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Nov 21, 2024

How to Stay Warm—and Stay Out—This Winter

　　There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...

Nov 21, 2024

A Throwback to the Original Jeep: 2025 Wrangler 4xe Willys ’41 Special Edition

　　Jeep continues to draw from its 80+ years of heritage and make its concept vehicles a reality for consumers. For 2025, this comes in the form of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willy 41 Special Edition. 　　Not only does this Jeep celebrate the 1941 Willys MB, the Jeep that started it all, but was heavily influenced by the 41 Concept, which...

Nov 21, 2024

Columbia Turns to the Dark Side: ‘Vader Collection’ Marks Biggest Star Wars Drop Yet

　　Columbias annual Star Wars-themed gear drops have become an annual tradition. But despite being familiar, the outdoor brand still manages to one-up itself each year —and 2024 looks no different. Just in time for the holidays, Columbia unveils its biggest collab effort with the Star Wars universe yet —and its a doozie. 　　Launching today, the Vader Collection presents a 15-piece,...

Nov 21, 2024

Is AG1 Really a Miracle Nutrient?

　　Years ago, I had a roommate who worked out every day and would also consume Dionysian amounts of Entenmanns cake. My kind of guy. We got along, in part, because of a shared conviction that the pursuit of physical fitness didn’t preclude putting away vast quantities of processed sugar. Not to brag, but in my prime I could eat an...

Nov 21, 2024

Do ‘Trail Stuff’ With a ‘Race Bike’: Specialized Epic 8 Pro Mountain Bike Review

　　Specialized bills its Epic 8 Pro mountain bike as the “fastest XC bike in the world” and “a wolf in wolf’s clothing. And there’s no mistake that this thing is fast. Weighing 23 pounds, 15.4 ounces for a medium, it’s the lightest trail bike I’ve pedaled. Transitioning from training rides on my trusty but burly steel frame Surly Bridge Club...

Nov 21, 2024

2,500 Children’s Bikes Recalled Due to Crash Risk From Crank Failure

　　Woom Bikes USA recalled 2,500 bikes last week due to reports of crank failures, including one report of an injury to a child. According to an official recall posted by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), owners of woom OFF, OFF AIR, and ORIGINAL kids bikes should stop using them immediately. 　　The specific models affected by the recall are the ORIGINAL 6 bicycles...

Nov 21, 2024

Sending It in the Nude: Watch Naked Skiing at Terminal Couloir in Matchstick’s New Movie

　　Theres nothing quite like climbing up a snowy chute on the side of a mountain with your best friends, stripping down into your birthday suits at the top, and shredding gnar in the buff. Its been a time-honored tradition, upheld in ski movies, by ski calendars, and among ski buddies for decades. And this year, its back on the big...

Nov 21, 2024

Win an Exclusive Spyderco Slysz Bowie & $500 Gift Card From KnifeJoy

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive an exclusive Spyderco KnifeJoy Slysz Bowie Folder with an anodized blue titanium handle ($450 value) and a $500 e-card for use at KnifeJoy.com. 　　The Slysz Bowie is one of Spydercos more meticulously crafted models, and this exclusive version adds standout features that elevate its appearance. 　　More on the Prize The KnifeJoy Exclusive Slysz...

Nov 21, 2024

Ski Independent Mountains, Avoid Big Pass Problems: Indy Pass Review

　　The alarm pierced the pre-dawn silence at 4 a.m., and I was already questioning my life choices.Another alpine start to beat the infamous canyon traffic heading to Utahs ski resorts. But today was different. I was pointing my beat-up Honda Element northeast instead of southeast, driving past Logan and up the empty canyon road to Beaver Mountain, where I could...

Nov 21, 2024

McLaren F1-Team-Inspired American Muscle: eBay Auctions Custom ’73 Barracuda

　　As state-of-art, carbon-fiber rocket cars screamed qualifying laps inside the Circuit of the Americas road course, throngs of F1 fans gawked at the machine parked outside the track. It was heavy, and steel, and old. Yet, next to the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren, it might have been the prettiest vehicle at the venue. 　　Thats because despite the pinnacle of...

