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Apr 25, 2025

This Cave in Ohio Is One of the Nation’s Most Booked Vacation Homes

　　If a cave dwelling conjures images of primitive camping, you haven’t seen the Cave at Dunlap Hollow. This 1,500-square-foot rock formation turned modern vacation home 50 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, books out one year in advance. Bold design touches like crystal chandeliers, purple kitchen tiles, a pool table, and floor-to-ceiling walnut bookcases stocked with 500-plus tomes have made it...

Apr 25, 2025

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Apr 25, 2025

Our Favorite Ski Stories in Honor of Black History Month

　　To celebrate Black History Month we’ve rounded up some of our favorite stories that highlight diverse voices. 　　Historically, skiing has been a predominantly white sport, which makes it more important than ever to highlight new faces in the industry. Through perseverance and passion, these individuals are breaking barriers on the slopes and helping to foster a more inclusive and welcoming...

Apr 25, 2025

A “Miracle” Lost Backpack Saved Two Hikers in Southern Utah

　　Every week I read half a dozen reports on search-and-rescue missions to save lost skiers, errant rock climbers, and the occasional stranded dog. Often, these stories are sad tales of adventurers suffering injuries or losing their lives. But every so often, I come across a rescue story that makes me slap my forehead in amazement. 　　That was my reaction when I...

Apr 25, 2025

The South Face of Mount Robson Sees a First Ski Descent

　　The sun was setting over the South Face of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, when Canadian professional ski mountaineer Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger and Chamonix-based IFMGA guide Guillaume “Gee” Pierrel decided bail on their climb. 　　The two were attempting a first descent of the peaks Great Couloir on February 13, and were just 650 feet shy...

Apr 25, 2025

Gamify Indoor Bike Training (for Cheap): ‘Smash Your Fitness’ Review

　　Indoor bike training morphed from simply pedaling indoors against artificial resistance to an all-encompassing digital domain. Modern smart trainers linked to virtual riding and racing platforms deliver all the metrics fitting professional cyclists. 　　Indoor training can be very serious. WorldTour teams have plucked riders based on indoor riding data or indoor competitions, all done via smart trainers and platforms like...

Apr 25, 2025

Spring Has Sprung: Grab These Gear Deals From Backcountry, Sea to Summit, and More

　　Backcountry: Up to 50% Off 　　　　(Photo/Cotopaxi) Cotopaxis Fuego Down jackets have become some of the most popular puffies around, and you can get them at steep discounts during the Semi-Annual Sale from Backcountry right now. Theyre available at 40% off for men and 30% off for women. 　　But theres plenty more to explore in this massive sale from Backcountry,...

Apr 25, 2025

Cooler Wars Heat Up: Coleman Capitalizes On Igloo Recall With ‘Trade Up’ Offer

　　Recently, Igloo recalled more than 1 million 90-quart rolling coolers because of fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. Its one of the largest cooler recalls in the brands history, and Igloos competitor, Coleman, didnt hesitate to seize the opportunity for some good PR. 　　This week, Coleman announced its Cooler Trade Up sweepstakes. Now, anyone who bought one of the recalled Igloos can...

Apr 25, 2025

My BASE Jumping Parachute Didn’t Open, But I Survived

　　On January 22, 2025, I hiked to the top of the Chief, a 2,303-foot granite monolith in Squamish, British Columbia for what I thought would be a casual BASE jump. I’ve done it over 100 times. It’s one of those jumps where you take off, open, fly to the parking lot, and land. There’s only one tricky spot: a corner...

Apr 25, 2025

Patagonia’s Wader Repair Tour Is Back, and Your Beat-Up Waders Are Invited

　　Patagonia is bringing its Wader Repair Tour back on the road this spring, offering free fixes for your busted waders, no matter the brand. If you have a pair with leaks, tears, or just some serious miles on them, this is your chance to keep them in the game. 　　If you are the type to think, I can make it...

