After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.

Snowboard boots might be the last thing you think about after buying a board and bindings, but you shouldn’t overlook what your feet are turning in all day on the mountain. Your snowboard bindings ...

Whether you’re a weekend warrior who routinely schleps their ski gear to the local hill day after day or a jet-setter prepping for an epic ski vacation, one thing’s for sure: Along with the best ski ...

View post: Shop Talk: 10 Things I Think Any Touring Boot Needs Armada has always prided itself on being a brand driven by what’s important to its unique roster of freeskiing athletes. Launching a new ...

Are you buying boots online with no access to a bootfitter? Here’s a step-by-step guide to fitting boots on your own. When the weather starts cooling down and skiers start thinking about gearing up ...

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. View the full list. Anti-clogs. Blackouts. Mixed soleplates. Customised conversions. To the uninitiated, that will sound like ...