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Apr 15, 2025

Cool Off After Coachella At These 3 Desert Oases

　　Coachella’s music, scenery, and summer camp vibe makes it easy to escape from almost every aspect of reality—except, of course, for the desert heat. Around every day at 3:00 PM, it starts to feel like someone is personally taking a hot blow-dryer to your face. By the end of the weekend, most folks are a little sunburnt and totally fried....

Apr 15, 2025

Yes, This Magical Icelandic Adventure Lodge Is Real—and Wonderful

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

Apr 15, 2025

‘Gold’ Jacket, Accident-Detecting Bike Light Camera, Next-Gen Neck Pillow, and More Emerging Gear

　　With warmer weather finally here to stay for most of the country, its a great time to break out the ol bike. Maybe thats why weve got a cycling-heavy roundup of new gear today, from hybrid lights to chic helmets to a leveled-up e-MTB. 　　But youll also find delicious options for refueling on the trail, hybrid trail runners for climbers,...

Apr 15, 2025

The People’s Knife: Vosteed Psyop Micarta Review

　　I’ve been keen to get my hands on a knife with a little more bulk. Everything seems to be going smaller and lighter, and I found myself looking for a knife that had a “dense” feel in my hand — something that makes me believe it would survive the apocalypse (or at least a life lived outdoors). 　　With that in...

Apr 15, 2025

Wahoo Expands Computer Lineup, Launches First Radar Light: Meet the ELEMNT ROAM, BOLT, and TRACKR RADAR

　　Hot off its release of the ELEMNT ACE in December, Wahoo announced new versions of the ELEMNT BOLT and ELEMNT ROAM, plus the new TRACKR RADAR rear light. Heres the catch: the computers wont be available until May, and there is no release date for the TRACKR RADAR yet. 　　Wahoo said its three computers are designed to target three different...

Apr 15, 2025

Comfortable, Streamlined, and Intuitive: First Lite Treeline Turkey Vest Review

　　I’ve tested a ton of turkey hunting vests over the years. None of them fit or function exactly as you hope, and almost all of them require some type of modification. 　　However, First Lite’s new Treeline turkey vest almost nails the mark. Its intuitive, economical storage gives you just enough room for your best calls, but it’s also designed with...

Apr 15, 2025

Vail Resorts to Lay Off 64 Employees in Corporate Restructure

　　The original version of this story was published onThe Inertia. 　　Vail Resorts announced in September 2024 that it would soon undergo a “two-year transformation plan.” It said the plan is a step toward its new phase of “growth and global expansion.” 　　On April 2, 2025, 64 employees in various Human Resources roles in Broomfield, Colo., were told their jobs would...

Apr 15, 2025

Calling All Outdoor Startups. We Want to Get Your Big Idea Funded

　　This summer’s Outside Summit and Festival includes a new pitch competition for outdoor industry and active lifestyle startups called Outside Ignite, providing support for the next generation of bright ideas. 　　Mel Strong, a founding partner of Next Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, was a moderator at the inaugural Outside Summit last year when she met an entrepreneur with a...

Apr 15, 2025

Everything I Pack to Camp at Coachella

　　If you’ve been alive the past two decades, you’ve probably heard of Coachella. The famous California music festival takes place in the desert haven of Palm Springs (first home of the Cahuilla Native Americans) amid the San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, and Little San Bernardino Mountains. The festival comes at the beginning of every April and runs over two weekends. The...

Apr 15, 2025

Chase Winter South: Win a Dream Ski Trip From ‘Mountain Gazette’

　　Spring is in the air, and ski season is winding down across the northern hemisphere. But that doesnt mean its over if you havent had your fill. 　　If youre still itching to hit the slopes, slash some turns, and stay on snow, the Mountain Gazettes Portillo Giveaway is a chance to win 5 days of skiing and lodging for two...

Apr 15, 2025

Outside Is Headed to Mount Everest this Year. Here Are the Stories We’re Following.

