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....

　　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...

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　　When it comes to outdoor gear, function comes first. But its also natural for us to want our gear to look really cool. From a purely aesthetic perspective, this weeks Emerging Gear is a feast for the eyes. 　　Arcteryx dropped new winter trail runners that look like something out of the world of high fashion, while Tifosi Optics collaborated with...

　　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...

　　Fjallraven is gearing up to release its lightest wood frame trekking backpack yet, the Kajka X-Lätt 45. Wood isnt often used as a design component in modern gear. Youll see wood cores in skis and bamboo (technically a grass) used for fly rods, garment fabrics, and even bike frames. 　　But when it comes to backpacks, which need to be light,...

　　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...

　　Warren Miller movies have become an essential ingredient in the recipe for pre–ski-season stoke. They get skiers and riders hyped for snowfall, psyched for powder days, and eager to hit the hills. On Sept. 3, Warren Miller dropped the trailer for its 76th annual ski film, titled Snow-Ciety. The trailer alone is enough to get just about anyone excited for...

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　　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...

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