Few climbs have captured our collective imagination quite like The Dawn Wall. This notoriously difficult route on El Capitan became a crucible for legendary climber Tommy Caldwell, who spent years developing it. 　　When Caldwell and partner Kevin Jorgeson finally ascended the entire route in 2015, their triumph became a seminal moment in the history of rock climbing. It has only...

　　Its been a tough week for the nations park system. 　　Massive layoffs are occurring throughout the federal government this week as part of President Donald Trumps plan to drastically reduce the federal workforce. Standing beside Elon Musk, an unelected official granted authority by Trump to dismantle parts of the U.S. government, Trump directed all federal agencies to identify employees who...

　　Being a part of a community centered around a common passion is a beautiful thing. Thats exactly what has drawn the members of Sending in Color together. The diverse group of Midwesterners all love to ice climb. 　　But this years exceptionally warm winter meant that all of the Michigan Ice Fest events were canceled for the first time ever. So,...

　　After years of steady improvement, the typical new car, truck, and crossover models have started having long-term reliability problems, according to a new study by J.D. Power. You might think of this as the long-term version of “long COVID,” as many of the problems are related to hardware and software issues related to the chip shortages manufacturers faced during the...

　　Climbing grades differ by region or even by crag within the same area. Some routes or boulders may be graded by the hardest move, while others feel like they factor in rests. Ultimately, the grade boils down to the perception of the technical difficulty, steepness, and effort needed to clip the chains. 　　Climbers have done their best to keep grading...

　　My feet keep finding their way back to Chacos softer sandals. From day-long walks through the humid heat of Medellin, Colombia, to short hikes along Georgia rivers, followed by nights around a campfire, my hard-working feet are reluctant to leave the extra support offered by Chacos CushZ. 　　Of course, these arent radically different from the Chaco Z/1, the classic sandal...

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　　REI: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/David Young) Youll find half-off prices for tons of sweet gear during REIs latest sale, which kicked off February 11 and continues for as long as supplies last. The February sale includes up to 30% off footwear from Brooks, Altra, and HOKA​, as well as 50% off clothing from REI Co-op Brand, Patagonia, prAna,...

　　We tested the best womens-specific all-mountain skis and many unisex skis in all types of terrain to find the best all-mountain skis for women. We skied in snow ranging from deep powder to East Coast ice. And we pushed the limits of terrain at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, Wyoming’s Jackson Hole, more than half a dozen resorts in Idaho,...

　　Columbias We Heart Our Members promotion offers extra savings to Greater Rewards members, among other benefits. The best part? Its free to become a member. 　　Join Greater Rewards today to get free shipping, earn points on purchases, and more. Once youre signed up, youll have access to these member-exclusive perks and greater deals from the current Winter Sale. 　　We recently...

　　Black Diamond today issued a recall for its Recon LT avalanche transceivers. Corrosion problems are causing some of these beacons to malfunction or turn off, and the brand is subsequently urging all owners of the Recon LT to immediately stop using the devices and return them for repair, replacement, or a refund. 　　This recall includes all Black Diamond Recon LT...

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