Heading to the mountains this winter? We’ve got the most colourful, hi-tech and innovative kit required for an adrenaline-fuelled winter sports break, whether your main objective is staying safe on the slopes, exceeding the speed of sound on your favourite black run or dazzling other skiers with a spectacularly bright jacket

A FEW CONSIDERED ADDITIONS TO YOUR CHRISTMAS WISH LIST WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THE DAYS BEYOND

It needs to be comfortable enough to let you swing freely while offering the protection you need to spend four hours walking in the rain…

The latest technical fabrics will make a massive difference to your comfort and mobility this shivering season…

Frostbite will really ruin your mountain day. Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane keep their digits toasty with this selection of the best gloves for winter conditions

Protect your hands from the nip and bite of Jack Frost during the coldest season in the mountains with a selection of our favourite winter gloves.