Nepali mountaineer Purnima Shrestha reached the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday, May 12 amid howling winds. Shrestha, 33, who summited alongside a guide and climbing Sherpa, encountered no other teams near the top, and the absence of crowds meant she could have savored the experience for 15 or 20 minutes. But Srestha kept her visit short, departing just five...

　　Solar chargers are like giant, invisible extension cords that let us power up gadgets wherever we roam. But they don’t just bring life to the devices that fuel our far-flung adventures. The best portable solar chargers free us to focus on the people, places, and activities that truly fill our buckets. 　　Our experts have been writing about solar panels, charging...

　　A quality pair of mountain bike gloves is an essential piece of kit for most riders. As the primary control contact point between you and your bike, finding a well-fitting pair of gloves that suits your riding style, environment, and needs is important for comfort and protection out on the trail. 　　With gloves made for hot weather, cold weather, and...

　　What’s the best way to grill a steak? There’s no one answer, but to me, there’s always been a wrong one. I’ve long considered grilling with gas to be heresy, but it occurred to me that I’d never actually done a back-to-back taste test between gas and charcoal. Earlier this week, with very excited dogs, I fired up my grills...

　　There is nothing quite like getting drenched in an unexpected storm, be it at a music festival, while riding your bike home, or during a far-away trek. Not only can getting soaked be uncomfortable but if it leads to chills, a drop in body temperature can lead to numbness, shivers, or even spiral into hypothermia. 　　Fortunately, a diverse range of...

　　A quality pair of mountain bike gloves is an essential piece of kit for most riders. As the primary control contact point between you and your bike, finding a well-fitting pair of gloves that suits your riding style, environment, and needs is important for comfort and protection out on the trail. 　　With gloves made for hot weather, cold weather, and...

　　Summer running can be both amazing (all that daylight!) and challenging (all that sweat!). The right apparel can help you enjoy this special time of year by keeping you cooler and drier while feeling fast and fashionable. We tested 143 hot weather shorts, shirts, singlets, socks, and hats to find the best men’s apparel for your summer runs. 　　At a...

　　Ive done a lot of performance driving schools, but never before wheel-to-wheel racing. That all changed for me at the 2023 Red Bull Ice Scramble. My first experience with proper frostbite also occurred at the event. But, it was all very worth it! 　　I think the Red Bull Scramble Series might just be the best value in racing. While the...

　　There are a lot of reasons why you dont want to stumble upon an illegal cannabis grow operation, according to John Nores, a retired lieutenant with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 　　Poisonous fumes could be in the air. You could get shot. You could even be mauled by trained attack dogs or get caught in booby traps....

　　Hunger truly is the best spice — but sometimes that trusty ol packet of ramen noodles just wont cut it at the end of a long day on trail. The best backpacking meals will serve up a gourmet dish of flavorful, nutrient-rich energy right in your dirty campground. And — they weigh barely anything. 　　However, if you’re a backcountry nut...

　　A climbing rope is one of the most important pieces of gear you can buy. It is literally your lifeline, and can also make or break your experience climbing outdoors. There are a few important factors to look for when deciding which rope to buy, such as diameter, weight, performance, and feel, and you can’t discern all of these things...

　　Unless you ski or snowboard only on mild-temperature days, a helmet with an adaptable ventilation system is a must. The Anon Merak WaveCel ski and snowboard helmet has a venting system with 19 total vents and features that keep you at a comfortable temperature no matter the conditions — think cushy, wind-blocking ear pads, a one-handed buckle, and superb breathability....