Bill Barker: on skiing with penguins and leopard seals in Antarctica

From ski patrol director to northern hemisphere back country guide, to one of the most photographed skiers in the country, Bill Barker is undoubtedly one of Australia's most respected and recognisable skiers. In the Australian summer, Bill runs big mountain adventures to Kashmir on the border of India and Pakistan, and – amazingly – the …

ALDI snow gear: it’s cheap, but what is its real cost?

This weekend marks the beginning of ALDI Australia’s annual snow gear sale. Every year, thousands of shoppers flock (some in a civil fashion, others not so) to one of ALDI’s 500+ retail outlets, in search of a so-called snow gear bargain. The ALDI ski sale is highly emotive: it causes fierce arguments, fights, and receives …