Leslie Gaynor, 68, loves survival shows. After she finishes her day’s work as a therapist, she makes herself some tea and puts on an episode of Naked and Afraid. By the time the show’s over, it’s dark out. Her dog has to pee, but she doesn’t like to go outside at night. What if there are wild animals in the...

　　Few things make sleeping more difficult than the nightly hijinks of drunk musicians. 　　I used to spend several months on the road every year touring with a band, and the most difficult part by far was simply getting some shut-eye. My ultimate solution involved covering my eyes with a bandana, and — more importantly — shoving whatever pair of hard plastic...

　　Produced by: American Alpine Club, Louder Than Eleven, and Mountain Hardwear 　　Run time: 40 minutes 　　 　　The Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2024The object of the game is simple. Climb to the top — no rope required. Keep it safe and fun with our review of the best bouldering crash pads. Read more ...

　　Now that the excitement of New Year’s has long worn off, you might find yourself de-prioritizing the list of resolutions you made at the top of the year. I, for one, have already skipped the daily journaling and stretching practices I committed to more times than I’d like to admit. Whether your goal was to squeeze in a ten-minute walk...

　　Bestselling author Jon Krakauer is hitting back at a vocal online critic. 　　On Thursday, February 6, Krakauer, 70, announced on Instagram that he will publish an eight-part series of YouTube videos and written essays on Medium about his bestselling book Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. 　　$8.69 at Amazon 　　The purpose of the project, Krakauer...

　　The Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite Cross-Country Skis with TURNAMIC Bindings ($369) are meant for the trail less traveled. Deep in the Colorado backcountry, I cruised confidently through everything from rolling hills to tight trees. 　　The following day, I crushed out a few quick laps on the groomed trails out my door in Crested Butte. How could I do both on one...

　　Carbon fiber is known for its incredible stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio. The bicycle industry leverages these properties to create the most energy-efficient and lightweight machines possible. However, these properties also mean carbon bikes tend to be unforgiving and harsh, especially race bikes. Speed trumps comfort. Or does it? 　　Cannondale launched the SuperX gravel race bike today, and instantly, the images...

　　Traditionally, staying safe on outdoor adventures has meant purchasing expensive GPS devices, and then paying even more for insurance covering costly rescues. 　　But the status quo is changing fast. 　　An expanded subscription service may offer the cheapest way to ensure financial coverage of backcountry rescues. With its global launch today, Overwatch x Rescue (OxR) is the first SOS plan to...

　　Its the Scandinavian electric off-roader. Volvo has taken its EX30 compact electric crossover and given it the rugged treatment that buyers of every crossover on the market seem to love. 　　The EX30 Cross Country is more than just good looks, too, adding some extra ground clearance and tires better suited to rough conditions to help boost its capability in rough...

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　　If youre trying to make camping plans for this summer — you might want to avoid Yosemite National Park. 　　Just a few months ago, Yosemite officials said the parks timed-entry reservation system would become permanent in 2025. After years of complaints about traffic and overcrowding, visitors mostly supported a reservation system that alleviated some of those problems, according to officials....

　　Prices may be going up on everything from eggs to e-bikes, but Americans continue to show up for camping. 　　Thats the conclusion of a 2024 report from camping app The Dyrt, which surveyed several thousand of the 81.1 million Americans who enjoyed some form of camping last year, whether with a tent, trailer, or RV. Despite rising prices impacting much...