport d’hiver de plus en plus populaire. C’est la forme la plus facile des sports « kite ». Quand on démarre la pratique du sport en hiver, on n’a besoin d’apprendre que le maniement du kite, pourvu qu’on connaisse même un peu le ski alpin ou le snowboa...

Duvet ou fibre synthétique ?

The debate over the benefits and disadvantages of down and synthetic insulation is always a hot topic, with as many opinions and preferences as there are outdoor enthusiasts. Both materials have their own strengths and weaknesses, and making the right choice depends on various...

À propos des sous-vêtements

Base layers, or long johns, tops, boxers, bras, etc. are an important part of your outdoor experience. There are many different material choices in the market, and many of us probably wonder which one is the best. Merino wool is something people tend to enthuse over, and some of ...