Ski trips shouldn’t be relegated to the rich and even richer. We all deserve to go powder chasing midwinter without dissolving our bank accounts. But these days, finding a budget way to ski requires serious homework. You can always venture away from the headliner areas to smaller, less crowded local ski hills that want to entice visitors through budget deals,...

　　It’s not that I don’t like food. I do. I carry frozen cheesecakes on winter expeditions. They’re caloric and they don’t freeze hard, so you can bite off chunks without chipping your teeth. I once ate the same dead catfish boiled over a fire for three days. Was it good? Absolutely not. I like cardamom, snap peas, and Asian pears....

　　Nothing says “winter holidays” to me like the combo of a cold day, a warm fire, a soft couch, and a book. If you’re looking for some couch material—or gift ideas for the endurance people in your life—here are the books I’ve enjoyed most this year that fit with the general themes of Sweat Science. 　　The Inner Clock, by Lynne...

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　　I used to have a recurring dream in which I’m sitting on my mat awaiting instructions from a panel of my yoga teachers. I’m at an Iyengar yoga assessment, for which I’m completely unprepared. And I am terrified. After what seems like an eternity, they tell me my task: I’m to carve a Thanksgiving turkey right there on my mat...

　　“Can you hit that jump again?” I ask photographer Brooks Curran, who, I’m discovering, is also a very talented mountain biker. 　　“Yeah, no problem, he responds, undeterred by how massive these dirt jumps are. The last time he went off the jump, I missed the shot with the GoPro HERO13’s new burst slo-mo feature. That was OK, though, because Brooks...

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　　It’s 23 degrees and snowing hard. It’s the first good snow of the winter and there’s 6 inches of fresh powder on top of what was clear, rain-slicked pavement just a few days ago. The outlook for the next couple of months is a continuation of the same, with small warming breaks between storms. 　　That can make winter driving conditions...

　　I used to have a recurring dream in which I’m sitting on my mat awaiting instructions from a panel of my yoga teachers. I’m at an Iyengar yoga assessment, for which I’m completely unprepared. And I am terrified. After what seems like an eternity, they tell me my task: I’m to carve a Thanksgiving turkey right there on my mat...

　　Whether you need winter boots or want to gear up ahead of peak hiking season, KEEN has discounted several of its bestselling shoes. 　　The sale runs from November 28 through December 2.Shoes are marked down from 25% to 50% sitewide, with some exclusions, like the Targhee IV and Liberty. Youll find savings on a range of KEEN footwear, from the...

　　The adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low reminds me of the carefree nature of being a kid on summer vacation. A bag full of snacks and a camera: the last thing on my mind was sore feet. Just like those days that seemed to never end as a kid, the Free Hiker 2 Low makes me want to keep going...

　　Whether you’re looking for an e-bike suited for families, commuters, off-roading, or even a three-wheeled trike, Lectric’s lineup has something for everyone. Not sure how to choose? GearJunkie has you covered. Get a full breakdown of seven Lectric e-bikes — including distinguishing features and what each bike is best suited for.  　　No matter your skill level or personal needs, you’ll...