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Apr 26, 2025

The Five Fishing Knots You Need to Know

　　If you’ve ever lost a fish because of a bad knot, you know the heartbreak. One second, you’re reeling in what might be a personal best, and the next — poof — your line snaps, and your dreams of bragging rights vanish into the water. 　　The right fishing knot isn’t just about securing your bait or lure; it’s also about...

Apr 26, 2025

Fox’s New Survival Show ‘Extracted’ Has a Sinister Twist

　　Things are not going well for Woody. 　　The 50-year-old retired cop is thirsty and exhausted, and his attempts to spark a campfire using a ferro rod have failed miserably. Now, Woody cant boil his drinking water. He stands in his barren campsite and raises a canteen filled with untreated pond water to his lips. Lord, please dont let me get...

Apr 26, 2025

The 6 Most Essential Stretches After Your Workout

　　Athletes, take note: Although you already know that the best way to release tension is stretching, you may need a reminder that research increasingly supports the fact that practicing stretches after a workout can literally minimize your aches and pains after resistance training of any sort. 　　Your stretching routine doesn’t need to be particularly long or involved to be effective....

Apr 26, 2025

‘Greenwashing’ Lawsuit: Customers Allege GORE-TEX Maker Knowingly Concealed PFAS

　　After its invention in 1969, the waterproof material called GORE-TEX became a household name in outdoor gear. Now, the iconic company behind that invention is facing allegations about toxic chemicals in its apparel. 　　W. L. Gore Associates, Inc., the Delaware-based company that owns the GORE-TEX brand, is being sued in a class-action lawsuit over claims it misled consumers that all...

Apr 26, 2025

Here’s What You Can Learn from the 8-Year-Old Who Climbs Way Harder than You

　　The first time Reagan Goodwyn led a climb, she was four years old. My son is also four, and sometimes I still wipe his butt. 　　But Reagan—and her family—inhabit a different realm than us mortals. Reagan, her parents, and her three little siblings live in a van. All the kids (except the almost two-year-old) climb. And most mind-boggling of all:...

Apr 26, 2025

Ski Bling: Aspen Snowmass, Hublot Unveil $27K Watch

　　Aspen isnt just some mountain town in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. While fewer than 7,000 residents call it home, Aspen is known around the world as a destination for recreation, splendor, and affluence. It may not cater to everyone, but for those with discerning, high-class taste, the word Aspen rings with posh exclusivity. 　　Too much? Its hard not to...

Apr 26, 2025

Forget Roses. The Best Valentine’s Day Gift is Quality Time Outdoors Together.

　　Forget roses. I don’t need chocolate. And the last thing I want to do for Valentine’s Day is go out to an overpriced prix fixe dinner. What I want for Valentine’s Day, and what I think is the most valuable gift from one partner to another, is to spend quality time together in the great outdoors. Time outside together is...

Apr 26, 2025

Catch More Zs While Traveling: Ozlo Sleepbuds’ Comfy Solution to Noisy Nights

　　Few things make sleeping more difficult than the nightly hijinks of drunk musicians. 　　I used to spend several months on the road every year touring with a band, and the most difficult part by far was simply getting some shut-eye. My ultimate solution involved covering my eyes with a bandana, and — more importantly — shoving whatever pair of hard plastic...

Apr 26, 2025

For $80, SOS Service Will Pay for Your Backcountry Rescue

　　Traditionally, staying safe on outdoor adventures has meant purchasing expensive GPS devices, and then paying even more for insurance covering costly rescues. 　　But the status quo is changing fast. 　　An expanded subscription service may offer the cheapest way to ensure financial coverage of backcountry rescues. With its global launch today, Overwatch x Rescue (OxR) is the first SOS plan to...

