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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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