The Associated Press on March 27 reported Lou Whittakers passing. According to Rainier Mountaineering Inc., the Pacific Northwest guide company he founded in 1969, it occurred peacefully at home on March 24. Whittaker was 95. 　　Whittaker began climbing in the 1940s with his twin brother, Jim, who earned fame as the first American to summit Mt. Everest in 1963. Lou...

　　Make some room, friends: Theres a new storyteller coming to the mic. Two of mountaineerings most adventurous climbers, Adrian Ballinger and Sam Kieckhefer, have launched a new podcast about navigating the highest altitudes from a guides perspective. 　　The Duffel Shuffle debuts on Tuesday, April 2, and promises plenty of alpine sport insight, from tips about dealing with extreme terrain to...

　　With two people and loads of gear on board, the INEOS Grenadier covered 5,000 miles of wintery roads across two countries during the 2024 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally. Not only did we manage to win our class in the vehicle, but the rally also highlighted its strengths and weaknesses. 　　My wife, Mercedes Lilienthal, and I took a 2024 INEOS Grenadier...

From Torridon, to Glen Nevis, to the Cairngorms, planning authorities are facing a flood of applications to build new 4G masts in Scotland's wildest and most scenic places. Hundreds of phone masts are planned, each needing vehicle access tracks and diesel generators. Most are located in uninhabited glens, serving no apparent local need. Costing taxpayers half a billion pounds, the...

　　There’s a saying in Iceland that’s sort of the country’s unofficial motto: Þetta reddast (sounds like “thetta rettast”). Like so many Icelandic words there isn’t a direct translation into English, but the essence of it is, “Ehhh, it’ll be fine” My good friend Pétur Magnusson, who lives in Reykjavik, tells me, “It’s a big part of our national identity. It’s...

　　The winters in Washington are known for one thing: rain. But if you’re desperate to get outside regardless (like I am), you’ll find yourself rummaging through the thickets in a steady drizzle for a place to pitch your tent (like I did). 　　Despite the rain, however, I was able to enjoy a cozy evening curled up with a good book...

　　I have often joked that skiing is a jealous lover. I spend all my money on her. When she’s around, all my free time is devoted to her, too. Friendships with people who dont understand her appeal fall by the wayside —in a way, she isolates me. If I’m up too late midweek, I still answer her call at 5:45...

　　Love it or hate it, the tidal wave of mock product launches and inexplicable brand campaigns is upon us once more! April Fools Day is here and if you havent been bested yet, keep your guard up! 　　Weve already got the scoop on a handful of oddball announcements, so scroll on to get in on the gag. And if you...

　　For many people, cannabis and time in nature go hand in hand.Most of the fishermen, hikers, bikers, campers, skiers, and boarders I surround myself with always seem to have a joint or bowl in rotation. Its a common thing to see when youre recreating on trails, ski slopes, or bodies of water — especially in states where cannabis is legal....

　　The human body is an engine with efficiency similar to a car engine. In both cases, about three-quarters of the energy consumed is released as heat. That’s why it’s easy to heat the interior of a car: just blow some of that heat from the engine into the cabin. And it’s why endurance athletes worry a lot about getting too...

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　　Outspoken Pro Tour angler Jim Watson wont be competing in MLF events until at least December 31, 2025. This comes as a result of his suspension by the organization. 　　In a press release, MLF stated that Watson has been suspended for multiple violations of the standards outlined in the 2024 Major League Fishing Angler and League Participation Agreement and the...