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Meet AspectAvy, an app made exclusively for skiing and riding in the backcountry

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These are some of our favorite gear brands led by badass women in the industry

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Sponsor Content: Smartwool

These outdoor apparel mainstays provide cold-weather comfort during any winter activity

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

These community builders and boosters each take an unconventional tack to rally runners and build grassroots running communities in cities across the U.S.

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Layering is important on ordinary days, not just when you’re out adventuring

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These four cobbled-together cars will get you to any resort, crag, or backcountry trailhead in style

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Sponsor Content: Fjällräven

Cold-weather apparel picks for the active person in your life who loves spending time in nature, no matter the temperature

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Are these glittery boots with plastic spurs up to life on the ranch?

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Built for sloppy footing, the cleat-like, low-profile VJ Shoes XTRM 2 will keep you upright and flying over the trail

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These skis will convince you that skiing on man-made snow in December is, in fact, quite exciting

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Sponsor Content: Hydro Flask

These ready-to-gift products from Hydro Flask make holiday presents as simple as putting a bow on it

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SOAR Running’s ultra-light racing vest promises to conduct heat away from your body. We put it to the test.

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Adding a gas-powered generator to an electric pickup extends the Ramcharger’s range indefinitely, but does that additional motor create more problems than it solves?

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tires

Team Bronco Ambassador Andrew Muse meets a community of overlanding experts and learns about the latest gear available to off-roading enthusiasts

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Sponsor Content: Salomon

The “perfect fit” boot now fits even better

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Long live headlamps, the fanny packs of the face

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After months of rigorous field testing, these products demonstrated best-in-class performance to earn our Editors’ Choice award.

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The Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions weighs just over one pound and is unbelievably warm

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Just because the temps are starting to dip below freezing doesn’t mean camping season is over. With the right gear, it’s just getting going.

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Sponsor Content: Mountain Hardwear

Mountain Hardwear is celebrating its 30th birthday with a nod to its iconic, go-our-own-way craftsmanship

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You're known as the king of après-ski, and you like to dress the part

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Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide combines curated picks from this year’s gear guides, brand-new products for the gifter with every kind of budget, and hot holiday takes from our gear editors

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Our top six picks for your loved one who spends more time on an airplane than at home

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Mouth-watering presents for your tech-savvy loved ones

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Your loved ones shouldn’t have to compromise performance for style this season

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There’s nothing quite like the combination of good food and the great outdoors

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You don’t need to break the bank to give a thoughtful present

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These picks might be middle-of-the-pack in price, but their appeal is way above mediocre

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A carefully curated list of big-ticket items that won’t fall flat

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Two of our editors differ on which option makes the most lasting memories

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Our editor advises on how to gift items that will help protect Mother Nature.

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A tin of seafood might seem like a questionable holiday gift. Not for this gal.

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These pieces will get you and your loved ones outside in all of winter’s glory

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From our favorite body roller to a yoga pillow, these five items will take your gift-giving game to the next level

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We collected some easy, affordable maintenance and gear that will boost reliability and safety as temperatures drop

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Sponsor Content: Seirus

A passion for getting more people outdoors drives these skiers to bring positive change to the sport

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We tested a handful of these fat-tire e-bikes on dirt and pavement and immediately saw the appeal of their fun, versatile utility

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This is the touring gear we’re drooling over this season

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Six items for piste perfectionists who demand the highest performance from their gear

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In a demanding ski testing environment, these products shone, ensuring that our dedicated testers had the right gear to make their evaluations successful

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Racing the Iditarod means braving gnarly cold. Here's the gear that kept me (and my dogs) going.

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We put thousands of road miles on more than 70 new running shoes. These seven emerged as the best.

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These five pieces of equipment will help up your off-season game

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We tested dozens of pieces for winter workouts. These six came out on top.

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We put 65 products to the test to find the best winter apparel for your workouts. Here’s what stood above the rest.

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We put over 50 pieces of winter running apparel to the test in all conditions to find the best pieces to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in the cold.

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We put in more than 1,900 miles testing 135 items. Here are the best.

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This equipment was made for hard-charging skiers like you

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Savvy shoppers know that there are deals to be had, even on brand-new ski equipment

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The new 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition gives you everything you need to go off-road, all in a single car payment

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For big powder days in the resort and the sidecountry, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better safety essential

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These weatherproof gloves and mitts are designed to outlast your stamina on the slopes

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Not just any pants will do when you're braving the elements in the backcountry. These live up to the challenge.

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Ski touring and high-output activities in the backcountry require a different kind of armor. Suit up with our favorite picks of the season.

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We put 26 pants and bibs through the wringer last winter. These six impressed us the most.

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We tested 28 pants and bibs. These are the ones that rose to the top.

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Whether you're looking for insulated or not, steezy or muted, you'll find something that fits the bill on this list.

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We tested 45 jackets designed for resort skiing and beyond. These rose to the top.

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We packed 20 pairs of shoes for the resort. These five made the cut.

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These five pieces will help you get the job done with no fuss

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No task is too tough for this year’s crop of winter workwear

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We tested dozens of baselayers to help you choose the best one for your winter adventures

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What you put closest to your skin can make or break your day on the mountain. Don’t mess this one up.

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Clothing and accessories that will both last and make you look cool for years to come

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Here’s what you need to stay warm, comfy, and stylish while hanging out in the parking lot post-ski

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Plan on wearing this smartly designed merino top for the next six months straight

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Sponsor Content: Vans

Can a good-looking boot really be waterproof and all-terrain capable? Thanks to years of innovation at Vans, yes.

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tires

Equip your rig with everything from a portable table to the right tires, and enjoy the best of four-wheeled adventure

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It's rare that a ski boot will fit right off the shop wall. Here are seven ways to dial in your fit.

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

The popular, any-style performer benefits from big upgrades with the launch of the new Fresh Foam X 1080v13

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Switch from bucket to bars and back again without pulling the rack from your hitch

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Our testers put 15 cold-weather rucksacks through the wringer—and crowned six champions

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Six packs to carry the essentials you need to get up and get down safely.

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You can’t ski if you can’t see. Don’t leave it up to chance. The future is bright in these fully vetted goggles.

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We put over a dozen helmets to work in a variety of conditions. These six got our vote.

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The six pieces that will replace this winter'\’s tears with high fives all around

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The new 40-liter Crux was designed for big backcountry missions and weighs less than 3 pounds

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Stay safe in the backcountry with these six items

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Five boots to keep your feet warm, dry, and planted

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We ran nine winter bags through the gauntlet so you don’t have to shiver your way through a long sleepless night

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