A Utah father is facing six first-degree felony charges after a hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon left his three children in critical condition. Authorities released a detailed timeline that identifies weather exposure, delayed retreat, and medical emergencies among the primary factors in the case. 　　The Hike 　　 　　Wasatch Mountain Range Broads Fork Twin Peaks Trail; (photo/Shutterstock) In early October, Micah...

　　The outdoor industry has been grappling with its use of PFAS — so-called forever chemicals — for years. As their toxic effects on wildlife and humans became more widely understood, conservation groups and customers pushed brands to eliminate these chemicals, which are often found in items like waterproof jackets. 　　And now theres a new potential source of PFAS in nature...

　　Arguably, time itself is a matter of form and function, but when it comes to reading time during outdoor ventures, the form of a proper field watch is the way to go. For more specialized use, there are tactical and dive builds, but we still lump them in with the general term field watches. 　　To withstand years of use, whether...

　　The brand-new SQ5 is a big deal for Audi. The SUV is far and away its bestseller in the U.S., nearly doubling Audis next-best last year. When brand sales dropped 14% in 2024, and the Q5 and more powerful SQ5 were down 23%, its a big problem in need of a solution. 　　Audi needs to reverse that trend, and the...

　　Impact Dog Crates showed up in my life for a pretty simple reason. I needed a crate I could trust on the road, that did not eat up my whole truck bed when I was not using it. 　　My bird dogs and I get out for roosters when we can, and they often come along for long cross-country drives. They...

　　Figuring out which is the best tree stand for your hunt is no easy feat. It just isnt a product that lends itself to an easy test drive. Tree stands often have a painful price tag and its one that isnt easy to swallow if your stand makes your toes fall asleep mid-hunt. 　　When it comes to hunting, the right...

　　The name of the game for many businesses in 2025, not least of all knife manufacturers, has been adaptation to stay operational. An uncertain landscape of tariffs and the costs of raw materials left a looming specter of higher manufacturing costs. 　　One tactic to combat raising prices, at least to the degree posed by the very highest tariff rates, is...

　　Whether you’re looking for a buddy to take mountain biking, skiing, running, kayaking, or hiking, most dogs are up for anything given a bit of training and encouragement — and, of course, the right gear. 　　Our editors have traveled thousands of miles with their dogs, by car, foot, ski, and almost any other means of adventure. Needless to say, weve...

　　Those planning to visit U.S. national parks from outside the country will have to pay stiffer fees in 2026. New rules announced Tuesday, Nov. 25, will require an additional $100 for non-U.S. residents entering 11 of the countrys most popular national parks. The fee will be charged in addition to the standard park entrance fee. 　　The higher fee will apply to...

　　There are many iconic moments from the 1989 classic National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. But the one that really etched itself into my childhood consciousness was when Clark Griswold ventured into a nearby forest to cut down a Christmas tree. 　　You can cut down your own tree? I thought. That sounds amazing! 　　Of course, this childhood dream never came true for...

　　Small improvements to the gear you use day in and day out mean big improvements in functionality and protection, and this holiday week welcomed gear releases that did just that. 　　A new phone case aims to give your expensive smartphone the protection of an airbag. Wildly popular blade maker Montana Knife Company releases multiple new models. And some high-end, high-tech...

　　About an hour and a half into my first sit of the season, I was having a staredown with a doe 10 yards away. Other deer were in the area, and I reminded myself to stay still, trust my camouflage, and put out good vibes. Yes, I believe deer detect vibes. 　　After what felt like an eternity, she put her...