Even in a time of rampant wildfires, the blaze that scorched Canadas Jasper National Park this summer was exceptional. It was the largest fire the park had seen in 100 years, consuming one-third of all buildings in the nearby town of Jasper. 　　The national park was evacuated in July, and remained closed to visitors in September. But on September 10...

　　If youre looking for hardy travel gear with prodigious protection, Victorinox now offers an extra incentive. Last week, the brand famous for the original Swiss Army Knife announced a lifetime warranty on travel gear that previously applied only to the brands multitools and kitchen knives. 　　This expansion now applies to the brands luggage, business cases, duffel bags, totes, and backpacks....

　　I was the fly on the wall at meetings as three young women decided on the products shoppers will see at local climbing shops in 2025. There were spreadsheets on computers and diagrams on projection screens. Samples of yet-to-be-released gear made laps around the conference room in Bellevue, Wash. 　　REIs Sarah Kendzior, Backcountry.coms Andrea Palmer, and MECs Kim McGrenere were...

　　Australian cyclist Lachlan Lachy Morton, 32, just broke one of the more difficult records in long-distance biking. He circumnavigated Australia in 30 days, 9 hours, and 59 minutes, completing the ride on October 5 at 1:54 p.m. local time. He averaged an astonishing 279 miles per day to log a new Fastest Known Time for a route known simply as...

　　Metcalfes final summit on the list of 14 8,000m peaks was Tibets Shisha Pangma, the lowest of the 14 at 8,027 m (26,335 feet). 　　This story originally appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　It was magical, Metcalfe told ExplorersWeb. The internal medicine physician from Vail, Colo., added some details about the summit day. 　　Conditions were much different than last year, Metcalfe said. We...

　　The 2025 Ford Bronco is taking it easy. Ford will bring its popular Free Wheeling stripe package from the compact Bronco Sport to its burlier sibling, letting both models share in the late 70s-inspired fun. 　　Fords original Free Wheeling package was a graphics kit from the heydeys of custom trucks and vans. The package added red, yellow, and orange sunset...

　　Five years ago, Doug Fish co-founded Indy Pass to bring more people to Americas independent ski resorts. Despite competing against corporate giants like Epic and Ikon, the brand has since become the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world. 　　But now Fish and other Indy Pass leaders are embarking on a new experiment. Its converting one of Americas mom-and-pop ski resorts...

　　The Kia Carnival already stood out in the minivan segment by not driving like a minivan. The 2025 Carnival refresh makes it not look like a minivan, either. I went to the mountains east of San Diego to check out the changes to this people-mover and to test out its new hybrid system, which promises 50% better fuel economy than...

　　Whilefoam rollersare great, it’s hard to beat the healing power of a massage.Over the past five or so years, percussive therapy has changed how gym-goers and physical therapists treat soreness and chronic pain and relieve the buildup of lactic acid. Best of all, quality percussion massagers (a.k.a. massage guns) are a portable, powerful, one-time investment. 　　Percussion massagers are a staple...

　　Donning one of the best face coverings available makes staying comfortable in changing conditions easier forskiers and snowboarders. We tested the best face coverings to find the top options that will keep your neck and ears (and sometimes more) warm and protected so you can stay out longer and enjoy all winter has to offer. 　　Writer, skier, and gear-tester extraordinaire...

　　Vista Outdoor, the parent company of dozens of iconic hunting, fishing, and gear brands, is about to be divvied up and sold. On Friday, the Anoka, Minnesota-based conglomerate announced that it had agreed to split itself into two parts to be sold to two distinct buyers in deals valued at a total of $3.35 billion. 　　After resisting multiple takeover attempts...

　　Specializeds family of Vado e-bikes have long been a favorite of commuters and urban riding aficionados. Since the launch of the original Vado about 7 years ago, the platform has undergone a long series of transformations and evolutions. 　　Tweaks over time have moved the bike from its heavier, boxier roots to a much more refined platform that looks, feels, and...