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gear & tips snow

How To Layer For Backcountry Skiing

At OR, we certainly love a badass hard shell. We’re born and bred in the PNW, after all. But we a...
gear & tips snow

Planning A Japanuary Trip? Read This First

The word is out about “JaPow.” The skiing—and the après—in Japan is every bit as good as you see ...
gear & tips mountain

What Is A Balaclava And Why Do You Need One?

You can call it a ski mask. Or a ninja mask. Or a balaclava. But you’d better have one in your...
climb gear & tips

How To Layer For Ice Climbing

As a climber and a mountain guide, Dawn Glanc has seen it all—and she made plenty of her own mist...
snow

How Good Is Iceland's Skiing, Really?

Last spring, I returned from my third trip to Iceland, once again blown away by quality of the sk...
gear & tips snow

Everything You Need To Know About Heated Gloves

So, you’ve landed a brand-new pair of Heated Gloves and are ready to launch into your upcoming ...
climb gear & tips

How To Layer Like A Pro In Winter

High-intensity athletes are intense people. And particular. We need not just the right tools for...
gear & tips snow

Designed By Adventure: ALTIHeat Heated Gloves

“Designed By Adventure.” At Outdoor Research, our products have been designed by adventure for m...
gear & tips snow

Designed By Adventure: The Trailbreaker Pants and Jacket

“Designed By Adventure.” At Outdoor Research, our products have been designed by adventure ...
climb gear & tips

So You Want To Be A Mountain Guide

Outdoor Research ambassador Mark Allen has been climbing since 1991, and guiding since 2001, in...
climb gear & tips

What is the difference between GORE-TEX® and GORE® WINDSTOPPER®?

Imagine this: You boot up for a backcountry skiing or snowboarding ridge tour in cold, gusty w...