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The 2020 Winter Buyer’s Guide

335 products tested and reviewed

Ski and Snowboard

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The season’s top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions

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Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge

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Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech

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Sticks for every kind of shredding

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Control made comfortable

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Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup

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The year’s best powder hounds

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Because remote, untracked snow is worth the effort

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Your new favorite kit

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Eager to find the perfect resort? Read on.

From Winter 2020 Buyer’s Guide

Layers

Turns out performance and eco-friendliness can play nice together

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Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth

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Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth

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You’ll feel like dancing

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Keep hands toasty and fingers functional with these sturdy mitts

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You can’t spend every day chasing powder stashes

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Bundle up in our favorite fiber

From Winter 2020 Buyer’s Guide

Essentials

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State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling

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Finally, a winter hauler that hits the sweet spot

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Your deductible toward security in the mountains

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Bring home the bacon. Or venison or turkey.

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Whatever your adventure, here’s the gear to get you on your way

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Keep footing firm on dicey surfaces

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Time-tested classics and updated iterations

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Warm, durable gear for extreme adventures

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Technical pieces that breathe new life into old materials

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They won’t always be on their best behavior, but at least they’ll stay warm and dry

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Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard

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Mission-critical kit for cars, trucks, and the garage

From Winter 2020 Buyer’s Guide

Fitness

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Spry and responsive foul-weather trainers for road and trail

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Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill

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Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill

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Weather’s nasty? No need to stay inside if you’ve got a pair of these.

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You want to ride your bike. You know you do. So get out there.

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Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn’t limit yourself to snow

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Sending indoors can be fun. Here are our favorite tools.

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Don’t let chilly weather keep you on the couch

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Don’t let chilly weather keep you on the couch

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Smart devices that track everything you do

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Train naked. Or wear a panda suit if you want—it’s your house!

From Winter 2020 Buyer’s Guide

Après

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Cool capability returns with the best shades for winter

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Look like a million bucks. And feel like it, too.

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Keep cozy when you’re off the slopes

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These shirts do it all—dinner, drinks, and (yes) lumberjacking

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We ski in jeans. And skip the wardrobe change when we’re done.

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New and revamped classics for adventurous wrists

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Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes

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Soothing helpers for all your winter ailments

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Everything you need to host a hungry crew at the end of the day

From Winter 2020 Buyer’s Guide