#cold-weather-apparel

#cold-weather-apparel

Visually inspect skis, bases, and edges. If any damage, get a full tune to fix the damage, grind the bases, and sharpen the edges.

"Our heritage is rooted in building gear for people who live and thrive in the mountains, and that includes our own team. Many of us ride; our athletes ride. Mountain biking is part of our culture," Ashley Anson, VP Design at Arc'teryx, said.

Enzo attempted a double front flip at Alaska's Hilltop Ski Area. He comes pretty close to landing it, nearly getting his skis all the way around, but he just didn't quite get it.

The men whose style stand out on the slopes know that difference lies in the details - the cut, the fabrics, the finish. These men won't settle for bulky jackets or purely functional one-pieces; instead they look to luxury men's skiwear that works hard. Designs that are technical enough to handle the cold and the powder, yet polished enough to pass muster in any ski lodge or après-ski bar.

Packing for a truly freezing destination takes more than tossing a few sweaters into your bag-something I quickly learned in the Arctic Circle during polar night, when "daytime" is pitch-black and the temperatures regularly plunge well below zero. Growing up in New York winters, spending the last few snow seasons in the Rockies, and now logging weeks above the Arctic Circle has taught me one key lesson: staying warm in subzero temps is all about smart layers -not necessarily bulky expedition gear.

When you're touring in the backcountry, you'll want a different kit than what you wear inbounds at the resort. Inbounds, your main goal is to stay warm and comfortable, and you're usually not working nearly as hard as you do on the skin track. Touring generates a lot more heat, so your layering system has to breathe, manage moisture, and still keep you warm when you stop.

Form-fitting coats, designer goggles, and sleek ski pants were the norm for women, while high-performance brands with a retro bent dominated for men-and that was just the ski gear. After skiing, the après looks were as functional as they were chic, and always with an effortlessly European touch. I grew to love having a wide-banded headband and insulated après-ski boots for drinks on the patio, and a statement puffer vest thrown over my thermals was an easy transition from skiing to sipping.

Long puffer coats are one of those winter essentials you don't fully appreciate until you really need one. I've lived in New York my entire life, but it wasn't until I attended college upstate-where winter temperatures are colder, windier, and far less forgiving-that I finally invested in a long puffer. Since then, these winter coats have become a staple in my cold-weather wardrobe, especially when I'm on the go as a busy mom of twins or traveling for work.

While the lake spares this area much of the bitter cold, temperatures regularly drop well below zero at night. We have weeks where daily highs are in the single digits Fahrenheit. If that sounds miserable to you its because you don't have the clothes to deal with it. In order to get outside and do anything in these conditions you need good gear.

When I arrived in Belgrade on the last day of September, I knew drizzly walks and brisk fall temperatures were in the cards. But on my third day in Serbia, less than two weeks into autumn, the snow started falling-and when I woke up in my cozy mountainside hotel in Zlatibor the next morning, it was piled 10 inches high.

A good winter coat can be the difference between dreading winter and enjoying the season. Think about it: The right coat can offer you comfort and warmth even in freezing temperatures, making it more likely you'll enjoy venturing outside, whether it's just to a dinner with friends or a challenging winter hike. If you're on the hunt for a high-quality layer, now's a great time to add a new cold-weather staple to your closet.

in the Swiss backcountry. They're young men, both seemingly carefree and indestructible. During their run down the mountain, the pair notice an inn, remove their skis, and step inside for a drink and some apple strudel. There's an old stove throwing off heat; cigarette smoke wafts through the place. After Nick orders wine for both of them, he turns to George and says:

You are trying not to shiver while bundled up in a coat, scarf, hat and mittens. In the meantime, your child is wearing ... shorts. It's shocking. And confusing. And somehow personally upsetting. Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones discuss the trend in the fourth hour of TODAY on Jan. 29. "Why is it that middle schoolers wear shorts, even in the bitter cold?" Sheinelle said, introducing a clip of Amy Poehler discussing the topic with actress Claire Danes on her "Good Hang" podcast.