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The Best Thermal Underwear
by Trey French
We sent 13 testers out to hike, ski, shovel snow, and run. And we found base layers, in a variety of styles and fabrics, that will keep all types of bodies warm.
The Best Winter Boots
by Trey French and Eve O'Neill
After trudging through snow and ice in 30 pairs of boots, we’ve chosen 11 that will keep you warm, dry, and stable all winter long.
The Best Sleds
by Doug Mahoney
Looking for a fast-flying snow tube? A plastic toboggan that’ll hold up for years? A minivan-like sled capable of holding the whole clan? We have suggestions.
How to Shop for Warm, Waterproof Boots
by Elissa Sanci
Here’s how to find a pair of winter boots that’ll keep you warm, dry, and on your feet even in the most treacherous weather.
The Shovel That Beat the Snowpocalypse and Saved My Back
by Christine Ryan
Believe it or not, it’s actually a joy to shovel snow with the True Temper Mountain Mover, which we’ve recommended for a decade.
The Best Ice Cleats for Shoes
by Trey French
After slipping and sliding on roads and trails in Alaska and the Sierra Nevada, we’ve found the best ways to stay upright while walking, hiking, or running.
The Best Touchscreen Winter Gloves
by Kaitlyn Wells and Justin Krajeski
We found five pairs of touchscreen gloves—in a range of styles and budgets—that will keep your hands toastier as you type.
The Best Snowshoes
by Eve O'Neill
If you’d like to get outside more this winter in spite of (or maybe because of) the snow, we recommend the MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes.
The Best Ski Socks
by Colin Rosemont
We spent 50 hours researching and testing 12 pairs of ski socks, and chose the men’s and women’s Smartwool Ski Targeted Cushion Over the Calf socks as the best for most people.
The Best Hand Warmer
by Kaitlyn Wells
After testing nine new hand warmers we think the Celestron Elements FireCel+ is the best way to keep your hands warm this winter.
What to Carry on the Slopes
by Christine Ryan
These are the items Wirecutter staffers carry with them when skiing or snowboarding.
Everything You Need for a Snowy Walk in the Winter
by Christina Williams
If you need to brave the frigid winter weather, we’ve got picks that will keep you covered from head to toe.