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Close-up of a hiking boot fitted with a strap-on ice-traction cleat, chains and spikes across the sole, kicking up snow.
Snow & Ice

Best Ice Cleats for Ice Fishing, 2026

Six ice cleats for walking safely on frozen lakes, by use case: spikes, studs, and coils compared, with verified specs, weights, and US prices for ice anglers.

Snow & Ice 8 min
A snowboarder in a bright yellow jacket and black pants grabbing the board mid-jump against a clear blue sky.
Snowboard Gear

Best Snowboard Jackets, 2026

Snowboard jackets compared by construction that matters: drop tails, helmet hoods, waterproofing, and synthetic insulation, across Burton, Volcom, Patagonia, Airblaster, and Norrona.

Snowboard Gear 12 min
A four-seat detachable chairlift carrying skiers and a snowboarder over a vast snowy mountain range under a clear sky.
Ski Lifestyle

Types of Ski Lifts

A plain guide to the ski lifts you ride. Rope tows, T-bars, fixed and detachable chairs, gondolas, aerial trams, and how capacity is measured.

Ski Lifestyle 7 min