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Mar 28, 2025

MKC Tactical 4-Knife Drop Hits Tonight: Get Yours Before They’re Gone

　　Montana Knife Company is at it again. Tonight’s tactical knife drop is definitely shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year. If youre the type who appreciates blades built with purpose, forged in the grit of Montana, and tested by those who live the lifestyle, then this little launch just might be for you. 　　At...

Mar 28, 2025

Durable, Electric Daily Driver for Backcountry Skiers: BCA Float E2 Airbag Ski Backpacks

　　Backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are inherently dangerous sports. As someone who spends a lot of time enjoying these activities, lowering my risk exposure is incredibly important. In my perspective, reducing risk can be done in a few ways, including conservative decision-making and investing in safety equipment. That includes avalanche airbag ski backpacks. 　　In the past decade, avalanche airbags have...

Mar 28, 2025

REI’s Iconic Half Dome Tent Celebrates 45 Years With Fresh Upgrades

　　REI Co-ops bestselling Half Dome tent line hits a midlife milestone this year. For 45 years, Half Dome tents have evolved with technological advances and design input from Co-op members. 　　In celebration, REI released an anniversary-specific design for its signature tent, the Half Dome 2. The entire Half Dome collection received technical upgrades that REI claims add more headspace volume,...

Mar 28, 2025

All-Weather Sneakers, Premium Garmin Plan, Ultralight Mummy Bags, and More Emerging Gear

　　Even in 2025, innovation continues to drive new advances in outdoor gear. The latest bike helmet from POC already has the top spot in a universitys helmet testing program, while highly technical brands like Mountain Equipment continue to make mummy bags lighter and warmer. 　　Not too long ago, it would be hard to find something as specific as the Astrals...

Mar 28, 2025

The Sundance Film Festival Is Moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027

　　The Sundance Film Festival is bidding adieu to Park City, Utah, its home for the last 40 years. On Thursday, organizers revealed that the festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado in 2027, and continue there for the foreseeable future. 　　Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for...

Mar 28, 2025

Budget-Friendly Ski Pack Offers Fast Tool Access: Pingora Vivid 27 Review

　　Backcountry ski packs arent just useful pieces of gear; theyre essential.Skiers and boarders venturing into the backcountry need to carry an avalanche shovel and probe and have quick access to them. Any pack that makes it easier and faster to access those tools is a winner. 　　The Pingora Vivid 27 was designed specifically around avalanche tool access and prioritizes that...

Mar 28, 2025

Plan a Desert Camping Trip to Beat the Winter Blues

　　The mountains are muddy (or still socked in with snow), it’s raining in the woods, and rivers are about to overflow their banks with runoff. Winter has felt long this year, and youre probably itching to spend some time in the sun, and maybe go on a camping trip. But where can you find comfort and solitude in this transitional...

Mar 28, 2025

One of Utah’s Most Popular National Park Hikes Closes Indefinitely Due to Staffing Shortage

　　On Sunday, Arches National Park officials announced that the iconic Fiery Furnace hiking zone would be closed until further notice due to staffing shortages. 　　In February, the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired 1,000 existing National Park employees and rescinded job offers for another 5,000 seasonal workers. Although the government reversed course on the temporary workers a few...

Mar 28, 2025

Navigating Down Syndrome on Skis: Arc’teryx Spotlights Vail Native Carving His Own Path

　　Tim Sackbauer has been a skier all his life. Its one of the things that he grew up bonding with his family over, and as an adult with Down syndrome, skiing has been a refuge for him. The Vail Valley native has overcome a lot of challenging moments in his life. Like all of us, hell continue to navigate them...

Mar 28, 2025

Breakthrough Bugout: Benchmade ‘535-09’ Elevates Hallowed Folding Knife Family

　　Every blue moon, you land a piece of gear that looks so good that you hesitate to want to use it. The risk of dirtying up a work of art outweighs the desire to put it through its paces. That’s how I felt (and still feel, to some degree) about the Benchmades latest folder, the Bugout 535-09. 　　This is a...

