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Apr 25, 2025

The Ultimate Colorado Hot Springs Road Trip

　　The Centennial State is famous for its world-class river rapids, sky-high summits, and popular national parks. But somehow, its multitude of hot springs has remained an overlooked secret. 　　From rustic tubs in the wilderness, to full-service resorts with restaurants and posh spa offerings, Colorado is home to some seriously stunning geothermal pools, and its Historic Hot Springs Loop is celebrating...

Apr 25, 2025

Improve Ankle Strength and Mobility with These Exercises

　　An ankle injury can stop you in your tracks, making running painful or even impossible. Injuries at and below the knee make up approximately 70 percent of all running-related injuries in athletes of all genders, and the ankle is the second most likely spot (after the knee) to get hurt. But most of the common ankle injuries, like Achilles tendinopathy—which...

Apr 25, 2025

Supercar Sneakers, Convertible Kids’ Bike, Fuzzy Boots, and More Emerging Gear

　　With winter finally starting to show signs of fatigue, its time to up the fun a little! 　　This weeks roundup begins to nod to fairer weather and summertime fun. Whether youre a runner, paddler, sailor, cyclist, or devil-may-care road warrior, weve got a fresh selection of the latest gear for you! 　　Slingshot 10 　　　　(Photo/Polaris) Hard to believe its already...

Apr 25, 2025

Black Diamond Issues Recall of Vision Climbing Harness

　　Black Diamond Equipment issued a recall today for its Vision harness due to premature degradation of its specialized materials and construction. 　　The Vision harness in Black Diamonds recall uses Vectran fibers in the waist belt, leg loops, belay loop, and tie-in points. This material is unique for harnesses. It helps make the Vision one of the lightest, nudging my scale...

Apr 25, 2025

EarthRoamer Ownership: Truths, Triumphs, and Tribulations

　　What if your favorite road trip memories — think scenic campsites, crackling campfires, and stunning wilderness — came with a king-sized bed, a proper bathroom, and the ability to carry 100 gallons of water for hot showers in the middle of nowhere? That’s the EarthRoamer. It’s not just a camper. It’s a rolling sanctuary that dares to combine rugged overland...

Apr 25, 2025

Vote for King’s & Queen’s ‘People’s Choice Award’ & Win Cool Ski Gear

　　Two weeks ago, some of the brightest stars in freeride skiing and snowboarding descended on Jackson Hole for the Kings Queens of Corbets competition. And while the King and Queen have been crowned, the Peoples Choice has yet to be awarded. You have until March 3 to vote on the Jackson Hole Kings Queens webpage. Once youve voted, youll be...

Apr 25, 2025

The Most Comfortable (And Expensive) Boot Liners I’ve Ever Worn: Surefoot Custom Liners & Orthotics Review

　　It was 2 days before Thanksgiving, and Aspen was getting absolutely nuked by an early winter snowstorm. I could almost smell the electric stoke in the air as the ski town buzzed with powder day energy. 　　My timing couldnt have been better. Id come to Aspen to test out the Surefoot custom liner fitting process. The brand claims its custom...

Apr 25, 2025

Slingshot 10: Polaris Adds Flash to Celebrate a Decade of Three-Wheel Fun

　　The Polaris Slingshot just turned 10 years old. Thats 10 years of offering an experience thats not quite like anything else on the market — a low-sitting driving position, three wheels, and a big four-cylinder engine. The Slingshot — like many of us with a little age — wants a little more comfort. Today, the brand delivers just that by way...

Apr 25, 2025

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Apr 25, 2025

I Survived Downhill Skiing’s Rowdiest Party

　　Stepping off the train in Kitzbühel, Austria, feels like entering hallowed ground: one of the most famous ski towns in the Alps, chartered in 1271 by Duke Ludwig II of Bavaria. I inhaled the crisp afternoon air and began a short walk to my accommodations, passing fur boutiques and high-end ski shops, medieval churches, and brightly lit, glassed-in hotel lobbies....

Apr 25, 2025

The Trend of Hormone Balancing with Food Is Total B.S.

