No matter where we hike, how long we go for, how (or whether) we train, or how much or little weight we carry, there’s one thing all hikers need: strong legs. On the trail, legs help you keep up the pace, power up steeps, and maintain your balance on everything from uneven treadpath to tricky creek crossings. Ensuring yours are...

　　Bestselling author Jon Krakauer is hitting back at a vocal online critic. 　　On Thursday, February 6, Krakauer, 70, announced on Instagram that he will publish an eight-part series of YouTube videos and written essays on Medium about his bestselling book Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. 　　$8.69 at Amazon 　　The purpose of the project, Krakauer...

　　If youre trying to make camping plans for this summer — you might want to avoid Yosemite National Park. 　　Just a few months ago, Yosemite officials said the parks timed-entry reservation system would become permanent in 2025. After years of complaints about traffic and overcrowding, visitors mostly supported a reservation system that alleviated some of those problems, according to officials....

　　Now that the excitement of New Year’s has long worn off, you might find yourself de-prioritizing the list of resolutions you made at the top of the year. I, for one, have already skipped the daily journaling and stretching practices I committed to more times than I’d like to admit. Whether your goal was to squeeze in a ten-minute walk...

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　　The Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite Cross-Country Skis with TURNAMIC Bindings ($369) are meant for the trail less traveled. Deep in the Colorado backcountry, I cruised confidently through everything from rolling hills to tight trees. 　　The following day, I crushed out a few quick laps on the groomed trails out my door in Crested Butte. How could I do both on one...

　　Prices may be going up on everything from eggs to e-bikes, but Americans continue to show up for camping. 　　Thats the conclusion of a 2024 report from camping app The Dyrt, which surveyed several thousand of the 81.1 million Americans who enjoyed some form of camping last year, whether with a tent, trailer, or RV. Despite rising prices impacting much...

　　The FOX Transfer Neo is the iconic brands first entry into the wireless dropper post market. It ups the ante with more drop, the latest tech, and excellent performance — for a price. 　　The Neo is based on the same design as the latest version of the cable-actuated Transfer and has FOX’s signature Kashima-gold bling. With a 200mm length option...

　　There’s tons of evidence, from hundreds of studies with hundreds of thousands of participants, showing that exercise is an effective tool to combat depression and other mental health issues like anxiety. These studies find that it’s at least as good as drugs or therapy, and perhaps even better. It’s now recommended in official guidelines around the world as a stand-alone...

　　Produced by: American Alpine Club, Louder Than Eleven, and Mountain Hardwear 　　Run time: 40 minutes 　　 　　The Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2024The object of the game is simple. Climb to the top — no rope required. Keep it safe and fun with our review of the best bouldering crash pads. Read more ...

　　Its the Scandinavian electric off-roader. Volvo has taken its EX30 compact electric crossover and given it the rugged treatment that buyers of every crossover on the market seem to love. 　　The EX30 Cross Country is more than just good looks, too, adding some extra ground clearance and tires better suited to rough conditions to help boost its capability in rough...

　　Leslie Gaynor, 68, loves survival shows. After she finishes her day’s work as a therapist, she makes herself some tea and puts on an episode of Naked and Afraid. By the time the show’s over, it’s dark out. Her dog has to pee, but she doesn’t like to go outside at night. What if there are wild animals in the...