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The best ski and snowboard bags help protect your expensive wintersports gear.

Your winter gear deserves serious protection: The best ski and snowboard bags

Your winter gear deserves serious protection: The best ski and snowboard bags

Ski and snowboard bags are essential for travel to avoid dinging and denting your expensive equipment, and many are padded, offering additional protection.
Snowboarder Bombs the Slopes

The complete snowboard buying guide and size chart

The complete snowboard buying guide and size chart

Want to buy a snowboard but aren't sure where to start? Check out our buying guide for all the information you need this winter.
A model wearing the dryrobe.

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

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

The dryrobe is a versatile jacket that you can wear while changing, but as we found out, it's also good for a number of other wet weather activities.
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Upgrade your winter gear closet with the world’s best snowboarding brands

Upgrade your winter gear closet with the world’s best snowboarding brands

Field-tested and approved, there are our top picks for the world’s best snowboarding brands for shredding fresh pow or groomed slopes in style this season.
Whistler.

I tried nearly all the ski lodges in Whistler and Banff: Where you should stay

I tried nearly all the ski lodges in Whistler and Banff: Where you should stay

Looking for the perfect place to stay for your Banff, Whistler, or Glacier adventure? These hotels and ski lodges deliver verified excellence.
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The 10 best ski resorts and mountains in the U.S.

The 10 best ski resorts and mountains in the U.S.

Some people prefer the cold and snow to tropical locations. Here's where to visit the best ski resorts and U.S. ski mountains year after year.
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These are the best Colorado ski resorts for beginners to learn their turns

These are the best Colorado ski resorts for beginners to learn their turns

These Colorado ski resorts are primed to help you go from your first turns on the slopes to being a fully-fledged cruiser on the mountain this winter.
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These are the must-have snowboarding, skiing, and winter sports apps

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

Paper maps are out, and with these apps, so is the guesswork. Plan your holiday around the snow and stay in the know on the mountain with our top ski apps.
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How you can get started with backcountry skiing, gear, and avalanche safety this winter

How you can get started with backcountry skiing, gear, and avalanche safety this winter

Now's the time to start learning some essential backcountry skiing skills and putting together your kit with a new set of tools and the right mindset.
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Here’s how to live in your car comfortably for a few weeks (or longer)

Here’s how to live in your car comfortably for a few weeks (or longer)

Here’s everything you’ll need to stay safe, sane, and happy when you choose to live out of your car for a little while if you ever want or need to.
A top and bottom view of a Burton Custom 2023 snowboard.

Rip up the resort with the best all-mountain snowboards

Rip up the resort with the best all-mountain snowboards

Is there such a thing as the silver bullet of snowboards? We take a look at the best all-mountain snowboards of 2023.
The best heated clothing delivers portable all-day warmth.

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

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

Today's best heated clothing provides reliable, ultra-portable heating — usually battery-powered — for constant, all-day warmth in the winter.

Take a break at one of these U.S. National Parks this winter

Take a break at one of these U.S. National Parks this winter

Winter provides the most beautiful, peaceful, and picturesque landscapes at some of the most popular U.S. National Parks.
A snowboarder rides high over a jump on a Burton Snowboard.

This website is a trip down memory lane for nostalgic snowboarders

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.
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Hit the slopes at these beginner-friendly skiing resorts in Vermont

Hit the slopes at these beginner-friendly skiing resorts in Vermont

Whether you're taking to the snow for the first time or learning to link your turns on skis or snowboards, these beginner-friendly Vermont resorts are for you.
A 2016 blizzard in the United States.

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

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

The U.S. has recently got hit hard by severe winter storms, but is climate change making these occurrences more likely and frequent?
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How to handle bear encounters in the wild: A simple guide

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 take a look.
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Skiing vs. snowboarding: A beginner’s guide to these amazing winter sports

Skiing vs. snowboarding: A beginner’s guide to these amazing winter sports

Skiing and snowboarding offer a thrilling way to spend a winter day. It's never too late to learn, so here are some of the best tips for beginners.
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The 4 types of snowboard shapes, explained

The 4 types of snowboard shapes, explained

The right shape of snowboard can make or break your time on the slopes. We break down the main four so you can get the right board this winter.

Ski the dream at one of the 10 biggest ski resorts in the world

Ski the dream at one of the 10 biggest ski resorts in the world

These are the biggest ski resorts in the world and offer so much more than just skiing. Are you ready to hit the slopes?
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These gifts for men are perfect for the hard-to-shop-for guys in your life

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

Are you one of those men who are hard to buy gifts for? These gifts for men will impress every time.
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Add these East Coast ski resorts to your winter plans

Add these East Coast ski resorts to your winter plans

Head somewhere different this winter and get some east coast skiing action, with our top nine east coast resorts.
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Inhuman impact shorts review: They saved my butt on the slopes (literally)

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.
Snowboard ready to wax

How to wax a snowboard: A 7-step guide so your ride is ready for the slopes

How to wax a snowboard: A 7-step guide so your ride is ready for the slopes

Here's everything you need to know about hot waxing a snowboard for beginners.
Presents for couples.

