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Reviews of the best, torture-tested gear + apparel.

Gear: Stio Woolsey Jacket

February 5th, 2014 • BY

Don’t be fooled by its city-coat styling: The Stio Woolsey ($295) has plenty of mountain cred. It’s windproof, for starters, and that gust-blocking membrane proved its mettle on many frigid […]

One Perfect Ski Bag (With an Attitude)

January 29th, 2014 • BY

Could you learn to love a Douchebag? If avoiding political incorrectness or impolite words trump all else for you, stop reading now. But, if you’d like to check out a […]

Gear: G3 Cake Skis

January 25th, 2014 • BY

This Goldilocks ski hits the sweet spot: It’s light enough for backcountry touring, but plowy enough to deliver a giggle-good time on the downhill—making it just right for women who […]

Gear: 8 Perfect Ice Climbing Pieces

January 13th, 2014 • BY

Colorado’s Ouray Ice Festival, the biggest ice climbing festival in North America, wrapped up this past weekend—and ice season is officially in full swing. Whether you’re a neophyte or pro, […]

Gear: 3 Best Women’s Base Layers

January 6th, 2014 • BY

I recently torture-tested a massive roundup of new women’s base layers for our friends over at GearInstitute.com. Over the course of several icy months, I took these layers skate skiing, […]