Apr 26, 2025

Weird AF Bike Frame: Cannondale SuperX Bends Carbon for Speed and Comfort

　　Carbon fiber is known for its incredible stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio. The bicycle industry leverages these properties to create the most energy-efficient and lightweight machines possible. However, these properties also mean carbon bikes tend to be unforgiving and harsh, especially race bikes. Speed trumps comfort. Or does it? 　　Cannondale launched the SuperX gravel race bike today, and instantly, the images...

Apr 26, 2025

Jon Krakauer’s Latest Project: Defending ‘Into Thin Air’ from Online Critics

　　Bestselling author Jon Krakauer is hitting back at a vocal online critic. 　　On Thursday, February 6, Krakauer, 70, announced on Instagram that he will publish an eight-part series of YouTube videos and written essays on Medium about his bestselling book Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. 　　$8.69 at Amazon 　　The purpose of the project, Krakauer...

Apr 26, 2025

Yosemite Reservations in Limbo as Officials Await Trump Approval

　　If youre trying to make camping plans for this summer — you might want to avoid Yosemite National Park. 　　Just a few months ago, Yosemite officials said the parks timed-entry reservation system would become permanent in 2025. After years of complaints about traffic and overcrowding, visitors mostly supported a reservation system that alleviated some of those problems, according to officials....

Apr 26, 2025

Campers Shrug Off Inflation — But Finding Sites Is Still Difficult

　　Prices may be going up on everything from eggs to e-bikes, but Americans continue to show up for camping. 　　Thats the conclusion of a 2024 report from camping app The Dyrt, which surveyed several thousand of the 81.1 million Americans who enjoyed some form of camping last year, whether with a tent, trailer, or RV. Despite rising prices impacting much...

Apr 26, 2025

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Apr 26, 2025

What to Do If Your New Healthy Habits Just Aren’t Working Out

　　Now that the excitement of New Year’s has long worn off, you might find yourself de-prioritizing the list of resolutions you made at the top of the year. I, for one, have already skipped the daily journaling and stretching practices I committed to more times than I’d like to admit. Whether your goal was to squeeze in a ten-minute walk...

Apr 26, 2025

The Ultimate Go-Anywhere Cross Country Ski: Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite Review

　　The Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite Cross-Country Skis with TURNAMIC Bindings ($369) are meant for the trail less traveled. Deep in the Colorado backcountry, I cruised confidently through everything from rolling hills to tight trees. 　　The following day, I crushed out a few quick laps on the groomed trails out my door in Crested Butte. How could I do both on one...

Apr 26, 2025

Tough Little EV: Introducing the Volvo EX30 Cross Country

　　Its the Scandinavian electric off-roader. Volvo has taken its EX30 compact electric crossover and given it the rugged treatment that buyers of every crossover on the market seem to love. 　　The EX30 Cross Country is more than just good looks, too, adding some extra ground clearance and tires better suited to rough conditions to help boost its capability in rough...

Apr 26, 2025

My Experience on ‘Naked and Afraid’ Showed Me Why We Keep Watching Survival Reality TV

　　Leslie Gaynor, 68, loves survival shows. After she finishes her day’s work as a therapist, she makes herself some tea and puts on an episode of Naked and Afraid. By the time the show’s over, it’s dark out. Her dog has to pee, but she doesn’t like to go outside at night. What if there are wild animals in the...

Apr 26, 2025

Free-Solo Fall Changes Everything: Watch ‘Dear Mother’

　　Produced by: American Alpine Club, Louder Than Eleven, and Mountain Hardwear 　　Run time: 40 minutes 　　　　The Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2024The object of the game is simple. Climb to the top — no rope required. Keep it safe and fun with our review of the best bouldering crash pads. Read more ...

Apr 26, 2025

The Best Dropper Post Money Can Buy: Wireless FOX Transfer Neo Review

　　The FOX Transfer Neo is the iconic brands first entry into the wireless dropper post market. It ups the ante with more drop, the latest tech, and excellent performance — for a price. 　　The Neo is based on the same design as the latest version of the cable-actuated Transfer and has FOX’s signature Kashima-gold bling. With a 200mm length option...