While doing snowflake math earlier this year, I discovered that snowflakes form in so many different shapes because of the way ice crystals come together at varying temperatures and in diverse wind conditions. This knowledge wowed me so extremely that I shared it with a friend. He of course inquired, “Is it true no two snowflakes are alike?” So, I set out to answer the question of the season.
Moon Boots have come a long way since the brand debuted 40 years ago and today there are more than 15 styles, from retro-high-tech to subtly understated suede to choose from–but I haven’t changed.
You’ll come to Taos for the spicy green-chile enchiladas, Georgia O’Keeffe–style high-desert landscapes, and steep, powder-laden skiing. But you’ll stay in Taos for the slow-moving atmosphere and Western feel of this laidback artists’ community.
Home to cycling superstars, the Lone Star State’s biggest university, and one of the world’s
largest music festivals, eclectic Austin holds true to its unofficial motto: “Keep Austin Weird.”
Want to know what to buy before you ski and ride? We’ve done your homework for you. Here are our annual Winter Editor’s Choice Awards. Go ahead—it’s okay to drool.
For the adventurers on your list—you included— we’ve got 23 gift ideas to inspire that long push through the winter season.
Three-year-old girls love princesses. I get it. And despite being a dad—and an active outdoorsman—I can handle it.
Yogurt is one of the world’s oldest foods, likely created by accident when lukewarm milk met bacteria and, ta-da, fermentation occurred.
So you’re not a winter person. It’s okay. Nothing to be embarrassed about. But as a fair-weather adventure gal, you’re missing out on one of the best seasons. That’s one-fourth of your year, a whole 25 percent of your outdoor-girl self, spent inside.
On a bluebird day last winter, perched somewhere between the bunny hill and the black diamonds at Vail, my inner misanthrope finally got the better of me. “I hate everyone,” I declared to my boyfriend…
Why should you watch these five American women this February when they join athletes from 19 countries to vie for Olympic gold? Because they are more than good—they are outstanding.
Three out of four people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder are women. Keep SAD at bay by staying active this season.
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