There’s nothing quite like it. Not the spa cold plunge. Not the chlorinated pool. Not even the ocean I lived beside for nearly a decade. I’m talking about a true alpine lake dunk—the kind that leaves your skin tingling, your breath caught in your chest, and your mind somehow quieter. 　　I got my coldwater start at Fern Lake in Rocky...

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　　Smartwool Socks: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Smartwool) Smartwool makes some of our favorite hiking socks on the market, but they dont come cheap. A single pair can cost $25 or more. Thankfully, Smartwools website has a bunch of discounts and deals on its socks. Save 40% on these light-cushion crew socks or these full-cushion, over-the-calf socks perfect for winter...

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　　Two miles into the descent of a Colorado front-range trail, I dashed among sharp rocks as the early morning light intensified. I focused on my feet to keep pace along the technical trail that skirted a steep cliff to my right. I felt planted and firm on the ground even though I bounded on the thick midsole of Hokas newest...

　　Pants give me trust issues. My preferred athletic activity involves long hikes in the wilderness with limited opportunities to swap out gear when gear malfunctions. So, the last thing I want is a seam that chafes against my inner thigh or swampy skin from absorbent fabrics. 　　So, when I wore the Seniq Tectonic Pants to hike a Colorado 13er, I...

　　Jackson Hole is turning 60 this winter, and to celebrate, the resort is offering lift tickets at huge discounts. From August 1 through August 31, lift tickets for the 2025/26 season will be at their lowest prices all year. The ski resort is also launching several new types of passes for the 2025/26 season and bringing back one of its most popular...

　　The relentless pursuit of endurance lies at the heart of every trail runner and ultrarunner, and when it comes to long runs and rugged terrain, the HOKA Mafate 5 delivers a performance that won’t quit. 　　The newest release in the Mafate line, this shoe is designed to provide uncompromising support when the trail gets rough and the days grow long. If you...

　　When you don’t know what the day is going to bring, you need a single shoe that can do it all. For years, the adidas TERREX Skychaser line has filled that role perfectly. Leave the house in a pair of Skychasers, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to be ready for anything. Do the buds want to rent bikes and tool...

　　Mitsubishi has just added an outdoorsy version of the Outlander to its lineup. The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Trail Edition doesnt add much in the way of extreme trail-ready features, though. Instead, its more about a little bit of extra — extra protection for the appearance of the model and highlighting Mitsubishis wide range of adventure-aiding factory-approved accessories. 　　2025 Mitsubishi Outlander...

　　This week, two lucky winners will each receive a Frontier Collapsible One Pot Cook Set from Sea to Summit. The ultralight, multipiece cook-eat-drink system is the ultimate packable solution for solo meals in the backcountry. 　　For a chance to win, submit the form below. Then, check out ways to earn additional entries to increase your chances of landing the prize....