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How To Brave the Cold and Get Swimming This Winter

Recently, one of our writers took part in a London event called The Swimmer, which is basically a wild half marathon zipping between the city’s coldest pools and swimming ponds for the sake of “fun.” Along the way, she found some gear, safety, and comfort tips that has made her winter swimming transition a little less harsh.

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Hotels We Love: Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

The Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is considered one of the greatest hotels in Cape Cod. That’s pretty a great start, right? It gets better. The property offers two parts: The Mansion, which is a hotel-style retreat, with options ranging from large villas to spacious guestrooms; and The Villages, on the same grounds, houses a collection of villas, each equipped with comfortable amenities like washer/dryers and kitchenettes. So it really depends on the experience you’re looking for and what kind of amenities you’ll require after a long day exploring the area. And there is no shortage of ways to get active outdoors here: from on-site golfing on the private Nicklaus Design course to trying your hand at buzzy pickleball to getting into nature. Of course, if you'd rather kick back and relax, there is a delightful spa on the premises, and you should absolutely book an appointment at to take in all the relaxation you can muster.

Ski Bibs or Ski Pants: Which is Best?

What’s better to wear when you’re hitting the slopes: a ski bib or ski pants? The question requires one of those subjective answers like gloves or mittens, scarf or balaclava, or Coke or Pepsi. Even though they all serve the same purpose, the answer is a matter of preference.

A ski jacket is to your arms and body as a ski bib or pants is to your legs. They’re meant to keep you warm and dry amid colder climates and wet conditions. The main difference between the two is that bib pants provide extra protection as they cover part of your chest and pocket space on your lower body.

Yet, it raises the question: when should you wear a ski bib and when should you wear ski pants? In this article, we’ll compare the two and explain why you’d choose one over the other. 

Skin Care Isn’t Just For the Summer—Here Are 8 Winter Skincare Tips

Winter skincare is crucial, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors exposed to cold, wind, and precipitation like I do. I have spent a lot of time in the cold running, climbing, and skiing, and as a result, I have experienced some uncomfortable skin situations, especially windburn.

We think of sunburn all year, but windburn often flies under the radar. Windburn feels similar to sunburn, except sometimes it stings more in the moment. It’s most common on the face. Protecting your face with a neck gaiter or buff, as well as putting rubbing vaseline on your face prior to going out in the wind can help.

Want more tips? Here is Outdoors.com’s guide to taking care of your skin in winter.

Featured Guide: The Best Women’s Ski Jackets for 2024

Winter is the season for taking on epic runs and different snowy terrains. But it can be very hard to enjoy your time at the ski resort when you don’t have a solid outer shell jacket that will keep you warm and dry when you’re out in the frozen terrain.

As we enter peak ski season, it’s important to make sure your ski gear is in good condition before you get out on those frigid chairlift rides to the top of the slopes. If not, you might be in need of an update.

The best women’s ski jacket is the Columbia Whirlibird IV Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket. Made for fast-changing conditions out on your favorite slopes, this jacket is versatile enough to have you covered in just about any situation.

But that’s not all: we’ve got picks for dry snow conditions, snowboarding, or even just hanging out in town. Read on to see our picks for the eight best women’s ski jackets for 2024.

• Best Overall: Columbia Whirlibird IV Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket

• Best for Dry Snow Conditions: Columbia Kruser Ridge II Softshell Jacket

• Best for the Resort: Patagonia Insulated Powder Town Jacket

• Best for Backcountry Skiing: Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell Jacket

• Best for Regulating Body Temperature: Columbia Ava Alpine Insulated Jacket

• Jacket with the Most Features: REI Co-Op Powderbound Insulated Jacket

• Best for Skiing or Snowboarding: The North Face ThermoBall Eco Snow Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket

• Best Pullover Jacket: The North Face Driftview Anorak.   

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