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7 Reasons Skiing & Snowboarding Holidays Are Better Than Beach Holidays
Beach holidays? Overrated. Sure, sunbathing is nice—for about five minutes until you realise sand is everywhere and you’re slowly turning into a lobster. If you really want an epic holiday, grab yo...
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Maximize Your TRS Refund with Plus Outdoor - What is Tourist Refund Scheme?
Australia's Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) is a fantastic opportunity for overseas visitors to claim a refund on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on goods purchased in Australia, which you are ta...
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Olivia’s Dream Ski Vacation: A Plus-Size Winter Fairytale
Olivia had a dream winter ski vacation planned with her family. But the dream nearly became a nightmare when she couldn’t find ski gear to fit. A true(ish) fairytale for plus-size skiers and travel...
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Best Women's Plus Size Long Winter Travel Coats
You’ve booked a dream winter getaway, but what do you wear to stay warm and dry? Here’s how to choose the perfect plus-size long winter jacket or puffer for travel, no matter what winter adventure ...
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Why Our Plus-Size Outdoor Clothing And Ski Shop Is Better Than Your Local Store
Why our online plus size snow and outdoor shop (now IN STORE IN MELBOURNE) is better than your local outdoor store for plus size clothing so you can find the best fitting jacket, pants and layers. ...
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My Ski Pants are too long! How to hem ski pants to make them short?
Ski pants can be long in length and bunched up a bit as per the picture (they should have a bit of length on them, and at least rest on your feet when wearing without shoes) or even a bit more as p...
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The Best 4 Plus Size Softshell Pants in Australia
Considering Plus Size Softshell Pants? You've found some pants you love the sound of, and the look of, but now you don't know how you're going to choose from what’s on offer. Plus Size, Snow and Ch...
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Injury Prevention and Management for Plus Size Hikers
Hiking is a fantastic way for people of all shapes and sizes to connect with nature, improve health, and have fun. However, plus-size hikers face some unique challenges.
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Helping Plus-Size Adventurers Explore Antarctica: Packing and the Joy of the Journey
As a company specialising in plus-size outdoor clothing, we understand the dreams and desires of adventurers looking to explore the remote and enchanting landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica. Our ...
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Best Thermal Pant Length for Ski Boots
We’re often questioned about how long your thermals should be when purchasing a pair of our plus-size thermal leggings. And really, how long is a piece of string? How tall are you? How long are you...
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Plus Snow Ambassador Series - Iya Thomas founder @shapelyevents
As part of our Meet Our Ambassadors series, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Iya Thomas. Iya is the founder of Shapely Events, a body positivity content creator, and a keen skier and lover of all...
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Plus-Size Winter Sports Global Survey
We surveyed over 1000 plus-size skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, and this is what they told us.
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