Monthly Archives: December 2019

Feeling ready to hit the slopes?

The snow has already started falling in Europe, especially across the Alps, and a number of resorts are already open for the skiing season.  If you’re going skiing soon, read on for some helpful tips about how to best prepare, and how to ensure your ski boots are as comfortable as possible.

Before you go

It is estimated that up to 125 million people around the world enjoy skiing and snowboarding each year, making the most of winter season.  While many people find the exercise in the great outdoors an exhilarating and invigorating experience, there are a number of common foot injuries and complaints associated with the sport.  These include ankle sprains, blisters, bruises and skiers’ toe – where there is bleeding under the toenails caused by the foot moving repeatedly within the ski boot, banging the toe nails against the front/top of the ski boot.  Many of these conditions