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Teva ReFlip Recycled Travel Sandals Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Teva’s most sustainably minded sandal to date, the ReFlip takes a bold step forward, reworked with recycled content across the straps, midsole, and outsole. Flipping the iconic travel sandal on its head, we’ve incorporated post-industrial waste that would’ve otherwise ended up in landfills.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Best for: all-day wear,...
Merrell Nova 3 Thermo Mid Waterproof Mens
  DESCRIPTION   The evolution of the Nova built to balance performance and style for a cold weather hiking boot alternative and trail running style. Built with lightweight synthetics and soft leather and a unique protective design. Paired with a Vibram Ice Trek outsole for best in class traction when the temperature...
Coal The Margot Beanie Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Coal The Margot Beanie - Women's: An easy fitting, slightly slouchy beanie has been knit in our custom houndstooth pattern. Super soft and fuzzy mohair blend yarn creates an ultra cozy style, finished with a metal label at side.   Mohair acrylic blend ...
Eisbar Rana Lux Crystal Pom Beanie
  DESCRIPTION   My numerous decorative elegant crystals awaken the memory of glittering snowfall and also cheer up even the most trivial walk, together with the conspicuously fluffy pompon made of artificial fur.   Thanks to the additional inside band made of cozy fleece, I keep ears warm, even on the coldest winter...
Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 Ski Boots Womens
  Description   As slim and elegant as a Jimmy Choo pump but with a whole new level of performance on snow, the Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 W Ski Boots set a new bar in the light-but-powerful sweepstakes. Ideal for narrower and lower volume feet, but adaptable to average width and slightly...
Lenz Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Mittens Unisex
  DESCRIPTION   Lenz Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Mittens - Unisex:   The revolutionary finger cap heating element guarantees all-round warmth for fingers and back of the hand. The unisex mitten provides warmth for up to 10 hours.   The optionally available lithium packs are attached to the glove with snap fasteners. The...
Oboz Katabatic Low Shoes Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Featuring the lightest, softest, and most responsive midsole ever in an Oboz shoe, the Katabatic Low is built for moving fast on the hiking trail. The EVA midsole provides a smooth ride and good transition while the outsole’s multi-directional lug pattern provides exceptional grip and superior acceleration and braking....
Merrell Alpine Chelsea Boot Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Deceptively comfortable and supportive.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Size Fit - Fits True to SizeWidth Fit - Fits WideProduct Usage - Daily work wear, casual walking ...
Xero Shoes Aqua Cloud Sandals Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Take the Aqua Cloud on your next wet or dry adventure, and you’ll be on cloud nine. This update to our iconic Cloud sandal is perfect for water sports with its new more durable, grippier, rubber sole, we also extended the BareFoam™ footbed through the heel for additional comfort....
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Winter Escapes: Eric Larsen’s Top 5 Places for Snowshoe Adventures
  By Eric Larsen      Some people look at winter and see bone-chilling cold, bad driving conditions and more, but if youre anything like me you see winter as the great leveler—literally. Snow evens out the bumps, stumps, roots and rocks of any trail, and covers up undergrowth and shrubs, making the wintry landscape beautiful and perfect for snowshoeing. Still, some...
Thru the Lens: The John Muir Trail
  By David Clock   Last year, David Clock hiked California’s 211-mile John Muir Trail. His striking photos reveal the grandeur of the trail’s surrounding terrain, and they kick off our series: Thru the Lens: Photo Journeys of the Major Thru-Hikes.”   var lightbox_transition = 'elastic'; var lightbox_speed = 800; var lightbox_fadeOut = 300; var lightbox_title = false; var lightbox_scalePhotos = true; var...
Tough Enough in Madagascar
  Words by Nina Caprez, photos by Jan Novak   Climbing has this ability of showing us what is really going on inside of us, of bringing our ego to the light, and that’s often painful.   Standing at the bottom of the wall, I was realizing this. Realizing I had not really faced this type of challenge as directly and bravely as...
The Thru
  By Renee Patrick   The quintessential Oregon that comes to mind for many is one of wet, lush forests, rocky coastlines, and snowy peaks, but on the other side of the Cascade Mountains lies a high desert landscape that covers almost half of the state. For Brent Fenty, Oregon Natural Desert Association’s (ONDA) executive director, this immense desert has captivated him...
Thru
  Editor’s note: Triple Crowner Quoc Nguyen undertook the PNT in the fall, a feat that should be reserved only for expert thru-hikers and those with extensive avalanche education and winter backcountry experience. Below he recounts his journey and provides tips for anyone thinking of thru-hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail.   5 author tips for hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail located at the...
