Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

The best ski jackets offer warmth, comfort, durability, and performance during cold, wet conditions. We took top-rated picks ...

In fact, Arva is one of, if not the, only beacon manufacturers that hasn’t issued a recall on their gear in recent years. That doesn't mean that there is no innovation in Arva’s products–instead, the ...

Our top overall pick among all the avalanche beacons we tested, the Arva Evo BT has a long range, fast processing speed, and ...

Time to start thinking about where to play in the snow near Los Angeles. But first, you need snow gear, and if your kids are growing like ours, last year’s won’t fit anymore. To help out, we’ve ...

What you need to know: Made by a well-respected outdoor gear brand, these thick, well-made snow pants work well for skiing, snowboarding and other activities. What you’ll love: They feature a ...

he knows a thing or two about the best snowboarding gear. His philosophy is to let his upcoming adventures guide his gear choices. "I choose my board according to the terrain I plan to ride on any ...

There’s good news: A number of online retailers carry discounted or past-season winter and snow sports gear at lower cost, or they regularly offer accessible new lines at prices that don’t hurt as ...

we’ve run through all sorts of cold weather and snow gear solutions. I can read through a lot of the marketing bullshit newer parents might struggle with. Along the way, I’ve learned a couple ...