The sound of shaving ice is unmistakable. The rasp, first pressed into the ice block, tense as a spring, suddenly surfs across the berg, scraping up a spume of glittering white snow as stray flecks flutter into the air. For some it may ring harsh, but under a blistering sun it signals imminent relief. 　　Shikashika—that’s how Quechua communities near the...

　　The last ray of sun disappears behind the reddish mountains, and I trade the pavement for the sand, a common exchange on a Jordan adventure. After hours spent roaming along the King’s Highway—a vital biblical trade route connecting Egypt to Mesopotamia on Jordan’s western shore—I have reached an extraterrestrial terrain: Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon....

　　Memorial Day weekend is here, which means summer has unofficially begun. Pools are opening, kids are getting out of school, and many of us are starting to plan our warm-weather adventures in earnest. Retail giant REI understands this, so they’ve slashed prices on a ton of gear. The REI Anniversary Sale is the retailers largest sale of the year, and...

　　Ian Middleton was topping out on a rock climb in British Columbias Coastal Mountains when he was struck with an epiphany. He stared out over the jagged granite peaks, glacial tarns, moraines, and valleys surrounding him. The area is massively popular among skiers and rock climbers. The endless terrain, steep pitches, cirques, rock walls, couloirs, and other features make it...

　　Running is an exceptionally simple sport. You just lace any old trainers and head out the door. The more you run, though, the more you’ll realize that having the right gear, specifically the right shoes, will make a difference. The best running shoes for men will not only help you capture elusive runner’s high, but they’ll also keep you comfortable...

　　Every time we see runners hitting the road without a pair of sunglasses on, we say a silent prayer to the running gods, begging for them to spare this naked-eyed heathen — they know not what they do! 　　If this doesn’t work (it never does), we do our best to enlighten the sunglass agnostics and bring them into a family...

　　I press a small logo that looks like two mirrored lightning bolts on the center display and turn on WOW mode to gain access to full power. From there, I floor the accelerator and the Silverado EV lifts its front axle like a funny car! 754 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque hurtles the Silverado EV forward and shoves me...

　　Figuring out which is the best tree stand for your hunt is no easy feat. It just isnt a product that lends itself to an easy test drive. Tree stands often have a painful price tag and its one that isnt easy to swallow if your stand makes your toes fall asleep mid-hunt. 　　When it comes to hunting, the right...

　　The Kia EV3 electric crossover is a small new model with big styling. Its aimed at finally cracking the affordable electric vehicle nut, and promises long range with plenty of features. 　　The target is a starting price of $30,000. Yes, plenty of automakers are aiming for that figure, and no, none of them are hitting it. Not really, and not...

　　Running is an exceptionally simple sport. You just lace any old trainers and head out the door. The more you run, though, the more you’ll realize that having the right gear, specifically the right shoes, will make a difference. The best running shoes for men will not only help you capture elusive runner’s high, but they’ll also keep you comfortable...

　　Do you already have plans for enjoying the outdoors this summer? Maybe youre going to paddle down some whitewater, backpack through a canyon, or climb a Colorado 14er. Or if that sounds like too much work, theres nothing wrong with staying home and swaying in a hammock while sipping a piña colada in the backyard. 　　However you plan to enjoy...

　　A good dog collar is the most essential gear for your four-legged BFF. It allows you to control and restrain, command and correct, and keep your pup safe and sound, near at hand. It can also mean the difference between a cozy evening at home with your pup and a stressful night spent searching for a dog that has gone...