Winter

Few outdoor pursuits draw such strong reaction as winter camping. The idea of laying down in the snow, closing your eyes and going to sleep…

Keeping toes warm and legs dry is a continual challenge for wintertime bike enthusiasts. Road spray on your seat, numb ankles exposed to cold wind,…

This year, in preparation for an early-season ski trip, I decided to step into 2005 with some new, high-end alpine skis and boots. Both the…

Many a ski day was ruined during my younger years while wearing the wrong eyewear on the slopes. A procession of cheap sunglasses and second-hand…

Most companies would celebrate a 25th anniversary with some cake and a few bottles of champagne. Yakima chose to commemorate its 25th year in the…

In steep backcountry terrain, ski poles must be absolutely solid and failsafe. A hop-turn above a cliff band, for example, is a tenuous move that…

Brian Cannon from Kahtoola Inc. touts his company’s KTS crampons as being good for wintertime trail running or simply shoveling the snow off an icy…

It was to be my biggest ski year to date — three weekend trips, a 51-kilometer race and tons of training. In preparation, I researched…

It’s 10 AM on a Saturday morning in early December. My skis are on the snow, and it’s time to get serious. The Birkebeiner, a…

Snowshoe manufacturers like to call snowshoeing the fastest-growing winter sport in the United States. Personally, I’ve relied on snowshoes more and more in the past…

Moses had his staff. John Muir, I am sure, had a stout wooden walking stick. But I have what Life-Link calls the lightest and most…

Three months ago I set out to find the world’s best winter hat for skiers, snowshoers, climbers and general outdoor enthusiasts. I collected and reviewed…