If youre planning on going for a hike sometime soon, try to stay safe out there. State officials have reported a spate of hiking deaths recently as more people venture outside with the onset of summer. 　　The victims ranged in age and location, suggesting that all hikers, regardless of ability level, should take extra care when exploring the outdoors or...

　　On May 3, authorities in the Mexican state of Baja California discovered the bodies of three surfers—two Australians and one American—who had been missing for a week. Authorities announced the arrest of three people in connection with the alleged murder. 　　The crime has generated headlines and intense media scrutiny around the world, turning a spotlight onto the Baja peninsula and the...

　　Registration opens on Thursday for Arcteryxs climbing academy in Squamish, British Columbia. The annual event offers clinics from icons like Will Gadd and modern crushers like Alannah Yip, helping climbers achieve their next goals. 　　But Arcteryx also has a separate event in Truckee, Calif., this month. It aims to teach many of the same skills — but exclusively for LGBTQ...

　　Venturing off-road can provide a mental liftto your weekly routine and reap huge fitness gains. While we’ve all taken our road shoes to the trail, having specific trail running shoes will elevate your off-road game. 　　The perfect shoe is the calculus of individual fit and the type of trail you run on. To collect feedback, we had our team of...

　　Unless you only ride off-road or race tracks, every motorcycle boot has a compromise. Walkability and comfort dont mesh with maximum protection. But its possible to find footwear for riding that’s protective, relatively walkable, and doesn’t look outlandish. That trifecta is the bull’s-eye of this list.Beyond that focus, we wanted to find moto boots that nail comfort. 　　We skewed this...

　　Greasy, sunscreen-coated skin is a discomfort for many outdoor enthusiasts. The oily lotion on your hands makes it hard to grip rock, and the layer spread onto your arms and legs becomes a grit and dust magnet on hiking trails. But the sun doesn’t care what your plans are. If you don’t protect your skin while recreating outside, you’ll pay...

　　Carl the Carpenter loves working hard. Well … he wants to love it, but construction is a young man’s game, and Carl’s no spring chicken. It’s not his first rodeo — or tenth, for that matter. 　　He works for the weekend. Most evenings, before heading home to his wife and kiddos — you can find him propped on his tailgate,...

　　For most of us, a great day at the beach means spending time in the sun while also protecting ourselves from it. The best beach umbrellas provide the sun protection we need while being easily portable, simple to set up, and resistant to wind and varying weather conditions. 　　While classic beach umbrellas are still among the most popular ways to...

　　On Sunday, May 5, a hiker made an unnerving discovery on a section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) between PA Route 873 and the George W. Outerbridge Shelter in Pennsylvania. Scattered on the ground were handfuls of dog treats set with large barbed fishhooks — a potentially lethal snack for any passing pooch. 　　The discovery was reported by the Lehigh...

　　The Autonomous — now referred to as the Semi-Autonomous — Cannonball record has been broken. A Spanish Trail Semi-Autonomous record was also established. Both were done in a Toyota Prius, of all things! 　　New Semi-Autonomous Cannonball Run Record of 43 hours and 18 minutes, at 98.4% autonomous Established Spanish Trail Semi-Autonomous Record at 32 hours and 56 minutes, at 97.432%...

　　Dumbbells can be used for everything from competitive powerlifting training to cardio dance classes. They can apply to a nearly unlimited amount of movements and work almost any muscle in your body. But selecting a dumbbell isn’t as simple as picking one up and lifting it. Dumbbells can range in weight from one pound to 150 pounds and beyond. 　　Dumbbells...

　　Foraging is a lost art that I find incredibly rewarding in the warmer months. It usually starts with fiddleheads and ramps at the beginning of May. Then the hunt for morel mushrooms starts around Mother’s Day, as long as the weeks leading up have been warm and rainy. After that, there’s a wide variety of berries — low- and high-bush...