When the snow starts to fly, it’s time to bundle up and head outside for your favorite winter sports. Whether you're skiing down powdery slopes, skating across an icy pond or trekking through the ...

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Backpacker’s editor-in-chief Adam Roy and senior gear editor Benjamin Tepler will be available to answer any of your winter backpacking questions on January 23 at 1 P.M. ET. You can submit questions ...

Sure, I have advice. That s why I m here, isn t it? And my advice is…rethink your clothing setup. Anything that will keep you warm when you are sitting around is going to be too much when you are ...

Snow coats tree branches along a tote road in Branch Lake Public Forest on Nov. 30, in Ellsworth. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki This story was originally published in December 2021. This season ...

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If you’re a backpacker who doesn’t ski or snowboard, winter can be a tough time. You’re stuck inside, with the cold, icy weather keeping you from the trail. As a backpacker and climber who lives in ...

Hiking in winter? Here's how to stay safe Hiking in the off-season can often come with great benefits — quieter trails and atmospheric, seasonal landscapes, in particular — however, it can also mean ...