Matt Quann launched Ornot, his San Francisco–based company, in 2013 to give cyclists an alternative to becoming rolling billboards. The company typically trades in tasteful, darker-colored bike kits designed to weather trends (remember how flashy… Read More »Keep Skiing in Mind with This Nordic-Inspired Bike Gear
Dip in your toes and they sting. Then submerge your legs, and your ankles start to ache. Slide your torso into the icy water, and it takes your breath away. This was how the first… Read More »Can Ice Bathing Enhance Your Performance and Recovery?
For light weight, good fit and strong performance while skating, try out one of these new 2024 models. Fischer Carbonlite Skate$500 | fischerskis.com | 1,080g/pair (42; unisex) | 950g/pair (38; women’s) One step down from… Read More »Skate Boots | 2024 Gear Guide
This year’s selection of new boots for kick and glide are small but mighty. Salomon S/Max Carbon$400 | salomon.com | 720g/pair (42) For an experienced skier who wants race-quality features but not the svelte fit… Read More »Classic Boots | 2024 Gear Guide
From racing to touring, these new poles cover the gamut. Atomic Redster WC QRS$250 | atomic.com | 125g/pair (125) This new fully carbon World Cup race pole, the lightest and stiffest model that Atomic offers,… Read More »Poles | 2024 Gear Guide
They’re an essential piece of the gear equation, but bindings often get overlooked among the more tangible appeal of new skis and boots (and even poles). And, frankly, they don’t get updated as frequently as… Read More »What’s New in Bindings | 2024 Gear Guide