Posts By Michael Henderson
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52Mountain BikingGear Blocks
More bikes in less space. We all know that bike storage can be chaos. Gear Blocks tackles this problem with a sliding...
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110MorzineA new path forward
After fifteen years dedicated to my career as a professional biathlete, after countless hours on the range and kilometres on skis, after...
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119InterviewsDon’t be afraid of being yourself – the Makayla Gerken Schofield interview
What are the chances that one British family from Chelmsford in Essex could produce three exceptionally talented professional mogul skiers? Thomas, Leonie...
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118InterviewsIt’s not over until I’ve crossed the finish line – the Charlotte Bankes Interview
In 2021 Charlotte Bankes became Britain’s first snowboard World Champion when she won the snowboard cross competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski...
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198Mountain BikingPOC motion rain mtb jacket
This is an excellent choice for riders who need a balance of waterproofing, breathability and mobility during a long day in the...
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259Mountain BikingAkta Trail Knee Pad
akta MTB is a rider-owned brand based in Cancouver BC, allowing them access to endless world class trails for testing and inspiration....
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182Mountain BikingPOC Cularis MTB Helmet
Find new confidence on every trail. The Cularis is the trail helmet where ventilation and weight are firmly in focus, delivering ultimate...
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169Mountain BikingPOC Aspire sunglasses
As you’d expect from POC, these are a sleek and performance-focused eyewear option for serious cyclists. With a lightweight frame and wrap...
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358InterviewsGet stoked! – the Siddartha Ullah interview
There’s some incredible emerging talent in the world of professional snowboarding at the moment and 17 year old Siddhartha Ullah is no...
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347Art & DesignThe harder the battle – by Simon Leclerc
Back in 2021 I wrote the story of my creations in the Avoriaz Stash and the Lil’Stash for this magazine. I’m a...
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379activitiesBuilding the Avoriaz Village Igloo
It’s one of the most fun and fascinating ways to experience the mountains, but have you been inside the Avoriaz Village Igloo?...
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540Interviews30 seconds of my life – the Zoe Atkin interview
The Zoe Atkin story could have been one of intense sibling rivalry; a desire to ski better at all costs. But Zoe...
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491Interviewsnever leave a good time for a good time – The Travis Rice interview
If one person has challenged the way the world views and thinks about snowboarding, it’s Travis Rice. He’s won pretty much everything...
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8131Art & DesignDesigning a sub-culture – The Michael Jäger Interview
In the colourful history of standing sideways on snow, Jake Burton is often regarded as the inventor of modern day snowboarding. But...
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862InterviewsTrust your dreams – Oscar Mandin
I was born in 1997 and when I was just two or three years old, my parents enrolled me in the local...
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651SkiingMons Royale Cascade Merino Flex LS
It’ll come as no surprise to learn that Mons Royale designed a thermal top to accompany your brand new leggings. Again, you’ll...
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635SkiingMons Royale cascade merino flex leggins
Once you’ve experienced the 4-way stretch in a pair of Mons Royale winter leggings, you’ll never go back to your old, misshapen...
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544Kids686 Bolt Balaclava
This isn’t the first time I’ve preached about the wonders of ski balaclavas for kids, but it’s also true that good ones...
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511KidsPicture organic NINGE BIB PANTS
It’s bib pants all the way for my two boys this season and these Picture Organic ones are the best we’ve come...
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529KidsPocito Fornix mips helmet
Stand by for a long list of safety features here. Firstly, observe the bright, fluorescent colours that make kids more noticeable on...
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512KidsPocito iris goggle
POC Sports are forever the ‘best in class’ when it comes to kids helmets and goggles as far as we’re concerned; no...
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559TravelBirkenstock Zermatt slippers
While many of us have been wearing Birkenstocks as slippers for quite some time, the Zermatt is the company’s first true slipper,...
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541Travelcascada Land Outdoor Shirt
Could this be the ultimate mountain shirt? We think so. It’s made from a breathable wool and polyester blend fabric that guarantees...
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520TravelAdidas Terrex Snowpitch COLD.RDY Hiking Shoes
Because there’s nothing worse than cold feet during your ski holiday, invest in a pair of these Adidas Terrex snow boots and...
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656TravelOsprey Sojourn Shuttle Wheeled Duffel 45L
Osprey’s Sojourn series aims to make your holiday luggage more functional and we love the HighRoad chassis on this option. Makingit easier...
