Tech Style
Style Icon: Annabelle Bond, who scaled the world’s seven highest peaks in a year.
Snow heroine: Backcountry babe Victoria Jalouse
Top snow spot: Chamonix, France
Where to learn: McNab Extreme Back Country Snowboard Camp (www.mcnab.co.uk)
Hang out: A good place to track down a mountain guide with a story or two is The Micro Brasserie de Chamonix (MBC) – 350 Route de Bouchet, F74400 Chamonix, +33 04 50 53 61 59, www.mbchx.com
Après-ski tipple: Purdey’s Gold (www.britvic.com)
Holiday read: 52 Brilliant Ideas – Skiing & Snowboarding (£12.99, www.infideas.com) – Full of technique tips, fitness and backcountry survival.
On the iPod: Modest Mouse (www.modestmousemusic.com)
Main Pic:
- Patagonia Capilene top £25
- Helly Hansen Victory pants £100
- Dainese Core jacket £179.95
- Allride Evo gloves
- Adidas eyewear Yodai goggles £79
- R.E.D. headphones helmet £100
- Northwave Devine Boot £149
- Nikita Beanie
Get the look
1) Burton iPod jacket £280
2) O Neill Solar back pack £170
3) Hog Wild Carabina with digital watch £7.99
4) Samsung MP3 player www.samsungplay.com
5) Burton Kron tool £18
6) Speedo heart rate monitor watch £100
7) Oakley RAZRWIRE Bluetooth glasses £200
