I should be wrecked. 　　It’s my first full day in South Africa after a brutal 33-hour journey from my home in Bend, Oregon. I woke at 3:15 A.M. to catch the first of three flights to Johannesburg, crossed nine time zones in economy class, and finally fell into bed at 9 P.M. Typically, my jet lag for such a long-haul...

　　When Nick Russell and Jerry Mark heard Hillary Nelson recount the story of making her first descent on Indias Papsura (aka the Peak of Evil), they were immediately intrigued. The way it was described to them, it didnt sound like just another ski line. It sounded like a real mountaineering challenge — and the two snowboarders wanted their shot at...

　　We missed Emerging Gear last week, so in classic Thanksgiving style — were serving up leftovers. That means weve got a few extra platters of outdoor gear for you to peruse. 　　Snow lovers will want to window-shop the gorgeous new Eileen Gu skis from Faction, as well as the Stormtrooper-like snow helmets from Ruroc. Cyclists wont want to miss this...

　　While visiting the lodge at Idaho’s Sun Valley Resort a few years ago, Colombian-American photographer Sofía Jaramillo noticed something disconcerting about the pictures lining the walls. In the images, which date back to the ski hill’s opening in 1936, nearly everyone was white. “That’s when I got the idea—how cool would it be to re-create these, except centering people of...

　　Living in Colorado, our dogs go everywhere with us. From beer gardens to backcountry forays, our pups are glued to our hip for all of our outdoor adventures. A legacy brand in the wingshooting and fly-fishing space, Orvis also designs rugged dog crates like the Orvis Tough Trail Folding Crate ($179) to keep our best friends safe and comfortable while...

　　Wondering which car, truck or crossover is the best for you to buy? There are plenty of factors to consider, including price, performance, handling, features, and safety — though reliability typically lands in the top spot for most American shoppers. Consumer Reports has handed out its 2025 Automotive Report Card and this year put a premium on dependability. The results...

　　Eric Boomer and Ben Stookesberry are proven and legendary explorers, most notably for their whitewater kayak missions to the far corners of the globe. In this short film, presented by the Whitewater brand, they check off some un-paddled gems deep in Mexico. 　　Not only are they the kayakers and safety crew, but also the film crew on this wild exploratory...

　　Rivian has just announced the start of its next-gen Rivian Adventure Network of charging stations. The new generation of charging sites will let other brand EVs charge as well as Rivian R1T and R1S models. The first site opens today, with more expected to go into service in seven states before the end of the year. 　　Rivian Offers More Than...

　　Sweaters are back. Sure, fleece has been the king of mid-layers for decades, dominating the key mid-layer space of adventurous wardrobes, but in recent years old school knitwear, made mostly from natural fibers, is raging back into fashion. Personally, I’ve become absolutely sweater-obsessed in the last couple of years and can’t remember the last time I chose a fleece over...

　　As you’re walking the shoreline collecting seashells, with the cool waves hitting your feet, you want a shoe that can stand up to the sand, salt, and water. Sometimes, that quick walk turns into a few miles of walking as you keep filling your pockets and taking in the sunshine vibes. 　　Your feet shouldn’t pay the price for this extended...

　　Why have four wheels when you can have six? Bigger is almost always better, right? The Polaris Sportsman 66 570 certainly isnt a little machine. 　　I wasnt initially sure how Id feel about an ATV with so much additional length. In the area I tend to rip around in, being nimble is a requirement for an ATV. Honestly, my first...

　　There are very few electric motocross or trail bikes currently in production. The king of the electric hill is the Stark Varg, which closely mimics gas dirt bikes in size and performance (in some aspects, it outperforms 450cc dirt bikes). But for many, this is too much power, size, and weight, adding to the already tall barriers to entry. Dust...