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Base Layers and Socks for Winter Sports: Gallery

Monday, January 30, 2012

A warm, dry base layer can make or break your cold-weather workout. Pick the right one and slay old man winter, whatever your activity.

Slippery Slopes

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Mountain collisions happen all the time — but in some places they’re now considered crimes.

Inside the Big Air Academy: Gallery

Monday, November 21, 2011

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Photographer Cody Doucette provides an all-access tour of the new Red Bull Training Grounds, where pro skiers and snowboarders master their twists and flips.

Four Fall Jackets: Gallery

Friday, November 11, 2011

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These four jackets feature the latest wave of waterproof, breathable fabrics, which enable them all to ward off foul weather and wick away sweat with equal aplomb.

The Five Step Ski-Prep Plyometric Workout

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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Want an extra edge on the slopes this winter? Practice these five exercises two times a week to quickly build strength before this year’s season.

Your Perfect Weekend, March 12-14

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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To sip champagne in the snowy slopes of Aspen, or rock-climb in the deserts outside Sin City? To drink craft beer and jam rails in Michigan, or tear through powder from Friday to Sunday? These are the questions...

Blogging the Vancouver Olympics: Part 3

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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All week, Men’s Journal editor GORDY MEGROZ will provide an inside look at the events, athletes, and parties that make up the Winter Games. In this dispatch, he scores a ticket to the men's halfpipe finals—one of the hottest seats at the Olympics—and chats with Shaun White's manager prior to his gold medal run.

America’s Golden Boys

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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These seven veteran Olympians can’t wait to wave the stars and stripes triumphantly in Vancouver. Here they inject some of that excitement into their wardrobe, showing off the season’s Technicolor options.

Blogging the Vancouver Olympics: Part 2

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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All week, Men’s Journal editor GORDY MEGROZ will provide an inside look at the events, athletes, and parties that make up the Winter Games. In this second dispatch, he heads up to the Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort, only to find the alpine ski race he'd hoped to see was canceled for the day—due to a foot of fresh powder...

Your Perfect Weekend, January 15-17

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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If you can't decide between a tropical getaway and playing in the snow, we have you covered. This weekend, history buffs can revel in the USS Missouri's return to Pearl Harbor and catch a few waves at nearby Waikki Beach, or chill out at the High On Ice Festival with professional ice carvers and take to Whistler's slopes just before the Olympic crowd shreds the snow.

Snowboard Decks & Bindings

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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More than 20 of the best new decks entered our testing thunderdome; these four favorites remained.

Your Perfect Weekend, November 20-22

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Can’t decide between snow, adventure, and the finer arts? We’ve got you covered. This weekend, pack your skis and head off to Park City, UT for opening day, or explore the hidden rocks of Jewel Cave, SD to experience some natural beauty. For those with a more refined taste, jet off to London where movie buffs can bid for rare and vintage film posters.

Your Perfect Weekend, March 13-16

Friday, March 13, 2009

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Whether you want to make the most of the last bit of snow at two great skiing competitions out West, party it up with Indie film buffs in Austin, or drink your days away in the City of Brotherly love, this weekend has something for everyone.

Your Perfect Weekend: March 6-9

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Couch potato March Madness is still a few weeks away, so spend this weekend indulging in oysters in St. Louis, taking in an eco-adventure race Texas, and catching the last bit of winter sports by watching snowboarders out West and ice-climbers in Alaska.

Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Friday, February 27, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Spring is in our crosshairs. Until the weather improves, stay warm with hot barbecue in the desert, belly-warming wine in the city, or the strongest beer you'll ever taste in Boulder. And if still in the mood for something wintery, head to Squaw Valley.