If you don’t already ski in three-quarter-length (a.k.a. boot cut) base-layer bottoms, I highly recommend it. Your ski socks and leggings shouldn’t overlap on your calves beneath your ski pants or, ...

A couple of weeks ago, I showed up in dusty pink Kari Traa thermals for a ski date with outdoor writer Stacy Gold and laughed as we tried to explain their appeal to her perplexed 70-year-old neighbor, ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When I moved from the East Coast to the Rocky Mountains years ago, I simply did not understand how to ...

If you want to stay warm in the cold, what you wear next to your skin matters more than bulky coats or thick sweaters. A great base layer keeps heat close, moves sweat away from the skin, resists ...

Many people acquire their outdoor apparel one piece at a time. A ski shell here, a puffy jacket there. Base layers received as Christmas gifts. A fleece owned since high school. Then when it's time to ...

Smartwool base layers are a must if you live in a cold climate or vacation in snowy destinations. The brand's apparel and accessories are all made of 100 percent sustainably sourced merino wool, which ...

Earlier this year, I took the trip of a lifetime to Lapland, a winter wonderland above Finland’s Arctic Circle. Most of my time was spent with snow crunching under my winter boots, the Northern Lights ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When I moved from the East Coast to the Rocky Mountains years ago, I simply did not understand how to ...

A good merino base layer might be an investment, but it's certainly worth it for its temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking properties that keep you comfortably warm and dry. Whether you're an ...