They weren’t my most glamorous airport outfit choice, but I didn’t care; I was warm. I wore The North Face ThermoBall Traction Booties on winter flights from Gunnison, Colo., to Bozeman, Mont. Maybe not the most traditional way to use booties, but it worked. While everyone else fidgeted in stiff leather boots or struggled to put shoes back on after...

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　　Sams Throne, a popular campground in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas, was the site of tragedy this week. On October 2, local sheriffs found a 60-year-old man deceased in one of the campsites, likely from a bear attack. The suspected animal was tracked and euthanized by the sheriffs department, with assistance from locals and the Arkansas Game and...

　　The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Today, Kilian Jornet topped out on Mount Rainier, marking the successful completion of his States of Elevation project. The Spanish mountaineer and ultrarunner has climbed all 72 accessible 14,000-foot peaks in the contiguous United States. His scorchingly quick journey began on September 3 at Longs Peak, Colo. 　　 　　(Photo/Killian Jornet)...

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　　The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Over the weekend, a violent blizzard hit the Himalayas in Nepal and Tibet. It caused serious disruptions on roads, and hundreds of tourists are still stranded on the Tibetan side of Everest. (They’re not climbing Everest, as some news stories seem to suggest, but are just blocked by a snowbound...

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　　My first (and wrong) impression of the Armada ARV 100 all-mountain skis was: “Wow, these skis suck.” Turns out, I hadn’t figured out where and how to ski them. I made that mistake, so you dont have to. 　　Through trial and error, I discovered that the ARV 100 is a freestyle design with all-mountain capabilities. The ARV 100s excel for new...

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　　Colorado is blazing the trail for accessible outdoor recreation. That’s why the Colorado Tourism Office partnered with AllTrails to help you explore accessible trails across the state. 　　This curated collection of more than 20 trails makes it easier than ever for everyone, including travelers with mobility challenges, to get outside in Colorado. Whether you’re strolling, rolling, or just taking in...

　　I wasnt convinced when the Igloo Recool first showed up. At a glance, the recycled tree pulp walls looked flimsier than my daughters cardboard fort upstairs. But then, I gave it a shot — and quickly changed my tune. 　　Ive driven it up Richmond Ridge above Aspen in our Jeep Wrangler, hauled it around for day hikes, and stashed it...