It may be hard to believe with all these winter storms across the country lately, but spring is just in the horizon! With that comes a time of renewal and fresh starts.

Why not make hiking a part of your new springtime outdoor routine? Not only is it great exercise for the body, but getting out there and reconnecting with Mother Nature can do wonders for your mood--lifting your spirits out of that winter slump.

Below are just a few hiking essentials to get you geared up and on your way! For even more hiking goodies, check out our outdoor shop!

Men's: 1. Prana Talon Mock Neck , 2. CamelBak Classic 70 oz. Hydration Pack, 3. Keen Olympus Lite Crew Socks, 4. Columbia Silver Ridge™ Converible Pants, 5. Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket, 6. Keen Newport H2

Women's: 7. Under Armour Shadow Cap, 8. Chaco ZX/2 Yampa Hiking Sandals, 9. adidas Outdoor Hiking Softshell Jacket, 10. Teva Sky Lake Hiking Shoes, 11. Patagonia Emmilen Hoodie, 12. Outdoor Research Ferrosi Capri

Check out this funny video for the Outdoor Research Sensor Gloves. The TouchTec® technology makes it easy to keep your digits warm while you’re dialing someone else’s.

Today marks the official release of the short film “A Downhill Affair” from Right On Brother Films and presented by Outdoor Research.

The film is about professional skiers Molly Baker and Zack Giffin and the challenges they face balancing their ski careers and their relationship.

Check out the full film below!

1.Mistro Sombrero, 2. Seattle Sombrero, 3. Revel Pant, 4.Enigma Pant , 5.Enigma Jacket, 6.Revel Jacket

You’re an outdoor renegade, rain or shine, but those rainy days can really put a damper (no pun intended!) on your day if you have inferior rain gear on!

Check out this funny and informative video with Kevin Callan talking about different types of rain gear for different situations: