For high-output activities where you want range of motion, breathability, and protection, it’s hard to beat a softshell jacket. Their breathable, stretchy fabrics offer fantastic performance and a comfortable fit that moves with you, making them ideal...

REI Co-op's Sahara line is a popular collection designed for warm-weather hiking and backpacking adventures. Their Sahara Convertible Pant is a versatile addition, offering UV protection in a quick-dry material that can be easily converted into shorts...

Nothing ruins a great day on the slopes like frozen fingers, and a quality glove or mitten can make all the difference. Choosing one that fits the conditions and type of skiing you do most is an important decision. The more you ride, the more you...

Nothing spells cozy quite like a fleece jacket, whether it’s a high-pile heavyweight or a sleek performance layer. And they’re more than just soft: Fleeces’ breathability and affordability make them an excellent option for everything from daily use to...

If there's one piece of gear that will keep first-timers from sticking with the sport, it’s an uncomfortable ski boot. An ill-fitting, cheap boot can pinch and freeze toes, turning what could be fun into complete misery. Thankfully, there are quality...

There's a strong argument that the most important part of your ski touring kit is a pair of quality boots that fit well. The good news is that this growing category has seen some impressive advancements, with a plethora of models that excel both on the...

Whether you’re headed to the local resort or a multi-night backcountry excursion, choosing the right ski backpack can make or break your objective. Ski backpacks come in many different sizes, shapes, and use functions…

Ski boots might be the most important part of your downhill setup. They’re the crucial link between you and your skis, and the right pair can make all the difference in performance and comfort...

Ultralight rain jackets usually come with a compromise—you save ounces but lose something essential, like comfort or actual weather protection. The Rab Cinder Phantom felt almost too light at first, like I was holding a handful of nothing. But after...

Patagonia has an extensive ski shell collection, and their Stormstride Pants slot in among the backcountry-specific models. Built to balance protection and breathability, these pants are equipped with Patagonia’s in-house waterproof membrane...

Arc’teryx’s Thorium AR Hoody stood out for its effective balance of warmth and protection, and the upgraded Thorium Hoody carries the torch. In addition to a sizable sustainability slant, the latest model packs in more down, has a helmet-compatible...

The Yeti name carries a lot of weight in the cooler market: Their coolers are effective insulators, hold up very well over the long term, and feature the brand’s polished look. The Roadie 48 is a popular midrange size with a smaller footprint than the Tun

La Sportiva’s Nepal series has been a cornerstone of mountaineering boots for over two decades and an industry standard for leather single mountaineering boots...

"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google, gripping the phone between my shoulder and ear as details unfolded. "It'd be about a month...

“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...

Brian and I were less than a week into our adventure north when, during a brief phone call, my dear friend’s children insisted I read their favorite poem, "the Yukon Song." Though written for children extolling the virtues of leaving civilization and...

We wake at 6am to the faint jingle of Lorna’s watch muffled by her sleeping bag. My body creaks as I pull my sore arms from my sides, grab my headlamp, and light the JetBoil that I had carefully placed outside our tent the night before...

With the Stewart-Cassiar Highway in our rearview mirror, we had finally reached the Yukon. This was our third trip to Canada’s westernmost territory in a calendar year, and we knew that it would feel incomplete without...