The original version of this article first appeared onExplorersWeb. 　　The Endurance set sail from Plymouth, England, in 1914 with a crew of past and future polar icons aboard. But true fame only found the ship after she sank. In November of 1915, she was crushed by the ice, launching her former passengers into a legendary ordeal. 　　The ragged crew, led...

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　　Female-specific gear can be hard to come by in the mountaineering space — but today were one step closer. On October 7, The North Face (TNF) leveled up its Advanced Mountain Kit (AMK), launching the 2.0 version, which includes a womens-specific kit. 　　Built for high-speed mountaineering, the women’s AMK collection includes 12 pieces. Its designed for layering and swapping to...

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　　If you already bought a resort pass, this sale is for you. The same goes if youre more of a backcountry hound. 　　We previously highlighted several past-season deals on outdoor gear from Sun Ski Sports, but this sale is tailored to getting you ready for the upcoming snow season. Weve even found deals on 2026 apparel and equipment! 　　The First...

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　　My first (and wrong) impression of the Armada ARV 100 all-mountain skis was: “Wow, these skis suck.” Turns out, I hadn’t figured out where and how to ski them. I made that mistake, so you dont have to. 　　Through trial and error, I discovered that the ARV 100 is a freestyle design with all-mountain capabilities. The ARV 100s excel for new...

　　We stood at the top of the line with wind tossing snow from every direction. The day-long storm was barely subsiding, and the conditions were deep — we even had to set a new skintrack on the 3,000-foot ascent. 　　I was happy to be wearing the Patagonia PowSlayer Pants, a super-light, waterproof, and breathable ski pant, which was ideal for...

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　　The cold wind gusts directly onto my face as I ride the Lenawee Mountain chairlift at Arapaho Basin. Feeling the bitter cold whip into the plentiful vents of the Smith Vantage 2 MIPS ski helmet reviewed here, I reach to the top of the lid and slide forward two small tabs. Instantly, the vents close, blocking the wind and warming...

　　A thick, dark buzzing cloud hovered overhead as I sat down on the edge of the marsh for an early-season teal hunt. As I heard the hungry mosquitoes, I instantly regretted forgetting the bug spray. After missing shots because I was trying to keep the mosquitoes at bay, I vowed to find a better option. 　　I headed to my dove...