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Ski

Outdoors

The champion skiers bringing freeriding to the city

The launch of the new Peak Performance store in London saw streets transformed into an alpine paradise, writes Maisy Hunter.

Written by: Maisy Hunter

Activism

The fight to get oil off Norway’s slopes

'We're running out of time' — Norway prides itself as a top winter sports destination while also being the largest fossil fuel producer in Western Europe. Now, skiers and snowboarders in the climate activist group Stopp Oljeletinga are urging their industry to cut ties with oil for good.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Activism

The Travel Diary: Taking to the snow covered ski slopes of Iran

What you see along the way — Photographer Oscar Yoosefinejad headed to the pistes of Iran, to find out more about the country's ski community, finding a community who take to the snow with passion.

Written by: Oscar Yoosefinejad

Culture

Gulmarg: the war-torn Muslim village that's become a ski spot for Westerners

The call of Kashmir — Snowboarders are flocking to a troubled corner of the Himalayas for its perfect powder, creating a culture clash between partying tourists and religious locals desperate for independence. A new documentary short explores the fallout.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Snow

How a new snow brand’s open philosophy is shaking up the outdoor industry

Huck Indies — Open Wear co-founder Martijn Jegerings shares how being open on every level allowed them to create the most affordable ethical and sustainable ski and snowboarding jacket on the market.

Written by: Alex King

Surf

Surfer Léa Brassy on her Icelandic surf and ski odyssey

Breaking the ice — Inspiring short film 'Being There’ documents surfer Léa Brassy and her polar explorer boyfriend Vincent Colliard’s joint adventure in search of far-flung, icy swell.

Written by: Alex King

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