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　　A light rain began just strides into my first test run in these road-to-trail shoes. I hadnt yet made it to the trails, and the sidewalks were already slick. I approached the corner of a city block, ready to make my usual shuffle step before a 90-degree turn at the end of the sidewalk. Yet, rather than feeling a little...

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　　The cold wind gusts directly onto my face as I ride the Lenawee Mountain chairlift at Arapaho Basin. Feeling the bitter cold whip into the plentiful vents of the Smith Vantage 2 MIPS ski helmet reviewed here, I reach to the top of the lid and slide forward two small tabs. Instantly, the vents close, blocking the wind and warming...

　　My home mountain range outside of Vail, Colo., is notorious for challenging tree skiing due to pokey or fallen beetle-kill pines. I’m used to my ski outerwear torn and tattered by scraggly branches. But wearing the updated Flylow Chemical mens ski pants felt like leg armor. The burly main fabric and reinforced knees fended off sharp sticks and rocks. That...

　　A thick, dark buzzing cloud hovered overhead as I sat down on the edge of the marsh for an early-season teal hunt. As I heard the hungry mosquitoes, I instantly regretted forgetting the bug spray. After missing shots because I was trying to keep the mosquitoes at bay, I vowed to find a better option. 　　I headed to my dove...

　　Female-specific gear can be hard to come by in the mountaineering space — but today were one step closer. On October 7, The North Face (TNF) leveled up its Advanced Mountain Kit (AMK), launching the 2.0 version, which includes a womens-specific kit. 　　Built for high-speed mountaineering, the women’s AMK collection includes 12 pieces. Its designed for layering and swapping to...

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　　The original version of this article first appeared onExplorersWeb. 　　The Endurance set sail from Plymouth, England, in 1914 with a crew of past and future polar icons aboard. But true fame only found the ship after she sank. In November of 1915, she was crushed by the ice, launching her former passengers into a legendary ordeal. 　　The ragged crew, led...

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　　Hair metal and 80s glam rock might be dead, but Pit Viper is upholding the spirit in style. The brand, known for its goofy, off-the-wall throwback aesthetic, isnt just about looking cool, either. Its innovating with its designs, striving for equal parts function and fashion. The brands latest release, the BN5000 goggle, is a prime example. 　　On October 7, Pit...

　　If you already bought a resort pass, this sale is for you. The same goes if youre more of a backcountry hound. 　　We previously highlighted several past-season deals on outdoor gear from Sun Ski Sports, but this sale is tailored to getting you ready for the upcoming snow season. Weve even found deals on 2026 apparel and equipment! 　　The First...