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Back in the day, we used to ski in Levi's with big nylon gaiters—but now, despite trying on every brand out there, I can't find a pair that will fit over my Garmont randonnée boots. I've even spoken ...

Most people learn as young kids that it’s no fun to get snow inside your boots. But while so many of us dress in high-tech, waterproof gear to play outside in the winter, we often leave ourselves ...

Dear Kristin: My sons and I backpack the Porcupine Mountains in Upper Michigan every year and we usually get rained on. My problem is keeping my feet dry when hiking after it rains. Whenever my legs ...