Cold War: Two New Puffy Jackets Go Head to Head

Cold War: Two New Puffy Jackets Go Head to Head

Traditionally stuffed with goose down, puffy coats are now being filled with a variety of synthetic materials. The modern replacements have their benefits, but sometimes feathers are better.

    



Chill, Brah: The Best Gear for Hanging at the Ski Lodge

Chill, Brah: The Best Gear for Hanging at the Ski Lodge

Some days on the mountain are spent conquering summits and finding hidden tree runs. Others are spent conquering nachos and locating the nearest happy hour.

    



Camper Van Be-Not-Frozen: Overnighting in the Winter Wilderness

Camper Van Be-Not-Frozen: Overnighting in the Winter Wilderness

Camping by your favorite lake in the mountains is a great antidote to the city blues. Even if that lake is frozen over and nestled between 8,000-foot snowy peaks, it’s still fun if you bring the right stuff.

    



Cold Weather Mountaineering Boots for the Upwardly Mobile

Cold Weather Mountaineering Boots for the Upwardly Mobile

For high-altitude hikes or glacier expeditions, you’ll need footwear that can handle rough terrain and extreme cold. The Trango Cube GTX checks both boxes.

    



Peak Performance: Essential Gear for Riding the Avalanche Chute

Peak Performance: Essential Gear for Riding the Avalanche Chute

That pristine powder hidden between crags at the summit is both your best friend and your worst enemy. It’s the avalanche chute, and it can kill you if you’re not prepared.

    



Splitboards Do Double Duty on the Stealthier Slopes

Splitboards Do Double Duty on the Stealthier Slopes

Ski lifts are for squares. Real out-of-bounds adventurers use splitboards.