The frantically waving, stout brown tail in front of me tick-tocks too fast to set a proper jogging cadence, but it does add its own gleeful encouragement to my swift downhill hike. 　　Leica — GearJunkies famous German shorthaired pointer — and her four paws made easier work of North Table Mountains snaking trail, but I doubted they offered the same bounding ease...

　　Are you looking to venture farther away from civilization with a capable watercraft stowed in your backpack? The latest release from Alpacka Raft aims for low weight and high durability, adding a new model to the brands already diverse catalog. 　　The Mage, designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers tackling Class III-IV whitewater, falls between the Class V-capable Valkyrie V3 and...

　　The trail ahead is rocky, steep, and covered with patches of snow and ice. I plunge forward, dropping from the ridge as sunrise crests over the Great Plains below. My feet hop from rock to dirt, and I wear a silly grin as I careen down the rustic trail. Yes, these wild-looking shoes can really grip. This is one fun...

　　Jake Shealy didnt used to wear a ski helmet. When he started researching them in the early 1990s, almost no one did. At that time, there were a lot of questions about how effective helmets were at preventing injuries. Some argued that they actually made falls more dangerous, but no one really knew for sure. There wasnt any data to...

　　It’s the bluebird days that tend to sneak up on me. High air pressures and high altitudes in Colorado can make for devastatingly cold air temperatures, even though it doesn’t look cold outside when you’re layering up. Those temps can exhaust the fun factor quickly. 　　I am not getting more tolerant of cold temperatures over time. So, the last time...

　　Some dogs are happy riding with views from the backseat or vehicle rear behind a gate. But other dogs want to cruise with a windshield view like a copilot, I like to think my pup is helping to keep an eye out for deer on the highway. 　　But opening the passenger door to friends after Ive had my pet co-pilot...

　　As a plus-size snow athlete, its no surprise I loved the Womens Carbide Bibs-Plus from Outdoor Research. The brand has been a serious contender for inclusive sizes in outdoor apparel for several winter seasons. In fall 2021, OR launched its first line of extended sizes across the most popular products. 　　While some brands choose to reduce the quality or features...

　　Most people would shudder at the idea of launching themselves on skis into the air and across a road. But using a gas-powered winch to ramp up your speed for a world record-sized road gap attempt? It would be a death sentence for almost anyone —except for Josh Daiek. For the 40-year-old pro skier from Detroit, it was a vision...

　　Barricading yourself against the elements is essential for powder hounding at the hill — but doing so with a flare of style is a tougher win. Both are achieved with the L1 Premium Goods Axial Jacket, for men and women, which boasts a memorable edge while blocking day-long precipitation. 　　The most memorable compliment I received was from a random passerby...

　　The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) went on strike on Dec. 27 and has yet to return to work. Now, weeks into the unfair labor practices strike, the mayor of Park City is pleading with Vail Resorts to end the strike as the resort continues to suffer from overwhelming lift lines, short staff, and disgruntled guests. 　　After yet...

　　Stock up on versatile Columbia layers and performance gear during its winter sales. We combed through the sale to find pants, shackets, boots, and more for men, women, and kids. 　　Some layers will keep you warm during winter fun, while others youll want to stash until your next summer outing. You can save up to 40% off select styles through...

　　A lifelong bowhunting enthusiast, Matthew Jennings has been chasing wild game since he could walk. Jennings grew up in Alabama, where whitetail season is practically a state holiday. Today, the host of the popular hunting show The Game travels to the best hunting grounds across the country searching for trophy deer — the kind of mature wild buck that sends...