Canadian skier Erik Guay was very pleased with himself when he won the World Cup Super G. After skiing beautifully on Mont Tremblant, the skier said he was ecstatic about winning and had been dreaming about it since he was a kid.

Guay who did not expect to come anywhere near where he did had gone into the race as an outsider as he hadn’t won any major skiing competitions for the last three years. Even Guay himself was starting to give up on any chance of winning anything like the World Cup Super G.

Whether you are a professional skier or a beginner, there are a number of safety aspects you need to consider before you hit the slopes. Wearing a helmet is becoming increasingly important and all of the professional skiers in the World Cup wear snow helmets to protect their heads whilst they are skiing.

Investing in a snow helmet from Quiksilver or Roxy could be the best decision you have ever made and it will ensure that you do not suffer any serious damage to your head should have a fall whilst out enjoying the snow.

March is still a popular month to hit the slopes. Most of the families have retreated back to the UK because the school holidays are over and you can usually find a bargain at some of the resorts that are scattered over the Alps, Dolomites or Andorra.

Wherever you are heading you need to have the latest collection of ski wear from Quiksilver in your suitcase. Quiksilver are the pros at creating cool, fashionable but practical ski clothing for all ages. Whether you are kitting your son out for his first ski or snowboarding holiday or finding a new jacket for yourself, Quiksilver is the brand to be seen in.

Snow jackets and snow pants are renown for their quality as well as their durability. You will get a good number of snow seasons out of your new snow jacket and snow pants from Quiksilver, which is great to know when you have kids.

To go with your Quiksilver snow pants and snow jacket, you need to have suitable layers on underneath as well as a decent pair of snow gloves and a hat to keep your head and ears warm. You may also want to consider purchasing a snow helmet for extra protection.

Once again Quiksilver have come up trumps with their latest collection of shoes for the upcoming spring summer season. As always, they have all the key trends worked into their collection and you will be very impressed with the array of shoes that are on offer. You have plenty of choice from canvas pumps to trainers to flip-flops.

Whenever you are heading away on holiday or even just for sitting around the house, a pair of flip-flops is invaluable. As with all Quiksilver footwear, they are designed to fit well and ensure you are comfortable whilst you are wearing them.

If flip flops aren’t what you are looking for, canvas pumps are once again in fashion. You can’t go wrong with a pair of canvas pumps whatever the occasion. Provided you choose carefully, you can look cool and trendy at even the smartest of events. Team your new canvas pumps with your new Quiksilver jeans and a smart shirt and you have the perfect outfit for a night on the tiles with the lads. If you’d prefer you can wear your new canvas pumps with a pair of Quiksilver shorts when heading to the beach on your holiday.

Every girl has a cardigan in their wardrobe that they can pull out to wear with jeans, a pretty summer dress on a cool evening or for chilling out in front of the television with a glass of wine.

Cardigans are definitely a wardrobe staple that you really can’t live without. If you don’t have a cardigan, once you have bought your first cardigan for Quiksilver you will be surprised at how many occasions you can wear your new cardigan for.

Quiksilver for women have a range of cardigans in their collection this season for you to choose from. In particular, the Quiksilver Dover Street After Hours Black is a beautiful piece of knitwear that you definitely need to have in your wardrobe.

This pretty long sleeved cardigan is made using 60% cotton and 40% modal, it is a boyfriend style cardigan so it looks great with a plain tee shirt and a pair of either skinny or boyfriend style jeans. There is a single button with a gorgeous pyramid stud button. There is ribbing on the sleeves and on the hem of the cardigan as well as centre back shredded detail.

It might be warming up a touch after all of the snow we have had over the past few months but we still need to make sure we are keeping warm when we go out and about. Quiksilver have a great range of jumpers to keep you warm and cosy when the weather gets a little bit chilly in the evening or if you are out and about with your friends.

Everybody has a couple of Quiksilver jumpers in their collection because they are made using the best fabrics available as well as incorporating the latest and coolest designs. Whether you are looking for a jumper to make a statement with a bold print or for something a little more plain, then Quiksilver is the right place to start.

Quiksilver Dawool Grey Heather knitted sweater is a beautiful jumper made using cotton with a hint of cashmere. The mid fit and v neck have been incorporated into a soft to touch jumper, which looks perfect when teamed with a polo shirt from Quiksilver and a pair of jeans and trainers. You’ll definitely feel warm but still look cool wearing your new Quiksilver jumper.

Did you know that Quiksilver did underwear for men? If you are looking for that additional piece of clothing that will complete the Quiksilver look you are after, then you have come to the right place!

