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Apr 27, 2025

New Rules on Everest: Officials May Ban Unsupported Attempts and Require Guides

　　The original version of this story appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　The cost of Everest climbing permits will rise 36% beginning this fall, the Nepalese government announced this week. However, that news surprised few of the mountains many guiding companies. 　　More significant is a new regulation that could ban independent climbers from all of the country’s peaks over 8,000 m. This new...

Apr 27, 2025

People-Friendly Bad Boy Blade: Kizer ‘Nice Guy’ Review

　　Over the past 5 or so years, there has been a strong reaction to the overly aggressive “tactical” folders that saw popularity in the early aughts. Those massive, slabby, and less socially acceptable knives have since been replaced by, or supplemented with, smaller, slicier, more people-friendly blades. 　　These knives, typified by offerings like the Knafs Lander and the TRM Nerd,...

Apr 27, 2025

Trump Just Renamed North America’s Highest Peak. These Climbers Will Still Call It “Denali.”

　　On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali, the highest peak in North America. The mountain’s name will revert to Mount McKinley, named for William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who was assassinated on September 14, 1901. 　　The decree undoes the work of former President Barack Obama, who,...

Apr 27, 2025

Six Family-Friendly Hikes in Vancouver

　　Vancouver’s proximity to diverse landscapes makes it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From towering old-growth forests and cascading waterfalls to panoramic coastal vistas and tranquil alpine lakes, the region offers something for everyone. 　　Thanks to a moderate oceanic climate, many of the city’s most beloved trails and parks are accessible year-round. Head out to explore clear trails with the snow-dusted...

Apr 27, 2025

Diagrams Align Your Practice: Liforme Rainbow Yoga Mat Is Like an On-Call Instructor

　　Going with the flow is an essential part of any yoga class. But being able to move quickly through poses is less important than making sure to have proper alignment in each pose. Without that, you may not get the benefits of the poses — and, worst-case scenario, you may even risk developing overuse injuries over time. 　　Unless you do...

Apr 27, 2025

When Is the Best Time to Eat Breakfast?

　　Breakfast is a surprisingly controversial meal. Many swear it’s a crucial part of setting yourself up for a successful day, but some decide to skip it. While nearly 85 percent of Americans over 20 years old eat breakfast, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone approaches the first meal of the day differently, including the timing...

Apr 27, 2025

How to Experience a Real Winter Wonderland in Mammoth Lakes

　　Picture this: towering pine trees dusted with snow, poconip (frozen fog) rolling in over alpine lakes, and mountain peaks glistening in the winter sun. If you think this scene is from a distant landscape or straight out of a Hallmark movie, think again. 　　Mammoth Lakes is a real-life winter wonderland tucked on the eastern slope of California’s Sierra Nevada range....

Apr 27, 2025

Technical Peacoat, ‘Crush-Proof’ Speaker, $600 Flashlight, and More Emerging Gear

　　Judging by the historic winter storm currently battering the southern U.S. —its pretty clear weve still got plenty of snow and ice ahead of us. But that aint no thang for us GearJunkies. After all, what self-respecting outdoorsman (or woman) doesnt view tough conditions as a challenge? 　　You wont have much fun in freezing temperatures without some decent gear, though....

Apr 27, 2025

An Ode to the Relationships We Owe to the Outdoors

　　The outdoors have a way of delivering to us our soulmates. Sometimes, that’s a romantic partner, discovered on a mountain-summit meet-cute. Other times, it’s the fiercely loyal friends we never knew we needed. Maybe you’ve noticed the same—that your best friends are your adventure friends. There’s a reason for that dynamic. The outdoors draws out the best and the worst...

Apr 27, 2025

Custom, Capable, and Basically Bottomless: San Util Design Expandable Off Piste Ski Touring Pack Review

　　All season, Ive been experimenting with how much I can fit in my San Util Design Off Piste Ski Touring Pack. I havent found a realistic limit yet. Ive stuffed puffies, fleece midlayers, extra goggles, sunglasses cases, bottles of water, cans of beer, baseball hats, knit caps, balaclavas, salami, cheese, other snacks, an insulated blanket, and, of course, my beacon,...