10 Amazing Places to Snowshoe in North America
  Your favorite hiking trails may be under snow until spring, but snowshoeing is an affordable, accessible way to keep winter fun. The solitude of snowshoeing is also a bonus: there are no crowds, heavy machinery, or endless lift lines. The following destinations are some of the best places to snowshoe in North America, from groomed Nordic tracks and valley floors,...
Training for Antarctica: Polar
  Theres no business like snow business.   Nearly every year in January or February, I make a pilgrimage to Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, where I indoctrinate a bevy of aspiring Shackleton wannabes on the finer points of polar travel and winter survival.      For those of you who dont know, I teach a variety of hands-on intensives focused on winter...
Thru the Lens: The Pacific Crest Trail
  Last year, Brandon Sharpe made the pilgrimage up the west coast’s Pacific Crest Trail, through 14,000 feet of elevation, 25 national forests, and 7 national parks. His incredible photos showcase many of the trail’s iconic views, and they continue our series: “Thru the Lens: Photo Journeys of the Major Thru-Hikes.”   var lightbox_transition = 'elastic'; var lightbox_speed = 800; var lightbox_fadeOut...
The Wild and Remote Wind River Range
     We set out from the comfort of our day jobs to experience a new place—a new horizon. We headed north and then west to the Wind River Range of Wyoming. With alternating sounds of good tunes, good conversations, and the constant ‘whirr’ of rubber on the road, we made our way to the trailhead. As the sun slipped lower...
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Full Suspension Skiing? ShredShox Binding Platform Puts Shocks on Skis
  Suspension systems are used in motorcycles, bicycles, cars, baby strollers, camp chairs, and even shoes. But why not skis?   That question led Nick Foster and Ken Nichols to create ShredShox — the first and only full-suspension ski platform. Like a mountain bike uses air shocks at the front fork and tail, ShredShox uses them to suspend bindings above the ski....
Want to Live Longer? You Better Start Moving—All Day Long.
  To predict your longevity, you have two main options. You can rely on the routine tests and measurements your doctor likes to order for you, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, weight, and so on. Or you can go down a biohacking rabbit hole the way tech millionaire turned longevity guru Bryan Johnson did to live longer. Johnson’s obsessive self-measurement...
Synthetic Versus Down: Which Insulation Is Right for You?
  You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying safe.   Number one, you want a good warmth-to-weight ratio, and that means apparel made with either natural goose down or synthetic polyester fill. Both types of insulation are...
Rail to Trail: 7 NYC Hikes Accessible by Train
  When you think of New York City, it’s easy to imagine all the makings of a concrete jungle — towering skyscrapers in place of mountain peaks and more light pollution than starlight. But amid the hustle and bustle, the city’s parks and green spaces offer a chance to enjoy nature without leaving the five boroughs.    Hike on forested trails or...
A Bow for Every Shooter: Mathews Unveils 2025 LIFT X, XD, RS
  Hunters tall and small rejoice. Matthews Archery got a little more inclusive for 2025. I know, most of you dont have to worry about it. But the fact is, a fair number of archers (like me) have a really hard time finding bows that fit. Thats part of the reason that Im stoked to write about the 2025 Matthews Archery...
Up A Tree Without A Paddle
  It was the trip of a lifetime. Several months paddling the Amazon, trying to eat without being eaten. It almost all went to plan. But when Bruce Frey and Ed Welch found themselves being trailed through the jungle by a jaguar at sunset, their only choice was to take refuge in a tree and hope they could survive the night. ...
Stay Warmer, Hunt Longer: Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX Boot Review
  It doesn’t matter if my body is warm. If my feet are cold, I start squirming like a worm and can’t stay still.This doesn’t bode well for something like sitting in a treestand trying to go undetected in the whitetail woods.Insulated boots are your friend.   I recently met the Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX. We got to spend a week...
The 13 Best Airports in the World with Outdoor Lounges, Parks, and Pools—Yes, Pools
  If you’re a regular traveler like me, you already know this: most airports are awful. You’re constantly rushing through a crowded terminal, competing with a harried mess of humanity, only to then cram yourself into a narrow seat for a few hours until you get to your next terminal purgatory—meanwhile, dragging your luggage the whole way. Germs waft through the...
Badass Alpine Shell With Gimmicky App-Pairing Zipper: Artilect M-Formation 3L Review
  Setting out from the parking lot of Meadow Mountain, it was bright, sunny, and in the mid-40s — warm for a February ski tour. But that didnt last long. About halfway to the summits ski shack, clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped sharply, and winds started picking up, biting through my fleece midlayer. I donned my Artilect M-Formation 3L shell...
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