Our very own FITNESS staffer went into the wild, onto the ice, and out of her comfort zone on an amazing Alaskan adventure vacation. Here are her tried-and-tested picks for must-have gear if you're braving the elements in the great outdoors.
The Boots
LOWA Renegade GTX Mid LS, $200, lowaboots.com
Rachel says: I walked through enough mud and ice to know that these Gortex-and-leather day hikers can stand up to the most inclement conditions and gnarliest roots.