　　In 2018, I convinced myself my hormones were out of whack. Acne and unusual tiredness are supposedly tell-tale signs that your hormone levels are off—I had both. So, I scheduled an appointment with my physician and asked him to test my hormone levels. 　　A quick blood draw revealed that my androgens, a group of hormones produced by the adrenal gland...

Apr 25, 2025

Kawasaki Launches Its First 4-Wheel Electric Vehicle, and It Is Not What We Expected

　　Kawasaki is no stranger to producing all forms of internal combustion engines, powering anything from tiny 50cc dirt bikes for kids to massive 20-cylinder diesel marine engines larger than a bus. The NAV 4e is a distinct departure, solely powered by lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries. 　　Kawasaki labels the NAV 4e as a PTV, or personal transportation vehicle. It retains the...

Apr 25, 2025

Is Alpaca the New Merino?

　　As a gearhead who mostly tests running shoes and apparel made for high-energy activities, I don’t often fire up about a sweater. But when I pulled on Paka’s Original Sweater for the first time, I didn’t want to take it off. 　　I wore it while working at my desk. I wore it while walking my dog. I even ran about...

Apr 25, 2025

Winter Traction That Won’t Break the Bank: Hankook i*cept iZ3 Winter Tire Review

　　Im not a fan of cheaping out on tires. Like shoes and camping mattresses, the things that go between you and the ground are crucial to having a good time (and avoiding the bad ones). Ive also learned the hard way that brands youve never heard of can be far costlier than the premium ones, even if theyre cheaper at...

Apr 25, 2025

Three Epic Cross-Country Road Trips to Start Planning Now

　　No adventure compares to driving across the United States. I’ll never forget my first coast-to-coast drive. It was two friends and me, post college, in a beat-up Subaru loaded with everything I owned. We took the long way home, starting in the farmlands of Vermont and making out-of-the-way pitstops for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, dining at legendary...

Apr 25, 2025

Turn Your Grenadier SUV Into an Overland Camper With the Alu-Cab Silenus Roof Conversion

　　For overlanders looking to maximize the INEOS Grenadier’s capabilities, the Silenus Roof Conversion by Alu-Cab offers a transformative solution. The Alu-Cab Silenus Roof Conversion turns the INEOS Grenadier into a fully integrated overland rig. 　　This aluminum pop-top camper seamlessly integrates with the Grenadier, turning it into a versatile home on wheels while preserving its rugged utility and off-road prowess. With...

Apr 25, 2025

Montana Elk Calves Die After Eating Toxic Landscaping Plant

　　Wildlife officials in Montana are warning landowners and hunters after several elk calves in the Bitterroot Valley died from consuming a highly toxic ornamental plant. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife Parks confirmed that Japanese yew, a non-native shrub often used in landscaping, was the cause of death. 　　The incidents occurred in mid-February when officials were alerted to multiple dead...

Apr 25, 2025

I Built My Dream House in the Woods. My Neighbors Hate It.

　　Dear Sundog: I’ve always been an environmentalist and lived as close to nature as possible. Years ago I was lucky enough to buy a parcel that borders on public land near a river. I’ve designed and built a dream house that allows me to feel like I’m a part of the natural surroundings. The house is not visible from the...

Apr 25, 2025

The Quest for a Women’s Sub-Four-Minute Mile Begins

　　On May 29, 1954—just 23 days after Roger Bannister entered the history books as the world’s first sub-four-minute miler—a 21-year-old British woman named Diane Leather notched a similar milestone. At the Midland Counties championship meet in Birmingham, she ran 4:59.6 to become the first woman under five minutes. “Thank goodness that’s over,” she told reporters. “Now I can concentrate on...

Apr 25, 2025

Where Are the Black Yoga Studio Owners?

　　It’s been several years since South Asian yoga practitioners opened a dialogue around what has become the status quo in yoga—its lack of color. 　　Although the numbers of those from traditionally marginalized communities who practice and teach yoga have been increasing, there remains considerable underrepresentation, particularly in the Black community. 　　According to Yoga Alliance’s recent survey published in November, Black...