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　　Once upon a time, there was a monk who lived in a cave in the Japanese Alps. He climbed peaks, establishing hiking routes, and made many of the regions first ascents. Banryu Shonin is the Father of Japanese Alpinism. He died in 1840, leaving a legacy that largely defined the nations relationship with its mountains. In 2025, four athletes followed...

　　You can watch a full recap of the event below: 　　Play AirPods Pro 3 For travelers, Apple AirPods Pro 3 will translate languages in real time while you have a conversation. The active noise cancellation (ANC) will lower the volume of the speaker and translate speech directly into your ear. 　　 　　 　　(Photo/Apple) When you want to respond, you can...

　　Taylor Jeffers and Johnny Miller call themselves magic miners. It’s hard to argue with them: The California couple make their living as full-time crystal hunters, traveling across the West, exploring otherworldly landscapes, and unearthing tiny gemlike fragments. It’s the kind of free-range life many of us dream about. But building it wasn’t easy. It took hard work—and a few key...

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　　Move over, Tremor and Raptor, theres a new ultimate off-road F-150 in town. Roush Performance has just launched the Roush RT6 F-150, a truck with a whopping 6-inch lift that meets federal safety standards and is available at select Ford dealers. The only thing small about the RT6 is the number Roush will build and the tires. 　　6-Inch Lift Throws...

　　A brand-new pair of skis can change your entire season. Especially if you find The Right Pair that matches your style, ability, and terrain preferences, it can unlock new levels of confidence and control. Plus, getting some rad new topsheet graphics under your feet is always a good feeling. 　　Most people only treat themselves to new skis every few years....

　　Dust and loose rock slipped beneath my feet as I descended Scout Trail. It had been a dry summer in Colorado, and many of the western slopes trails were getting sloppy like this one. I moved quickly downhill, though, confident in my boots ability to grip the terrain and support my ankles if I happened to misstep. 　　Id been using...

　　The Boone Crockett Club makes it clear that hunting and poaching are not the same. Ethical hunters follow regulations. Poachers steal from the public. The club’s Poach Pay program sets out to change the way people view and punish wildlife crime. 　　Poaching also carries real costs. It undermines wildlife management, reduces conservation funding, and erodes public trust. Despite this, penalties...

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　　When Black Diamond announced the Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody ($499) as the “lightest down jacket in the world,” I’ll admit I raised an eyebrow. At 5.2 ounces, it weighs less than a Clif Bar and is about half the weight of my long-trusted ultralight choice, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer. I couldn’t help but think, how much warmth could...