Winter is the sworn enemy of every golfer’s swing. You spend the entire season building rhythm, dialing in your distances, and sharpening your short game, only to watch it all unravel during four months of freezing temperatures and snow-covered courses. That is exactly why I spent the last three winters testing and comparing the best … Read more
Playing golf with frozen fingers is miserable. I know because I spent an entire January season slicing shots into the woods because my hands were too numb to grip the club properly. That experience sent me on a mission to find the best heated golf gloves for men that actually keep your hands warm without … Read more
Winter does not have to mean the end of your golf practice. If you live somewhere that freezes solid from November through March, you already know the frustration of wanting to work on your swing but having nowhere to hit balls. That is exactly why our team spent over three months researching and comparing the … Read more
Standing at the finish line of a World Cup downhill for six hours taught me one thing fast: your eyes take a beating at ski races. Between the blinding snow glare, the biting wind, and the relentless alpine sun bouncing off every white surface around you, a regular pair of shades will not cut it. … Read more
When you are standing on a glacier at 14,000 feet, surrounded by nothing but blazing white snow and ice reflecting sunlight from every direction, regular sunglasses will not cut it. That is exactly why Category 4 glacier glasses exist. These specialized lenses block 92 to 95 percent of visible light, giving your eyes the protection … Read more
Standing at the base of a frozen waterfall, hands numb, breath crystallizing in front of your face — that is the moment you realize why a proper belay parka is not optional. I have spent the last three ice seasons testing insulated jackets specifically for belaying in sub-freezing conditions, and the difference between a good … Read more
When you are planning a polar expedition or an extended winter camping trip, the gear on your back is only half the equation. The other half is everything else you need to survive and thrive in extreme cold, and that is where a dependable expedition pulk becomes non-negotiable. I have spent years researching and testing … Read more
Nothing beats the feeling of wrapping yourself in a genuine wool blanket when the temperature drops below freezing inside a cabin with no central heat. I have spent three winter seasons testing wool blankets in unheated cabins across the Rocky Mountains, and I can tell you firsthand that not all wool is created equal. The … Read more
When you are standing at the edge of an ice cap with a 100-pound sled strapped to your harness, the skis under your feet matter more than almost any other piece of gear you carry. I have spent years researching and testing Nordic touring setups for cold-weather travel, and the right combination of skis and … Read more
When you are three pitches up a frozen waterfall, pumped out of your mind, and trying to clip a bolt with gloves on, the last thing you want is a quickdraw that fights you. I learned this the hard way on a minus-15-degree morning in the Canadian Rockies, wrestling with sport draws that were too … Read more