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522TravelPalm & Pine Sunscreen SPF 50 Zinc
Formulated from plant-based natural ingredients and including mineral filters for premium protection from the mountain sun, a tub of Palm & Pine...
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503SkiingGiro Owen Helmet
We love it when manufacturers design a product that has loads of clever tech but remains discreet. Enter the Giro Owen. Despite...
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490SkiingShred Gratify Goggle
We think Shred’s new Gratify – I know, we wanted to say Gravity too! – looks awesome. That’s what matters most with...
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573SkiingSummit™ Verbier Gore-Tex® jacket
The North Face showing clear freeriding intentions for this jacket by naming it the ‘Verbier’ edition. Part of their top-tier Summit range,...
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835InterviewsFace the Bull – The xavier de le Rue Interview
Many a modern-day snowboarder cites Frenchman Xavier de Le Rue as their inspiration. He’s a big mountain legend, four-time world bordercross champion...
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983Mountain BikePicture Organic Vellir Stretch Shorts
Picture Organic have made a very welcome contribution to the mountain bike apparel market. As you’d imagine, the four-way stretch nylon used...
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873Mountain BikeSilca T-Ratchet
Imagine never having to worry about adjusting or tightening your bike’s components while you’re on the move? This highly-accurate mobile torque wrench...
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939Mountain BikePOC Define Sunglasses
When a product is designed to look good on and off the bike, it’s a win for us. The lightweight and durable...
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900Mountain BikePOC Tectal Helmet
POC Sports are the best in class when it comes to designing safety-specific headwear for all of your favourite mountain pursuits. The...
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785Road BikeCHPT3 Essential Tube Socks
Because not all sports socks are created equal, CHPT3 have reimagined this classic essential from the ground up. The well-established tube style...
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717Road BikeCHPT3 Grand Tour Bib Shorts
Grand Tour riders spend day in, day out in the saddle and you might image that it’d be impossible to design a...
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958Road BikeRestrap Custom Frame Bag
Bike packing is a big deal around these parts; multi-day journeys that take in epic kilometres and challenging terrain. In response, Restrap...
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787Road BikeThe Road Book 2022
As introduced by Ned Boulting himself in our interview, The Road Book is akin to the Bible for road racing aficionados. Each...
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2.0KcyclingThe Tour de France is Cycling – The David Millar Interview
He won four stages of the Tour de France, several other classics stages and for a years he was Britains top professional...
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1.3KcyclingThe voice of road cycling – the Ned Boulting interview
Sometimes I wonder whether you actually need to have an interest in road cycling to enjoy watching Le Tour de France. The...
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912SkiingDragon RVX MAG Goggles
Dragon really are the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to snow goggle technology. Just when you think they’ve invented...
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1.0KSnowboardingGrassroots flying carpet 140
You’re wondering why anyone might try binding-free snowboarding in powder, but powdsurfing has grown from it’s Japanese roots and is gaining momentum...
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760SnowboardingPrism Tantalum Technical Snow Bags
This is no ordinary rucksack. Technical snow bags from Prism come complete with a removable back protector plate to help keep you...
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1.1KGearNidecker Supermatic Bindings
Nidecker tell us that snowboarding has been waiting for these bindings and we’re happy to inform you that they are not wrong....
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1.8KInterviewsSmile, tell the truth and have a good time doing it – The Glen Plake Interview
Some call him the “Pied Piper of skiing,” others “the mohawk’d hot dogger with an unhealthy addiction to moguls.” Whichever moniker you...
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2.7K1InterviewsAlways Look At Your Landing – The Terje Haakonsen interview
The number of superlatives I could throw at Terje Haakonsen are limitless. The 48 year old Norwegian has always been considered the...
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1.3KKidsWedze Skiwiz 100, Beginner Ski Harness
Previous to the arrival of the Junior Source ski team, I’d watched parents trail their small people around the mountain using these...
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1.2KKidsOneskee Kids Nasa Snow Suit
It’s frustrating when kids-specific outerwear doesn’t perform as well as adults-specific outerwear. We’ve experienced that with quite a few brands in recent...
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1.2KAdviceSafe Skiing is Your Responsibility – The Piste X Code
Here at the Piste X Code we have a couple of objectives, but the most important one is to help you stay...
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1.5KskiingWhat you need to know about Ski Jumping
Whether pre-planned and purposeful or entirely accidental, we’ve all experienced the sensation of hurtling through the air, skis or a snowboard attached...
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1.1KAvoriazHOPE – A short film by Morzine Source Magazine
These are the faces you hope never to see; the heroes you hope never to meet. Come freezing temperatures, snow storms or...
