If you are thinking of skiing or boarding for the first time this year, now is the best time to get some bargains on essential kit and clothing in our Clearance at Countryside Ski & Climb. Even violinist Vanessa-Mae is putting her musical career on ice for a year in a bid to ski for Thailand at the 2014 Winter Olympics, so live your dream. Although we don’t expect Vanessa in anytime soon, you should definitely be considering a helmet because having your own is a whole lot nicer than renting one.