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Ambassador Spotlight | Chris Plys, Olympic Curler If you grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, you didn't just learn to tolerate winter; you learned to live it. For two-time Olympian and five-time U.S. National Champion Chris Plys, that lesson started early and never stopped shaping him. "If you live in Duluth, you have two options: embrace it or be miserable in the winters," Chris said....

When winter temperatures drop, keeping your hands warm becomes essential for comfort, safety, and performance. Whether you're skiing, commuting, working outdoors, or attending a cold-weather event, heated handwear can make a noticeable difference. But when choosing between heated gloves and heated mittens, many shoppers ask the same question: Which one is actually warmer? The answer is more nuanced than it may seem. While mittens...

Winter road trips are about the quiet magic of a snow-dusted highway and the lack of crowds at iconic overlooks. But the cold can quickly turn a scenic drive into a "stay in the car" kind of day. Here are 10 legendary routes and how to stay warm enough to actually enjoy them. 1. The Million Dollar Highway, Colorado Running between Silverton and Ouray,...

Looking for a Father’s Day gift he’ll actually use? This guide rounds up functional heating apparel and heated essentials for every kind of dad—from the everyday dad who needs an easy heated vest, to the comfort-first dad who loves a cozy hoodie, the workwear dad tackling garage projects, the golf dad chasing early tee times, the snow and ski dad heading for the mountains,...

There is a very specific type of morning known only to the American grandparent. It starts at 7:00 AM, loading a sagging canvas folding chair into the trunk and filling a thermos with coffee that will be lukewarm by the second kickoff. You arrive at the sports complex to find the grass still heavy with dew, and you take your place among the "Sideline...

For many college students, winter isn't just a season—it’s a daily battle against the elements. Whether you’re trekking across a windswept quad at 7:30 a.m. or waiting for a campus shuttle that’s running late, the cold can be a major drain on your productivity and mood. Staying warm is about more than just comfort; it’s about survival and keeping your focus sharp for those...

Heated gloves are one of your best lines of defense against the winter cold. They face harsh conditions—snow, ice, salt, and freezing winds—while protecting your dexterity. Because gloves are constructed with multiple layers and integrated heating wires, they require a different level of care than a standard pair of insulated mittens. If you've been wondering, "Can I put heated gloves in the washing machine?"...

Heated socks are one of those winter essentials you don’t realize you rely on… until you’ve worn them for a few weeks straight. And then comes the question most people hesitate to ask: “Can I actually wash these?” If you’ve ever worried about ruining the heating system, or found yourself googling whether spraying alcohol or “just airing them out” is enough, you’re not alone....