Winter can be brutal on your medium dog’s paws. Between the freezing sidewalks, rock salt scattered by road crews, and those painful ice balls that form between their toes, a simple walk can turn miserable fast. I learned this the hard way with my own 40-pound border collie mix, who started refusing to go outside … Read more
Cold hands are the number one reason I cut winter rides short. After years of trying thick gloves, heated grips, and chemical warmers, I finally discovered what cyclists call pogies and the rest of the world knows as handlebar mitts. These neoprene covers slide over your drop bars and create a warm, windproof pocket around … Read more
Winter cycling puts your gear through the wringer. Short days, freezing rain, road salt, and drivers who barely expect to see a cyclist in July let alone January. I have spent the last three winters commuting and training through the dark months, testing over a dozen rear lights across rain, sleet, and sub-zero dawn rides. … Read more
There is nothing quite like reliving a perfect powder run through first-person footage. I have spent three seasons skiing with a GoPro mounted to my helmet, testing dozens of mounts across resorts in Utah, Colorado, and the Alps. After all that time on the slopes, I can tell you that the mount you choose makes … Read more
If you have ever tried to capture first-person footage while snowmobiling, you already know the struggle of finding a camera mount that actually stays put. Between freezing temperatures, aggressive riding, and the unique shape of snowmobile helmets, most mounts either fall off or give you shaky, unwatchable footage. I have spent the last two winters … Read more
Nothing ruins a day on the ice faster than opening your rod case and finding tangled lines, snapped tips, or reels that bounced around the entire drive. I learned this the hard way after a bumpy ATV ride turned three perfectly good walleye setups into a tangled mess. That is exactly why finding the right … Read more
If you have ever dropped your transducer down an ice hole only to watch it float right back up or tangle around your line, you already know why having the right ice fishing transducer float matters. The best ice fishing transducer floats keep your sonar sitting at the perfect depth, giving you clean readings without … Read more
Winter fly fishing separates the casual weekend anglers from the truly dedicated. There is nothing quite like standing in a freezing river at dawn, casting to steelhead or trout while the world around you is covered in frost. But I learned the hard way that the wrong waders will end your trip fast. After losing … Read more
Winter paddleboarding is one of those things that sounds miserable until you try it with the right gear. I remember my first cold-water SUP session in November — the kind of morning where your breath hangs in the air and the lake looks like glass. I was freezing within ten minutes, even with a thick … Read more
Cold water kills. That blunt truth is something every kayaker needs to hear before launching into winter or early spring conditions. When water temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, immersion without proper protection becomes a life-threatening situation within minutes, not hours. That is exactly where the best cold weather kayak drysuits earn their keep. I … Read more