The post-pandemic buzz regarding the bike industry has not been happy. Doomsday predictions swirl around the news of unsellable inventory, unpaid invoices, and cycling brands and bike shops shuttering. 　　But for three glorious days, the MADE Bike Show showcased smaller brands and true artisans, proving that an industry segment is thriving. Innovation, artistry, personal expression, and forward thinking were on...

　　The Ikon Pass family has grown again with the addition of Sierra-at-Tahoe to its mountain destinations. For the 2024/25 season, Ikon pass holders will now have the option to visit six different mountain resorts throughout California. This most recent addition brings the total number of Ikon pass destinations to 60. 　　Sierra-at-Tahoe is proud to partner with Ikon Pass. As the...

　　If you love eating Mountain House meals,start saving those bags. The popular brand of freeze-dried meals just announced its annual recycling contest. Its giving away free food and BioLite stoves to the top collectors of used Mountain House packaging. 　　Each fall since 2021, Mountain House has teamed up with TerraCycle — a company that partners with brands to recycle waste...

　　Let’s face it: bike helmets rarely look cool. At least, most bike helmets don’t look cool on your commuter bike. If they actually manage to look cool, they’re probably not the safest or most technical option. The Thousand Chapter MIPS ($145), on the other hand, actually checks all the boxes: it looks amazing, is super-comfortable, has a well-considered design, and...

　　Americas national park system faces a growing list of challenges — but an enormous donation could help fill the funding gaps. The National Park Foundation (NPF) will receive a historic $100 million grant, according to an announcement Monday from the National Park Service (NPS). 　　Foundation leaders called the donation transformative. Itsthe largest grant ever received by NPF and the biggest...

　　Royal Enfield launched the all-new Himalayan 450 last week, and I attended the launch event in Heber City, Utah. The adventure bike has a 450cc liquid-cooled motor, inverted Showa cartridge fork, Showa shock (?!), and a fully connected TFT display, which are very significant departures from the original Himalayan. 　　Legacy British brand Royal Enfield, now an Indian brand, introduced the...

　　Take a lightweight open-wheel race car, make it street-legal, add some bio-composite body panels and a powerful electric drivetrain and what you get is the Ariel E-Nomad. Its based on Ariels recently launched Nomad 2 vehicle but has been optimized as an EV. 　　Ariel Motor Company is a low-volume vehicle maker from the UK. It offers road, track, and off-road-focused...

　　Now is a great time to refresh your hiking, camping, and travel gear or snag a deal on ski gear before the season opens. 　　We combed through the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale and found bargains on some of the more popular and trusted gear, including deals from top brands like Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Black Diamond, and Backcountry. 　　This mega-sale runs through...

　　For more than half a decade now, weve unfurled, inflated, and caught some well-needed shut-eye on the best camping mattresses out there. After considering over 100 and running them through our field and bench-testing regimens, weve keyed in on the 15 models to cover any camping situation with — from casual front country weekends to dirtbag bivies in the back...

　　It’s very easy to get sucked into the excitement of an online car auction. This can lead to being misguided by psychological traps as the auction draws to a close or stuck with expensive vehicle repairs after the auction closes. To make sure you end up on the right side of an internet vehicle transaction, it’s best to have a...

　　Lots of skis claim to be the perfect quiver of one. And most skiers want one pair of skis to do everything: float on pow days, carve up groomers, and handle everything in between. Spoiler alert — no single ski handles everything perfectly. But the new 2024/25 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition skis are a forgiving, good-natured design that comes...

　　Looking to push your limits beyond the ordinary? Ready to gear up for an adventure that challenges your body and ignites your spirit? 　　Skip the legwork and detailed planning. World Expeditions knows that true adventurers seek experiences that go beyond the everyday, and they’re here to help you take your next journey to another level. 　　The team at World Expeditions...