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Apr 26, 2025

It’s Time to Give Up on the Longevity Experiment

　　Last fall, tech entrepreneur and multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson spent two hours having all the plasma in his body removed. There was nothing wrong with his plasma; he simply hoped that replacing it would help him achieve eternal youth. So, despite very limited scientific evidence, Johnson swapped it all for a protein-based fluid called albumin. 　　It’s not the first time Johnson’s pursuit...

Apr 26, 2025

A Man, a Van, and 700 Running Shoes

　　It’s only 10 A.M., and Aaron Olbur is already breaking a sweat. Partly to blame is the San Diego sun, which even in December shines hot and hard on the asphalt parking lot. The other reason is Olbur’s hustle. With the help of his team of four, the 39-year-old hauls out big metal rolling racks containing 700 boxes of running...

Apr 26, 2025

Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback to Ski Racing, Explained

　　When Lindsey Vonn announced her return to the U.S. Ski Team this past November, alpine racing fans were stunned. In 2024 Vonn turned 40 and also underwent a partial knee replacement. There is no precedent for a downhill ski racer to return to the World Cup circuit at that age, with an artificial joint. A comeback like Vonns is by and...

Apr 26, 2025

The Great Playlist Debate: Music or No Music in Yoga Class?

　　Yoga classes these days are as diverse as the personalities drawn to them. And in recent years, one of the most polarizing topics among teachers and students everywhere is the use of music in yoga. Should classes boast banging soundtracks or should the room be as silent as a temple? 　　Spoiler: There is no universally right answer. Whether you’re a...

Apr 26, 2025

Canada Responds to American Pacific Crest Trail Border Ban: U.S. Did It First

　　Canada’s border authority expanded on its decision to bar Pacific Crest Trail hikers from crossing into the country earlier this week, noting that its new policy mirrors the United States’ refusal to permit southbound hikers to begin their hikes by crossing the border into American territory. 　　In a news release on Monday, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) confirmed it...

Apr 26, 2025

Canada Responds to American Pacific Crest Trail Border Ban: U.S. Did It First

　　Canada’s border authority expanded on its decision to bar Pacific Crest Trail hikers from crossing into the country earlier this week, noting that its new policy mirrors the United States’ refusal to permit southbound hikers to begin their hikes by crossing the border into American territory. 　　In a news release on Monday, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) confirmed it...

Apr 26, 2025

Snatch Up Outdoor Gear Sales From REI, Outerknown, Oru Kayak, and More

　　REI: Up to 70% Off 　　　　(Photo/Altra) Youll find some smokin hot deals through REI Co-op this week, with rock-bottom prices on some of the best outdoor brands around. 　　Its not uncommon to find half-price options on REIs deals page. But some of its apparel options sell at even steeper discounts right now, like the Outdoor Researchs Feedback Flannel Twill...

Apr 26, 2025

Compact, Excellent Ice Saver: Yeti Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler Review

　　The Yeti Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler might seem like a simple, no-frills cooler. Its sleek and streamlined and isnt dressed with accessories. But dont be fooled by its minimalistic design. This Yeti does exactly what its supposed to do and does it ridiculously well: Its ability to keep things cold is one of the best on the market. While...

Apr 26, 2025

Field Watch Elevated: Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Review

　　I reached up onto the granite boulder and placed my hands in a small crack. Finding a decent foothold, I pulled myself upward, shifting my weight in a familiar, if rusty, fashion. I felt the bracelet of my watch press into the rock and reminded myself to use my fingers, not my wrist. 　　The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian shined...

Apr 26, 2025

Want to Wake Up in Utah Canyon Country? We Do, Too.

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

Apr 26, 2025

How to Optimize Your Indoor Cycling, According to a Peloton Coach

　　Moving your bike indoors for the winter can feel uninspiring. There’s no scenery to gaze at, no cycling crew to keep you company, and no changes in terrain to keep things interesting. But there’s also less time spent layering up, fewer frozen fingers, and no junk miles commuting from home to your starting point. 　　Instead of thinking of indoor riding...

Apr 26, 2025

Carabiner Battery, HOKA Loafer, Surf SUP, and More Emerging Gear

　　Weve got some weird and wonderful gear for you this week. That category includes a HOKA shoe with a fashionable tassel, a power bank that clips on like a carabiner, and a beginner e-surfboard that still costs over $8,000. 　　But its not all sudden left turns in the gear world. There are also some burly MTB bikes for talented young...

Apr 26, 2025

Best of Show: SHOT Show 2025

　　The biggest bang in trade shows has to be SHOT Show. Vegas is abuzz in January with tactical folks, foreign businessmen in suits worth more than my truck, politicians, gear-dos, and everything in between. 　　For those of you who werent there, let me paint the scene: miles of booths boasting everything from sleek optics to rugged, apocalypse-ready hunting rifles, innovative...

Apr 26, 2025

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe Review: Nothing Puts the ‘Sport’ Back in SUV Better

　　Just over a year ago, I sold my 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo with 134,000 miles on the clock. The regret of that decision started setting in almost immediately, as usual. But when Porsche recently offered me a loan of the brand-new 2025 Cayenne GTS Coupe, my stoke levels started to rise nearly as quickly. 　　The Cayenne GTS returns for 2025...

Apr 26, 2025

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025

　　Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. Weve been there, and were not keen on going back, which is why our experts have found the best backpacking water filters. We’ve spoken to thru-hikers, hunters, and mountaineers, and weve logged a not small number of miles ourselves, filtering our water along the way. 　　Our...

Apr 26, 2025

Investor in Vail Resorts Slams Leadership as ‘Evil Empire’

　　The original version of this article appeared on TheInertia. 　　The investment firm Late Apex Partners (LAP) has called for an executive overhaul of Vail Resorts,the publicly traded company that owns and operates 42 mountain resorts around the world and has reshaped the entire ski industry since its introduction of the Epic Pass in 2008. 　　The firm, which manages funds currently...

Apr 26, 2025

Inside the Battle to Ride Mountain Bikes on Mount Tamalpais

　　From the top of California’s 2,579-foot Mount Tamalpais, one can gaze out at a commanding view of San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge. But it wasn’t the overlook that lured 200 mountain bikers to the mountain on the crisp morning of Saturday, November 2. 　　The cyclists had ridden to the summit on paved and dirt roads...

Apr 26, 2025

Sex Differences in Sport Are Hugely Controversial Right Now. Here’s What Science Does (and Doesn’t) Know.

　　Earlier this month, the Journal of Applied Physiology published a paper with the title “Evidence on Sex Differences in Sports Performance.” Seems pretty straightforward, but of course it’s not. The gap between male and female athletes has become a major flashpoint in debates on whether transgender women and athletes with differences of sexual development, like the South African runner Caster...

Apr 26, 2025

Jetboil’s Lightest, Smallest ‘Stash’ Cook System Does Not Compromise

　　As someone who spends many nights in the backcountry every year, I have become all too familiar with firing up backpacking stoves and eating out of bags. It’s part of the gig if you want a hot meal at night or coffee in the morning. 　　The truth is, though, not all stoves are created equal. Jetboil has always stood on...

Apr 26, 2025

16 New Outdoor-Adventure Hotels We Can’t Wait to Visit

　　Don’t get me wrong, I love a good campsite. But sometimes after a big day of adventure, I crave the comfort and ease of a great hotel with a friendly staff, farm-to-table meals, gear rentals, and maybe even a sauna and cold plunge. Both in the U.S. and abroad, a plethora of brands are catering to guests who love the...