Apr 25, 2025

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Apr 25, 2025

Inspiring Trail Karma on One of Georgia’s Best Family Hikes

　　As an advocate for family-friendly outdoor adventure, supermom Jessica Human transforms a northwest Georgia trailhead into a welcoming haven for trail crews with Friends of Cloudland State Park. After impromptu hot chocolate service, she and her three sons make the hike up Sittons Gulch and pop up a watercolor painting station to capture the beauty of an inspiring landscape accessible...

Apr 25, 2025

Fowl Play? Trump Jr. Investigated for Allegedly Shooting Rare Duck in Italy

　　Just because it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck doesnt mean its a duck you can shoot. 　　Thats the message Italian politicians want to send to Donald Trump Jr., whos facing an investigation over claims he killed a protected bird species during a December hunting trip in Venice. The citys prosecutors opened an inquiry into Trump Jr.s...

Apr 25, 2025

This Hiker Hydration Hack Is Now a Product You Can Buy

　　Almost every hiker box I have ever seen after 11,000 miles on American trails has the same litter problem: the thin plastic water bags that accompany the popular Sawyer Squeeze, the most efficient and reliable water filter I have ever used. In theory, these ubiquitous black-and-blue mylar bags are a hikers dream, able to hold nearly a liter of water...

Apr 25, 2025

Lightest Auto-Inflating Sleep Pad, K9 Raft-Bed, Outdoor Archive Book, and More Emerging Gear

　　Its another beautiful week to be a GearJunkie. Weve got several crowdfunding projects to show off this week, from electric motorcycles to inflatable dog beds, as well as new releases from tried-and-true camping brands like Snow Peak and EXPED. 　　So take a load off, pour a cup of coffee, and enjoy a few minutes of blissful online window-shopping with this...

Apr 25, 2025

Fork Failure: BMC Issues Recall for Kaius 01 Gravel Bikes

　　BMC announced a voluntary recall today for Kaius 01 gravel bikes and frames. The brand said it received reports of a few instances where certain fork steerer tubes have separated under heavy duty riding conditions. 　　The defect in question rests with the carbon steerer tube. This is part of the fork that extends through the frames head tube and connects...

Apr 25, 2025

Over-Stacked: Ultramarathon Winner Disqualified for Illegal Shoes

　　At first, the results of this weekends 100-mile ultramarathon in Henderson, Nev., seemed clear. Rajpaul Pannu, a 33-year-old runner sponsored by HOKA, had set a new course record in the 2025 USATF 100-mile Road Championships, breaking the finish line tape with an impressive time of 11:52:46. 　　Hed even set a new personal best from the previous year, when Pannu also...

Apr 25, 2025

Ice Fishing Safety 101: Tips, Hazards, Gear, and More

　　Ice fishing is one of the few sports where sitting in a chair and drinking coffee (or beer) counts as peak performance. Its just you, a frozen body of water, and the promise of a big catch. But while the promise of pulling a lunker through a tiny hole is real, so are the risks. 　　Every season, anglers take unexpected...

Apr 25, 2025

Columbia, NASCAR Resurrect Iconic ‘Bugaboo’ Jacket With Uncanny Throwback Car

　　Motorsports fans and gear nerds can unite this weekend when the number 23 Toyota — driven by Bubba Wallace and sponsored by Columbia Sportswear — blazes laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway in an unmistakably outdoor-themed car. 　　Harkening back to simpler times with bolder looks, the 510-horsepower Camry will leap from the 39-car field before the green flag even drops. Thats...

Apr 25, 2025

Brave the Elements in These Burly Bottom Layers: Black Diamond Alpine Pants Review

　　We woke up in the dark, rubbing the sleep out of our eyes, anxiously anticipating our summit push. The slight chill in the air would mean better snow travel conditions for our ascent, so we dragged ourselves out of our cozy sleeping bags and fired up our stove for instant coffee. Alpine starts are always rough at first, but we...