In a sport of many shoulds and should nots, rules and taboos, the climbing Cholitas of Bolivia could care less what you think. The reason may lie in the word “cholita” itself. It’s originally a derogatory term stemming from the Spanish slur “cholo,” meaning mixed race or Indigenous with defamatory canine undertones. But the Indigenous Aymara women of Bolivia have...

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　　Famous Hollywood actors aren’t outdoorsy, right? They’re too busy being…well, famous to enjoy the outdoors and certainly too fancy to listen to a podcast about the surprising impacts of a life outside, aren’t they? Turns out, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” star, Tony Cavalero, is a longtime listener of the Outside Podcast because he’s been obsessed with outdoor adventure since first...

　　Picking up on the exotic Opulent Velocity concept vehicle, the high-performance version of the 2026 Lyriq helps mark the 20th anniversary of the V-Series.  　　But performance is just one of the reasons to check out the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V. The crossover EV is an attractive and well-equipped machine that could win over buyers who’ve questioned whether there’s a reason to...

　　Feral pigs have been rooting up controversy in Michigan for over a decade, but now the fight is coming to a head. A federal judge has given Upper Peninsula hunting ranches exactly one year to get rid of their feral hogs or face state enforcement. 　　At the center of the dispute are Russian boars, once a prized species for guided...

　　Patagonia is not a brand known for low price tags. But with its largest sale of the year starting this Friday, August 1, you have a chance to score deals that are too good to pass up. 　　Snag up to 40% off on backpacks for back-to-school, fall-ready jackets, and durable travel duffels thatll last for years to come. 　　Here are...

　　It’s mid-July and stupid hot where I live in Boulder, Colorado (and in virtually every other part of the country). While I’d love to spend all day every day by a beach or in the water wearing a bikini—like these I tested over the past six weeks—there’s reality. Aside from societal norms asking me not to wear a bikini to...

　　From rugged alpine summits to oceanside cliffs and remote wilderness ponds, Maine’s landscape is as diverse as it is awe-inspiring. Whether you’re looking for a short, scenic climb or a bucket-list mountain challenge, these five standout hikes showcase the best the state has to offer — each highly rated by the AllTrails community. 　　Explore these epic routes below or head...

　　Montana Knife Company is exactly the kind of American business that President Trump claims to support. The brands founder, Josh Smith, founded the company in his garage during the pandemic, with a dream to sell quality knives made in the U.S. Smiths business grew like a rocket ship during the Biden administration, though Smith still described the former presidents economic...

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　　Think about the person you’re closest to. Does your friendship date back to childhood? Maybe you met in school, at work, or through mutual friends? Maybe over many years, meals, nights out, and days on the trail you forged a bond. There are inside jokes. You even texted on the side of the group chat. You grew so close you...

　　Adventure athlete Aaron Mulkey shares overland tips and tricks to inspire your next off-road explorations, including his gear essentials for overlanding (which include Hankook Tires) as well as advice on navigating sandy, loose terrain as well as rocky obstacles. 　　Mulkey is a seasoned overlander and renowned ice climber who brings his deep expertise in expedition planning and vehicle preparedness from...