Winter’s most vertical sport? Ice climbing. Watch experienced climber Claire Kleese coach total n00b Wes Siler how to ascend his first ice wall. Spoiler: it’s a lot harder than it looks. Follow along to see what you can expect on your first guided ice climb. Wes is convinced you just might like it.

Claire recommends , whose two-day Introduction to Ice course costs $495 and includes all equipment.

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In the first of two videos introducing Wes Siler to ice climbing, experienced climber Claire Kleese walks Wes through all the gear he’ll need to get started. They detail the must-haves, as well as their approach to staying warm in this notoriously chilly activity.

As with any high-risk sport, we recommend seeking professional guidance before you attempt anything.

Claire recommends:

•  boots ($650)
•  crampons ($229)
•  ice ax ($299)
•  helmet ($89)
•  gloves ($95)
•  mittens ($135)
•  harness ($199)

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You know how to jump-start you car, right? While it might appear simple, Wes Siler argues that most people are doing it the wrong way. Before you head out on your next adventure, master this skill and learn about what equipment to have on hand and what a dangerous battery looks like. Here’s the right way to jump-start a car.

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Using two trucks that are identical in every way except their tires, Wes Siler demonstrates just how effective real winter tires really are. The control truck is fitted with Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake all-terrains, an option many drivers mistakenly believe to be good enough for cold weather. Wes goes on to make the argument that failing to run true winter tires is simply irresponsible, not only putting your own life at risk but also the lives of everyone around you.

Wes recommends:

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• ($40)
• ($150 for the set)
• (Prices vary)
• ($13)
• ($99)

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Electronic traction aids have revolutionized how 4×4’s, and even all-wheel-drive crossovers, manage traction off-road; however, the car industry has struggled to articulate just how they work, which leaves drivers confused about how to use them, too. Wes Siler wants to fix that for good. Watch this video, and you’ll learn how to get the most out of your vehicle.

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• ($295)
• ($299)
• ($25 each)
• ($45)
• ($460)

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After a pair of quality tires, Wes Siler’s number one suggestion for any driver anticipating snow, mud, and sand, especially in remote areas, has always been a pair of Maxtrax. Yet every time he recommends them, inevitably a reader suggests that an improvised solution—kitty litter, floor mats, etc.—works just as well. Who’s right? Wes sets out to settle that debate once and for all.

Wes recommends:

For heavy-duty use: ($499)
For SUVs and trucks: ($299)
For Subarus and similar crossovers: ($199)

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• ($1,599)
• ($24.95)
• ($99.99)

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• ($350)
• ($45)
• ($160)

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