#yeti-coolers

#yeti-coolers

"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.

The Million Dollar Highway is a narrow, two-lane road that runs above a deep gorge, with sheer rock walls on one side and an unguarded drop on the other. Drivers experience awe-inspiring views of 14,000-foot peaks as they navigate this perilous route.

"I want to cry so bad," said Holmes. "I'm so happy." He expressed his joy after winning the Iditarod, completing a grueling journey of nearly 1,000 miles.

The 2025-26 winter saw extreme weather, with the eastern half experiencing consistent cold and heavy snowfall, while the western half endured record warmth and a lack of snowfall.

The Altra Timp 6 sits squarely in the middle of the Altra cushioned lineup, with a 30-millimeter stack height that works well as a nimble door-to-trail option. It carries less bulk than the Altra Olympus 6, with its 33-millimeter stack height under the heel, but offers more cushion and stability than the lower, faster-feeling Altra Lone Peak 9, which has a 25-millimeter stack under the heel.

Presidents Day is right around the corner, which means we're officially in that sweet spot of the calendar where anyone and everyone is running a sale. But while we're bracing for the usual long-weekend price drops, we're checking up on Esquire's old favorite, Yeti. If you read this magazine, you know we don't just casually "like" Yeti-we love it. We've covered Yeti's past sales, officially endorsed the Yeti ice bucket, and even tested its coolers in Death Valley's brutal 117-degree heat.

For 2026, the Superior Peak ships in a mixed wheel configuration (29" front, 27.5" rear). This is what people have been asking for, and Ari has delivered. Riders who prefer a matched setup can still run a full 29" configuration front and rear. Paired with 200mm of travel and Ari's Tetra Link suspension platform.

"Our guests have an incredible connection with the mountains they ski, ride, and enjoy in any number of ways-and we want to make it easier for them to shop their favorite mountain merchandise from anywhere."

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.

Ski trips are some of travel's most gear-heavy getaways-which is exactly why so many travelers get packing wrong. Between bulky jackets, old equipment, and items that never leave the hotel room, overpacking happens often. To help cut through the clutter (and avoid mid-trip emergencies), we asked ski resort pros from the U.S., Canada, Italy, and beyond to share what actually belongs in your suitcase-and what you're better off leaving at home.

Mt. Baker is the PNW's snow vacuum. It's close enough to the Pacific to get storm after storm, and the North Cascades do what they do best: force moist air straight up, wring it out, and bury everything in sight. Maritime storms roll in wet and heavy, then pile up fast when they hit terrain.

Whether you are on the trail or riding the road, Pit Viper's 2026 Winter Olympic Original sunglasses will absolutely help you show your support. The 2026 Winter Olympic Originals feature everything rad about the Original glasses, with a flair of patriotism. Of course, it is done in a way that is distinctly Pit Viper. The frames are white and speckled with red and blue.

To get back to average snowpack, we essentially need to have the most snow that we've ever had for the last 30 years between now and mid-April. It would be extremely difficult for Colorado to get back to a normal/average snowpack. As an example, when looking at the Independence Pass SNOTEL site in central Colorado outside of Aspen, we typically have 13 inches of snow-water-equivalent at the end of February. This year, we only have 6.7 inches of SWE.

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.