LEKI, best known for its trekking and skiing poles, is now looking to further boost its profile in the winter sports world. The German brand just dropped its first-ever collection of gloves and mittens, specifically tailored for backcountry skiing and mountaineering. 　　The Montera line boasts ultimate comfort and warmth with materials like goatskin, merino wool, Primaloft, and GORE-TEX. Heres the...

　　They weren’t my most glamorous airport outfit choice, but I didn’t care; I was warm. I wore The North Face ThermoBall Traction Booties on winter flights from Gunnison, Colo., to Bozeman, Mont. Maybe not the most traditional way to use booties, but it worked. While everyone else fidgeted in stiff leather boots or struggled to put shoes back on after...

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　　The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Today, Kilian Jornet topped out on Mount Rainier, marking the successful completion of his States of Elevation project. The Spanish mountaineer and ultrarunner has climbed all 72 accessible 14,000-foot peaks in the contiguous United States. His scorchingly quick journey began on September 3 at Longs Peak, Colo. 　　 　　(Photo/Killian Jornet)...

　　Sams Throne, a popular campground in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas, was the site of tragedy this week. On October 2, local sheriffs found a 60-year-old man deceased in one of the campsites, likely from a bear attack. The suspected animal was tracked and euthanized by the sheriffs department, with assistance from locals and the Arkansas Game and...

　　I wasnt convinced when the Igloo Recool first showed up. At a glance, the recycled tree pulp walls looked flimsier than my daughters cardboard fort upstairs. But then, I gave it a shot — and quickly changed my tune. 　　Ive driven it up Richmond Ridge above Aspen in our Jeep Wrangler, hauled it around for day hikes, and stashed it...

　　Colorado is blazing the trail for accessible outdoor recreation. That’s why the Colorado Tourism Office partnered with AllTrails to help you explore accessible trails across the state. 　　This curated collection of more than 20 trails makes it easier than ever for everyone, including travelers with mobility challenges, to get outside in Colorado. Whether you’re strolling, rolling, or just taking in...

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　　The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Over the weekend, a violent blizzard hit the Himalayas in Nepal and Tibet. It caused serious disruptions on roads, and hundreds of tourists are still stranded on the Tibetan side of Everest. (They’re not climbing Everest, as some news stories seem to suggest, but are just blocked by a snowbound...

　　At 4 a.m. on opening day, I found myself in the darkness, ripping through soaking-wet, thorn-infested brush. I was trying to locate the tree I had selected to hunt from weeks before. On that previous adventure through the head-high brush, I got ripped to shreds, but this time, my hands were wisely protected by the Kings Camo XKG Primaloft Guide...