This is a wonderful website for skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, and hikers and lovers of all kinds of adventure travel with ranges by North Face, Patagonia, Ice Breaker and Lowe Alpine. Every possible type of equipment is very clearly shown and there are some good sporting gift ideas as well. You'll find gadgets and torches by Leatherman, Victorinox, Maglite and Toollogic, everything is very clearly photographed and there are usually end of season discounts too.

A must for the skier, snow boarder, camper and hiker. This is a great site, based in Scotland' where they know all about the best clothing and equipment for the elements. Ski and snow boarding jackets and trousers, a wide selection of skis and boots from brands such as Atomic, Rossignol and Salomon, tents, rucksacks, walking boots and climbing hardware.

It's almost certainly easier to find a good selection of skiwear for adults than it is for kids, but this website makes it really simple, offering all-in-one ski suits, salopettes and jackets for children from 6 - 9 months up to 12 years. There are also accessories such as helmets, neckwarmers, goggles and dark glasses, thermals, hats and gloves.

The next time you're planning a skiing or snowboarding trip you should take a look round this website, where they have an excellent list of brands such as Exus, Burton and Forum (snowboarding boots) and Atomic, Head and Nordica (skiing) with top line boards and skis to go with them. They also have some excellent discounts plus rental packages at good prices.

A well known site for skiers, snowboarders and rockclimbers with a full range of equipment and clothing and accessories by brands such as Animal, Billabong, Ski Jacket, Helly Hanson, O'Neill, Quicksilver, Salomon and Oakley. There's also lots of advice on what to buy and on fit. In the gift and gadget section you'll find ideas including books and films, watches, 2 way radios, solar chargers and compasses.

If you or any member of your family has ever done any camping, walking or hiking (or climbing) you'll probably already have visited Blacks, where they offer a well priced (rather than 'designer') range of clothing and accessories and good value skiwear in season. You'll find waterproof jackets and trousers, lots of fleece, tents, poles, footwear and socks and great gifts such as Cybalite torches, Kick and Huntsman knives and tools and Garmin compasses.