Tag: Snow

Snowshoeing is a great way to get outdoors in the off-season. You can see new vistas of your favorite places, and you can visit popular spots after the crowd has gone home. There’s not much gear required to get started, either, making it a great way to get some exercise during those cold winter months.…

While it may seem like every ski mitten and glove out there is the same cut and design, you shouldn’t just pick up the first pair you spot. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when shopping around for the best ski mittens for men and women. Forget the important stuff, like…

You’ve probably have started packing up the thermals, neck gaiters, gloves, and padded shorts for your next snowy excursion. But there is one vital piece of winter equipment that so many overlooks. Ski sunglasses. Sure, you might think it’s winter and the sun won’t be too strong, but that doesn’t mean your eyes aren’t getting…

Call them what you will—buffs, neck warmers, tube scarves, or neck gaiters—the magical ring of fabric has come to have many uses and styles of wear. With the winter season soon upon us, it is time to start stocking up on the best neck gaiter for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. After all, keeping your neck…

Anyone who has ever taken to the snowy slopes on a snowboard knows the pain of falling repeatedly on their rump—especially if you are just starting. Don’t let the fun get diminished by an aching backside or banged up hips! Yes, most of the time whatever bruises you get are going to be minimal, but…

Did you know that throughout the world there are about 95,000 snowboarding-related wrist fractures annually? It seems like an awfully high number, doesn’t it? Whether you are a recreational snowboarder or have been an elite for years, the risk of injury is always going to be high with snowboarding. You are already protecting your head…