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These are the products worth snagging at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale, which lasts now through December 20.
Our testers gave these products their stamp of approval
40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards
Apparel and accessories to get you through your chilliest runs
Tights and insulators to keep you warm and feeling strong
Apparel and accessories to get you through your chilliest runs
For a parking lot party unlike any you’ll find at a football stadium
As mega-passes continue to add resorts, now is the time to ditch single-day lift tickets for good
Keep riding long after everyone else has put their bike away for the season
A complete revamp of a classic leads the cream of the crop from our test in Snowbird, Utah
Hunt down far-flung powder days in style and comfort
Get the most out of gym days and training runs
You’re only as good (and as safe) as your connection to your skis
Whether for Instagram or the mantelpiece, these shooters capture your escapades best
Get the most out of gym days and training runs
The season’s backcountry boots demand to be pushed to the limit
If you’re determined to camp in winter, you’re going to need some sturdy gear
The latest fitness bands are smarter and svelter than ever
Hot pockets—nuking not required (unless we’re talking about snow)
Wherever you find your bliss this winter, it’ll be all the better with these sunnies
A little prep goes a long way toward getting yourself un-screwed
Show the other players who’s best at pulling on plastic
Thanks to a plethora of new materials, skis are getting way more versatile.
Gear that can keep up, no matter how hard the efforts.
Trail bikes aside, no mountain machine adds more versatility to a fleet than a fat bike.
Wherever your cold-weather escape trajectory leads, these best-in-class shades improve the view.
Cylindrical lenses that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.
Rugged, refined timepieces for nights out, the depths, and, yes, even space.
Load them up, kick them through the snow—these haulers will serve you well no matter what.
