Now is a great time of year for you and your honey to make snow-angels, snowmen and maybe go on a ski getaway. If the snow is calling your name, turn to Marmot for your outerwear needs. Marmot incorporates quality Gore-Tex® in their products, maintaining the highest quality performance product. Marmot endeavors to provide outdoor gear that is authentic, innovative and best in class.

Rule winter with a fashionable fist thanks to the Empire Jacket. The DWR (durable water repellent) finish sheds moisture, while the 650-fill-power goose down insulation kicks cold weather to the curb. The down-proof design helps prevent feather loss during the life of the jacket. For him, the Marmot Zeus Jacket is an incredibly warm down-dilled jacket that is perfect for keeping the cold at bay with its 800 fill power goose down. The Angel Wing Movement™ allows for full range of motion in the arms to keep the jacket from riding upwards. He’ll love the zippered handwarmer pockets lined with super soft fabric to keep your digits warm.

In every area of business practice that they engage in, they passionately seek the highest level of quality, performance, service and value. Put their expertise to good use on your snow-venture this Winter. Check out professional guide Keith Garvey’s review of the Marmot Zeus Jacket below:

Merrell believes that the journey is as important as the destination - and that has been their inspiration since day one. As the concept of "outdoor" has broadened to include varying types of activities and environments, the outdoor enthusiasts' needs have changed. Merrell is driven to keep pace with this evolution and continues to evolve. From their air cushion midsoles, Q-Form® footbed, supportive Trailspring® technology, Omni-Fit™ lacing system and innovative sole designs, Merrell delivers comfort and performance in both natural and urban environments.

The sporty Avian Light Ventilator from Merrell will help you fly over terrain and keep you cool. The waterproof nubuck leather, pig suede and mesh upper offers a resilient, breathable, stylish exterior. The mesh lining treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution resists odor and wicks away moisture for a healthy foot environment. Enjoy the anatomically correct OrthoLite® reduces fatigue and the QForm® EVA comfort midsole is designed for women-specific motion control.

Keep your feet dry when wet conditions threaten to slow you down with the Chameleon Arc 2 Waterproof from Merrell. The friction cordlock allows easy on/off wear and a secure fit while the Lycra®/neoprene four-way stretch collar and tongue ensure ankle comfort. Maintain a solid and steady stride with its Vibram® TC5+ rubber outsole.

Merrell's philosophy is that outdoor adventures provide an opportunity to discover a greater sense of freedom, self-awareness and fulfillment. Slip into a pair of Merrell shoes before your next run and make them part of your own inspiring journey.

Going for a walk can be a great way to shed the calories put on through the holidays and if you are like many others with healthy-living New Year’s resolutions, you’ll need a few items to get you going. Columbia makes great gear for all things outdoors and we have a couple recommendations for your New Year walking plan. Columbia believes in the passion that drives all of us in any activity we choose. 

Don’t trade style for usability in the Columbia I20 Long Jacket. This slimming full winter coverage jacket features a full zipper closure with an extra tall collar and princess seaming for a feminine fit. Whether you are walking outside to check the mail or covering major ground, the durable double-knit fabric features Omni-Dry® technology and 4-way comfort stretch for added flexibility. Send your main squeeze out for more firewood in the Columbia Steens Mountain Full Zip, a fierce fleece that packs 360g of MTR™ for a warm time every time. The drawcord hem helps hold in warmth and the 100% polyester construction makes it machine washable. 

Start the hot cocoa, slip into your new Columbia jacket and head out on your daily walk in warmth. Columbia offers the difference between just "something to wear" and something that's truly functional and will enhance a consumer's outdoor experience. So, whether it's cooling a hot day, drying a wet day, or keeping you light on your feet, our technologies have real meaning when our customer interacts with them.

Remember going outside as a child after it snowed and the fun you would have making snowmen, building snow forts and throwing snowballs? The creative minds at Patagonia have changed playing in the snow forever with clothing that keeps your kids so warm, they won’t need to warm up with hot chocolate afterwards.

Perfect for the slopes and beyond, the Patagonia Kids Girl’s Sidewall Jacket is a durable 2-layer shell with H2No® waterproof and breathable barrier and Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent). The lightweight and compressible insulation is water and wind resistant, while the removable hood is drawstring adjustable to help keep the snow out. The articulated arms improve mobility and feature "grow-fit" sleeves, adding two inches in length.

