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　　From long, snowy runs in the Midwest to below-freezing morning ski tours in northern New Mexico, our editors were busy outdoors this season. Here’s the winter gear that kept us warm and let us stay outside as long as we could. 　　RUX 70L gear tote $298 at Backcountry  $298 at Huckberry 　　The RUX 70L has become a must-have in my...

　　The Associated Press on March 27 reported Lou Whittakers passing. According to Rainier Mountaineering Inc., the Pacific Northwest guide company he founded in 1969, it occurred peacefully at home on March 24. Whittaker was 95. 　　Whittaker began climbing in the 1940s with his twin brother, Jim, who earned fame as the first American to summit Mt. Everest in 1963. Lou...

　　I have often joked that skiing is a jealous lover. I spend all my money on her. When she’s around, all my free time is devoted to her, too. Friendships with people who dont understand her appeal fall by the wayside —in a way, she isolates me. If I’m up too late midweek, I still answer her call at 5:45...

　　With two people and loads of gear on board, the INEOS Grenadier covered 5,000 miles of wintery roads across two countries during the 2024 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally. Not only did we manage to win our class in the vehicle, but the rally also highlighted its strengths and weaknesses. 　　My wife, Mercedes Lilienthal, and I took a 2024 INEOS Grenadier...

　　The winters in Washington are known for one thing: rain. But if you’re desperate to get outside regardless (like I am), you’ll find yourself rummaging through the thickets in a steady drizzle for a place to pitch your tent (like I did). 　　Despite the rain, however, I was able to enjoy a cozy evening curled up with a good book...

　　For many people, cannabis and time in nature go hand in hand.Most of the fishermen, hikers, bikers, campers, skiers, and boarders I surround myself with always seem to have a joint or bowl in rotation. Its a common thing to see when youre recreating on trails, ski slopes, or bodies of water — especially in states where cannabis is legal....

　　The human body is an engine with efficiency similar to a car engine. In both cases, about three-quarters of the energy consumed is released as heat. That’s why it’s easy to heat the interior of a car: just blow some of that heat from the engine into the cabin. And it’s why endurance athletes worry a lot about getting too...

　　Make some room, friends: Theres a new storyteller coming to the mic. Two of mountaineerings most adventurous climbers, Adrian Ballinger and Sam Kieckhefer, have launched a new podcast about navigating the highest altitudes from a guides perspective. 　　The Duffel Shuffle debuts on Tuesday, April 2, and promises plenty of alpine sport insight, from tips about dealing with extreme terrain to...

　　Running along the rocky desert trail in my cropped tank top running vest, I couldnt help but wonder if I looked ridiculous. It didnt feel so different compared to my typical trail-running garb. But the Ultimate Direction Xodus ($180) sure looks different than what most trail runners are sporting these days. And that’s because it is. 　　The Ultimate Direction Xodus...

　　An original version of this article was published on ExplorersWeb. 　　An avalanche on the ski slopes just above Zermatt, Switzerland, has killed three people and seriously injured at least one more, according to early reports. 　　The victims were clients at one of Switzerland’s most exclusive ski resorts. The slide occurred on Easter Monday, a popular holiday in parts of Europe....

From Torridon, to Glen Nevis, to the Cairngorms, planning authorities are facing a flood of applications to build new 4G masts in Scotland's wildest and most scenic places. Hundreds of phone masts are planned, each needing vehicle access tracks and diesel generators. Most are located in uninhabited glens, serving no apparent local need. Costing taxpayers half a billion pounds, the...