Just one more hit! I yell over my shoulder. Im out of breath, sprinting up a knee-deep bootpack, my heart rate spiking through the roof. The lift I need to catch to get out of this back bowl is minutes from closing, and I dont want the ski patrol to chew me out. It’s a stormy, wet afternoon, too, and...

　　Welcome to another week of taking a first look at the coolest, newest outdoor gear on the market. We look for the best and brightest new toys, gadgets, and apparel, and theres no shortage of cool stuff this week. 　　From cycling helmets and ski goggles to backpacking meals and barefoot shoes — weve got something below to pique your interest,...

　　Columbias Winter Sale is winding down but the deals are heating up. Now through February 23, you can save up to 50% on versatile performance layers, jackets, and boots. 　　The sale has been refreshed with new markdowns and deeper discounts on apparel that was already on sale. 　　Check out our favorite deals from this sale with killer savings. Inventories are...

　　Last year was a dream for astronomy enthusiasts like me, with brilliant low-latitude auroras, a total solar eclipse, and a bright comet that was easily visible to the naked eye. The good news is I’m just as excited for stargazing in 2025. 　　North America will enjoy an exceptional cadence of astronomical sights every season, starting with a buzzed-about planet parade...

　　Ben Schuck spends most of his day in pain. 　　The aches in his hips, feet, and knees are caused by chronic arthritis, and Schuck, who will turn 80 next month, must avoid painkillers due to his history of kidney disease. 　　Instead, Schuck seeks treatment in a certain kind of homeopathy. Every day, Schuck drives from his home in Ventura, California,...

　　Things are not going well for Woody. 　　The 50-year-old retired cop is thirsty and exhausted, and his attempts to spark a campfire using a ferro rod have failed miserably. Now, Woody cant boil his drinking water. He stands in his barren campsite and raises a canteen filled with untreated pond water to his lips. Lord, please dont let me get...

　　The original version of this article appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　The federal hiring freeze initiated by President Donald Trump could have consequences reaching all the way to North Americas highest peak. Unless something changes, the search-and-rescue team at Alaska’s Denali National Park will be reduced by 50%. Thats because half of the parks rescuers are seasonal workers affected by Trumps plan...

　　If you’ve ever lost a fish because of a bad knot, you know the heartbreak. One second, you’re reeling in what might be a personal best, and the next — poof — your line snaps, and your dreams of bragging rights vanish into the water. 　　The right fishing knot isn’t just about securing your bait or lure; it’s also about...

　　Its no secret that our editors love to ski. With below-freezing temps and plenty of snow in the past month, we have tested more winter gear on the slopes than ever this year. From new ski boots to the perfect shades to heated gloves, below youll find eleven items that our editors couldnt live without this winter. 　　When you buy...

　　Courtney Dauwalter has a lot to celebrate. Not just because shes smashing ultra race records and scoring win after win in races like the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, MTUB, and many others, but because today, Feb. 13, 2025, is her 40th birthday. 　　And to help her celebrate, Tailwind Nutrition, one of Dauwalters sponsors, releases a...

　　You read that headline right. Thermoformed touring kayak icon Eddlyline Kayaks has been acquired by Jackson Kayak (JK), best known for its rotomolded whitewater and fishing kayaks. Production and sales of Eddyline Kayaks will move from Seattle to the JK factory in Sparta, Tenn. 　　Jackson Kayak has a deep root in creating and providing jobs here in Sparta, TN. With...

　　In triathlon training, consistency is king. But what if that consistency was a culprit in your latest injury? As all too many of us know, running-related injuries like IT band syndrome, shin splints, and stress fractures often present themselves at the worst times and have been the bane of many great race preparations. 　　Consistent, repetitive motion with improper running form...