Gear Guide Roundup: Best New Apparel and Equipment for Winter
Credit: David Webb
Whether you’re looking for base layers, mid layers, outer layers, footwear, gadgets, tools, lighting or something else entirely—we have you covered with the season’s best gear. Fully tested and reviewed!
Let’s start with a layering system for downhill skiers, and move on from there. Enjoy!
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Downhill Enthusiasts Only
Gear Guide: Layering Tips for Alpine Skiing
Downhill skiing is all about going hard in short bursts and then sitting still, exposed to the elements, for five to 15 minutes. The dramatic swings are hard to dress for, demanding a base layer that wicks as well as…
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Get Sweaty
Gear Guide: Layering for High-Output Winter Activities
Whether it’s cross-country skiing, running or fat-biking, the challenge is wearing enough not to freeze while warming up or on breaks, but not so much that you end up soaked in sweat halfway.
