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Step into comfort with the best ski boots of 2023

Stepping out of rental ski boots and into your own is a huge step in any skier's career.

X Games 2023: Schedule, how to watch, favorites to win, and more

This weekend only, X Games 2023 comes to Aspen. Check out how you can catch all the action and which athletes we tip for greatness this year.

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Winter camping: Everything you need for a safe trip

In the stark beauty of the colder months, winter camping is a recipe for perfection: less crowds, snow-covered scenery, and quiet.

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Snowboarding for beginners: With our slang guide, you won’t look like a newbie

This list of terms will help you understand what snowboarders are saying to each other on the slopes and in the bar at the end of the day.

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Camping gear 101: the must-have equipment for everyone

When winter camping, you need the best gear to keep you warm, heat your food, and keep you comfortable. These will do just that.

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The 5 best all-around snowboards you can buy in 2023

Looking for the perfect snowboard for every occasion? Well, our snowboard quiver killers might just hold the answer.

Fashion & Style

The perfect skiing mid layer? Why this jacket has become my winter gear go-to

The Ibex mid-layer has usurped all other jackets that once took a proud place as my skiing mid-layers. This jacket answers questions I didn't know I was asking.

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Get the best snowboard boots for comfortable connection

The best snowboard boots will help you stay on the mountain all day with responsive riding. These are the best snowboard boots for different types of snowboarding this winter.

Health & Fitness

These winter workouts get you out of the gym and into the great outdoors

We can understand the instinct to hibernate, but consider that physical activity is your best option for beating winter.

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Step up your ride this year with our best snowboard bindings

Winter is here and the mountains are covered with snow. This is the perfect time to get out and enjoy some snowboarding.

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Explore the winter landscape with our snowshoeing tips

Snowshoeing in the winter is a great way to burn those extra calories and explore unknown places. Here's everything you need to know about how to make your trip a success.

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Hit the slopes with the whole family at these top resorts

These are some of the best family-friendly ski resorts you can find around the U.S. Grab the kids and the gear and head out on the slopes!

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The surprise must-have item for your winter sports adventures

The all-in-one solution for warming up, cooking your lunch, and . . . charging your phone? The BioLite FirePit+ does it all.

Fashion & Style

The best ski and snowboard jackets for bombing the slopes in 2023

Hit the slopes warm, dry, and confident in this season's best ski and snowboard jackets.

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Growatt VITA 550 is the perfect portable power station for your next adventure

The Growatt Vita 550 is a compact and versatile portable power station for all your charging needs.

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Save time strapping in with these step in snowboard bindings

Spend more time shredding down the mountain and less time sitting at the lift by investing in a great pair of step in bindings.

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The best leg gaiters for exploring the snowy outdoors this winter

If you're planning to explore far off-trail this season, nothing protects your legs like a good pair of gaiters.

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Don’t let the season stop you: Our top picks for the best winter hiking gear

Here are a few key pieces of gear to help keep you safe and comfortable on frosty winter hikes.

Woman jogging in winter holding a chemical hand warmer.

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Keep your fingers toasty warm this winter with the 7 best hand warmers

Sometimes traditional winter gloves and mittens just won't cut it. Up your outdoor gear game this winter with a legit set of hand warmers to keep you warm.

A man wearing a helmet and ski goggles in a snowy area.

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Protect your eyes with the best ski and snowboard goggles of 2023

Preparing for the winter sports season isn't complete without upgrading your ski and snowboard goggles to protect your eyeballs.

Fashion & Style

We tested out the dryrobe to see if it’s worth your money

We tried out the dryrobe, a hybrid jacket built for outdoor adventurers and those who like to get out in less than ideal weather.

Outdoors

These are the must-have snowboarding, skiing, and winter sports apps

Before you hit the slopes, be sure to check out these apps geared toward skiers, snowboarders, and other winter sport enthusiasts.

A top and bottom view of a Burton Custom 2023 snowboard.

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Rip up the resort with the best all-mountain snowboards

There are a variety of snowboard styles. Which one fits your style?

The best heated clothing delivers portable all-day warmth.

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The best heated clothing for your cold-weather adventures in 2023

Technology's made just about everything better in the 21st century. It's time to take your winter clothing to the next level, too.

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This website is a trip down memory lane for nostalgic snowboarders

Get a hit of nostalgia with this throwback website showcasing the best snowboards and snowboarding gear on offer through the years.

Culture

You’re not imagining it: Winter weather is getting worse

Winter snowstorms are becoming more frequent and more severe as climate change continues. Here are some of the worst.

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How to handle bear encounters in the wild: A simple guide

If it's brown, lie down. If it's black, fight back. Good advice, or a surefire way to turn a bear encounter into an attack? We'll take a look.

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Fashion & Style

These gifts for men are perfect for the hard-to-shop-for guys in your life

You're sure to find something for everyone in our holiday gift guide — even the men in your life who are impossible to shop for.

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Inhuman impact shorts review: They saved my butt on the slopes (literally)

You're going to fall when snowboarding, and the Inhuman impact shorts are must-have gear for any snowboarder.

Culture

10 best gifts for couples that they’ll love this holiday season

Gift-giving for couples can be challenging at times. Here are some of the best ideas around.

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Dragon RVX Mag OTG review: The best snowboarding goggles we’ve tested

The Dragon RVG Mag OTG snowboarding and skiing goggles are some of the best you can buy, particularly if you're on the mountain in changing conditions.

Outdoors

It’s finally easy to get into Yosemite National Park (No reservations required)

Yosemite National Park's controversial reservation system is no more. Learn about the program and why you no longer need a reservation (at least for now).

Culture

The best luxury gifts for men for the 2022 holiday season

When shopping for gifts for men with luxe tastes, only the best will suffice and this list has all avenues covered!

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Culture

The 20 best stocking stuffers for men in 2022

Here are some great stocking stuffer ideas If you've been struggling with gifts this 2022 holiday season.

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Outdoors

Best cheap bicycle deals for December 2022

There enough good buys for different types of bicycles that you shouldn't have to compromise just to save a few bucks.

A tent near a body of water with a view of the rising sun.

Outdoors

The 13 Best Camping Gifts for Your Favorite Outdoorsman

Looking for the perfect camping gift? We got 'em here!

Two men walk a trail using the BioLite HeadLamp 425.

Outdoors

BioLite Headlamp 425 review: Recharge your winter adventures

We investigate the lightweight and versatile BioLite Headlamp 425 to see if it should earn its place in your kit.

Growatt Infinity 1500 portable power station charging devices

Outdoors

Growatt’s newly launched INFINITY portable power station gets a Black Friday deal

The new Growatt INFINITY 1500 gets a Black Friday deal, so you save big on portable power stations.

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Is the Burton Mystery Series coming to a resort near you?

The Burton Mystery Series isn't your usual banked slalom snowboarding event. Instead, Burton has taken all the usual competitive elements of the event, crumpled them up, and thrown them in the trash.

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Runhood offers award-winning, unique, ‘infinite’ portable power station design

The tech developer Runhood Power Inc. has released its first : the RALLYE 600. While a wide range of portable power stations have entered the market in recent years, the RALLYE 600 is unique in that it is the first to offer batteries that can be swapped out without cutting the power supply. In theory, […]

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