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Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing
Find out what to expect when venturing out on your first snowshoe adventure. Learn basics like climbing and descending, traversing and more.
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Winter Camping Checklist
Our comprehensive checklist for winter camping includes the Ten Essentials, plus other important gear, clothing and footwear.
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How to Choose Downhill Skis
This comprehensive guide to downhill ski selection covers length, types of skis, rocker/camber and more. Includes downhill and backcountry skis.
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How to Choose Cross-Country Ski Gear
Get advice on how to choose the right cross-country skis, boots, bindings and poles.
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How to Choose a Snowboard
Learn about different types of snowboards, details of construction, camber/rocker, and how to choose the right board for your riding style.
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How to Choose Goggles for Skiing and Snowboarding
Our guide to ski and snowboard goggles explains features like lens shape and tint, UV protection, polarization, anti-fog coatings and more.
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Avalanches, Part 1: The Basics
Learn the basics of avalanches, including potential hazards, types of avalanches and contributing factors.
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Winter Camping Basics
Get the tips and info you need about gear planning, clothing, food and shelter to make winter camping comfortable and enjoyable.
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How to Train for Skiing
Prepare for the ski season with simple exercises that target your lower body and improve your balance so you can ski better and longer.
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How to Choose Snowshoes
Learn which snowshoes are right for you. Our guide covers snowshoe types, sizing, recommended loads, traction and more.
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How to Choose Daypacks
Choosing a daypack can be daunting. Learn how to find the right one by looking at how you plan to use it, plus capacity, features and fit.
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Glide Waxing Your Skis or Snowboard
Here's your step-by-step guide to glide waxing your skis or snowboard. We'll cover preparing the base, applying wax, scraping and brushing.
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Snowshoe Day-Hiking Checklist
Our comprehensive checklist for snowshoers features required and optional gear, clothing and accessories.
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How to Choose Snow Gloves and Mittens
Learn how to choose the best pair of gloves or mittens for downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.
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How to Choose Downhill Ski Boots
Get the basics of downhill ski boot selection: Understand fit and comfort considerations, moldable liners, mondo sizing and the flex index.
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How to Choose Hydration Packs
Which hydration pack is best? Learn about reservoir size, gear capacity and other key pack features for cyclists, runners, hikers and more.
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How to Choose Skate Skiing Gear
Learn the basics of choosing skate skis, boots, bindings and poles, including info on ski length and flex and binding/boot compatibility.
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What to Wear Cross-Country Skiing
Get advice on how to layer for cross-country skiing with tips on how to dress warm without adding bulk and overheating.
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How to Choose Avalanche Transceivers
An avalanche transceiver is essential for backcountry travel on snow. Learn about digital and analog technology, antennas, range and more.
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How to Choose Downhill Ski Bindings
Read about how downhill ski bindings differ, including release settings and adjustment range, so you choose the best ones for you.
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How to Carve Turns on Skis
Become a better, more controlled skier by learning to make carved turns. Learn how and where to work on carving with this article and video.
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How to Choose Avalanche Safety Gear
To manage risks in the backcountry in winter, you need the right gear. Learn about transceivers, snow shovels, probes, airbags and more.
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Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding Checklist
Our complete checklist helps prepare you for a day of backcountry skiing or snowboarding. Includes the Ten Essentials and much more.
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Understanding Ski Rocker
Learn what rocker in downhill skis is, what advantages it offers and how to shop for rockered skis.
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How to Choose Ski Poles
Learn how to choose and fit downhill ski poles and which baskets work for different snow conditions.
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How to Tune Skis
Proper ski maintenance keeps you gliding along smoothly on the snowy slopes. In this article, learn about base repair, edge work and waxing.
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Grip Waxing Your Cross-Country Skis
Get tips on grip waxing your classic cross-country skis and learn how to use hard waxes, klister waxes and spray waxes.
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How to Install Snowboard Bindings
Our article covers how to measure your stance, fit your bindings to your boots, and mount your bindings on your snowboard.
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Avalanches, Part 2: Snow Tests
Learn how to test snow stability in the backcountry. This article covers snow pits, the Rutschblock test and Extended Column Test (ECT).
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How to Choose Snowboard Bindings
Learn how to buy the right snowboard bindings to go with your board, your boots and your riding style.