While a biathlon refers to a sporting event that combines two different kinds of sports, it usually refers to cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The first time I heard about this, I thought it was a joke. Here's the gist of the sport: You ski around a cross-country track with a rifle on your back. The total race distance is broken up by two or four rounds of shooting at a target. If you Read more

There are so many ways to enjoy the snow. Free skating is like skate skiing, but you don't use poles to propel you along. You push off with the edge of your skis to give you momentum forward and your arms swing to assist the motion. Check out the video to see what it looks like. It's really graceful. If you love ice skating or snow boarding because they don't require poles, you may prefer this Read more

So you've heard a lot about cross-country skiing and now you want to give it a try. Right on! You are going to love it. Not only does cross country provide a great workout that anyone can do, but it is also cheaper than downhill skiing since you don't need to buy a lift ticket. The equipment is also more comfortable — the boots are flexible and the skis are lightweight. Don't let the gray skies Read more

Ahh, Winter is here and many of you may be totally psyched that you can finally snap on you skis or board and hit the snow. It won't be any fun though if you're cold or wet, so you need a good, solid jacket that'll keep you warm and dry. Check out this one from the North Face called the Allure Jacket ($249). It's filled with insulating down that'll keep your body heat from escaping, and the outer Read more

Die-hard runners keep running even when temperatures plummet and there's snow and ice on the ground. In order to exercise outdoors in the freezing cold, you've got to dress properly so you stay protected from the chilling wind but also dry and comfortable when you begin to sweat. Here's a basic list of how to layer up before a Winter run. Above 30°F Below 30°F Feet Sneakers Thin Read more