The latest news from the world of ski racing sees recent British retiree Charlie Raposo join Camp Braathen On Thursday 2 May, Britain’s best Giant Slalom racer in over half a century, Charlie Raposo, announced his retirement from competitive ski racing. Despite the 28-year-old rupturing his ACL in Aspen in March, the news came as […] The post Is the world ready for Raposo’s new role? appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

Over the years, Fall Line has caught up with plenty of legendary freeriders, where sometimes talk of runs other than their mahoosive freeride descents creeps into conversation. We’ve asked the biggest skiers out there for their all-time-best pisted and inbound ski runs that stick strong in their minds. Michelle Parker My favourite lift-accessed line is […] The post The world’s best ski runs, listed by the ski world’s biggest names appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

While this section covers a mighty wide variety of gear, the same basic principles hold true… Things to consider before buying… QualityAlways. By all means seek out a deal, but don’t go for cheap and nasty imitations when it comes to safety kit. Stick to well-known, good-quality brands. Tech tipsBe savvy about ‘wear able tech’. […] The post Buyer’s Beta – 2024 must-have Backcountry kit appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

Climbing skins are a miracle of adhesive technology. Think about it: we want to glue a piece of fabric to the slippery-waxy base of our skis. We want it to stick all the way up, as we drag it through the snow, yet come off (without leaving a trace of glue) every time. Whether it […] The post Skin care (not the beauty kind) appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

Cue incredible skiing with effortless ascents – here are the Editors’ Choice women’s ski touring boots of 2024 The women’s touring boots tried, tested and reviewed in the 2024 Gear Guide: Just three boots are featured here online but if you’re serious about buying a pair, click to buy and browse the digital issue (£3.50) of […] The post 2024 women’s touring boots appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

Cue incredible skiing with effortless ascents – Fall Line’s Editors’ Choice ski touring boots Featuring the Fall Line Touring boots of the year – tested for the 2024 Gear Guide. Just three boots are featured here out of the 10 men’s ski touring boots tested and reviewed in-depth inside our mega 2024 Gear Guide. Click to buy […] The post 2024 Touring boots appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

Veritable vehicles to get you places – and bring you back with a smile on your face The women’s Touring skis featured in the 2024 Fall Line Gear Guide: To access the full list and in-depth reviews of Touring skis in the mega 2024 Fall Line Gear Guide, click below on the cover to buy the […] The post 2024 women’s Touring skis appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

Veritable vehicles to get you places – and bring you back with a smile on your face The men’s Touring skis featured in the Gear Guide: For access the full list and in-depth reviews of Touring skis in the mega 2024 Fall Line Gear Guide, click below on the cover to buy the issue (£3.50) […] The post 2024 Touring skis appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

As the brand celebrates its 100th birthday, we chart its progress from horse-drawn wagon manufacturer to global ski powerhouse You may know Völkl from the days you spent shredding on your first pair of Mantras, or from their full sweep of the slopestyle podium, or from countless Alpine World Cup victories. What you may not […] The post Völkl – a century of shred appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more

If you’re prepared to open your mind (as well as your wallet) you’ll find lift-accessed ski tours can save you time and leg burn There is a particular genre of ski tour that starts at the top of the lift system and quests off into the wilderness. Some go in search of a summit or […] The post Lift-accessed ski tours for the win, to save you time (and leg burn) appeared first on Fall Line Skiing ..read more