Don't let the snow keep you down. Instead, keep moving with these tips from polar explorer Eric Larsen.

Ditch the backpack with our guide to hauling your winter gear in a sled.

Learn the basics of camping in the cold season with polar explorer Eric Larsen.

Stay warm in the snow by mastering this basic skill.

Master the art of selecting a safe cook site and storing your smellables with a help from photographer Matt Hage.

Learn to pick the winter pack that's right for you with contributing editor Kelly Bastone.

How do you make sure bear-proof products are strong enough to withstand a hungry griz? Give a food-filled bear canister to one and see if he can break it open.

BACKPACKER Skills Editor Corey Buhay is here to help you master grizzly country's most essential safety gear.