Mar 28, 2025

Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Is Hidden Again. The Clues Are in a Netflix Documentary.

　　The Forrest Fenn treasure hunt is back on, and if you want to find the loot, youre going to have to binge-watch Netflix. 　　Thats the big takeaway from Netflix’s three-part docuseries Gold Greed: The Hunt for Fenns Treasure, which went live on Thursday, March 27. The series chronicles the decade-long hunt to find the chest that Fenn buried in the western...

Mar 28, 2025

The Barkley Marathons Return ‘Harder Than Ever’: Watch Athletes Push Themselves to the Brink

　　The Barkley Marathon is one of the most unique and challenging long-distance footraces in the world. Not just because of its distance but also because it doesnt follow any kind of traditional trail. 　　Runners bushwhack, traverse, and navigate through truly wild and untamed terrain of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. There have been many years when no one finished...

Mar 28, 2025

Better Than My Ol’ Ballcap: Turtle Fur Way Out Fishing Hat Review

　　Before using the Turtle Fur Way Out, Ive always picked my fishing hat based on how dirty I want to look. Am I going for that crusty guide vibe? If so, Im throwing on the old hat I picked up at a fly shop a decade ago. 　　Maybe I want to look like a clean, consummate professional. Then Im going...

Mar 28, 2025

First Look: Altra’s Lone Peak 9

　　When it comes to trail shoes, there are three things on everyone’s wish list: protection, cushion, and light weight. Most runners will tell you that you can only pick two. But thanks to some significant materials updates and smart new details, the Altra Lone Peak 9 defies conventional wisdom. Now, trail runners really can have it all. 　　Since its 2001...

Mar 28, 2025

A Mobility Routine for Your Next Active Recovery Day

　　Rest days are crucial for healing, muscle growth, and injury prevention, but when you’re craving the endorphin rush of a good workout, sitting still can feel pretty uninspiring. You don’t have to stay glued to the couch to reap the benefits of a day off, though. A little movement—specifically active recovery—can go a long way, both physically and mentally. Light...

Mar 28, 2025

Gamify Skiing, Dial Your Form: Carv 2 Ski Coach Review

　　At the bottom of the run, I zoomed back into the empty lift line, got on a chair, sat down, and waited. Within a couple of seconds, I heard the familiar chime in my ear and a soft female voice over the earbuds. 　　Now thats what Im talking about. Your Ski:IQ was 137, she said. You made 38 turns that...

Mar 28, 2025

Leaf Crossover, Xterra-Like EV, and a Pile of Nissan Redesigns Coming Soon

　　Rumors of the demise of Nissan may have been exaggerated. The automaker is about to unleash a full quiver of new models including a Nissan Leaf crossover, a brand-new Rogue with gas and PHEV, and a rugged off-roader with electric power. It has plans for Infiniti to launch new models too. 　　Nissans lineup is about to see some massive changes....

Mar 28, 2025

Try at Home, Buy Later With Tifosi Optics Prescription Sports Eyewear Program

　　Buyers remorse can include the pair of prescription sunglasses you bought online that cant hack it on trail runs. Tifosi Optics wants you to skip the regret of buying the wrong pair, or the hassle of trying on sporty frames in a store. With its new program, you can order multiple pairs of performance eyewear to try on (and test...

Mar 28, 2025

Rubber Hunting Boots You Can Actually Chêne Hike In? Floodline Velo Delivers Trail-Ready Comfort

　　Rubber hunting boots aren’t exactly known for their nimbleness. Nor do they stand out as especially breathable or lightweight. Even the best ones generate a lot of sweat and feel like bricks after you log a mile or so. 　　However, Chêne’s Floodline Velo boot looks to have solved these issues. The streamlined and snug lowers fit like a glove, yet...

Mar 28, 2025

Fuel Like a Pro

　　Longer days. Warmer weather. Finally, a dry track. For the Brooks Beasts Track Club, all signs point to spring training. These professional runners are kicking their workouts into high gear for the upcoming season—and making sure their nutrition keeps up. 　　Wherever you are in your running life, you can learn something from the Brooks Beasts. The team includes Olympic medalists,...