I’ve long considered the Teva brand synonymous with sandals. That goes back to my middle school years when my dad proposed we take a guided raft trip. Despite minimal prior experience with watercraft of any kind, we decided a 5-night, 6-day trip down the Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River was the adventure for us.  　　Then we went shopping. My...

　　The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the international governing body for competitive cycling, is known for incredibly overbearing, sometimes downright wacky rules. And every year, committees at the UCI develop a litany of amendments to the overwhelming number of regulations. But a 2025 change seems to do nothing but take fun out of winning. 　　Many UCI amendments are certainly warranted. One...

　　As North Americas fourth largest metropolis, Toronto has all the makings of a top-tier city. Here youll find cultural influences from around the world, delicious and diverse food, eclectic architecture, and, of course, opportunities for outdoor recreation woven into the fabric of the city. 　　On this episode of Guide to Outside, discover the best places to explore the outdoors in...

　　The scale of destruction is difficult to comprehend. Wildfires fueled by a dry winter and 100 mph winds have scorched wide swaths of Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents. By some estimates, more than 10,000 buildings have already burned down and at least 10 people have died. 　　As the fires continued to spread Friday, it...

　　Im hooked on phonics — from podcasts to playlists to FM radio, Im connected to audio most hours of the day. And Ive tested a wide array of fixes for my audio addiction: noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones, budget earphones, wireless earbuds, wearable mini-speakers, and waterproof boomboxes. 　　Each one has some upsides and downsides, and more importantly, they all have situations in...

　　She won the Freeride World Tour in 2021 after 7 years of chasing that top spot on the podium. But Elisabeth Eli Gerritzen didnt feel fulfilled by competition. The 29-year-old Faction-sponsored Swiss skier is a self-described anti-systems person, and sports competitions are very systematic. So, after winning the most elite freestyle skiing event in the world, she went on a...

　　The original version of this article appeared on The Inertia. 　　On January 8, a scattering of wildfires in Los Angeles turned into the apocalypse. As Bad Religion once sang, “Palm trees are candles in the murder winds.” The Santa Ana winds howled throughout the night, and with the dawn came almost unbelievable scenes of devastation. The Palisades Fire torched entire communities....

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　　With production starting soon and first deliveries expected this spring, the Pebble Flow looks to shake up the camper trailer market this year. The Flow camper is fully electric, includes loads of solar and regenerative braking, and can be optioned with a dual-motor propulsion system that not only extends travel range, but also makes the trailer able to automatically hitch...

　　Xero Shoes: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Xero Shoes) You can buy one of GearJunkies favorite winter hiking boots for half off this weekend, thanks to a winter sale from Xero Shoes running through Monday, Jan. 13. That means many of the brands footwear will sell at steep discounts this weekend. 　　But wed remiss not to point you toward the...

　　Leave your expensive watches at home. If youve done any adventurous traveling, you should know that sentence by heart. But that doesnt mean you dont want or need a capable wristwatch, especially a GMT that can track multiple time zones. Thankfully, the VAER G2 Meridian is a lovely watch that costs much less than a trans-Atlantic plane ticket. 　　Ive worn...

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