Outdoor enthusiasts lost a master of adventure storytelling earlier this month, when David Breashears died at age 68 at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Breashears was a pioneer of filmmaking in the high mountains, and his documentaries about Mount Everest and the Himalayas brought millions of viewers up close to the famed peaks. His 1998 film, Everest, was the first to...

　　Weve all felt the sweet relief that comes when feet are finally released from their sweaty, high-performance foot prisons. Because they’re made to be comfortable, camp shoes offer a soothing antidote. On many adventures and expeditions, camp shoes should be considered an essential piece of gear. 　　Historically, thru-hikers and other adventurists have simply repurposed pre-existing models of comfortable footwear as...

　　Outdoor enthusiasts lost a master of adventure storytelling earlier this month, when David Breashears died at age 68 at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Breashears was a pioneer of filmmaking in the high mountains, and his documentaries about Mount Everest and the Himalayas brought millions of viewers up close to the famed peaks. His 1998 film, Everest, was the first to...

　　Welcome to Tough Love. We’re answering your questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Our advice giver is Blair Braverman, dogsled racer and author of Small Game and Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube. Have a question of your own? Write to us at [email protected]. 　　I am an amateur outdoorsperson, and recently got really obsessed with a new activity. For...

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive Salsa Cycles first gravel e-bike, which retails for $2,999. 　　Salsa designed the Confluence Apex 1 gravel e-bike to walk the line between e-assist and weight so you can cram more adventure into each ride. 　　Enter now for your chance to win! 　　More on the Prize Package The Confluence Apex 1 is Salsa’s light...

　　Lets be real: Planning months ahead for a camping trip isnt your preferred style. Thats especially true during the busy summer months when crowded national parks can feel like Disneyland (with trees). 　　So, its welcome news to hear that Hipcamp and REI have partnered on a Summer of Magic Campout Series. Essentially a campaign to offer free camping, it means...

　　The holy grail for pack design? Perfectly balancing weight, comfort, and durability. The new deuter Aircontact Ultra 40+5 nails that elusive sweet spot, thanks to cutting-edge materials and a redesigned suspension system. The 40+5 offers hikers outstanding carrying capacity and a cushy feel—all in a sleek, sub-three-pound package. 　　The Aircontact Ultra’s design story starts with an impeccable pedigree. In 2022,...

　　Soda companies hiding codes in caps for rewards is nothing new. But when MTN Dew teamed up with some high-profile brands to badge its own line of outdoor gear — cleverly named MDOG — I took notice. If you dont mind the MTN Dew aesthetic, neon green-on-midnight black — you could earn a Hydro Flask bottle, The North Face sleeping bag, GoPro camera,...

　　We all dream of visiting the worlds best places. But in what’s shaping up to be the most expensive year to travel since before the pandemic, its also good to branch out. One of the biggest travel trends of 2024 is destination “dupes”—affordable alternatives that are just as dreamy and beautiful as the most popular places but aren’t as expensive...

　　The original version of this article was published on ExplorersWeb. 　　Reinhold Messner has finally received the second boot of his younger brother Gunther, who died in 1970 on Nanga Parbat. 　　For many mountaineers, it serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers of the so-called Killer Mountain. For Reinhold, its a message Gunther sent from beyond the grave to confirm...

　　My buddy Stuart Palley and I went fishing on the Sea of Cortez a few days ago. We knew we’d be in an open panga, with plenty of salt water coming into the boat. And in that environment a professional photographer would normally carry his bodies and lenses in a hard-sided Pelican case. But Stu wanted to travel with just...

　　Its now clear that Hollywoods overreliance on computer-generated effects has resulted in a renewed appreciation for old-school movie magic. 　　From Christopher Nolans DIY atomic bomb in Oppenheimer to the gun fu extravagance of the John Wick films, audiences have welcomed the return of practical effects to the big screen. 　　But audiences still want to be wowed, and that means pushing...