You can practically hear these brands begging for the pow. While it seems that many of us are anxiously awaiting the return of chillier temperatures, a combination of brands old and new have put out some seriously cool stuff this month. 　　Its (almost) enough to make us forget about Halloween. At the very least, were already yearning for the most...

　　The 80s called and said, Lets party. Toyota answered the call, chopped the top off a 2025 4Runner, removed two doors, painted it purple with some wave graphics, and added a couple of surfboards. Toyota is bringing the open-air spirit of the first-gen 4Runner to the annual SEMA show with the TRD Surf Concept. 　　“The 2025 4Runner reminded me of...

　　DNA taken from a discarded beer can has led to the arrest of a man being charged with the murder of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem while he was camping. Gallatin County police identified the suspect as Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, today in a press conference. 　　Kjersem had set up a campsite on Thursday, Oct. 10, near Butte, Mont. According to police,...

　　With the many options out there, having a subpar hunting pant these days is simply not an issue. From the high-tech materials and fits to the advanced technology, the days of dealing with $30 pants from Wally World are days of the past. All of that said, high-end hunting clothing is … well, high-end. And that comes at a cost....

　　2024 has been a banner year for GPS sports watch technology. The four major brands in the space — first Suunto, then Garmin, and now Polar and Coros — have added an AMOLED display option to their high-horsepower units. These, and COROS PACE Pro discussed here, arent a “first” in wearables or consumer devices. If you use an iPhone or...

　　Hyundai is planning a new hydrogen fuel-cell SUV. This time instead of the oddball Nexo, Hyundai is going to give its FCEV some character. 　　The Hyundai Initium gets a new design language that looks retro, rugged, and futuristic all at the same time. The Korean automaker calls it Art of Steel. 　　Better Fuel Cell = New Model to Show It...

　　Nobody likes cold, clammy, or tingly feet. Seemingly simple, ski socks are a surprisingly technical layer thats critical for keeping your feet warm, protected, and comfortable. Finding the right pair for your foot circulation, activity, and boots in addition to the conditions like temperature, lets you enjoy the slopes or ski tour even longer. 　　Whether youre skiing or snowboarding, this...

　　Its finally happening. This Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, Keystone Resort and its neighbor Arapahoe Basin will both start their lifts and open their slopes for the first skiers of the 2024/25 season. Vail and Arapahoe Basin (now owned by Alterra Mountain Company) both announced their opening days on Oct. 31. 　　Wolf Creek Ski Area was the first resort in the...

　　Toyota is going topless at the 2024 SEMA Show! We just got a first look at the retro-inspired Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept yesterday. Today, Toyota has unveiled the Land Cruiser ‘Recreation Open eXperience’ or ROX concept. Both top-optional vehicles will have real-world debuts at the 2024 SEMA Show. 　　We asked ourselves how we could make an even more exciting...

　　When 24-year-old Greta Staggs first started her job as a climber steward, she admits to feeling a little nervous. She was one of two people hired by Access Fund, a nonprofit that protects climbing areas. Staggs spent this spring at Kentuckys Red River Gorge. 　　Every morning for several months, Staggs waited at various entrances to the canyon to speak with...

　　Presented by 　　 　　For artist Hannah Eddy, every day blends deep work and deep play. Clad in her favorite pair of Dickies Carpenter Pants, Eddy loads her mountain bike into the back of her bright red 1988 Toyota truck. Her destination: Sierra Vista Bike Park. She just needs to swing by her downtown Reno art studio for 4-5 concentrated hours...

　　Our camp on night one was about 4 miles and 2,000 vertical feet from the trailhead. Nothing epic, but at 12,000 feet, nothing to trifle with, either. Add about 50 pounds of gear, including a rifle, and it was a stout hike. That was day one of my 2024 Colorado elk rifle season and the first day of testing of...