Snow Gear

Keep your toes warm in the fourth season. These nine pairs of boots are great for snowy trails, slick sidewalks and even alpine adventures.

Learn how to choose the best pair of gloves or mittens for downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.

Ice climbers and mountaineers use ice screws, ice pitons, pickets and flukes. Learn how they work and what accessories you may need.

Deciding between snow pants or bibs? We'll walk you through the benefits of each, and what features to look for when shopping.

Learn about the common snow anchors you'd use when traveling on a glacier, crossing steep slopes, or to aid in crevasse rescues.

Learn how to test snow stability in the backcountry. This article covers snow pits, the Rutschblock test and Extended Column Test (ECT).