Quiksilver underwear is a perfect gift to give you the man in your life. They will be surprised to find how comfortable and supporting the Quiksilver underwear is. Quiksilver’s men’s boxer shorts provide you with one of the most comfortable fits you’ll ever find in a pair of underwear. They use only the best soft cotton available and have incorporated their favourite design patterns to brighten their Quiksilver boxer shorts.

Whether you are looking for a pair of every day boxer shorts or a pair to wear on special occasions, Quiksilver will have a great pair of boxer shorts to suit you and your personal style.

A popular favourite in their underwear collection is the Quiksilver Pulse Box Costa Azul. These boxer shorts are made from 90% cotton and 10% elastine, which gives you great movement but support and comfort in all the right areas. The jacquard waistband has the iconic Quiksilver logo going all the way around and a Quiksilver print all over the boxer shorts.

Investing in a good quality snow jacket is essential if you want to stay warm on the slopes as well as look cool whilst you are enjoying your skiing or snowboarding holiday. You may want to do a bit of research before you start looking into snow jackets so that you know what to expect from the jackets that are on offer.

Quiksilver know exactly what everybody wants from their snow jacket. They want to look cool as well as having the benefits of quality materials and technology to insulate their bodies. The Quiksilver Last Mission Plain Jacket Black is a fantastic snow jacket. You will be really impressed with the quality of this jacket. It is made from 100% polyamide with Quiktech 5000k weather proofing in addition to 80 gr body, 60 gr sleeve and hood lining. This will all help to keep you warm in the right places whilst you are boarding or skiing.

In addition to the essentials, Quiksilver are treating you to a few little extras such as a ski pass pocket, a neck warming banana to also help keep the cold out and goggle pocket, key clip and music pocket. You will have all of your essentials with you on the slopes in this great Quiksilver snow jacket.

As the snow started to fall on Cypress Mountain near Vancouver, the participants in the women’s ski cross event were preparing themselves for a tight race. They knew that every second was going to count and they need to make the most of the opportunity that they were being given. The weather wasn’t going to stand in their way of getting their hands on an Olympic medal.

Canadian Ashleigh McIvor certainly wasn’t going to let the weather stop her as she raced down the mountain side. She wanted to impress the hundreds if not thousands of Canadians who had come out in force to support her as she raced against her competitors.

McIvor’s effort paid off and she went on to win the first medal by a Canadian skier at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Both the male and female Canadian skiers have failed to get any medal of any colour during these games until now. Many of the Canadian fans who have been watching the skiing events have been very disappointed with their country’s performance.

Following close behind Ashleigh was Hedda Berntsen of Norway who also put on a great show for the crowds that had flocked in their snow gear from Quiksilver to watch the skiing events.

If you are an avid snowboarding fan then you will have heard of an individual called Shaun White. Shaun White has been a sensation in the snowboarding world for a number of years and won the Olympic gold for snowboarding in Turin, Italy in 2006. He went to the Olympic Games in Vancouver with high hopes and he did not disappoint the large number of fans that came out to watch him board.

During the final of the men’s snowboarding half pipe final, White knew that he had to perform something amazing if he was going to get his hands on another Olympic Gold medal. He decided to attempt the Double McTwist 1260 which is known as one of the hardest tricks in the business because it contains a number of different twists and turns which makes it very difficult to land. However, White managed to pull it off and managed to secure the Olympic Gold medal once again.

Most snowboarders attempt to do jumps and tricks whilst they are on the slopes but often don’t realise how seriously they can hurt themselves. By wearing your Quiksilver helmet you can be sure that you are snowboarding safely.

The Americans appear to be having considerable more luck than the Canadians at winning medals in at the Winter Olympic Games which are currently being held in Vancouver and in the surrounding ski resorts.
Many of the American sportsmen and women have managed to win multiple medals at these games which are very impressive. Bode Miller, the male skier has joined his fellow Americans such as Lindsey Vonn, who is another skier and Julia Mancuso in winning more than one medal.

Bode who won a silver and bronze earlier in the week, managed to top it off with a gold medal in the alpine skiing men’s super combined event. This just goes to show what a fantastic skier that Bode Miller is. He has helped to raise the profile of skiing considerably during his skiing career and he looks to continue to impress fellow skiers around the world for the next few years at least.

Although the mere mortals who head to the slopes once a year might not be able to compete on the same level as Miller or Vonn, we still look forward to donning our Quiksilver and Roxy snow gear and hitting the slopes.