More coverage of the incredible snow we’ve been having this winter in Chamonix from one of the close friends of the Boax family, Rob Stokes, plus a cameo appearance from Boax’s own Lorne Cameron.

More snow dropping soon, more edits dropping soon.

It’s a well known fact that pompoms make you a better rider*, so we’re now offering a simpler way to order the Classic beanie with a pompom.  What you see is what you get.  Or if you don’t like the standard pompom colour just add a note at checkout stating an alternative and the pompom elves will get on the case.

The beanie itself is still the same loose fit 100% fine knit acrylic, now available in 12 colours featuring the Boax tag up front and, new for 2012, the embroidered “X” logo on the rear.

Check out the full range of machine-knitted beanies in the shop.

* Note: not an actual scientific fact, so don’t go throwing yourself off anything crazy.

Things have been a little quiet on the Boax blog & Facebook page lately, mainly because we’ve been out making the most of the amazing snow conditions around Chamonix after the Christmas rush, which I’m sure you can forgive us for!  Trees, pillow lines, faceshots, steeps, touring, we’ve had it all.  Maybe we’ll even take a few park laps this week during the current dry spell.  Maybe.

Don’t worry, we’re still finding plenty of time to make and ship all of your orders so keep spreading the Boax word.  More updates and news coming soon, stay tuned.

Last-minute Christmas present? Shopping for someone who has everything? Well look no further than a Boax Clothing gift voucher. Vouchers are available from £10 to £100 and are valid on all shop items. Your voucher will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase, so no problem for late Christmas orders; just print or send the voucher to the lucky recipient.

It’s that time of year again. New gear has been bought, snow is falling and the first lifts are opening. Time to get stoked with some ski porn. But who has nailed it this year and who has come up short…?

All I Can (Sherpas Cinema)

Our pick of the year, from new all-Canadian outfit Sherpas Cinema. Great filming, a good mix of styles, and JP Auclair once again proving he’s still got what it takes with one of the best urban segments of all time.

One For The Road (TGR)

A close second from TGR this year. Lots of big lines, standout segments from Todd Ligare and Ian McIntosh.

The Grand Bizarre (Poorboyz)

Yawn. Yet another utterly mediocre effort from the once-great Poorboyz Productions. Jonny DeCesare really needs to get back in charge.

After Dark (Level 1)

Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it film. In one word: jib. Any other year I’d be saying Hornbeck’s urban segment was the best of the year but it’s not a patch on JP’s in All I Can.

Attack of La Nina (MSP)

Our love-hate relationship with MSP movies continues, ranking “just OK” this year amongst the heavy-hitters. Too long, too much talking, too many “jokes”, but some decent skiing.

The Ordinary Skier (1242)

We were really looking forward to seeing Seth Morisson ski some classic Chamonix lines but this turned out to be by far the most boring offering this year, and not really worth rewatching. Stick to AK Seth.

Retallack The Movie (Inspired Media)

Admittedly we are not fans of Tanner Hall in the slightest, but this early-season release was quite watchable, with a mix of jibby tree lines and some bigger stuff. Only one reggae track and no T-Hall monologue were welcome surprises.

Being There (Field Productions)

Another solid effort from Norwegian outfit Field Productions that will get missed my most people but definitely worth checking out. Excellent urban riding and filming, but I think it’s safe to say that massive groomed-landing kickers are now officially played-out.

Strictly Business (Unity Productions)

The UK’s own Unity Productions step things up again this year with their third annual film which can be watched online for free here. Good to see some homegrown talent and the filming and editing improving every year.