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

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

Looking for the best gifts for couples this year? Check out these gift ideas for people in relationships.
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The best Midwest ski resorts for a weekend getaway on the slopes

The best Midwest ski resorts for a weekend getaway on the slopes

If you are planning a winter vacation in the Midwest, you might want to check out these best ski resorts.
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Dragon RVX Mag OTG review: The best snowboarding goggles we’ve tested

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.
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Pop and jib this winter with our snowboarding flex guide

Pop and jib this winter with our snowboarding flex guide

Snowboard flex is key to choosing the right snowboard. Do you want a stiff setup for deep powder or a flexible jibbing snowboard?
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It’s finally easy to get into Yosemite National Park (No reservations required)

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).
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The best luxury gifts for men for the 2022 holiday season

The best luxury gifts for men for the 2022 holiday season

Shopping for men with luxe tastes can be challenging. We took all the guess and check work out and curated this luxurious shopping list for you.
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The 20 best stocking stuffers for men in 2022

The 20 best stocking stuffers for men in 2022

Here are the best stocking stuffers to add to your cart for that special man in your life this 2022 holiday season!
group of friends gathering in front of a fireplace.

Rock the après-party this winter with our guide

Rock the après-party this winter with our guide

Après-ski is all about relaxing and having fun after hitting the slopes all day long. From slope-side toasts to bar crawls, the options are endless.
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Best cheap bicycle deals for December 2022

Best cheap bicycle deals for December 2022

The end of the year is a great time for treating yourself to a new bicycle and we've picked out some of the best bicycle deals right now
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The 13 Best Camping Gifts for Your Favorite Outdoorsman

The 13 Best Camping Gifts for Your Favorite Outdoorsman

Looking for the perfect camping gift? We've got plenty of suggestions that will help your recipient get more from the great outdoors.
Two men walk a trail using the BioLite HeadLamp 425.

BioLite Headlamp 425 review: Recharge your winter adventures

BioLite Headlamp 425 review: Recharge your winter adventures

Keep your winter adventures moving with this rechargeable headlamp from BioLite.
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Growatt’s newly launched INFINITY portable power station gets a Black Friday deal

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

The new Growatt Infinity 1500 gets a Black Friday deal, so save big on portable power stations for the home, off-grid living, camping, or on the road.
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More people disappear in the Alaska Triangle than anywhere else

More people disappear in the Alaska Triangle than anywhere else

Since 1988, over 16,000 souls — including airplane passengers, hikers, locals, and tourists — have disappeared within the Alaska Triangle. But why?
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Is the Burton Mystery Series coming to a resort near you?

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

Get your fun on with Burton's Mystery Series. This banked slalom snowboard event gives you a chance to meet the pros and is all about finding your groove.
Runhood RALLY 600.

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

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

The RALLYE 600 from Runhood is the first portable power station to offer swappable, "infinite" power on-the-go. Find out how they're doing it.
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Revealed: The best snowboarding gear to hit the slopes with in 2023

Revealed: The best snowboarding gear to hit the slopes with in 2023

Kick your winter season off with all the best snowboarding gear on offer in 2023.
Riding a mountain bike in the Five Ten Freerider Pro BCA shoes.

Help fight breast cancer with these limited edition Adidas shoes

Help fight breast cancer with these limited edition Adidas shoes

Adidas shoes are joining the fight against breast cancer this year with a limited edition colorway of their most popular MTB shoe, the Five Ten Freerider Pro.
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Keep warm and look good with the best snowboarding clothes of 2023

Keep warm and look good with the best snowboarding clothes of 2023

Get your snowboarding wardrobe winter-ready with the best snowboarding clothing of 2023.
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Hit the slopes in style this season: Our top picks for all the best ski gear

Hit the slopes in style this season: Our top picks for all the best ski gear

Gear up for a winter on the slopes with the best skiing gear of 2023.
Snowboarder catching some air at the Olympics.

New to snowboarding tricks? This is the video you need to watch

New to snowboarding tricks? This is the video you need to watch

Snowboarding is all about getting loose and jibbing around the mountain. This video will help you get to grips with the basics of snowboard tricks.
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Snowboarding tips: Set your snowboard stance for a winter of shredding

Snowboarding tips: Set your snowboard stance for a winter of shredding

Setting up your snowboarding stance is the foundation of getting your ride right. Get your setup sorted now for a winter of shredding.
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New rewards program turns snowboard purchases into discounted snowboarding trips

New rewards program turns snowboard purchases into discounted snowboarding trips

Snowboarding and skiing just got a lot better — and less expensive — with evo Membership, a new rewards program that even discounts trips worldwide.
Blood Moon during 2018 eclipse.

There’s a total lunar eclipse next week: Here are the best places to watch it

There’s a total lunar eclipse next week: Here are the best places to watch it

The Manual and Pitchup.com team up to investigate the best spots in the US to see the full moon lunar eclipse on November 8.

How to wax skis to maximize your slide down the slopes

How to wax skis to maximize your slide down the slopes

Properly waxed skis will have you gliding effortlessly down the slopes. Start your winter off right with these ski wax tips.
A man puts another log on the campfire wearing Ibex Nomad pants.

Ditch the hiking pants: these Ibex merino joggers are the answer to cozy camping

Ditch the hiking pants: these Ibex merino joggers are the answer to cozy camping

Fall is all about being cozy. Whether you're sitting around a campfire or looking for cozy pants for van life this fall, check out these merino pants from Ibex.
EcoFlow DELTA 2 portable power station on the counter.

Review: How the EcoFlow Delta 2 held up to Hurricane Ian and its aftermath

Review: How the EcoFlow Delta 2 held up to Hurricane Ian and its aftermath

While weathering Ian, the recent hurricane that rocked the eastern coast, I had the opportunity to write an EcoFlow Delta 2 review. Here's my experience.