Best Ski Resorts for Park and Freestyle Riding in New Zealand and Australia
The best resorts for park and freestyle skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand and Australia. 2026 opening dates, lift pass prices and honest park ratings for Cardrona, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Perisher.
Kids Snow Pants: What to Look for and Why Safety Gear Matters
What to look for in kids snow pants and why protective gear matters when children are learning to ski or snowboard. A practical guide for parents.
Snow Pants for Women Who Ski and Snowboard
Most women's snow pants are slim cut and under-specced. Here is why baggy works better for skiing and snowboarding, and what specs actually matter on the slope.
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Southern Hemisphere: Resort Guide, Park Ratings and Prices
Where to ski and snowboard in the southern hemisphere. Opening dates, lift pass prices, park ratings and accommodation guide for New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Argentina.
When Is Ski Season? It Depends Where You Live
Ski season depends on where you live. Here is a full breakdown of when ski and snowboard season runs in both hemispheres, and yes, you can ride all year.
What to Wear Skiing and Snowboarding
A practical guide to what to wear skiing and snowboarding. The three layer system explained, what to avoid and everything else you need for a full day on the slope.
Baggy vs Regular Snow Pants: What Is the Difference?
Baggy snow pants or regular fit? Here is a straight comparison of both fits for skiing and snowboarding, plus what technical specs to look for in either.
Why Baggy Snow Pants Are Back
Baggy snow pants are back and this time they are staying. Here is the full story of where the style came from, why it disappeared and why it is everywhere again.
How Should Baggy Snow Pants Fit?
Getting the fit right on baggy snow pants is easier than you think. Here's what to look for, how to use our interactive size guide and why 95% of riders are good with the normal baggy fit.
What Are Baggy Snow Pants?
Baggy snow pants grew out of snowboard and park culture in the 1990s, when the sport took its lead from skateboarding and did everything its own way, including how riders dressed. Here's what they are, why the fit actually makes sense and how to find the right pair.