Your mountain bike grips are one of only three contact points between you and your bike and are important for comfort and control.For such a seemingly simple component, the right grips can improve your comfort with the right fit, cushioning, and ergonomics while ensuring you maintain your grip through whatever comes down the trail. 　　Compared to most other mountain bike-related...

　　This week, two fortunate winners will each receive a pair of KEEN Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes — one mens and one womens — each valued at an MSRP of $160. 　　The Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes from KEEN are designed to be light on the foot and agile on the trail. 　　Find out more about these fast and light hiking shoes...

　　The mud, creek crossings, and patches of snow were unavoidable as we squished along the trail using our poles for balance. Our A-framed skis stuck up amid the surrounding willow bushes. Ahead, we could see our snow-covered objective, still miles away. 　　I glanced down at my mud-caked Zamberlan 1996 Voiz Lux Hiking Boots — an upgrade to the original launched in...

　　For Mountain Hardwears annual photo clinic, improving representation in outdoor photography isnt about whos in front of the camera. Its about whos holding it. 　　Applications are now open for the 5th annual Open Aperture Photo Clinic, a training and mentorship program for aspiring outdoor photographers from underrepresented communities. This year’s clinic, scheduled for April 2025, marks the program’s first focus...

　　When you want to become the best at something, you have to dedicate yourself fully to it. You have to immerse yourself in your goal and put all of your energy into tenaciously pursuing it. 　　For Nikolai Shirmer, that meant carrying jugs of water up a mountain all summer long, trail running, lifting weights, practicing alpine rope techniques, riding road...

　　Following a now-infamous Mount Washington rescue in 1982, climber Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knees. He dedicated his life to honoring the SAR team member who sacrificed his life to save him. 　　The film 109 Below chronicles the dramatic and tragic rescue and reveals an insiders perspective on the cost versus benefit of mountain rescue attempts, particularly on...

　　If this weeks Emerging Gear has a theme, its probably something about enjoying the outdoors —in style. That ranges from the Tron-like running gear of Swiss brand X-BIONIC to a sexy, stowable bike lock from OTTOLOCK thats perfect for a range of e-bikes. 　　But weve also got this weeks headliners: a classy collaboration between Birkenstock loafers and Filson boots, an...

　　Theres a new family of all-terrain tires coming in 2025 from Pirelli. The Scorpion XTM AT will be Pirellis most aggressive and off-road-capable tire yet, and will only be offered in the North American market. 　　Pirelli is a top-tier tire manufacturer and is heavily involved in the top echelons of a wide range of sports that need tires. From Formula...

　　I purchased the NEMO Jazz 30 Double sleeping bag with comfort as my priority. Of course, I wanted a bag that would be warm as well. Given how much time my boyfriend and I spend outdoors together, we also wanted something to accommodate both of us. We invested in the Jazz Double along with theRoamer 2 sleeping pad,and it was...

　　Backcountry Hunters Anglers: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Danner, BruTrek) Now, heres a sale you can feel good about. All the proceeds from Backcountry Hunters Anglers annual Yard Sale support the nonprofits mission to support public land use. The sale runs through November 4 and includes great deals on Danner, Duck Camp, Lacrosse, and more. 　　Case in point: a pair...

　　Skiing is unapologetically addictive. Nothing compares to floating through deep snow, skimming across a crisply groomed trail, or summiting a peak in the wilderness. Each pair of sticks is strategically designed to serve winter athletes in their specific goals. 　　But todays volume of brands can be overwhelming to navigate, even for experienced carvers. Learning the origins of a ski brand,...

　　Whether the new off-road-ready Scout Terra and Traveler can find a niche is far from certain, especially considering they’re both all-electric. Scout does have time to build expectations, however, with the two new EVs not expected to reach U.S. showrooms for another 2 years. 　　Once a market mainstay, it’s been more than 4 decades since Scout was available in the...