Wzrd After working in the bike world for more than a decade, Emma May started making her own frames in 2019. Each Wzrd bike has a few signature design features, including a steel frame, a rigid or low-travel fork, and a long chainstay. Other elements, from the number of water-bottle holders to the vibrant paint jobs (courtesy of May’s partner,...

　　The idea came to Hope Zvara in 2017 at a professional mixer held in her town in Wisconsin. “There was a guy and we were talking about different applications for yoga,” says Zvara, a yoga teacher. “He asked, ‘Do you have anything truck drivers could do in the cab of the truck?’” 　　Inspiration for a business—and the cheeky name for...

　　Few things go hand in hand like a warm evening and grilling your favorite meats and veggies outside with your friends or family. And while you may be dialed for grilling pyrotechnics at home, you might also need a portable grill that can go with you and your family to your favorite parks, campsites, tailgate parties, and even on road...

　　We at GearJunkie take our gear on lots of trips. And we can bet that you do, too. As gear gets larger — from hard coolers and standup paddleboards to motorcycles — its essential to secure loads during transport. 　　Most of us have to take our gear from our house to the outdoors. Keeping things tied down and secure helps...

　　Christina Lustenberger, Jim Morrison, and Chantel Astorga just skied the line of a lifetime. After a stymied 2023 expedition to the Baltoro Muztagh region of Pakistan, Canadian ski mountaineer Christina Lustenberger and American Jim Morrison returned to the Trango Towers this April to ski the line of a lifetime. On May 9, with American Chantel Astorga, they climbed and skied...

　　Tragedy has struck on the world’s highest peak. 　　On Friday, officials with guiding company 8K Expeditions confirmed the death of Mongolian climber Usukhjargal Tsedendamba, telling news outlets that his body had been discovered just below Mount Everests summit at approximately 28,000 feet. 　　Tsedendamba was one of two Mongolian climbers missing on the peak since Monday, May 13. He and his...

　　Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between? For photographer Hugo Sanchez, the Aurora is an obsession he discovered when he picked up a camera to photograph a meteor shower. He was hooked. And then tragedy struck. ...

　　A pair of bills that would have allowed Hawaii’s government to charge for rescues of hikers who venture onto closed trails has died in the state legislature. 　　Senate Bill 2543 and House Bill 2174 were the latest in a series of proposals that sought to hold scofflaw adventurers financially responsible for their own rescues. The text of the House version...

　　Sandals are the chameleons of the footwear world. Some look like flip-flops, others like sneakers. Either way, on warm days, they let your feet breathe. And when your activities turn wet and/or wild, these adaptable kicks are ever ready to oblige. 　　To the untrained eye, some sandals might appear to be little more than flip-flops with heel straps. While others...

　　By now, we all know the best running shirts should be moisture-wicking. But why is moisture-wicking so important? Sweat is the main mechanism by which your body cools itself, but did you know that not allowing sweat to wick off your skin can be a source of overheating? 　　If sweat isn’t removed from your skin through evaporation or wicking, it...

　　The day my life changed, I sat on crinkly paper in a blue hospital gown. A surgeon had cut wide incisions to remove skin cancer—melanoma—in four places on my back and neck. I had 34 stitches taken out, and the scars were the length of a hand, but there was good news. I was healing. As far as the surgeon...

　　When you look at the tent market, its easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. The variety of styles, types, sizes, and functions is so vast that even if you think you know what you want, you might end up paralyzed by choices you didnt know you had. 　　Thats totally normal.Just stay calm and remember: The right tent is out there...