Videos of Morzine

One of the key elements in ski touring is efficiency. Equipment is built to be light weight for this reason but it it is not enough to have carbon fibre poles and the latest boots if you don't move in an efficient way.

Intermediates and above will appreciate the vast range of Avoriaz which has nearly 250kms of reds and blues to choose from.

To travel in the off piste there are a few pieces of equipment that are essential; first among these are skins. Skins were originally made from animal skin, hence the clever name, and were used because they allowed travel over the snow.

Surely the fastest way to get to the Alps is to fly? Or is it........?

For the first of our Mountainbike trail guides we teamed up with Morzine Mountainbike Mechanics to bring you this look at the blue run Chatellane over in Chatel.

Statistics show that in the event of an avalanche accident a buried victim has between fifteen to twenty minutes to be recovered alive.

In the fifth of our Backcountry Guides series Chamonix Mountain Guide Guy Willet explains what to look for in avalanche search and rescue equipment and how to use it.

Idris Skis in Chamonix produce handmade skis built from recycled flooring. Here Tom talks us through the process.

Downhill, Cross-country and road cyclists are spoiled for choice in the Portes du Soliel. National downhill tracks, Tour de France routes and cross country rides in two countries. What ever your style or passion if it's on a bike, it's in the Portes du Soleil

Filmed during the winter 2009 on the famous Vallée Blanche, this video shows the basic principles of skiing on glaciers in terms of crevasse spotting and group management.

Guy Willet from Dream Guides in Chamonix talks us through the basics of backcountry hiking. Using touring bindings and specialist ski touring boots you can hike through un-pisted areas to discover untamed slopes or just scenic views.