Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry takes an entirely different approach to riding at a ski resort. We knew this in theory, but getting out there and putting what we learnt into practice really put things into perspective for us.  I wanted to share with you some of the things that we learnt so that you can understand the type of things you need to know and just how easy it is to trigger of an avalanche.

After researching resorts in eastern europe, I came across a resort in Bulgaria named Bansko, which had cheap accommodation, lift tickets and food, which ticked the main three boxes for my future trip.

Check out our list of the most popular ski in, ski out vacation rentals in the USA and Canada. Most of them have hot tubs which is awesome after a day on the mountain. Some of these places are absolutely pimping but there are some seriously affordable ones too, coming in at around $30 per person, per night

First test of the GoPro Karma Grip - here's a quick summary along with some footage we took yesterday at Mt Taylor Mountain Bike Track here in Victoria.

I really did think at the time that I would never try snowboarding again. Obviously, I got over that. But I wanted to share with you the few minutes where it could have gone either way and why snowboarding is so much more to me than just strapping on a board and riding down a mountain.

Here’s a guide for you on the different types of snow that you’ll find on a mountain. I promise once you read this, you’ll start to notice the differences when you next go skiing or snowboarding.

We catch up with Christina Bruno, Adults Snowsports Manager at Taos Ski Valley, Adaptive Examiner for New Zealand Snowsports Alliance and Snowboard Instructor at The Remarkables, New Zealand.

We've compiled a list of the top selling women's snowboard gear for 2016.

Gear Review for the Fill2Pure stainless steel water filter bottle. Is it worth the cost?

One of the many reasons we love Queenstown is that it is bursting at the seams with things to do. There is literally something to suit everyone. The Skyline Gondola and Luge is one of those activites that everyone should do when they visit Queenstown. Here's why.

We bring you the top selling men's snowboard gear for 2016. 

I've tested out a bunch of free travel apps along with some great recommendations from my fellow travel bloggers and compiled a list of what I believe to be the top free travel apps. And with the exception of one, they are all available on iPhone and Android.

We use our devices for internet banking, sending emails and logging into loads of websites who have our personal data. What if someone were to get access to all of that? We’d be screwed. BIG TIME.

I realise that we use the word adventure A LOT. But what is adventure? And what does being adventurous really mean?

We worked it out. It would have cost us at least $25,000 US in medical treatment alone. Here's our story on how travel insurance saved us.

Hanging Lake is known as one of the best hikes in Colorado and after hiking it, we have no doubt.

Your skis have been good to you but it's time to upgrade. Don't throw them away, upcycle them! Here's 8 cool things that you can with your old skis. 

In case you're not already amped for the premiere, here's a collection of stuff from The Fourth Phase that's going nuts on the interweb.

Ever since we became snowboard addicts, we've pretty much gone on snowboarding holidays twice a year - chasing the winter from the north to the south and back again. But we'll be missing out this year.

It's time for me to pass on the love and nominate some new bloggers to receive the Liebster Award.

The first time I heard about couch surfing, I had images in my mind of crusty, unwashed backpackers sleeping on couches that had hundreds of previous crusty backpackers on them. Yep, I was totally stereotyping and I turned my nose up at the idea.

Vail Resorts has just announced that it will add Les 3 Vallees, Paradiski and Tignes-Val d'Isere in France, Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy, 4 Vallees in Switzerland, and Arlberg in Austria to the 2016-2017 lineup of the Epic Pass

Altitude sickness occurs when a person increases their elevation too quickly. Find out how to tell if you are experiencing altitude sickness and what to do about it.

We're so excited and honoured to have been nominated not once but twice for the Liebster Award! The Liebster Award is an online blog award given to new and upcoming bloggers who are doing great things. It's a fantastic way to show support for new bloggers, help promote them and get to know the person behind the blog a little better.