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Fall, spring, winter, or summer, we've honed on the best cities, hot spots, national parks, attractions, and hotels in our exclusive, interactive overview of the Empire State.

Outside's Winter Buyer's Guide

The leading magazine in all things outdoors have culled the universe of winter-specific gear to generate the best of the best, from skis and snowboards, goggles and jackets, trail runners to women-specific swag.

Meet Our Experts

Matt Link (Gay and Lesbian Travel Expert)

Matthew is an award-winning travel writer, documentary filmmaker, and author of the first gay guidebook to Hawaii, which he first penned while living on the Big Island for five years. He has also contributed to Newsweek, Time, ForbesTraveler, Conceirge.com, MSNBC, CNN, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Business Traveler International, and many others.

Liza Prado (Beach Travel Expert)

Liza has co-authored eight guidebooks to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, where she's dived, hiked, paddled, and crocodile-spotted her way through assignments. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet and Moon Handbooks as well as The Away Network and other travel websites.

Johnny Molloy (Parks and Active Travel Expert)

A writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee, Johnny has written more than 30 books, including hiking, camping, and paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about specific areas, and true outdoors adventure books, along with numerous articles for magazines and websites.

Christine Loomis (Family Travel Expert)

Christine, whose children are now 16, 19, and 25, is the author of three family-travel guidebooks, Fodor's Family Adventures, Fodor's Around Denver with Kids, and Simplify Family Travel. She writes frequently for publications including Family Fun, AAAEncompass, Endless Vacation, Diversion, and Copley News Service, and others.