Winter hiking gear

Don't let the cold weather stop you from hitting the trails! Stay warm and prepared with our comprehensive winter hiking gear checklist.

Does trudging up a steep frozen trail at 1 mile per hour in sub-zero temperatures — taking off jackets and putting them back on again, while eating half-frozen protein bars — sound like your perfect winter day? Then chances are, you might enjoy winter hiking, available now at a trailhead near you. Whether it’s your fir

The advantage to layering, of course, is that when working hard and starting to overheat, you can simply take off an insulating layer (usually a fleece jacket or vest), replace your windproof shell…

Explanation of what to wear when hiking, plus different fabrics, dressing for different conditions and recommendations on what to wear hiking.