Joseph Vargas 
If you haven’t heard of Montec, we don’t blame you. They’ve flown under the radar in the UK (for now) but you might be surprised to hear they have been going strong for over a decade, producing top end ski and snowboard jackets, pants and clothing at a great price. All the design and logistics…
This is a purposeful and focussed ski jacket that is less about style and more about practical application. It’s a Gore-Tex shell that’s optimised for performance in difficult conditions so it’s highly breathable, completely waterproof, and windproof. All seams are of course taped and all zips water resistant, which isn’t always the case but is…
Brand spotlight: Dope Snow Set up by two snowboarding brothers, frustrated with the lack of options for outdoor sport brands in their native Sweden, Dope Snow have grown to become one of the country’s largest e-retailers. By cutting out the middleman and using a direct-to-consumer model they aim to offer premium quality ski and snowboard…