Girl Gear
MPG Clothing
Dancer-inspired with athletes in mind, MPG’s women’s line is functional, flattering and fashionable. Ideal for yoga, Pilates and running around town, the wide leg and adjustable drawcords of the Swing pant ($89) let you go for a full or cropped look. Throw on the softshell Strike jacket ($230) for water-resistance, a fuzzy fleece lining and that extra length for booty coverage on chilly days. www.mpgsport.com
Sherpani Blaze
Creators of great women’s backpacks and bags—all lined with fun flower designs—Sherpani now offers a new duffle-style/gym bag called the Blaze. With removable straps and back straps that can be tucked away, this bag can be used as a backpack or duffel. You choose. The main compartment is roomy enough to store gym clothes, shoes, toiletries. There are also places and pockets to store your keys, cell phone and water bottle. $64.95, www.sherpani.us
Tarma Designs Jewelry
Be conscious and chic at the same time in some stylish, outdoor-inspired recycled stainless steel jewelry from Tarma Designs. Whether it’s an Om symbol or sun salutation for yogis, a leaf or cairn for nature lovers, or an icon of a hiker or snowboarder for outdoor enthusiasts, there’s a design for you. Available in pendants, earrings, wristbands, even bottle openers. $25-$30, www.tarmadesigns.com
Freestyle Betty Shark X Watch
Women need sports watches, too, just not big, clunky ones. The Betty Shark X is anything but. This hip little timekeeper is waterproof to 100 meters, with luminous hands and markers for reading in the dark. Comes in black or blue. $55, www.freestyleusa.com
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this month's magazine
Sharpen Your Slope Skills
Whether you're a newbie on the mountain or a seasoned pro, local resorts can take your experience to the next level.
Nutrition for Healing
For active types who put daily physical stresses on their body through exercise, maintaining healthy nutrition levels through good eating and taking supplements is important to keeping our “engines” running.
In & Out
These conditioning workouts will get you adequately prepped for that first snowfall, when the games can begin outside.
October Gear Check
As with every season, there’s new garb and accessories to keep you moving and grooving—and comfortable—on the slopes. Check out what’s cool for this winter.
other features
Mondays with Marty
Award winning author of Chasing Lance, Martin Dugard shares his weekly musings exclusively online.
also on competitor
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Jeremy Powers gives some tips on hopping cyclocross barriers.
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