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　　A verdict has been announced in the drawn-out case against Michelino Sunseri. The 32-year-old professional endurance athlete has been embroiled in controversy since he cut a switchback in Grand Teton National Park during an FKT attempt on Sept. 2, 2024. The judge in his case, Stephanie A. Hambrick, published her decision a year to the day later on Tuesday, Sept....

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　　The Lemhi County Prosecutor’s Office in Idaho has filed a criminal complaint against Ryan C. Lampers, 51, of Montana. GearJunkie obtained court documents showing Lampers faces eight separate charges following an investigation by Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers into his hunting activity during the 2024 season. 　　Lampers is a well-known hunter on social media, known by the monicker StHealthy...

　　As you might expect, the 2026 Honda Prelude is a very different machine from the one that went out of production nearly a quarter-century ago. Among other changes, it is the latest in Honda’s growing lineup of hybrids. 　　Is there still a market for a reasonably affordable sports coupe? Honda is about to find out. 　　Nearly a quarter-century after pulling...

　　For years, snowboard bindings have remained relatively the same, with two straps to put on and take off, requiring extra time at the top of the lift compared to skiers. Companies like FLOW had tried to create a fast-entry binding with a droppable high back. But these were often heavy, awkward, and didnt have the performance of expert-level riders needed. Thats where the Jones...

　　Traversing on a snowboard is synonymous with riding in the extremes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Last spring, while kicking up short, steep slopes, I was happy to be wearing a sturdy boot with an aggressive outsole: the womens Salomon Vista Dual BOA snowboard boot. 　　This design was a good match for the mixture of hardpack and slush as I...

　　What if we didnt make a trail shoe aimed at the Rocky Mountains? That seems to be the approach taken by New England brand Tracksmith with its latest release. 　　Most of the popular trail runners follow HOKA and Altras schools of thought: maximum cushion and a roomy toe box. And I can attest, those shoes perform brilliantly. But unless youre...

　　As technology grows more complex, theres increasing competition to make that tech feel less like a gadget. The smartwatch segment is a clear example of that, as screenless wearables like Whoop have become more popular. 　　Now, Polar aims to carve out a piece of the marketplace. Long known for its sports computers and heart rate monitors — since the 1970s—Polar...

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　　After a 21-mile, 10-hour day on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT), all I wanted was my calorically dense dehydrated pasta meal. I whipped out the Coastal Range Equipment Backpacker Stove ($149), and in less than a minute, I had enough water boiled for my meal, which was great because I had approximately zero patience left.  　　I tested the upstart brand...