When the chill of winter rolls around, my down jackets come out of the closet. They are ideal for extra-cold temperatures because they do a great job trapping heat and tend to be lightweight and ...

If I asked you to name a wintertime staple of your outdoor kit, my guess is, the down jacket would be within the top 3 on your list. Everyone and their mother has a favorite puffy: it’s one of the ...

When we first laid eyes — and hands — on Mountain Hardwear’s 6.67-ounce Ghost Whisperer UL Jacket at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show early this year, we were flummoxed. How could such a cozy garment be so ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s a perpetual debate in the backcountry skiing crowd about ...

Mountain Hardwear may well be pushing innovation farther than any other ski apparel manufacturer. The Mountain Hardwear Synchro pant and jacket, as well as the Hairpin and Edge jackets, suggest that ...

In the jagged peaks and endlessly severe terrain around Chamonix, France, Vivian Bruchez reigns as the mayor of steep skiing. The mountain guide-turned-steep skier lets his ski descents speak for ...

Winter after winter, Outside contributor Kaelyn Lynch had trouble keeping her lower body warm. Until she stumbled onto a pair of puffy pants—then her whole world changed. New perk: Easily find new ...