Matt

Type 2 fun enthusiast. At my happiest getting cold, wet and scared, whether that’s dragging myself - lungs screaming - up a mountain with skis on my back, or staring - literally screaming - down the gun barrel into another crashing wave. A firm believer that n+1 = the perfect amount of toys. I also like whisky.
Why You Should Surf Morocco’s c Region
Warm water and powerful Atlantic waves just a short flight from most European cities help to make Morocco one of the top surf destinations in the...
6 Travel Tips for an incredible Central America Surf Trip
6 useful travel tips for a Central American surf trip from LUEX’s collective surf travel experts, designed to make your trip as smooth as possible....
4 of Norway’s Best Backcountry Ski Touring Destinations
Norway is the home of skitouring on so many levels, but with so much variety and so many options on the table it can be hard to choose where to go!...
9 Travel Tips to take the Hassle out of a Japan Ski Trip
Japan is famous for its incredible powder, but it’s a pretty weird place with odd rules and etiquette, and can be confusing to travel around on your...
Planning a Surf Trip: How to Choose the Perfect Surf Camp
There are surf camps all over the world, with various standards of accommodation, different levels of surf tuition or guiding, and with social vibes...
Snowcats for Powder Hounds: 5 of the Most Exotic Cat Skiing Destinations
It’s a big world out there, and there’s so much to see and ski beyond the normal resorts in the Alps and North America! This article explores some of...
How to Choose and Plan a Cat Skiing Trip
If you want to ski untracked no competition powder without shelling out for a helicopter or sweating on touring skis, cat skiing could be just what...
Surfing Bali: Top Tips for your First Bali Surf Trip
Bali is simply a paradise for surfers – everyone should go at least once in their lives! The living is good and the waves are better, so here are our...
Affordable Heliskiing: 6 Tips to Save Money on Heliski Trips
Heliskiing is by far the best wave to ski or snowboard steep deep powder, but it’s also seriously expensive. Here are our top tips to save money when...
Romantic Surf Trips: How to Go Surfing on your Honeymoon!
You’re getting married – congratulations! The wedding is planned and the dress bought… Now it’s time to plan the honeymoon. As surfers we’re pretty...
How to Choose and Plan the Perfect Heliskiing or Heliboarding Trip
Heliskiing really is the ultimate dream for any powder-focused skier or snowboarder. This article will guide you through how to choose the perfect...
Cold vs Warm Water? Which winter surf destination is for you?
Wanna go surfing in winter? Whether you prefer warm or cold water, we know the right destination for you.
Kashmir Heliski: Deep Curry Powder in the Himalayas
Gulmarg is a small village in Kashmir, lying at 2690m in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. In 2002 Bill Clinton described it as ‘the most most...
Solo Surf Travel: How To Plan a Solo Surf Trip
Whether you’re traveling alone purposely in search of solitary ‘me time,’ or your single status is imposed because none of your buddies are free, solo...
Tips and Trips for Solo Freeride Ski and Snowboard Travellers
Sometimes you just can’t persuade your mates they should join you on that dream ski or snowboard trip – and that’s when you just have to bite the...
Why You Should Surf South West Sri Lanka
Wide variety of waves, tropical warm water and incredible food combine to make SW Sri Lanka one of the world’s best surf playgrounds, with something...
The Most Exotic and Unusual Heliski Trips in the World
Heliskiing and snowboarding is the dream for any true powder hound – but if you want a real adventure you have to look beyond the traditional...
South America Ski Guide: Where to Go and How to Get There
South America has unlimited options for skiing and snowboarding. Our guide shows you, where to go.
Family Surf Trips: How to Plan The Perfect Holiday
Despite the oft-used proverb, a family really doesn’t have to be a ball and chain keeping you from the waves! There’s an art to combining a surf trip...
How to Plan a Surf Boat Trip: 5 Tips You Need to Know
NOTHING beats a boat trip! Life doesn’t get much better than cruising the warm waters of the tropics and surfing new waves everyday, but you have to...
Interview: Fabian Lentsch
We caught up with Austrian freeride prodigy and pro big mountain skier Fabian Lentsch to talk about teleporters, smoothie makers, and his...
#NotNiseko – The Best Snow on Hokkaido
Tempted by the prospects of over the head Japanese powder? This is where you can find the most untracked snow on Hokkaido!
Faking it? Get The Lowdown on Artificial Waves
Artificial Waves – can they ever compare to the real deal? Find out the score, how they work, and whether one is coming to near you!
El Sueño de mi Vida – Endless Winter
The idea of an endless winter is a dream for many skiers and snowboarders, but a reality for only a lucky few. Stilbezirk made the pilgrimage south to...
Base Layer 101
The humble base layer: the key to staying warm, dry and comfortable when skiing or snowboarding. Wondering what to wear on the mountain this year?...
Video: Why YOU Should Surf the Algarve!
Discover pumping waves, empty breaks and warm weather in the Algarve, one of Portugal’s top surfing destinations. This is why YOU should surf Europe...