Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology,See what our team thought of these two water-resistant down jackets.

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton shows off La Sportiva's bullet-proof Storm Fighter pants

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque

An insta-change alpine touring boot that almost has a mind of its own.

Andrew Bydlon reviews Sierra Designs' TOV Jacket which utilizes the innovative DryDown technology

Executive Editor Dennis Lewon with First Ascent's Katabatic Tent

Editor-in-Chief Dennis Lewon reviews Black Diamond's killer Carbon Megawatt Skis

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter demonstrates First Ascent's thermal down jacket in action