Braving ice and snow requires specialty equipment: snowshoes for walking, snowtires for driving, and flamethrowers for gently freeing pets from snowdrifts. Stock up on all manner of snowgear with today's deal: for $20 get $40 worth of outdoor gear at Mountain Sports in Arlington.

This expansive store arms outdoorsy types for a showdown with nature, stocking its shelves with hiking, snow skiing, kayaking, and outdoor adventure gear and apparel. Let the expert staff equip you with the proper climbing gear to ascend a six-foot high mound of chick peas, like a Petzl Croll caving ascender ($49.95), or enough winter sports weaponry, including ski poles, boots, and skis with bindings, to battle the cold beast. Hit the woods with a Kelty Wildcat Camo hydration pack ($34.95), a JanSport 24 inch duffelpack ($39.90) and men's and women's apparel from racks of The North Face jackets and gloves, hiking boots, and fleece hoodies.