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2.2KFitnessM2 smart trainer
This is a do-it-all, smart bike trainer capable of replicating any workout thrown its way. All you need is your bike, this...
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1.5KInterviewsThe Photography of Anthony Anquetil
In a series of interviews this autumn, we’ll introduce you to the local photographers who’ve kindly donated a stunning image to our...
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2.0KMountain BikeSource Outdoor Hipster Ultra 5L
The team at Source Outdoor (not to be confused with the magazine you’re currently reading) have managed to cram a whopping five...
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1.6KRoad BikeMarin Headlands 2
As Russ Price has previously explained, gravel bikes are the next big thing on two wheels and here’s a fine example from...
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1.6KFitnessEpic Balance Boards
So many mountain sports depend on great balance and Epic balance boards are the perfect addition to your at-home training routine. Use...
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1.1KOutdoorsTorrentshell 3L Jacket
Made for the mountains, it’ll come as no surprise to learn that Patagonia’s latest rain jacket release has a 100% recycled nylon...
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1.4KKidsSushi Go
Pass the sushi! In this fast-paced card game for children aged eight and over, where the goal is to grab the best...
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1.6KOutdoorsSolo Stove Lite Gear Kit
So, you’ve carried your feast into the mountains using your newly acquired Yeti Cooler, you’ve prepared those glorious ingredients using your Ellis...
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2.8KFitnessPRAEP ProPilot Moto Kit
Praeparation is everything, believe German brand Praep, manufacturers of this very clever device. Developed by professional mountain bikers, the ProPilot is a...
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1.4KMountain BikeDragon Alliance Terra Series Glasses
The Terra Series is part of Dragon’s new XP Cross Performance collection; it features six different pairs of glasses, all designed to...
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4.1KKidsMTB Hopper Intro
Round our neck of the woods, ramps to tackle on your bike, skateboard, scooter or skates can be found at every turn....
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5.4KInterviewsDanny MacAskill
Regardless of your preferred discipline on two wheels, if you ride a bike you’ve probably heard of Danny MacAskill. Born in 1985...
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1.3KKidsDobble
Looking for a new game to play with friends and family? Dobble is a fun and easy visual card game that anyone...
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3.0KEnvironmentMartin Hartley – Hero of the Environment
From National Geographic Traveller to The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine to The Guardian and many more inbetween, the work of photographer...
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1.4KKidsBurton Maven Bib Pants
Whether they’re at ski school, building snowmen or snowball fighting, kids will love these snow pants from Burton. And that’s not even...
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1.5KKidsTail It GPS Watch
This stylish watch for kids from Norwegian GPS brand, TailIt, is the perfect way for you to keep in touch with your...
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1.2KEventsFreedom to Roam
Europe’s largest outdoor film festival takes in 500 venues in 20 countries and when it arrives in our little corner of the...
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1.1KEventsContraddiction
Europe’s largest outdoor film festival takes in 500 venues in 20 countries and when it arrives in our little corner of the...
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1.3KEventsZeppelin Skiing
Europe’s largest outdoor film festival takes in 500 venues in 20 countries and when it arrives in our little corner of the...
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3.2KFoodOh, Beer! The Rhone-Alpes’ Love Affair with Local Brew
Bier. Bira. Cerveza. La bière artisanale. Craft beer. Whatever you call it, it’s one of the oldest and most recognised drinks made...
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1.7KOtherThe winter person’s guide to summer
As the winter retreats and the snow melts, feeding the instantaneously verdant slopes, fi nger-painting the kaleidoscopic petals of the valley, and...
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3.5KKidsMac Ride
Bike rides just went from fun to ‘super awesome fun’. Really simple and quick to install, the Mac Ride takes kids’ bike...
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4.6KInterviews‘Today’s the Youngest You’ll Ever Be’: The Greg Minnaar Interview
What does it take to get the greatest downhill mountain biker of all time to do an interview with Morzine Source Magazine?...
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5.3KInterviewsMan of Steel: We chat to Steve Peat
Here follows a lesson in how a true professional can dominate a sport while still being a really nice guy. Born in...
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4.1KInterviewsThe Next Generation: We chat to Loris Vergier
Those of you unfamiliar with the world of downhill mountain biking may not know that riders come in teams. As in Formula...
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2.5KEventsThe PLUI-H – What is it? And why you need to know…
Whilst there’s no doubt that valley life is changing for those of us who live here all year round, it’s not often...