Determined not to retreat indoors from the winter cold? Hats off to you. The selection here will get you through lung-busting cross-country skiing, chilly-weather hiking, and snowshoeing across powder.
Salewa Crow Gore-Tex Boots听($200)听
Fully waterproof and crampon compatible, with lugged Vibram outsoles for grip and stiff midsole inserts for stability, weighs just 1.3 pounds. You鈥檒l be at the summit in no time.
Icebreaker MerinoLoft Hyperia Lite Hybrid Vest听($230)
鈥檚 calling card is versatility. It works over a long-sleeved base layer on cool days and under a shell on bone-chilling ones, thanks to breathable 100-gram merino fill and stretchy knit sections on the sides.
Skida Alpine Neckwarmer听($26)
Don鈥檛 worry about your breath icing this . The fleece liner stays soft against your skin, and the pattern brightens up cold morning outings.
Salomon RS Skate Skis and Prolink Race Skate Bindings听($335)
With soft carbon cores and responsive construction, are for folks who don鈥檛 need ultrastiff race sticks but still want performance. Pair them with the Prolinks for compatibility to a range of boot brands.
Daehlie Wool Pants听($195)
wards off wind and light rain, while stretchy merino on the calves keeps heat from building up. Bonus: side zips make for easy on and off over bulky boots.
Atlas Run Snowshoes听($250)
With Atlas鈥檚 spring-loaded suspension and aluminum crampons, are made for moving swiftly over flat hardpack.
Brynje Arctic Hat听($33)
A loose mesh lining gives the feeling of a much thicker cap, and the merino-poly exterior vents moisture. Thus, your dome stays warm and dry.
Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie听($189)
Panels of Polartec Alpha insulation across the front and sides of provide enough warmth鈥攂ut not too much鈥攚hen you鈥檙e taking on high-exertion activities in frigid weather.
Petzl Reactik+ Rechargeable Headlamp听($120)
based on your viewing distance, so you can check your watch without being blinded.