Whether you're a seasoned snow hiker or planning your first trek, bear in mind that even a short trip in the snow can be grueling. So plan ahead, have the right gear and check the weather.

Snow hiking is growing in popularity as a wintertime sport globally. Alta Badia ski resort, in Italy’s Dolomites region, saw 50,000 snow hikers in the winter of 2017- 18, compared with 30,000 ...

Hiking in heavy snow? Gear up with the best hiking equipment for winter adventures. getty. The best winter hiking gear will depend on your personal needs and the specific conditions you’ll be ...

Best gear for hiking in the snow. These lightweight yet warm merino wool leggings resist developing odors and help regulate your body temperature. This base layer is soft and warm, ...

Trekking poles usually come with at least trekking baskets and sometimes a host of other tips and snow baskets. Rubber tips or boots are useful for pavement or slickrock, but if you’re hiking on dirt, ...

Hiking on wet or fluffy snow and in the mud, however, I felt perfectly secure in these boots. Thin midsole and insole Cushion is definitely not a selling point of these boots.