Fight the cold bug with the Patagonia Kids Kids' Woolly Hat. This super cute beanie will keep your little one’s head and ears warm this season with style. The soft wool inside and out and fun pom pom on top make the Woolly Hat a must-have accessory for playing outside this Winter. Don’t forget the gloves. The Patagonia Kids Synch Gloves are 100% polyester double-faced fleece that is very soft with tons of grip – great for throwing snowballs at big brothers.

Patagonia’s knowledge of the outdoors is unmatched. Send your kids outside with the confidence of Patagonia’s protection from the elements. Snow doesn’t have to keep you inside. Go play and have fun with the family.

Guiseppe Zamberlan (also known as “Bepi” for short), is the mastermind behind Zamberlan footwear. He began his career repairing shoes, which in turn developed into a career of making finely crafted boots. His passion for trekking and the outdoors, led him to search for better materials and more efficient construction methods of boot making to satisfy his need for ‘safer and easier’ movement throughout the mountains.

Zamberlan boots are quality tested for durability and performance. The Zamberlan company, which is situated at the foot of the Piccole Dolomiti, is an ideal testing ground for new products and ideas. It is within these mountains that new ideas for top quality boots are created and cultivated. In an age of daily technology discoveries, Zamberlan puts real TLC into their products. So after nearly 80 years of boot manufacturing, the Zamberlan Company is still a family run business, with the third generation actively taking part in all stages of design and production.

Zamberlan products are better now than they have ever been. The Zamberlan 965 Lhasa GT just won a 2010 Editors’ Choice Award for “Best All Around Boot" from Backpacker. These Zamberlan hiking boots could possibly be man's new best friend. The 965 Lhasa GT is packed with performance and rugged durability to get you up and down the mountain in absolute comfort. A Zamberlan Flex GT shank gives the 965 Lhasa GT great shock-absorption and support. The Hydrobloc® nubuck leather upper ensures maximum comfort and precise fit while the R.R.S. (Rubber Reinforcement System) protects your feet and adds durability. You’ll love the GORE-TEX® lining that keeps water out, allowing the foot to breathe. Made in Italy, the Z.A.S. (Zamberlan Air System) construction is extremely lightweight and breathable.

At Zamberlan, they remain dedicated to their hand made boots and believe they will carry you well throughout your journey. Get your Zamberlan footwear for men and women, as well as all things outdoor at Zappos.com/outdoor.

If you’re on the run, carrying around your laptop can be a real drag. Luckily for you, Timbuk2 has put an end to the briefcase blues. You'll be living the luxe life with the Timbuk2 D-Lux Race Stripe Messenger Bag. The durable ballistic nylon exterior protects your important belongings inside. The roomy interior has a laptop love glove with studded walls for intense protection. Cyclists will love the adjustable shoulder strap with an added racing stripe for effect. The memory-adjust True Fit cam buckle eliminates daily fit adjustments. Check out the video below of the Timbuk2® D-Lux Race Stripe Messenger Bag as well as a few other new styles from Timbuk2:

Before you head out caroling, you had better bundle up. The masters of the outdoors, The North Face, have put their expertise to good use with some new super stylish jacket styles. If you have a desire to test the limits, The North Face will help you on your adventure - even if it’s just to sing a few tunes out in the snow.

Cold wind doesn't stand a chance against the Bellflower Bomber. This insulated wool design will keep you toasty through the most frigid temps. The double-shoulder stormflaps and toggle closure make this a super trendy jacket this Winter. For a more classic style, the Quimby insulated jacket will help you combat cold threats with ease. The windproof and water-resistant shell provide durable protection against the elements.

Don’t let the weather keep you from having fun. Let the pros at The North Face put their expertise to work for you. Find all of your outdoor clothes at Zappos.com.

Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing and golf. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance.

The Suunto Core is the benchmark of Suunto's ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) wristop computers, furnishing the best features of top-selling Suunto predecessors, and then advancing upon their legacy with innovative environmental monitoring that any outdoor adventurer will find valuable. The Core features an automatic mode that switches between altimeter/barometer depending on your movement level. You’ll love the storm alarm, weather trend indicator and weather graph – but that’s not all. The Core reads ambient and water temperatures.

If you prefer living on the edge, the Suunto Core Extreme Edition Everest is the wristop for you. This limited edition collector's watch featuring Apa Sherpa's signature engraved on the back and only 8,848 units will be made (to reflect Everest's height in meters). Each watch will be numbered. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to The Apa Sherpa Foundation. Get sunrise/sunset times for over 400 locations and use the compass with semi automatic calibration and digital bearing to find your way. Made for the world traveler, the menu is featured in English, German, French and Spanish.

Who needs a watch when you can have a computer on your wrist? Check out many fine Suunto watches at Zappos.com.