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Marker Griffon 13 ID Ski Bindings
  Description   Freeride enthusiasts looking to drive wider skis without fear of pre-release have long looked to the Marker Griffon 13 ID Ski Bindings for their fantastic performance and reliability. They return for 2021 with a re-worked Inter Pivot 3 heelpiece that significantly improves step in performance, thus eliminating the one...
Look Pivot 14 GW Ski Bindings
  DESCRIPTION   Look Pivot 14 GW Ski Bindings 20/21:   THE FREERIDE PIVOT SKI BINDING SETS THE STANDARD FOR CONTROL AND RELEASE FOR THE WORLD'S MOST DEDICATED SKIERS.   The binding's Full Action toe piece and unique turntable heel design offer expert freeskiers a responsive connection between boot and ski for instant power...
Tyrolia Attack 11 GW Ski Bindings
  Description    Best of 2022 Awards   The Tyrolia Attack 11 GW Ski Bindings are a fan favorite owing to their light weight, wide contact area at the toe, and super easy step-in. The Attack Series gets a makeover with a new toe design, improved AFD plates, and easier to adjust...
Salomon S/LAB Shift MNC 13 Ski Bindings
  DESCRIPTION    Best of 2022 Awards   The new S/LAB SHIFT MNC 13 binding ushers in the next generation of freeride capability, blending the touring efficiency of a pin (low-tech) binding, with the performance of an alpine freeride binding. For skiers who like to push the boundaries of the mountain and...
Salomon S/Pro MV 80 CS Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   The S/PRO 80 CS provides an instant fit to skiers who prioritize comfort. It combines easy step-in, a seamless liner, and a Custom Shell so you can tailor your boots to deliver uncompromised performance and comfort while chasing the perfect turn. Now Gripwalk premounted, they offer more walking comfort....
Liberty Skis Origin 101 Skis
  DESCRIPTION   The Origin 101 has the perfect width to take on whatever the day brings. With VMT 1.0® construction and PU sidewalls, the 101 can carve up the frontside and jump into the back with confidence. With the nimbleness of a narrower ski and enough float to smooth out snowy...
Salomon S/Pro Alpha 80 Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Developed for women looking for a comfortable boot that instantly adapts to the shape of their feet, Salomon’s S/PRO ALPHA 80 W offers a new level of fit and performance. Featuring an instantly comfortable liner, this 98 mm boot delivers a strong heel lock without adding unnecessary pressure on...
Elan Ripstick 94 Skis Womens
  DESCRIPTION   The Ripstick 94 W is perfect for any adventure; front side, back side, chutes, steeps, trees and even the backcountry. You can trust this ski is the right choice, no matter the conditions.   Ripstick 94 W packs a ton of punch in a considerably lightweight package. It is the...
Salomon Shift Pro 100 Alpine Touring Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   If you’re just at the beginning of your touring journey, get out on the skin track in style. The Salomon Shift Pro 100 Alpine Touring Ski Boots give you the option to hit the resort all day or flip it into hike mode and explore the backcountry. Custom HD...
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A Guide to Thru
  Written by: McKenzie Barney   New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail is the world’s newest long-distance thru-hike. Stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, to Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island, the TA is defined by its challenging terrain, unpredictable weather and navigational obstacles, and just may be the toughest of the world’s major...
Mountain Running in the Sierra Nevada
  One of the best parts of mountain running is when you get to walk. I’m not calling mountain running a gentle stroll, but generally, you’re not full-on, maxed-out sprinting hour after hour up an enormous rock pile. The running part is great, but the main draw is that rock pile and the ones around it. Just being, and moving, in...
From Sea to Source: Misadventures & Camping on the Hudson River
  In August of 2019, my friend Kirk and I fulfilled a childhood dream, paddling the Hudson River from source to sea. Growing up, my friends and I would explore my small hometown and go as far as we could get before making it home for dinner. We would go paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, hiking and occasionally jump trains when they...
How to Hike the Oregon Coast Trail
  Words and Photos by Laura Lancaster      “I knew you were coming.”   I had been dreading this stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail that ran between Manzanita and Tillamook since we started weekend thru-hiking (or section-hiking) it in chunks back in 2017. Heading south from Tillamook, the OCT follows Highway 101—the main artery for the Oregon Coast—for over 10 miles...
Himalayas: Preparing for and Hiking at High Altitude
  I’ve joined friends and photographers, Dan and Janine Patitucci for a ten-day Himalayan adventure trek across the Gangotri Glacier organized by Ruck Sack Tours. This glacier is one of the main sources of the Ganges River, and one of the largest in the Himalaya. However, it is rapidly receding. We scramble over rock and rubble where ice once stretched to...
