Winter Sports

A multi-fuel stove can run on gas, petrol, lamp oil, kerosene and more. The stove comes with jets in different sizes, and you always choose…

There are plenty of opinions about how gas stoves perform in the cold. Some say they become unreliable at the first light frost, while…

Waxing your skis makes them perform better. You get better glide, and the wax also protects the base from dirt and wear. Fluoro waxes have…

Ice swimming is a great hobby. It leaves you feeling fantastic, and people of all ages can do it. You get to know new people on the sauna…

Nordic skating is a fascinating adventure sport, and one that gets people talking. The image is of skaters gliding over smooth, sunlit ice…

Choosing the right downhill skis can feel daunting when there are hundreds of models and lengths to pick from. The right ski depends on…

Ski boots are the most important piece of kit you'll own as a skier, so it's worth taking a little time to choose the right pair. Boots…

We're celebrating Scandinavian Outdoor's hiking days, so we've put together a reading pack from our blog posts. You'll find plenty of…

In deep snow, skiing is a natural and energy-efficient way to get around. Off-track skiing is a completely different sport from skiing on…

We've put together a guide to choosing OAC's popular skishoes. OAC's ski range is wide, and each model is built for a different kind of…

Skate skiing hasn't been through the same upheaval as classic skiing in recent years, but for many people it's the right way to move on the…

As the weather turns colder and winter draws closer, it's a good time to check the condition of your old ski gear and perhaps upgrade to…

Winter is a brilliant time for hiking. But the cold season can be dangerous if you set off with inadequate kit or skills. In this article,…

Winter hiking covers a lot of ground. In this post, we go through the basics: how winter trips differ from hiking in the warmer months, and…

Good lightweight down jackets, or "puffies", have kept hikers warm for years. They've also become a versatile, long-lasting go-to layer for…