Backcountry skiing and gear is different from inbounds and needs careful consideration. We look at your options.

Pick your shoes wisely. Don’t pick the ones that have had a great review in your latest guide and look sweeeeet. The best trail running shoe is the one that fits your foot and running style.

Travelling with snow gear takes some well thought plans, and the right travel gear will make carrying ski boots and skis far easier

Ever feel like you’re trying darn hard to edge your ski but it still isn’t doing what it’s told? Or all your instructors are telling you the same thing, but no matter how hard you try your technique still isn't changing? It sounds like you have hit a learning plateau.

Arch cramps in ski boots will ruin your run and your day. Our falls Creek bootfitter explains the causes and how to fix it.

Are you doing your ski boots up right? Short answer, probably not. This is an issue that affects many people. It's such a simple fix to many problems that I'm devoting an entire post to it.

Ski boots come in all shapes and sizes, here we look at the differences between a race fit and a retail ski boot.

Looking for that perfect edge to slice through the snow like butter? I can tell you how to get closer to finding it than you've ever been before. And no, the heading isn't missing an apostrophe - we're talking about canting folks!

In a ski boot the foot needs some extra help to support the crazy forces that we’re putting through it. We look at how to best help it in a ski boot so it functions at its best.

Cold toes are a common problem in ski boots, and a most unpleasant way to spend your day on the mountain.  There are many causes of cold and numb toes in ski boots. Luckily most of the time it’s a problem that can be fixed.

Ski boots aren’t made from the same stuff. Plastics aren’t plastics. Our bootfitter explains ski boot plastics and their roles

Ski orthoses / orthotics, custom foot beds, ski insoles - whatever you want to call them, everyone benefits from a custom foot orthosis in their ski boot.

Ski boots don’t last forever. Our ski bootfitter talks about the signs of when it’s time to pack your ski boots away for the final time.

With the changing of the seasons clients often ask me how best to store their ski and snowboard boots. Let’s look at what will distress your boots, and what will give them a comfortable bed for their hibernation.

Ski boot flex is super important in ensuring the boot works and fits right. Our bootfitter gives you the rundown on what boot flex is and how it should feel.

A true custom liner is one that is bought separate from the shell and customised to your foot and requirements. Most ski boots come with an off-the-shelf liner. Sometimes they look fluffy and plush and feel nice, but the foam within them is mostly un-mouldable, doesn't have memory, and will pack out reasonably fast causing discomfort and fit issues.

Ski boots that are too big can be the cause of more problems than boots are too small. But how do you know? Our Falls creek bootfitter explains it all here.

It’s important to remember that skiing and ski boots, are not a natural environment for the foot. Nor is it a natural activity or position for your body to be in – humans did not evolve to go skiing and so we need that extra support. Ski boots and ski orthotics need to support the foot correctly to help you do reach your best performance and comfort.

The pain of sore shins, or shin bang, in ski boots will put an end to your day skiing, faster than you can say "I'll be at the bar". But even worse, shin pain can put an end to your whole ski holiday if not dealt with. Our Falls Creek bootfitter runs through the main causes and fixes for your woes.

It’s likely been 9 months since you’ve stuck your feet in your ski boots (give or take a trip in a plane) and now they’re not feeling the same as they used to. Or perhaps they feel as bad as you remember. At the risk of sounding too preachy let’s just say, new ski season, new beginnings! Get your feet sorted.