Wintertime offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors: downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing on untouched terrain, ...

Lisa Jhung writes about running and other outdoor sports and the gear that goes with them as a freelance writer and adventurer living in Boulder, Colorado. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden ...

If you’ve ever wondered what cyclists and runners do to stay in shape during the winter, it involves skating across groomed trails. Cross-country skiing, and specifically skate skiing, now has more ...

As snow begins to cover our parks and trails across the country, there’s no reason to head indoors. In fact, there are few activities more satisfying than gliding across snow—not only is it a workout ...

Skis should always be sized relative to the skier’s weight—but helpful sizing tables can be found online that estimate ski length based on weight. Planning trips for the year? Check out the 5280 Guide ...