When snowboarding athletes hit the X Games Superpipe on Thursday, a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be judging them. According to X Games, the new cloud-based system will not impact the athletes scores — this year. However, this soft rollout is an experiment to help event organizers gauge how well this new technology could be integrated into future competitions....

　　We pretend that backcountry skiing in Colorado is all powder all the time. I’d be lying if I said my ski acquisitions over the last decade didn’t reflect that fantasy, too. 　　So when I scraped down a wind-scoured slope, thrashed through breakable crust, and gasped for air in a cloud of deep powder all within the span of one backcountry...

　　About an hour into a brisk winter hike along my local trail, pangs of hunger began to rumble. I tried not to think about it, but soon, the pangs became stabs, and my progress stumbled. 　　Fortunately, Im a big fan of self-care, so I unshouldered my pack under a pine tree and eagerly removed the venison sausage, sharp cheddar cheese,...

　　Looking for access to nature in the Boston area? You won’t have to roam too far from the city to enjoy the region’s diverse ecosystems and beautiful natural scenery. 　　From coastal vistas and riverside wetlands to working farms and wildlife sanctuaries, these recommendations invite you to explore New Englands unique landscapes and rich heritage. Lace up your walking shoes and...

　　It takes a lot to push yourself to your physical limit alongside a significant other. It takes even more to do so for 12 straight days in some of the country’s most unforgiving terrain. And yet that’s what Andrew Hamilton and Andrea Sansone did in July 2024, when they set the couple’s record for hiking all 58 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot...

　　The countrys 47th president has wasted no time putting his agenda into action. President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders following his Monday inauguration, many of them aimed at reversing environmental policies from former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But its Alaska — a longtime battleground between environmentalists and oil and gas developers — that received immediate...

　　Columbia makes a wide variety of versatile layers and performance gear to keep you warm. We combed through the sale to find some of the brands bestselling fleeces, jackets, pants, and footwear. Below, youll find a mix of winter layers and other apparel youll wish you saved on come summer. 　　No matter the occasion, Columbia makes apparel to fit your...

　　My favorite Tough Love question from the last eight years, the one I (somewhat inexplicably) recall most fondly, was from a woman whose boyfriend was grossed out that she used a pee rag—a.k.a. reusable toilet paper—while camping. We got a lot of impassioned reader feedback about that one: Pee is sanitary! Pee is gross! Bodies are normal! Women’s bodies in...

　　Our experts have been strapping on fitness watches of all kinds for close to a decade now, testing more than 50 of the best devices and pulling together the winners for every situation in this guide. Whether youre a marathoner tracking every BPM or just casually interested in your weekly workouts, theres something here for you. 　　These watches have been...

　　Many of America’s 63 national parks charge an entrance fee, usually $30-$35 per vehicle or $15 if you’re walking or on a bike. Or you can get an annual pass for just $80. The fee covers you for seven days, and the money goes to a good cause: according to the NPS, 80 percent is used within the park, helping...

　　I’m not a prepper or survivalist, but I like to think that I am prepared to survive when I spend time in the outdoors. So, like many folks, a crucial part of my kit is a good knife. Or, at least, it used to be. Now, it’s a series of knives that work in harmony to complete different tasks. 　　For...

　　Chick fil-A used to be my guilty pleasure, especially when traveling. When Im rushing through airports that seductive red and white sign always calls for a detour and a Chicken Deluxe. Now, thanks to a new study about the plastic chemicals found in food packaging, that sandwich is dead to me. A team of scientists and concerned citizens recently tested...