Fastest known times (FKTs) are the most popular type of record thru-hikers and endurance athletes are trying to set these days. People now run the Colorado Trail end to end in less than a week, hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail in just 46 days, complete calendar year triple crowns faster than ever, and the list goes on. 　　Lorrie Hess...

　　Tyler Johnson and his father were exploring a new hunting area and had no idea they were about to survive a bear mauling — and one of them was going to get shot in the process. Theyd just broken out of tall scrub and had stepped into a grassy clearing. Tyler heard his dad scream, Bear! first — then he...

　　Earbuds are everywhere. You can buy them at the gas station. You can ask Santa for them. Or you can order them on Amazon. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they provide a range of sound quality and even fitness functions that have allowed them to become a major staple in our modern lives.  　　I have used a...

　　The Yukon gets a facelift inside and out for 2025, to better align with the rest of GMCs SUV lineup. In addition, the Yukon AT4 Ultimate model hits the market with an impressive combo of refinement and ruggedness. 　　“We’re raising the bar on what our customers expect from GMC’s flagship and the addition of the AT4 Ultimate trim fuses ruggedness...

　　The Ford Bronco Sport gets more off-road capability, some tech upgrades, and some fun accessory options for 2025. The big story is that the little crossover SUV gets the Sasquatch Package. 　　“Bronco Sport customers love the outdoors and go off-roading 3.5 times as often as the owners of competitive vehicles, and camping twice as often,” said Matt Simpson, Ford Enthusiast...

　　If you are not a hunter, Im writing to you. And I do it with the utmost respect. Not everyone can, wants to, or should hunt. And thats totally fine. 　　While the realities of life and death are impossible to ignore, even many nonhunters subsist on a system that requires the taking of life. Just because you may not see...

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　　Nike: Extra 25% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Nike) Nike kicked off its Fall Sale this week (get it?), offering shoppers an additional 25% off at checkout on the brands many shoe styles. Customers can take advantage of this discount by using the promo code FALL25. The sale will run until August 24 at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time. 　　Case in point: The Nike...

　　Ram closes out the 2024 model year with some moon-themed heavy-duty trucks. Both the PowerWagon and Rebel Heavy Duty get the lunar treatment. 　　“The new Lunar versions of Ram PowerWagon and Ram Rebel Heavy Duty build on our Sport Truck leadership position,” said Chris Feuell, CEO of Ram and Chrysler brands. “These two new special editions are built on proven...

　　The collaborations keep on coming. This time, MKC has partnered with Huk to bring a sharp edge to your tacklebox and wardrobe. 　　On Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. MDT, youll be able to get your hands on the MKC x HUK Flathead Fillet knife and the Performance Hoodie. The collaboration between these two brands makes a ton of sense...

　　I was stoked about my stay at Trailborn Rocky Mountains from the moment I pulled into the parking lot and found a cow elk lying in the shade, eating grass outside the hotel rooms. Estes Park is filled with stubbornly carefree elk, but this was a reminder that I was indeed in the mountains and among big wildlife. 　　Trailborn Rocky...

　　Theres something heartwarming about two fellas fishing together for black crappie, breaking a state record, and then doing it again not 2 hours later. Thats exactly what Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley did. 　　On August 8 at 7:30 a.m., Marker caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at Woodrum Lake, breaking Craig Webbs 17.32-inch state record. Markers fish tied the existing weight of...