Alex Honnolds latest climbing project has taken him back to Yosemite National Park. 　　Honnold, star of the Oscar-winning 2018 climbing film Free Solo has spent the last few weeks attempting to free climb El Capitans famed route The Nose, the 2,900-foot vertical climb that is among the most famous routes in American rock climbing. 　　You might be wondering: Hasnt Alex Honnold already...

　　The original version of this article was published on ExplorersWeb.com. 　　Forget about the latest Hollywood blockbusters — a far more interesting award ceremony kicks off in the Italian Dolomites this week. 　　The 2024 edition of the Piolets d’Or awards, regarded as the most prestigious recognition in mountaineering, takes place over the next few days in San Martino di Castrozza, an...

　　With more power and better fuel economy comes big price increases. Sure, a base two-wheel drive 2025 Toyota 4Runner will cost you about the same as it did this year, but any other model is going to cost you a lot more. 　　With those increased costs comes a ton more power and a considerable improvement in fuel economy. It also...

　　There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...

　　From top roping in the gym to remote alpine expeditions, harnesses are an essential part of every climbers kit. 　　The GearJunkie team is made up of all sorts of climbers, enabling us to accurately test a variety of gear according to its intended use. The lead author of this article is Austin Beck-Doss, a dedicated climber who is currently based...

　　Imagine walking where you last parked your vehicle and discovering its gone missing. That empty space soon gets replaced with a sickening feeling in your gut as reality sets in that someone boosted your car. Even worse, you dont know where to begin searching or how to recover an invaluable mode of transportation that you take for granted every day....

　　The Outside Festival is back. 　　A year after the inaugural gathering brought some 18,000 people together for a rousing weekend of music and joy in the outdoors, the Outside Festival with presenting sponsors Capital One and REI Co-op will return to downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park, May 31-June 1, 2025. The just-announced lineup of musical headliners includes Khruangbin, Lord Huron,...

　　The Altra Lone Peak 8 continues to be my go-to hiking shoe for camping trips when I don’t want to haul anything bulky. Don’t get me wrong — these shoes can do it all, within reason, and are absolutely perfect for short and mid-range hikes. I’ve now taken them all over the Elk Mountain Wilderness in Colorado and continue to...

　　When it comes to ski resorts and wintery adventures, the mountain towns in Colorado have an embarrassment of riches. Growing up in New Jersey, my family would drive nearly five hours to ski the resorts of Vermont. Sometimes my dad would pile us in his van and do a 10-hour round trip in a single day. I have so many...

　　Kane Footwear is stepping up its recovery shoe game with a new partnership that’s sure to catch the attention of outdoor enthusiasts. The brand’s popular Revive shoe just got a serious style upgrade thanks to a collaboration with Realtree Outdoors. If you’re a fan of camo and need a comfy shoe to kick back in after a long day on...

　　On Monday, December 9, the Biden Administration officially designated the Carlisle Indian Industrial School campus in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a national monument. It’s the seventh new national monument that Biden has created since taking office in January, 2021. 　　Founded in 1879, the Carlisle School was one of the more than 400 Indian boarding schools that were a cornerstone of U.S. efforts to...

　　Cyclings WorldTour is the pinnacle of road racing globally. Sponsors spend incredible amounts of money chasing results. Slim margins win road races, and air resistance is the largest obstacle to speed. Colnago launched an all-out attack on aerodynamics to produce the Y1Rs. 　　Announced today, the Colnogo Y1Rs is a wild departure from traditional bicycle design. This road bike removes the...