　　The 2025 climbing season on Mount Everest is off to a busy start this week, with expedition groups departing for the village of Lukla, at the foot of the Himalayas, to begin acclimatization hikes and climbs on their way to Base Camp. 　　All signs point to another extremely crowded year on the mountain. While most expedition companies will finalize their permits...

Apr 15, 2025

This Small But Mighty Tool Is the Key to Easing Muscle Tension

　　Today, we’re talking about balls. More specifically, myofascial release balls. Whether tennis, lacrosse, or specialized therapy balls, these unassuming helpers can be used to target hyper-specific areas of your myofascial system to release tense muscles, facilitate internal hydration (which helps your muscles and tissues move and contract), and even relieve persistent pain. 　　Your myofascial system is a network of muscle...

Apr 15, 2025

The 7 Best Stargazing Road Trips in North America

　　Of all the road trips I’ve plotted in my travel writing career, the best had this in common: they were scenic, they were unhurried, and they capped each day beneath the cosmos. The following astro-meets-adventure itineraries tick every box. 　　There’s no better way to celebrate the start of road trip season—as well as International Dark-Sky Week from April 21 to...

Apr 15, 2025

‘Pushing the River’: Read Some of the Wildest Canoe Stories Never Told

　　Once upon a time, the Mississippi River hosted one of the gnarliest canoe races anywhere. It was called the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby, an annual 450-mile race on the Upper Mississippi in the 1940sand 1950s. This massive river competition changed the course of modern canoeing, and a new book reveals the lost history of its impact on water sports. 　　In...

Apr 15, 2025

Tiny Form, Massive Space: Camp365 T-Model Truck Camper Is Ready to Expand Your Horizons

　　This spaceship-looking, truck bed-mounted contraption is actually a new truck bed camper called the Camp365 T- Model. Its a derivative of Camp365s towable campers, which debuted in 2018 — the key feature of which is the patented folding-up system that turns the compact unit into a large living space. 　　All Camp365 products are made in its Iowa and Minnesota factories....

Apr 15, 2025

REI Apologizes to Members: Admits ‘Mistake’ Supporting Interior Secretary

　　Are you an REI customer concerned about Trumps cuts to national parks? Then the co-op has a message for you: We messed up. 　　In an extraordinary announcement posted to REIs social media accounts on Wednesday, April 9, REIs new president spoke directly to the retailers millions of customers. Mary Beth Laughton, a longtime board member who officially took the reins...

Apr 15, 2025

‘Halt the Heist’: Outdoor Groups Rally to Fight Public Land Sale

　　Americas public lands could soon be put on the auction block to pay for President Donald Trumps agenda. As the Senate moved through an annual budgeting process last week, several Democratic senators introduced an amendment that would block the government from selling public land to fund the federal budget. On Friday, the Senate defeated that amendment in a vote of...

Apr 15, 2025

Low-Profile, Shockingly Good Audio: Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones Review

　　It was monsoon season, and I was at 13,000 feet and climbing higher. With a bit of a late start, I was concerned about thunder and lightning, but I didn’t want to sacrifice the boost I got from jamming some Hozier and Odesza while tackling a steep climb. 　　Thankfully, I had myShokz OpenRun Proswith me, the perfect balance between listening...

Apr 15, 2025

A Softer, More Sensitive SCARPA Instinct Climbing Shoe: We Review the VSR

　　The Instinct has long been one of SCARPA’s best-performing, most popular aggressive climbing shoes. Since introducing the original Instinct, the company has released multiple variations, including laced and slipper options. The Instinct VSR is a boulderer’s must-have secret weapon, and the brand released a low-volume version this spring. 　　We tested the SCARPA Instinct VSR LV (low-volume version) for months inside...

Apr 15, 2025

Latest Patagonia Collection Is ‘Lightest Yet’: Meet Nano-Air Ultralight Jackets

　　With improvements in outdoor tech, ultralight products keep getting lighter and more functional. Take Patagonias newest Nano-Air midlayers as an example. First, the brand had Nano Air (the original), which featured 60 g of FullRange insulation. 　　Then came Nano-Air Light, with 40 g of insulation to boost breathability. Now, its launched the Nano-Air Ultralight family — the lightest addition yet...