Your outdoor adventures don’t need to be limited to summer. Winter can be an amazing time to travel and get outside with fewer crowds, cheaper rates, and beautiful landscapes. In these winter outdoor activities blog posts, you’ll find tips, gear, and destinations for skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, fat biking, and more.
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Your outdoor adventures don’t need to be limited to summer. Winter can be an amazing time to travel and get outside with fewer crowds, cheaper rates, and beautiful landscapes. In these winter outdoor activities blog posts, you’ll find tips, gear, and destinations for skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, fat biking, and more.
I rounded up the best deals on my favorite outdoor gear and apparel during REI’s Get Up Get Out Sale that runs from November 10-20, 2023.
These winter hiking tips will keep you warm and safe on cold weather hikes including what to wear, how to hike in snow, what to pack, and more.
Learn the essentials of winter hiking clothes and how to layer for outdoor adventures in cold, snowy weather.
Find the best women’s synthetic down jackets including lightweight, packable, vegan-friendly down alternatives for cold temperatures.
Save money and keep stuff out of landfills! Here is a list of the best reasons why you should buy used outdoor gear from REI Co-op’s used gear site.
We’ve rounded up the best women’s winter boots to keep your feet dry and warm on every type of winter adventure.
Are the Northern Lights on your bucket list? Head to Fairbanks, Alaska in the winter and enjoy tons of activities including chasing aurora borealis.
Discover the best ski resorts in Colorado from family-friendly slopes, expert-only backcountry terrain, the best mountain for powder, and more
Learn how to snowshoe with our snowshoeing 101 guide. Get tips on how to find trails, what to wear, gear, important safety tips, and more.
Hit the slopes or chase the sun with these top winter destinations for outdoor adventure whether you’re looking for warm weather or snow.
Check out the best National Parks to visit in winter so you can get outside year-round and avoid the high-season crowds.
Plan the ultimate ski trip on British Columbia’s Powder Highway with ski resort info and tips on where to stay, things to do, best restaurants, and more.
