Nike changed the landscape of performance running shoes when it debuted the Vapor Fly 4% in 2017. Almost a decade later, every major shoe company has a racing model designed to compete with what Nike led with: carbon-plated, nitrogen-injected foams to dramatically improve runners’ performances. 　　But Nike is incredibly commercial, sometimes inventing, but almost always chasing whatever is trending. The...

　　Four years before I was born, in the summer of 1984, my parents hiked to the fire lookout on Yellowstone’s 10,210-foot Mount Washburn and wrote their names in the lime-green federal supply service logbook stored inside. They were newly engaged. She was a 22-year-old nursing student from rural Minnesota who’d left behind the cornfields for a summer job folding sheets...

　　Making the steep, 12-mile long, 3,000-foot change in elevation up the notorious Davis Dam Grade to the top of Union Pass on Arizona State Route 68 can be a real challenge for anyone towing a trailer because it taxes the ability of any tow vehicle. That’s why this stretch of highway is a well-known testing ground for all the pickup...

　　It was dumping snow, and I was halfway to the resort when I realized Id forgotten my ski shell. I had two options: Turn around and drive home to grab it and miss another hour of powder skiing, or I could use the PAKA Apu Parka that I had stashed in the trunk with my après clothes. It wasnt necessarily...

　　Canada has fired back at recent U.S. trade actions by imposing a steep 25% retaliatory tariff on American fishing rods, nets, hooks, lines, and other tackle, effective as of March 13, 2025. 　　This latest development comes as trade tensions continue to escalate following the Trump administrations implementation of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. These...

　　Longer days. Warmer weather. Finally, a dry track. For the Brooks Beasts Track Club, all signs point to spring training. These professional runners are kicking their workouts into high gear for the upcoming season—and making sure their nutrition keeps up. 　　Wherever you are in your running life, you can learn something from the Brooks Beasts. The team includes Olympic medalists,...

　　While riding in the spring and summer, I learned how innovative and versatile a single jacket could be with the REV’IT! Tornado 4 H20. The brand combined mesh with CE Level 2 armor in the shoulder and elbow — boosting a AA rating for slide protection — so bombing down the highway at 60mph on a 90-degree July afternoon felt...

　　Earlier this month, Texas lawmakers established their own version of President Trumps Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). Trump created the agency to shrink the federal government and put Elon Musk in charge of the cost-cutting. 　　That has led to the gutting of many federal agencies — including the ones that manage public lands. 　　Now, one of the Texas lawmakers placed...

　　The ideal motorcycle helmet for ADV touring needs to be lightweight and vent well. Youll probably also like a shade over a broad visor for better visibility on a trail. I tested the KLIM Krios Pro last spring and summer to figure out how well it balances those needs. Its a super-versatile helmet that’s bomber for almost everything you’ll throw...

　　Have you ever thought about quitting the rat race, becoming free from rent or a mortgage, and hitting the open road? 　　Whatever your answer to that question, a lot of people do. For years, Instagram has showcased beautifully aesthetic versions of a more simple life on the road with the hashtag #vanlife, which is populated with nearly 18 million posts....

　　For decades, Pinarello has been a dream bike for countless road racers and racing fans.The 70-year-old Italian brand has consistently produced visually stunning rides that have won every major race imaginable. The Pinarello brand is synonymous with victory at the biggest races, from the Olympic Games to the Tour de France and World Championships across several disciplines. Pinarello also holds...

　　Last May, Colorados Hanging Lake Trail closed ahead of a $4.5 million, 100-year restoration project. Almost a year later, reservations are finally open for hikers to book their timed entry slots starting July 1. 　　Hanging Lake is a National Natural Landmark and one of Colorados most popular hiking destinations. However, due to high visitation through the 2010s, damage sustained during...