These are the first-on pieces that actually keep you warm, dry and ready to take on the coldest of winter days.

It’s not rocket science that wearing multiple layers helps trap body heat to keep you warm while skiing in cold weather. Your mom probably first told you that all the way back in elementary school ...

I spend my winters outdoors, skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Here are the best base layers that keep me warm, dry, and comfortable without adding bulk.

Many people acquire their outdoor apparel one piece at a time. A ski shell here, a puffy jacket there. Base layers received as Christmas gifts. A fleece owned since high school. Then when it's time to ...