Apr 27, 2025

These Boots Will Last Longer than Your Child Can Wear Them

　　An icy wind stings my cheeks as I sprint from my warm Subaru to the front porch of a strangers home in my suburban neighborhood. I look between the milk delivery box and a patio chair and locate my prize, wrapped in a plastic grocery bag. 　　Back in my car, I pull up my phone, open Venmo, and send $30 to...

Apr 27, 2025

Protect Your Car’s Upholstery From Pups: Ruffwear Dirtbag Seat Cover Review

　　Let’s face it, a life lived outdoors can get downright dirty — and having a dog kicks things up a notch or 10. But spending every weekend vacuuming out your vehicle isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. Enter: the need for a seat protector. 　　From Ruffwear, the Dirtbag Dog Car Seat Cover was built for your messy four-legged bestie....

Apr 27, 2025

Portable Backpack Cooler for Family Sports: Titan by Arctic Zone Deep Freeze 30-Can Ice Wall Backpack Cooler Review

　　This year, our family officially entered the sports circuit when my daughter made a youth traveling team. We live in a small, remote town in the Colorado Rockies. The nearest away games are at least 1.5 hours away. Let’s just say, I got a crash course in what to pack for soccer essentials pretty fast! 　　Fortunately, the more seasoned parents...

Apr 27, 2025

Shiffrin Returns: The GOAT Comes Back to Racing Circuit

　　Mikaela Shiffrin isnt going to sit on the sidelines any longer. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time Overall World Cup champion went on the Today Show on Thursday morning and announced that she would return to the FIS Alpine Ski Racing circuit before the end of the season. In fact, shes eyeing a return before the end of January....

Apr 27, 2025

Sleek E-Moto for On- and Off-Road Fun: Terra Prime First-Look Review

　　We rolled to a stop at the T-intersection with our blinkers on. My riding partner, Dylan Drown, the mastermind behind the dual-terrain electric Terra Prime motorcycles we were riding, turned to me and indicated that I should switch to mode 3 before we turned onto the country frontage road. 　　Careful, though. Its going to be a lot faster, he warned...

Apr 27, 2025

An Ode to the Outdoorsy Ugg

　　I recently saw a Reddit thread that started with a deceptively simple question. On the subreddit r/bitcheswithtaste, redditor u/jpcitybit asks: “Are we wearing Uggs this year? I wanted Uggs so badly in high school and never had them but after seeing them come back last year I am considering getting a pair for this fall. Are they back in style...

Apr 27, 2025

The Secret to Better Skiing? Hip Mobility.

　　If your lower back or knees ache at the end of a long day on the slopes, you may have limited hip mobility. 　　Compromised range of motion in the hips can be “a silent culprit” for pain elsewhere in the body, says Mandie Majerus, a physical therapist with Lake Washington PT in Kirkland, Washington, and co-founder of the Alpine Training...

Apr 27, 2025

300 Miles of ‘Mind-Blowing Scenery’: New Zealand Adventure Race Begins This Weekend

　　Looking for a feel-good distraction from world events? Then check out the new MAGNIficent adventure race kicking off this Sunday in New Zealand. 　　The MAGNIficent Race, named for race directors and twin brothers Andrew and Jason Magness, will see 34 teams competing to finish a brutal course traversing more than 300 miles of the countrys rugged terrain. Spread across eight...

Apr 27, 2025

Broken Beacons: ARVA Issues Global Recall of NEO BT PRO Transceivers

　　ARVA has issued a voluntary recall for its NEO BT PRO avalanche beacons because of a circuit board issue that could render the transceivers send and search modes inactive. The brand asked all customers worldwide to immediately stop using their NEO BT PRO beacons and send them in for inspection. 　　The NEO BT PRO was released by ARVA in 2024....

Apr 27, 2025

How to Raise a True Outdoor Partner

　　Every parent who wants to share powerful experiences with their children is naturally drawn outdoors. Its such an obvious place to build a foundation for lifelong adventures, and to foster a love of nature. Yet, life doesnt always make it easy to take the advantage of quality time outside. Find some strategies to reclaim that time by taking heed of...