In the Pantheon of outdoor brands reside hallowed names that everyone knows,from alpinists and ultra-runners to car campers and festival goers. These companies feel like pillars of the $1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and the average consumer might assume they enjoy tenured status on REIs shelves. 　　The short list includes Patagonia, Columbia, The North Face, and, for many, Marmot. Founded...

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　　The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking aim at the 2001 Roadless Rule. On Friday, August 29, the Forest Service will publish a Notice of Intent to start the repeal process. That step kicks off an environmental review and a short public comment window that closes on Friday, September 19. 　　The Roadless Rule limits new roads, timber harvest, and development...

　　Google has released its search data on the top queried national parks of all time, and the winner comes as no surprise to us. Of the 433 that exist, Americans seem to be obsessed with Yellowstone, and pop culture might be to blame. 　　The Yellowstone effect is real, Lucy Guthrie Beighle, director of communications at Western Montana’s Glacier Country, recently...

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　　When my summer days start on the water but end with a hike to a viewpoint or a campfire hang, I always reach for KEEN Newport H2 Sandals. They’re one of the few water shoes I trust to handle paddleboarding, portaging, hiking, and even casual town wear without skipping a beat. 　　I’ve taken them on SUP trips through Grand Teton National...

　　I set the hook and immediately knew it was a monster fish as it doubled over the rod and made the reel sing as it stripped drag. My buddy Landon, the striped bass expert on the trip, tried to keep me calm, but reassured my suspicion that this would be the biggest fish of our trip. 　　Whether I was bass...

　　The original version of this story was published onBikeRumor. 　　For the first time in 30 years, the experience of riding Shimano SPD clipless off-road pedals is about to change. And it all comes down to a slightly different new multi-entry cleat. 　　Now, this really is just a tiny tweak — it appears Shimano kinda filed some material off the front...

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　　I first tried on the Mountain Hardwear Dynama Ankle Pants during a chaotic packing session for a last-minute trip to Alaska. I needed something comfortable enough for a red-eye flight with a couple of layovers, durable enough for a quick hike once I landed, and versatile enough to look good while grabbing coffee in town. 　　Since then, these pants have...

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