Packrafting the Flathead River in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness
  Packrafting opened up a world of adventure for me. Being from the desert, the idea of hauling a raft deep into the wilderness was fairly novel. But when photographer Jacob Moon and his wife Natasha invited me to go packrafting on the South Fork of the Flathead, one of the world’s premier rivers, I couldn’t say no.      Photo by...
North of 60: Three Incredible Hikes in the Yukon Territory
  Story and Images by Joe Yelverton Story and Images by Joe Yelverton   The Sprinter van is packed, travel mug’s full of coffee, playlist is ready. Only 10 hours to go till I arrive in the Yukon Territory.   Despite being a full-time Alaskan I always look forward to my time in the Yukon— “North of 60” as many Yukoners call it—referring...
Glacier Peak—Skiing Washington’s Most Remote Volcano
  Words Photos by William Woodward      Volcano skiing is a well-honored pastime in Washington. While our most famous volcanoes live in plain sight, like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak often remains hidden but for a few high points on public roads. The fifth volcano highest in the state, Glacier is second only to Mt. Rainier in climbing prominence,...
“Link Sar has Been Climbed”—American Team Makes First Ascent
  Photos courtesy of Graham Zimmerman   Eighteen years after his first attempt to reach the summit of Link Sar, prolific climber Steve Swenson finally stood atop the notoriously technical peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram. He was joined by alpinists Mark Richey, 61; expedition leader Graham Zimmerman, 33; and Chris Wright, 36. In an endeavor that was uncertain right to the last moment,...
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The Best Winter Gloves of 2024-2025
  Keeping your hands warm with winter gloves can turn a miserable experience into a memorable one. Frozen fingers can halt a day on the slopes, end a hike early, and just be painful and uncomfortable. For outdoor work and play, we tested and narrowed down a variety of cold-weather pairs.   We found the best premium leather work-inspired gloves like the 4-Season...
Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO: Revolutionizing Trail Camera Tech for Hunters
  The Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO trail camera is making waves in the hunting world, offering a cutting-edge combination of innovation, precision, and convenience. Paired with significant updates to the Moultrie Mobile App, this trail camera is designed to elevate how hunters track, monitor, and analyze wildlife. Whether youre an experienced hunter looking to gain an edge or a newcomer trying...
Speedy Foot Fortresses Cruise Over Nasty Terrain: The North Face Summit Series Offtrail TR Shoes Review
  As the snow started swirling around and caking the rocky trail in an icy rime, the possibility of a slip, followed by a 1,000-foot fall, quickly jumped to the top of my mind. We were ascending a semi-technical trail in Switzerland during a September cold snap.   Thankfully, my wife had metal microspikes attached to her trail runners. I had The...
Only ‘Desert Rated’ Jeep Takes Overall 2024 Rebelle Rally Win
  Its the third time in 4 years that teammates Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit have won the Rebelle Rally, both the overall win and Bone Stock category, and each time in a Jeep. Its the first win for Jeeps only vehicle to wear a Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave. But, a Jeep has been on the top of seven...
Born Out of Frustration: See How Liv Cycling Became the Leader in Women’s Bikes
  When Bonnie Tu stirred the leaders of the largest bike manufacturer in the world to start a women-only brand, males dominated cycling as a sport and industry. It was decades before there was a Tour De France Femmes. And women most often made do with smaller versions of mens bikes and cycling gear.   Not only was cycling and manufacturing male-dominated,...
Beyond Bentonville: Meet Oz, Northwest Arkansas’ Bikepacking Secret
  Through an entanglement of state projects, investments from Walmart heirs, and a community willing to put pedals to pathways, Bentonville has proclaimed itself as the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.”   Now, Northwest Arkansas, fittingly known as Oz (short for Ozarks), is capitalizing on that MTB moniker. The Oz is expanding beyond a Bentonville-centric reputation. Its becoming a hotspot for...
Pretty Paint, Performance Parts: Limited-Edition 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purple
  The 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purples most obvious feature is its paintwork. It debuts a brand-new color called Galaxy Purple Pearl.   When it comes to the BRZ, Subaru loves its special paint jobs. This is the sixth special color edition the company has done in the last few years, with lurid shades setting most of them apart from regular editions of...
The Best Car Floor Mats of 2024
  If you like the outdoors, youre bound to get dirty.And if youre like most of us, that means you usually use a vehicle to get to and from the outdoors. All the dirt, mud, water, and other debris that collects on your shoes almost always makes its way into your vehicle for the drive home.   Whether you’re skiing in the...
Upland Hunting Knife Fight! MKC Sharptailed vs. Benchmade Flyway
  Seeing double? Not quite. However, the MKC Sharptailed looks suspiciously like one of our favorite knives ever, the Benchmade Flyway. What we have here are two upland knives with similar builds and very similar looks, tasked with the same specialty.   Sure, I could give you a straight-up review of the Sharptailed and skirt around the elephant in the room, but...
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