Tis the season of cold-weather adventures, and weve got plenty of new gear to sate your appetite for exploring the Winter Wonderland. 　　Snow lovers have some sweet options this week, including a new smart helmet, skis with abstract art, and an award-winning backcountry backpack. Cyclists shouldnt miss another smart helmet — this one with tons of safety features, including SOS...

　　Gravity, speed, ice, and snow — the ingredients of a freestyle ski session are a recipe for adrenaline and possible disaster. Last season, my son learned the hard way by breaking a wrist on one of his first days out. 　　At Christmas, he had a cast on his arm, and he was sidelined as his friends grabbed the rope tow...

　　Touching your toes. The standing quad hold. The overhead tricep stretch. These are the static positions our high school gym teachers taught us to warm up with before engaging in any physical activity. But to adequately prime your body for movement—whether you’re biking to work or trekking up a mountain—you have to actually get moving. 　　“Why would you do something...

　　While winter storms cover trails across the country in snow, Seattle’s mild coastal climate offers outdoor enthusiasts a unique opportunity for ample snow-free hiking throughout the colder months. Thanks to the city’s proximity to multiple national and state parks, hikers don’t need to venture far to enjoy stunning natural landscapes. 　　To the west, discover coastal ecosystems and lush rainforests on...

　　Insulated mug maker Stanley has issued a voluntary recall of 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S.According to the brand when the lid threads are exposed to heat and torque, they can shrink, causing detachment issues and posing a burn hazard to users. 　　The brand received 91 reports of the issue from around...

　　In a win for wildlife conservation and legal hunting, Christopher J. “CJ” Alexander, 28, of Clinton County, Ohio, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined over $43,000 for his role in a high-profile poaching operation. The sweeping judgment surpasses common poaching penalties, which vary by state but can be as little as $300. 　　Alexander was convicted on...

　　Most cyclists do not associate Pinarello with mountain biking. But with its win in the Paris Games by Great Britains Tom Pidcock, the Italian brand grabbed the spotlight after decades of almost exclusively focusing on road racing. 　　The Dogma XC is stunning, with its unique asymmetric rear triangle and gold and multicolor paint scheme. But looks dont win medals, and...

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive ski boots with the latest performance fit system from BOA: One will win the womens Atomic Hawx Prime XTD BOA 115 ($1,050 value), and the other will win the mens K2 Mindbender 140 BOA ($950 value). These are the boots worn by BOA athletes Janelle Yip and Sam Kuch. 　　Both boots use the...

　　It isnt every day that students get to design a pair of custom skis with a big-name brand. But every year since 2022, SOS Outreach — a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps youth and teens get on snow through outdoor mentorship — has collaborated with Nordica and Christy Sports so program alumni can learn the end-to-end commercial process of building a limited-edition...

　　Smartwool established a reputation for its high-performance merino wool base layers — offering unbeatable warmth, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties. 　　The brand has since built on the success of its core product with innovations and technologies like Intraknit, which enhances fit, stretch, and moisture management for even better performance. 　　We all want to stay warm and dry during winter pursuits. Knowing...

　　One day after school when I was 14, I took my grandfather’s hatchet and ladder, and meticulously chopped and bucked a 20-foot-tall pine tree in our backyard. Starting from the top and moving my way down, I removed the limbs and then the trunk in 18-inch sections. By the time I was done, I had two neat piles of logs...

　　Theres something undeniably fun about smashing together two different aesthetics. In the outdoor shoe category, Merrell has arguably put out more surprising partnerships this year than anyone, with hiking shoes inspired by HBOs House of the Dragon, sports apparel brand Janji, and even the Jeep Wrangler. 　　But Merrell isnt the only outdoor shoemaker finding fresh ideas through cultural crossover. Weve...