Utahs sun was high in the cloudless blue sky as we hiked out of Devils Kitchen in Canyonlands National Park and around Elephant Canyon. The November temperature was perfect as cool air descended from the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. As we marched, saddled with our overnight packs, I absorbed the gorgeous, otherworldly scenery in crisp detail despite the sun and...

　　Combine trials, flat land, and urban freestyle skills, and you get a fun bike film with city benches as a theme. 　　Gabriel Wibmer is an internet sensation and extremely talented mountain biker. His latest video, How Much Do You Bench? is a bit different than his normal action epics. But, it keeps with his themes of showing off next-level skills...

　　No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, its not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. Weve tested the spread for years now, and found the best options to kick back in on your next overnight trip into the hills. 　　Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, took these models on camping trips in California, climbing trips into...

　　If it weren’t for travel, Margie Goldsmith, age 80, says she would have died at least three times by now. Ten years ago, the globe-trotting author and travel writer endured a risky surgery for pancreatic cancer. Two years later, the cancer returned. A few years after that, Goldsmith was diagnosed with lung cancer. She survived it all, she is sure,...

　　Minimizing, optimizing, and simplifying your hunting gear kit is a goal of most backcountry hunters. Theres no reason to carry more than you have to, and its flat silly to carry two tools if you only have to carry one. 　　Leupold has long been a trusted name in the optics industry, renowned for delivering high-quality products tailored to the needs...

　　The Edelrid OHMEGA, announced today, is a new type of belay assistance that reduces the load on the belayer in a fall while providing other advantages. The OHMEGA defines a new category of belay assist devices. Placed on the first piece of protection, it actively reduces the load on the belayer in a lead fall. 　　It also reduces rope drag...

　　Finding the perfect gift is easy when you have friends and family on your list who like to pair adventure with classic, outdoor fashion. Since its debut in 1973, Timberland’s iconic waterproof yellow boots have been a go-to for hardworking and hard-hiking individuals alike, thanks to their rugged but timeless aesthetic. 　　This holiday season, Timberland has made it extra easy...

　　Like it or not, Black Friday should be circled on every gearheads calendar. Theres no better time to stock up on holiday gifts, fill that gap in your closet, or add a pair of skis or a new snowboard to your quiver. But the sheer volume of Black Friday gear sales can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the digital...

　　BMW has never really been about off-roading. Even though it was one of the first German brands to launch a modern SUV, it called it a sport activity vehicle instead of using the sport utility vehicle description everyone else was using. 　　Since then, its competition has embraced the dirt. Porsche has offered the Cayenne with locking differentials and low range,...

　　A few days after hiker Nick Fowler completed the Arizona Trail—the 800-mile trek across deserts, mountains, and yes even the Grand Canyon—he had a pedicure. 　　The nail technician took a pumice stone to Fowlers blisters and calluses, and she dug into exposed nail beds. She rubbed. She massaged. But even after the tender love and care, Fowlers feet still throbbed....

　　When you combine funding from Red Bull, a legendary exploratory kayaker, a world-class photographer, a tight group of the very best whitewater paddlers on the planet, one of the top storytellers in kayaking, and a remote, little-explored river in Africa, you get one epic adventure. 　　This adventure is showcased in the free online film Gabon Uncharted: Sending Ivindo Falls. And,...

　　Bowtech Archery has unveiled two new additions to its lineup for 2025, and these bows promise to deliver exceptional performance tailored to different archery styles and different archers. 　　Whether youre chasing pinpoint accuracy in competitive settings or seeking versatility on a hunt, the Solution LS and Proven 34 both offer cutting-edge technologies. These bows should be more than capable in...