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The 6 Best Snow Goggles for 2021

By: Taryn Shorr

Although they’re often referred to as “ski goggles,” snow goggles can (and should!) be used for all winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding, in particular, come with some inherent risks and require that you take steps to protect yourself. One simple but incredibly important way to… More »

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Study: Wearable Activity Trackers Boost Physical Activity Levels

By: ActionHub Reporters

The effects tend to be small to moderate, but it may be worth prescribing to those who are motivated Smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers do help boost physical activity levels, finds a review and pooled data analysis of the available… More »

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Embracing Nature May be a Positive COVID-19 Side Effect

By: ActionHub Reporters

What does it take to get some people to go outside and experience nature? For some urban dwellers, it took the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say. The new study published today by PLOS ONE finds that 26 percent of people visiting parks… More »

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Choosing the Best Snowshoes for Beginners

By: Suzanne Downing

I’ve heard a lot of people say, “If you can walk, you can snowshoe.” And that’s true to some extent. But from my experience, I’ve found that snowshoeing can be a little more complicated than just walking. I think a better phrase would be,… More »

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SAR Expert: Learn How to Excel at Map Reading

By: Rob Speiden

The colors and lines on a good wilderness topographic map can be overwhelming if you don’t have a lot of experience with map reading. There is so much information to process on these kinds of maps, and being in the backcountry,… More »

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The 5 Best Winter Sleeping Pads

By: Atticus Lee

The cold winter months are no excuse to stay inside. There is arguably some of the best adventure to be had during the snowy season. Nature is at its most stunning and frightening during this time and if you’re like us, you want to explore… More »

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10 Great Gift Ideas for Trail Runners

By: Taryn Shorr

If you’re shopping for a trail runner this year, you may be stumped about what to buy him or her. It’s probably pretty easy to wonder how much gear a person really needs to do something as straightforward as going for a run. It’s… More »

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6 Best Snow Boots for Hiking

By: Ojonugwa Lawrence

With the winter season upon us, snow hiking is one activity that almost all families look forward to doing. It gives everyone an awesome feeling that cannot be fully explained unless one experiences it. As with most outdoor physical activities, snow hiking requires protective gear… More »