In much of the northern hemisphere, snow has already begun to blanket the ski trails. If you haven't already, you're running out of time to stock up on the right gear to tackle the slopes. If you're unsure where to start, check out Backcountry’s Winter Gear Guide — a list of the most coveted ski and snowboard gear of the season hand-selected by the Backcountry team. The team has curated a robust guide of the best equipment for the harshest ski-conditions like the Jones Stratos Snowboard or the Smith Squad Mag Goggle. The guide also features the K2 Aspect Boa Snowboard boot for ultimate support and comfort, and the Giro Range MIPS helmet for optimal safety and style. Backcountry curates the perfect setup for every skier or snowboarder — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro — for all-mountain, freeride and alpine touring. In other words, they’ve done all the hard work of rigorously testing and curating the gear for you, so you can focus less on your gear and more on conquering the slopes.
15 Winter Must-Haves to Prep Your Car (and Yourself)With the cool winds blowing, the leaves changing and the cider mills swarming with people, it’s time to consider prepping your car—and yourself—for winter. Or, at the very least, gathering all the necessary tools and consumables to save your future self time, money and a whole lotta headache. We also looked at getting your collector car or more rust-prone ride ready to stash for the winter months. Rounding out the list, we have some suggestions to keep you busy when you can’t enjoy your car.Read the Story
Essential Grooming Products to Add to Your RoutineIf you want to look your best, it's worth investing in quality products and keeping a regular grooming routine. Caring for your hair, beard and skin isn't overly complicated — a bit of daily maintenance goes a long way. Check out our recommendations for the best grooming products to update your routine, so you can clean up nicely whenever the occasion warrants. Read the Story
How to Master Your Apple Watch's Activity Rings
Apple currently sells three different Apple Watch models, and while it's true that each one has slightly different features and capabilities, they all track your fitness in pretty much the same way. This is because every Apple Watch has most of the same sensors that track fitness, including a built-in heart-rate sensor, GPS, gyroscope and altimeter. They all sync with Fitness and Health apps on your iPhone, and they all use Activity Rings to show you how you're progressing on your fitness goals throughout the day. Here's how to use them.Read the Story
