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It's starting to snow, and I'm anxious to get out and do some winter hiking. What's a good combination of snowshoes and winter boots?
Cross-country skiing is among the world's great human-powered modes of movement. Whether you ski classic or skate, here鈥檚 the gear you鈥檒l need to get started.
Five years after retiring from the NFL, former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe is jumping on a rising trend and building his own line of bespoke skis
In the world of big mountain skiing, Dean Cummings is a legend. He was the captain of the US Freestyle Ski Team, has hundreds of first descents to his name, has been featured in dozens of ski films and shows, and for years was…
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Black Diamond Custom boots
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Moving Comfort Rebound Racer Bra.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Nau 3/4 Length Cocoon jacket.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Jones Snowboards Mountain Twin.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Line Celebrity 100 skis.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Salomon F4.0 snowboard boots.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Pro-Tec B2 Snow helmet.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the K2 Rescue Shovel Plus.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Marker Duke bindings
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arnette Mercenary goggles.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arbor Swoon Board.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Fischer RCS Carbonlite Skating Hole skis.
国产吃瓜黑料 Buyer’s Guide editor Sam Moulton takes Intern Dave and Patagonia’s waterproof Primo Down jacket to the carwash.
For this winter’s Buyer’s Guide our testers teamed up with Backcountry magazine to put the skis through the ringer, for a week, in waist-deep powder.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoe
Do a pair of expertly crafted custom skis pay out on the slopes, or is that extra money you spent just vanity underfoot?
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Tecnica Cochise Ski Boot
I'm heading into the backcountry this winter after years of in-bounds skiing, and I need a randonee set up. How much should I plan to spend? And will I notice a big difference between randonee boots and skis, and my race boots and all-mountain skis?
What's the best technical shell for skiing? I'm looking for a jacket that isn't bulky and provides versatility in more than one season.
The history of Frostline Kits isn't complicated, and if you knew how to work a sewing machine, the concept wasn't either. Started in 1966 by Dale Johnson, a former employee of Gerry Mountaineering Equipment, Frostline made sewing kits for those who didn't have the money to purchase camping…
It's easier than you think. And you'll save money. And have more fun. Seriously. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Ali Carr shares the Gear of the Year-winning snowboard.
A boot that performs nearly as well in-bounds as it does out-of-bounds.
A big mountain ski that blasts through powder but can still handle hard snow.
With reinforced edges, this twin tip is designed specifically for the park.
A super-sticky carving ski that penetrates even the hardest snow.
Sam Moulton is at Boulder Ski Deals for a rundown of the best alpine skis.
The most versatile jacket, and our Gear of the Year winner.
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
One of the most user-friendly鈥攁nd fun, and rockered鈥攑owder skis around.
A comfortable goggle with lenses that automatically tint when the sun gets bright.
A great looking down jacket that can weather harsh conditions. $325…
国产吃瓜黑料's Alicia Carr checks out Smith's Tractor Beam Technology, a new feature set to debut on their helmets and goggles in winter 2012.
An 850-fill goose down jacket at home on a weekend climb or in the city. $269…
Sam Moulton heads over the K2 booth to learn about a new ski pole with an inclinometer built in to the handle.
Thinking about getting a new pair? First, consider these three things. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Wick away sweat and stay warm with these new baselayers, the Helly Hansen W Verglas Hybrid $100 and the Neve Designs Chamonix $130.
Sam Moulton heads over the K2 booth to learn about a new ski pole with an inclinometer built in to the handle.
Do not become a statistic: Four products to include in your pack when heading into the backcountry. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
A fashionable new jacket that works just as well on the slopes as it looks good at the resort bar. $300…
A pair of well-priced, versatile snowshoes built for rolling hills and trails.
These two-in-one mitts have a highly durable buckskin exterior and a warm wool interior.
A champ on powder that doesn’t need to sit in the closet until the big snows come.
Masked in a proprietary waterproofing nano-technology, the multi-sport V-Lite Thunder can handle any weather condition. $90…
A stiff, all-mountain board that's solid at high speeds..
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks some of her favorite new gear from the SIA snow show.
Buyer's Guide managing editor Alicia Carr hits up the Smith booth at SIA for a quick history lesson.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Black Diamond for the Justice.
Fully customizable powder skis–add your own graphics and chose the flex based on your height and weight.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Patagonia for the Reconnaissance.
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr reviews one of the coolest new boot innovations at the SIA snow show.
Johnathan Frederick of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Searac 国产吃瓜黑料 Films to tell you how to shop for backcountry and alpine skis. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Need new backcountry ski boots? Watch this video before you start shopping. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks her favorite gear from the SIA Snow Show.
By Stephen Regenold Grab onto the foam grip atop the latest ultra-light trekking pole from Black Diamond Equipment and you might wonder where the rest of the pole went. But look down, it’s all there. At an insane 5 ounces per pole, these modern-day walking…
What's the warmest and lightest winter jacket for under $300 for a woman? JonWarren, VT
Which snowshoes have the easiest binding system for gloved hands?ArtPhiladelphia, PA
What's the best women's all-mountain snowboard? — Annie San Francisco, California
Serious toys to get the newest members of your clan addicted to winter fun
Last week's SnowSports Industries America trade show (SIA) made its second debut in Denver, Colorado, exhibiting a lot of new cold-weather product set to hit stores for the 2011/2012 winter season. I spent a couple of days there, getting the skinny on new snowboards for next year…
What are the best snowshoes for deep snow? What are the best goggles for snowshoeing? Jennifer from Helena, Montana Judy from Portland, Oregon
Does any company make a cool one-piece ski suit? The Editors Santa Fe, NM