Winter gear

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Pa'lante Snow Pack Review: A Backcountry Pack Inspired by Ultralight Hiking
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions

Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions

How to Wash a Down Jacket: An Expert Guide to Caring for Down Garments
How to Wash a Down Jacket: A Comprehensive Guide

Step-by-step instructions and pro tips from a professional guide and gear tester to help you maximize the lifespan of your lightweight down items

Mount Elbert Winter Hiking Guide: Tackling the Classic Colorado 14er
A Winter Hiking Guide to Colorado's Tallest Mountain and Classic 14er, Mount Elbert

Which route to take, what to wear, and all else to know about summiting the tallest mountain in Colorado (and 2nd highest in the continental U.S.)

Salomon Updates the Award-Winning QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs
Salomon Updates the Award-Winning All-Mountain QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs

Inspired by storms and textiles, Salomon designer Victor Brousseaud brings an all-new look to the all-mountain ski

Peru Divide Bikepacking Guide: An Epic Trail of Beauty & Type II Fun
Peru Divide Bikepacking Guide: An Epic Trail of Natural Beauty and Type II Fun

This two-wheeled trip through the Andes will test your climbing capacity, but with adequate preparation, the stunning views will be worth the effort

The Black Crows Powder Hunter Ski Collection Lives Up to Its Name
Black Crows Releases New Limited-Edition Ski Kit for Deep Powder Days

Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Guide: Why the Famous Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)
Why the Legendary Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)

Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why

Amundsen Challenges the Cotton Controversy With New Natural Outerwear Line
Amundsen Challenges the Cotton Controversy With New Natural Outerwear Line

With the brand's namesake Arctic explorer in mind, the Norwegian outfitter looks to the past for a more sustainable—and plastic free—way forward

Down Fill Power Guide: Everything to Know About Down Apparel Insulation
Down Fill Power Guide: Everything to Know About Down Apparel Insulation

Experts answer what down fill power means and explore goose down vs duck down, fill power vs fill weight, sustainable synthetic alternatives, and more

Ultralight Down Jacket Guide: Material, Construction, Care Tips & Top Picks
Light as Air, Warm as a Furnace: A Guide to the Best Ultralight Down Jackets

Everything you should know about lightweight down jackets, from how they're made—and what they're made of—to tested and approved recommendations

How to Choose the Best Women’s Hiking Clothes For Any Climate
A Women's Guide on What to Wear When Hiking in Any Climate

When out in nature, the question of "what to wear" includes safety and comfort -- here's how to choose the right clothing for any kind of weather

On the Fjällräven Polar, Anyone Can Be an Arctic Explorer
On the Fjällräven Polar, Anyone Can Be an Arctic Explorer

What it's like to experience the 200-mile dog sled expedition above Sweden’s Arctic Circle—a yearly event making polar adventure more accessible