Your personalized playlist can be the key to achieving faster splits, pushing through longer distances, or simply setting the right vibe to match your mantra. Whatever role it plays for you, it shouldn’t compromise your safety on the trail or pavement. You can still enjoy music or podcasts while staying in tune with your surroundings—you just need the right headphones....

　　Outside spends a lot of time ranking the best mountain towns in the country, but which one is the worst? Is Aspen’s conspicuous wealth worse than Jackson Hole’s false modesty? How many billionaires does it take to ruin a local economy? Is there any hope for the ski-bum lifestyle? Paddy O’Connell and Frederick “Rico” Reimers bring us a debate you...

　　I stood on the edge of the catwalk, looking down at the moguls below me. I bounced experimentally on the air shocks beneath my feet, which compressed slightly under my weight. This was my third run with the ShredShox platform system, and I was just starting to get a feel for it. 　　It wasnt throwing my skiing off — as I...

　　Whump! My face plant is sudden, a cartwheel of flying ski poles and curse words into powder. The sting of snow on bare skin jolts my eyes open, and I hear a chorus of woo! erupt lower on the slope. 　　“Yeah, Fred!” a voice bellows. “You were a little too far forward—remember to keep your weight back.” 　　I brush myself...

　　After struggling against a headwind for the better part of an hour, I had some flagging confidence in our inflatable canoe. The concept was good — great, even — but facing a persistent wind in your larger-than-average rubber duck will make anyone question whether the trade was worth it. My doubt was short-lived, however. 　　Later that day, we met another...

　　Protein shakes have exploded in popularity. Per a 2023 journal article, the market value for protein supplements (which includes ready-to-drink shakes, powders, gummies, and bars) is expected to hit $10.8 billion in 2030. Despite their high demand, it can be challenging to know the best time of day to drink a protein shake. 　　If you’re planning to have one, it’s...

　　With all the commitments of modern life, keeping gear organized and ready to go can be a challenge. This can lead to rushed, haphazard packing of outdoor gear at the last minute. The Oregon-based Kitworks aims to solve this dilemma with a cleverly designed suite of nestled products to keep your goods in order. 　　Ive been guilty of throwing things...

　　What if we told you you could buy a home in a quaint Italian village for less than the price of a cappuccino? The fine print, of course, is that the house you’ll get will essentially be a collapsed set of walls. It will need major construction to be livable, and it’ll take much longer than you’d expect (read: years,...

　　Forget about the chalet — take your ski lodge with you. The Mammoth Overland WLY trailer promises to keep you warm in all but the coldest temperatures. Its like a giant mitten inside, thanks to wool-lined walls. 　　Plus WLY, or Wooly, has loads of insulation and a heater meant for a cabin, all to make cold-season camping a lot more...

　　Field watches are, for good reason, among the most popular styles of watches, especially for outdoor enthusiasts. They trace their roots back to military necessity. That mother of invention led to a style of watches that can be both understated and luxurious, refined and utilitarian. 　　I love field watches. Among my collection, field watches are the timepieces that often accompany...

　　A more compact footprint sufficiently differentiates the Vantage from the larger DB12 grand tourer and Vanquish flagship. Both those stellar models serve their purpose, but the smallest Aston in the lineup caters to driving enthusiasts with a dynamic and nimble chassis. 　　That chassis now houses a twin-turbo AMG V8 massaged by Aston to pump out an unbelievable 656 horsepower and...

　　Honda is building a sports car once again. The Japanese car company has just confirmed that it will be building a new generation of the Prelude and that the car will be coming to the U.S. 　　Its the first Honda coupe in 5 years, and it marks the return of a nameplate that we have been missing for more than...