(Nov 30th 2010 7:28AM) Wow! Talk about your snow in the higher elevations of the Western ski areas -- reports of as much as 8\' of fresh powder are sure to make the skiing, boarding, and snowshoeing awfully nice in the coming weeks. You don\'t hear much about snowshoeing as a recreation, but lots of folks use snowshoes for both work and ...
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(Nov 29th 2010 9:59AM) There\'s lots of snow in the high mountains; ski season is underway. Sweet. Time to inventory your ski gear, while paying particular attention to those items which help keep you warm during your runs and while waiting in the lift lines. No bigger bummer than heading out to the slopes and wondering if you\'ll be ...
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(Nov 22nd 2010 8:48AM) Ski areas are up and running -- and more are opening each day -- with lots of snow at the higher elevations. That means it\'s time to rummage around in the closet for your snowboarding gear, check it out, and begin monitoring the ski reports on a regular basis. Then, wait for the weekends or vacation and head for ...
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(Jan 7th 2010 3:40PM) I had an episode of frost-bite some years ago and my hands, to this day, are (unfortunately) very cold-sensitive. That\'s why I like gloves -- a lot -- and I have many pairs around the house and garage. I have gloves for just about any conceivable purpose, and glad of it. Below the fold, some winter gloves I ...
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(Dec 29th 2009 10:03AM) Don\'t get caught out in the cold -- what with the miserable weather these days, it pays to be properly clothed for comfort and safety. After the jump, some very nice cold weather gear. ...
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(Oct 27th 2009 11:52AM) You can\'t beat a hoodie sweatshirt for informal wear -- in a flash, you can slip one on and be out the door. These guys are available in a horizon of styles and colors and offer comfort and convenience that few other clothing items do. Read about some hot hoodie sweatshirts after the jump. ...
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