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