John Junky knew the beat-up REI Half Dome tent belonged in a museum as soon as it hit the counter of the Fairbanks, Alaska, store. The customer who brought it in told him hed slept over a thousand nights in it. But finally, it started to delaminate, and he was ready for a change. 　　So hed come to cash in...

　　Even when the roads are iced over, the trails are covered in snow, and the wind is ripping, runners still ask themselves the question, “Can I get away with shorts today?” But there’s no need to sprint through your first mile in survival mode and finish your run with wind-burned thighs and a frozen grimace. The free-flowing, breathable materials, subtle...

　　Electrolytes are having a moment. If you head to your local grocery store or vitamin shop, you’ll find rows of electrolyte-infused powders, tablets, and beverages that claim to rehydrate you quickly and effectively. 　　There is one product, in particular, that many athletes are testing out: salt pills. The tiny white tablets, which contain a concentrated amount of sodium chloride, have...

　　Winter running is hard for everyone, whether you’re an every-day-come-what-may die-hard or just decided to start running in the New Year. But thanks to high-performance fabrics and smart designs, this season’s best womens running tights and pants make getting outside accessible, whatever your tolerance for cold. So pull on a good pair of pants or tights and don’t let a...

　　Shaun White has been the face of snowboarding for two decades. So what is he doing in retirement? A lot. He’s launching his own snowboard brand. He’s raising money to protect public lands. He’s even starting his own half-pipe competition. In this live interview from The Outside Festival in Denver, former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones talks with White about life...

　　Even if youve been reading the news about Hurricane Helenes massive destruction in North Carolina, you probably havent heard of Old Fort. This small town of about 800 people sits just a half-hour drive east of Asheville, which received national news coverage after the tropical storm ripped through the area in September. 　　Old Fort, however, was excluded from the relief...

　　I have a confession to make: I am super intimidated by ski boots. I have written about ski boots many times in the past decade and interviewed more than a dozen experts; I’ve skied hundreds of days in that time frame and worked as a professional ski instructor; and I still have a ton to learn about this complicated product....

　　If youre looking for a reliable vehicle (and a good time), Subaru has a party invitation for you. 　　The carmaker just announced six events for the 2025 WinterFest program, a partnership with lifestyle brand POWDR that started in 2014. Subaru just topped the charts for reliability in the 2024 Consumer Reports Auto Report Card, so the events may feel like...

　　There’s a reason why, even among heavy hitters, the Tormek T-4 was a favorite in our review of the best knife sharpeners. There are as many ways to sharpen an edge as there are ways to skin a cat, but few offer the combination of versatility, precision, and — oddly enough — ASMR as a Tormek.  　　The Tormek T-4 Bushcraft,...

　　Arkansas State Representative Steve Unger has introduced a bold new bill that marries public safety with outdoor recreation. The proposal? Give truckers who help bust human trafficking operations a lifetime hunting and fishing license — because nothing says “thank you for saving lives” quite like a permanent pass to bag a buck. 　　Truckers, who spend long hours crisscrossing the state’s...

　　Most ski films aim for energy —lots of energy. From hucking of cliffs to splashing pristine pow, the legacy of these short edits is to amp up viewers to shred their own gnar. Occasionally, though, a ski edit might follow their subject through tragedy, sadness, or a painful event. 　　But rare is the film that lies somewhere in the middle....

　　This winter, Turtle Fur wants to keep you warm and spark your next adventure. One lucky winner will receive the Turtle Fur Ultimate Winter Kit (valued at $3,700). 　　In addition to $300 worth of Turtle Fur gear, the kit includes everything you need to take on winter adventures like never before. Were talking custom skis, snowshoes, top-tier base layers, goggles,...