REI Co-ops bestselling Half Dome tent line hits a midlife milestone this year. For 45 years, Half Dome tents have evolved with technological advances and design input from Co-op members. 　　In celebration, REI released an anniversary-specific design for its signature tent, the Half Dome 2. The entire Half Dome collection received technical upgrades that REI claims add more headspace volume,...

　　Montana Knife Company is at it again. Tonight’s tactical knife drop is definitely shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year. If youre the type who appreciates blades built with purpose, forged in the grit of Montana, and tested by those who live the lifestyle, then this little launch just might be for you. 　　At...

　　The mountains are muddy (or still socked in with snow), it’s raining in the woods, and rivers are about to overflow their banks with runoff. Winter has felt long this year, and youre probably itching to spend some time in the sun, and maybe go on a camping trip. But where can you find comfort and solitude in this transitional...

　　Backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are inherently dangerous sports. As someone who spends a lot of time enjoying these activities, lowering my risk exposure is incredibly important. In my perspective, reducing risk can be done in a few ways, including conservative decision-making and investing in safety equipment. That includes avalanche airbag ski backpacks. 　　In the past decade, avalanche airbags have...

　　The Forrest Fenn treasure hunt is back on, and if you want to find the loot, youre going to have to binge-watch Netflix. 　　Thats the big takeaway from Netflix’s three-part docuseries Gold Greed: The Hunt for Fenns Treasure, which went live on Thursday, March 27. The series chronicles the decade-long hunt to find the chest that Fenn buried in the western...

　　Every blue moon, you land a piece of gear that looks so good that you hesitate to want to use it. The risk of dirtying up a work of art outweighs the desire to put it through its paces. That’s how I felt (and still feel, to some degree) about the Benchmades latest folder, the Bugout 535-09. 　　This is a...

　　The Barkley Marathon is one of the most unique and challenging long-distance footraces in the world. Not just because of its distance but also because it doesnt follow any kind of traditional trail. 　　Runners bushwhack, traverse, and navigate through truly wild and untamed terrain of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. There have been many years when no one finished...

　　Tim Sackbauer has been a skier all his life. Its one of the things that he grew up bonding with his family over, and as an adult with Down syndrome, skiing has been a refuge for him. The Vail Valley native has overcome a lot of challenging moments in his life. Like all of us, hell continue to navigate them...

　　The Sundance Film Festival is bidding adieu to Park City, Utah, its home for the last 40 years. On Thursday, organizers revealed that the festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado in 2027, and continue there for the foreseeable future. 　　Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for...

　　Even in 2025, innovation continues to drive new advances in outdoor gear. The latest bike helmet from POC already has the top spot in a universitys helmet testing program, while highly technical brands like Mountain Equipment continue to make mummy bags lighter and warmer. 　　Not too long ago, it would be hard to find something as specific as the Astrals...

　　On Sunday, Arches National Park officials announced that the iconic Fiery Furnace hiking zone would be closed until further notice due to staffing shortages. 　　In February, the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired 1,000 existing National Park employees and rescinded job offers for another 5,000 seasonal workers. Although the government reversed course on the temporary workers a few...

　　Backcountry ski packs arent just useful pieces of gear; theyre essential.Skiers and boarders venturing into the backcountry need to carry an avalanche shovel and probe and have quick access to them. Any pack that makes it easier and faster to access those tools is a winner. 　　The Pingora Vivid 27 was designed specifically around avalanche tool access and prioritizes that...