Have you ever been hiking along a trail and had that distinct sensation of being followed? Its the moment when your sixth or seventh sense kicks in, and you pause, holding your breath, listening, and turning to check that no ones around. Theres always a sense of relief when you realize it was just your imagination. You arent being stalked...

　　An 18-year-old from Texas just set a new world record for speed climbing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. American athlete Sam Watson just broke his own world record on his way to the quarter-finals of the speed climbing competition, which will conclude on Thursday. 　　It was a stunning response to Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo, who had matched Watsons speed record of 4.79 seconds with...

　　My ski touring partner and I kicked steps into the imposing west face of a classic Gore Range peak. I paused to look up at the first rays of morning sunshine fanning over the ridgeline. The ascent was a mix of waist-deep facets under a breakable crust, front-pointing the face, and scrambling abrasive granite. On climbs like these, ski pants...

　　It’s hard to find one ski jacket for all the conditions you’ll encounter riding at ski resorts and in the backcountry. A shell that can hold its own against subzero storms on a resort ridgeline is usually overkill when spring touring in full sun in the 50s. Still, ski apparel brands are game to try, and Rab’s Latok is a...

　　Its about that time of year when everythings on the table: Fall and winter are right around the corner, but summers still in full swing! 　　That said, we scoped out Backcountrys Semi-Annual Sale to find you the best deals on in-season hiking gear, winter apparel, and other outdoor essentials. 　　Heres your chance to save up to 50% off newly discounted...

　　Some bouldering shoes, especially ones aimed at competition or training, have become so soft that they feel like socks with rubber on them. Yes, they are so sensitive, but they also have almost no support and can disintegrate quickly under hard use. 　　I tested the Zenist exactly as its claims demanded. I trained in them on multiple home and gym...

　　From the beginning, Wrangler’s goal was to create the worlds best five-pocket jeans. The women’s 14MWZ Cowboy Cut jeans have the same seven iconic features paying homage to the inaugural pair: the rope logo button, deep watch pocket, seven belt loops, flat rivets, downward facing seams, a logo patch, and the “W” stitch on the back pockets. 　　Wrangler knows how...

　　A ski boot that tries to be everything for everyone often ends up being good for no one. But buying two pairs of ski boots — one for the ski resort, one for the backcountry — is expensive. So, there’s obviously a financial reason to consider crossover ski boots. Like most hybrid ski boots, the Nordica Unlimited LT 130 DYN...

　　I take my foot warmth pretty seriously, especially after suffering the consequences of frostnip on my toes. Which is why I absolutely love a solid pair of down booties that are not only comfortable, but also sufficiently insulated for indoor and outdoor use. Cue the Down Booties from Sierra Designs, a pair of slide-ons with durable construction and a decent...

　　When my ski boots disappeared on my feet, I knew my feet, liners, and shells were working in harmony. My toes weren’t cold, and my feet weren’t slipping and sliding inside the liners. And that’s saying a lot — my feet are exceptionally challenging to match with ski boots. 　　Socks are the foundation of your winter skiing kit, and they’re...

　　Polaris RZRs have been synonymous in the SxS (side-by-side) landscape as premium, high-performance machines with a race-bred lineage. In fact, Polaris won its first Dakar Rally this year, winning the SSV class with a vehicle based on an RZR Pro R Factory. 　　Events like the Dakar Rally demand so much from any machine. Horsepower, suspension, handling, and durability, among a...

　　There are e-bike cruisers that dabble as commuters and commuters packed with features like fat tires for off-road exploration. There are even full-tilt mountain bikes decked out with lights and racks for maximum versatility. 　　Among this littered field, the Orbea Diem is a much more purpose-driven machine whose components feel custom-tailored for urban commuting rather than skirting the line between...