Heavy-Duty Sleds

Gear up for the next snow day with these three sleds fit for grown-ups too

Sledding really only requires a few inches of snow and a tight grip on a piece of cardboard. But for serious sledders looking for more than an average ride, these three sleds will up speed, stability and wintertime fun. Weighing only 3.5 pounds, the Amazon and Toys R Us for $30. The hand-carved Ultimate Flyer sled from Silverton, CO’s Mountain Boy Sledworks lives up to …

Hooker & Co.

Actor-turned-woodworker repurposes New York City structures as classic furniture

At just over 350 years old, New York’s identity—as both a relatively young city globally and as one of the oldest U.S. cities—makes the quest to possess a slice of its past rival even that for the hot new thing. Enter furniture designer Jesse Hooker. The former actor builds custom tables, mirrors and seating using reclaimed wood from those structures—the Central Park Stables, for example—that …

A Week at Whistler: Gear Highlights

A selection of snowboarding gear that's old, new and from the future

Whistler Blackcomb, an ideal destination for trying out new snowboarding gear, has 8,000 acres of snow-filled slopes that include six terrain parks and long, gladed runs. Following the first story on my favorite resorts and spas, this review surveys the gear that kept me moving downhill all day. Stay tuned for one more this week on apparel. Salomon XLT 2012 board I tested four different …