Andrea Larson stepped off the Northern Country Scenic Trail (NCST) on April 15, setting a new fastest known time (FKT) for an unsupported thru-hike of the Wisconsin NCST section. According to the Fastest Known Time website, she completed the 215-mile trail in 3 days, 3 hours, and 5 minutes. Larson ran and hiked almost nonstop, setting a pace of nearly...

　　You don’t need much to have a successful backpacking trip.Yes, you’ll need some gear (like a tent, asleeping bag, and apack). But most importantly, you’ll need a way to get clean, safe water while on the trail. 　　Before we explain in depth how each water filter works, here are a few things that will help you through this guide. There...

　　I gave birth to my first kid one week before Mother’s Day last year. Had you asked me then what I wanted for Mother’s Day, I would have said a poké bowl and a Mexican lager (or two or three)—the things I had been craving most after nine months of deprivation. 　　As for gifts that would make motherhood easier, I...

　　Few things get foragers excited like morel mushroom season. Few mushrooms get culinary mycophiles more giddy, and for good reason. Morels are delicious. Because this nearly-impossible-to-grow mushroom isnt available at your local market, it makes the allure of the morel even more enticing. 　　As a lay mycologist myself, I get absolutely elated when the leaves start to bud on the...

　　When PTSD from military service in Somalia changed the course of Chad Brown’s life, the subtle art of catch and release fly fishing changed it back. In this episode, the filmmaker, fisherman, soldier, and survivor tells the story of how giving back—to his community, to the river, to the fish—gave him a template for rebuilding his life. ...

　　The original version of this story was published on BikeRumor. 　　Its likely a tough week for the employees of Kona Bicycles. After setting up a booth at Sea Otter, one of the cycling industrys largest annual gatherings, Kona employees were told to tear it back down before the event even started. 　　The move was surprising for a number of reasons....

　　Buying the best running headphones can be a dice roll. Virtually all of us use them, but these techy tidbits come in all over the board. Depending on what you’re doing, they can miss the mark. The best running headphones provide strong field performance like fit and durability. Condition-specific factors — touch functionality, water resistance, and connectivity — could make...

　　The all-electric version of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class has just launched, and the company promises that it will have even better off-road performance than the gas model. Its called the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, which is a heck of a name. 　　But it can climb a 100% grade, has stability on side slopes up to 35 degrees, and...

　　Is it just us, or does it feel like every time you go to the beach, you must run a mini-marathon, transferring all of your gear from the car to the sand? Getting your umbrellas, towels, beach toys, kids, snacks, drinks, and body boards down to the beach typically requires multiple trips, leaving you exhausted by the time you finally...

　　KTM and Husqvarna released a GPS-based system as standard equipment for select bikes and a compatible accessory for select 2022-2024 dirt bikes. Dubbed the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO), it provides comprehensive performance data, allows controlling engine characteristics, and aids suspension setup. 　　The KTM CUO and Husqvarna CUO Basics 　　 　　The black box control unit for a Husqvarna Connectivity Unit Offroad;...

　　I really love dogs. All kinds of dogs. I have two and relish running trails with them. They’re a gift of companionship, loyalty and playfulness that’s nearly impossible to match in this world. 　　But there’s nothing I loathe more than getting charged by a dog that’s off leash while I’m out running on a trail. 　　It can be downright scary,...