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2018's Do-It-All Ski Kit for Women
Kari Traa Rose LS Base Layer ($100) (Courtesy Kari Traa) Norwegian brand Kari Traa riffs on classic ski style by preserving the slim cut and Scandinavian patterns, then adding stretchy merino. BUY NOW...
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The 2018 Do-Everything Ski Kit
Leki Aergonlite 2 V Poles ($130) Catch your basket on a branch and the releasable strap will pop free before your shoulder does. BUY NOW Marker 3D+MAP Goggles and Ampire MAP Helmet ($225 and $159)...
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The Best Ski Gloves for Kids
Some advice from one parent to another: Don't skimp on your kid’s ski gloves. All the hot chocolate in the world will not salvage a ski day where your youngest suffered mild frostbite on his/her...
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The Osprey Snowkit Is the Ultimate Winter Gear Bag
Whether you’re flying or driving, there’s nothing worse than showing up to ski without all your tools. Ask ski journalist Iain MacMillian, whose checked baggage got lost on a trip we recently took to...
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Gear to Make Winter Road Biking Actually Fun
We asked five pros about their essential winter kit to make riding in frigid temps more bearable—and maybe even kinda fun. Endura Xtract Jacket ($87) (Courtesy Endura) Ryan Faber, Bike Shop Owner Ryan...
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Look Closely at Team U.S.A.'s Gloves This Olympics
This year, for the fifth Olympics in a row, Ralph Lauren designed Team U.S.A.’s uniforms for the opening and closing ceremonies at the Olympics. The outfits include red-white-and-blue parkas, pull-over...
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15 Deals Under $50 from REI’s Winter Clearance Sale
Now is a great time to make affordable upgrades to your gear kit. From February 9 to February 19, REI is offering a winter clearance sale with deals up to 50 percent off products from major brands....
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Backcountry's Best End-of-Ski Season Deals
February is a great time to buy ski gear. With retailers looking to clear out their inventory and get ready for spring, you can come away with killer steals. Backcountry.com is having a huge sale the...
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Testing the Glacier Glove Ascension Bay Sun Glove
As a native Easterner (and, perhaps, as a naive twenty-something), it took me many years and many backpacking trips to fully appreciate the intensity of the sun in the West. Since I first moved to this...
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10 Shoulder Season Essentials
Base Layers (Courtsey Smartwool) You can’t go wrong with Smartwool’s Merino 150 Long-Sleeve top ($80), which is woven with a touch of nylon for stretch while running or climbing. Like any good base...
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The Perfect Women's Bike Commuting Kit
Sunski Dipsea Sunglasses ($55) (Courtesy Sunski) Shield your eyes from glare with these polarized shades, packaged in a stylish silhouette and a lightweight frame that’s comfortable for daylong use....
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Snowboarding Gear That's Actually Designed for Women
I am a cross mom—a woman who snowboards hard and fast, not only for fun, but also on race day, when my kids are competing in snowboard cross. Cross moms help the coaches slip the course or rush from...
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The Klim Badlands Pro Is Our Favorite Motorcycle Jacket
We spend a lot of time geeking out about the technology and features of a great ski jacket. But designing an adventure motorcycle jacket is a whole other ball game. Not only do these jackets need to...
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How Outdoor Brands Want to Hawk Your Old Gear Online
Last fall, Patagonia and REI began selling previously owned gear online. (Word has it that the North Face may follow suit.) To be clear, used-product sales aren’t untrammeled ground for these brands;...
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Summer's Best Workwear for Men and Women
With summer in full swing, it’s important to dial in your workwear wardrobe so you don’t bake in the sun while still protecting yourself from weather and errant garden shears. I enlisted my husband to...
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The Gear Pro Travelers Won't Leave Home Without
Adam Clark, Photographer (Courtesy Shimoda) Shimoda 40 Explore backpack ($280) “Since I never leave home without a camera bag, this pack has become part of me. We go everywhere together, and it does...
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The Best End-of-Summer Deals on Winter Sports Gear
Yeah, we know it’s only August, but there’s no need to wait till fall to upgrade your ski kit—especially when REI has deals this good. Here are ten highlights. Patagonia SnowDrifter Soft-Shell Snow...
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Outdoor Brands Speak Out Against Latest China Tariffs
Outdoor gear is about to get more expensive if a proposed tariff on $200 billion in Chinese imports receives U.S. Trade Representative approval. The items on the 195-page list—including ski, bike, and...
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Put Together the Ultimate Run and Bike Visibility Kit
With summer coming to a close, it’s time to embrace the shorter days, and that often means getting runs and rides in before the sun comes up or after it has set. In order to help you put together a kit...
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Fall Running Essentials for Men
Yesterday my alarm went off at 5:30 a.m., a self-inflicted reminder that I was supposed to get up and join a friend for a run. He wanted to go to Golden Gate Park for speed work, which is one of my...
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