On Sunday, May 5, a hiker made an unnerving discovery on a section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) between PA Route 873 and the George W. Outerbridge Shelter in Pennsylvania. Scattered on the ground were handfuls of dog treats set with large barbed fishhooks — a potentially lethal snack for any passing pooch. 　　The discovery was reported by the Lehigh...

　　Greasy, sunscreen-coated skin is a discomfort for many outdoor enthusiasts. The oily lotion on your hands makes it hard to grip rock, and the layer spread onto your arms and legs becomes a grit and dust magnet on hiking trails. But the sun doesn’t care what your plans are. If you don’t protect your skin while recreating outside, you’ll pay...

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　　The Autonomous — now referred to as the Semi-Autonomous — Cannonball record has been broken. A Spanish Trail Semi-Autonomous record was also established. Both were done in a Toyota Prius, of all things! 　　New Semi-Autonomous Cannonball Run Record of 43 hours and 18 minutes, at 98.4% autonomous Established Spanish Trail Semi-Autonomous Record at 32 hours and 56 minutes, at 97.432%...

　　In most states riding without a motorcycle helmet is illegal. Honestly, we also think you should never ride without a cap. Because if you can read this sentence, that’s thanks to your brain: the most crucial tool you own. A brain makes life enjoyable! And full face motorcycle helmets protect your precious cargo. 　　That said, there are a lot of...

　　Registration opens on Thursday for Arcteryxs climbing academy in Squamish, British Columbia. The annual event offers clinics from icons like Will Gadd and modern crushers like Alannah Yip, helping climbers achieve their next goals. 　　But Arcteryx also has a separate event in Truckee, Calif., this month. It aims to teach many of the same skills — but exclusively for LGBTQ...

　　Venturing off-road can provide a mental liftto your weekly routine and reap huge fitness gains. While we’ve all taken our road shoes to the trail, having specific trail running shoes will elevate your off-road game. 　　The perfect shoe is the calculus of individual fit and the type of trail you run on. To collect feedback, we had our team of...

　　Carl the Carpenter loves working hard. Well … he wants to love it, but construction is a young man’s game, and Carl’s no spring chicken. It’s not his first rodeo — or tenth, for that matter. 　　He works for the weekend. Most evenings, before heading home to his wife and kiddos — you can find him propped on his tailgate,...

　　Need an icebreaker at a mountain town bar, or a conversation starter around a campfire? Try this: What’s better, a van or a truck camper? 　　It’s a debate I’ve had with friends many times over the years (and a topic I’m sure my wife Sarah would greatly appreciate never hearing about again). The pro and con list for each can...

　　For most of us, a great day at the beach means spending time in the sun while also protecting ourselves from it. The best beach umbrellas provide the sun protection we need while being easily portable, simple to set up, and resistant to wind and varying weather conditions. 　　While classic beach umbrellas are still among the most popular ways to...

　　Want a camper trailer that can sleep four adults, has a full bathroom, and is seriously off-road capable? If so, the Mammoth Overland Tall Boy Genesis Edition might just be for you. 　　Last year, it was the ELE (Extinction-Level Event) trailer. This year, its the Tall Boy Genesis Edition trailer. Mammoth Overland is on a roll, creating some truly interesting...

　　I’ve always thought that planning my own trips was the most cost-effective way, but Ive been hearing more about travel agents making a comeback and saving their clients a lot of money. What kinds of outdoor trips should I turn to a travel agent for, and are there any who specialize in working with adventurers like me? 　　Technically, I’m a...