Nov 21, 2024

A Raving Experience at Concerts: WANDRD Rogue Sling 9L Review

　　I know I can trust myself when protecting my camera gear. I baby my camera body and make sure each lens is tucked into my bag securely before every event. I place every SD card into its little plastic casing and keep my camera straps tight. 　　In short: The WANDRD Rogue Sling 9L is not only comfortable to wear, but...

Nov 21, 2024

The Gear Our Editors Are Loving This November

　　When were not writing about influencers disrupting marathons or debating whether you should bring a camp chair while backpacking, our editors are busy testing gear outside. An unpredictable mixture of sleet, rain, snow, and sunshine this month makes it challenging to pack the right gear for those adventures. Luckily, we put hundreds of products through their paces to determine which...

Nov 21, 2024

Find Active Footwear for Everyone on Your List

　　Adventurous lifestyles require shoes that are up to the task. A leader in the outdoor industry, KEEN understands what it takes to make shoes that keep up with the most active people. From grippy trail shoes and workhorse winter boots to safety-rated work boots and supportive-yet-casual everyday shoes, KEEN does it all — and does it all well. 　　Scroll down...

Nov 21, 2024

The REI Winter Sale Is a Flurry of Cold-Weather Deals

　　REI is kicking off seasonal savings before the big holiday sales commence. Save up to 30% during REIs Winter Sale, which runs through November 25. 　　Its a great time to gear up for winter and snowsports because the Co-op has several deals on its gear and other top brands. Save up to 30% off during REIs Winter Sale, which runs...

Nov 21, 2024

Refining the 3-Row SUV to Pleasant Levels: 2025 Buick Enclave Avenir Review

　　Taking my hands off the wheel as the Enclave works its way up to a near 80 mph cruising speed, I reach for a sip of tea and simply watch the vehicle decide to change lanes on its own as it steers around a curve. My hands remain free until it’s time to exit the interstate several miles later. 　　The...

Nov 21, 2024

Pack Less, Adventure More: The TEREN Kit Is the Ultimate Travel Wardrobe

　　If setting out to see the world with just a backpack sounds like your idea of a good time, you’d get along great with TEREN co-founder Nick Rader. An avid adventurer, Rader has traveled around the globe — enjoying as many outdoor experiences as possible and always packing light. Make that ultralight. 　　On a motorcycle trip from South Africa to...

Nov 21, 2024

BeerJunkie Double-Dip: Great Lakes 73 Kolsch, Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale Review

　　Paulie The BeerJunkie Pabst is double-fisting again — remember, were reviewing two beers every episode until Thanksgiving — and this time, hes blurring lines. From Rust Belt to Beach Bum and sports to cigars, this weeks pairing has a little something for everyone (or possibly nothing — you decide!). 　　To kick off, Pabst taps Great Lakes Brewings 73 Kolsch, a mix of malt,...

Nov 21, 2024

20 Year-Old College Cyclist Shatters Pan-American Highway Record

　　Bond Almand departed from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, on Aug. 31, 2024, and rolled into Ushuaia, Argentina, today. He smashed the prior Pan American Highway record by 9 days. And, astonishingly, he chose to do it fully unsupported, solo, even though the gatekeepers to such records do not require this self-imposed limitation. 　　Almands Pan-American Highway Route 　　　　Almands record-breaking route. Each...

Nov 21, 2024

Aspen, Snowmass Open Saturday, Nov. 23 — 5 Days Ahead of Schedule

　　Colorados early season snow cycles have moved the starting line for ski season up across the state. Numerous resorts, large and small, are up and running, and on Saturday, Nov. 23, Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will follow suit, opening 5 days ahead of schedule. 　　“Thanks to the dedication of our hard-working resort teams and the help of some great early...

Nov 21, 2024

Insurance Fraud: Men Allegedly Donned Bear Costume and Attacked Their Own Cars

　　Talk about a bear-faced lie! In a wild scheme, a person donned a bear costume and caused a grizzly amount of damage to cars, hoping to paw off the blame on real bears. 　　The four individuals involved in the scheme presented video footage as proof, thinking their plan was unbearably clever. But the authorities at the California Department of Insurance...