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Apr 23, 2025

The Best Fishing Hats of 2025

　　What in the world is a fishing hat? That term seems like something a marketing team would create to target old men who are bored in retirement. In the past, those were the only people we knew who had a hat specifically for a day of fishing. We just wore whatever hat we had lying around. 　　Thats a bit of...

Apr 23, 2025

Featherweight Binding, Big-Mountain Power: Salomon MTN Pure/Atomic Backland Tour Bindings Review

　　Clicking into the MTNP Pure (whether you’ve purchased under the Salomon or Atomic brand name) makes it sound pure. It’s everything you need to feel confident, nothing you don’t. I’ve never skied so hard on touring bindings, and I didn’t even think about it. 　　I ripped groomers on early ups at Steamboat in the morning alpenglow. I shralped perfectly spaced...

Apr 23, 2025

Patagonia Launches Adaptable, Lightweight, Snow-Shedding Pack: PowSlayer Ski Backpack Review

　　I waited above the powdery roller while several snowboarders and skiers in my crew dropped one by one down the short, open pitch. Each rider ollied, popping a few feet above the fresh snow before falling out of view. Our group of testers met in Silverton, Colo., to grind vertically in Patagonias new head-to-toe kit, which included one of my...

Apr 23, 2025

The Best Fly Fishing Rods of 2025

　　The best fly fishing rods are timeless pieces of equipment. With simple care and safe storage, they can last a lifetime or more. Yet the technology keeps improving, rods are becoming more refined, and there’s always that one rod you’d like to add to your quiver. 　　In our annual hunt to find the best fly rods on the market, we...

Apr 23, 2025

He Tried to Hike the Appalachian Trail on a $1,000 Budget. Here’s What He Learned.

　　Jack Jones was not a cheat-code kid. 　　When he played computer games like World of Warcraft or EverQuest, Jones always wanted to know about the next level, where the struggles and the stakes would both be a bit higher. This characteristic hasnt changed. Jones, now 38, is better known as Quadzilla, a hiking powerhouse famous not only for the gams...

Apr 23, 2025

Unicorns Are Real: Atomic Maven Skis Review

　　It’s a spring day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort when I click into the Atomic Maven 94 CTI at the top of Bridger Gondola. The sun has barely kissed the slopes, and the corduroy is crisp and untouched. I drop over the edge of the flats onto the slope and carve my first snowy arc of the day. 　　I slice...

Apr 23, 2025

Arches National Park’s Fiery Furnace Closes as Staff Shortages Mount

　　Arches National Park posted an alert on its website on March 23, announcing that the Fiery Furnace would be closed to visitors for the foreseeable future. 　　No ranger-led tours nor self-guided permits will be issued until further notice, read the park closure alert. We look forward to offering these services soon. 　　The closure is due to reduced staffing at the...

Apr 23, 2025

5 Amazing Outdoor Gear Deals From Amazon’s Spring Sale

　　DJI Osmo Action 4: 30% Off 　　　　(Photo/Nathan Mitka) In our GJ review, contributor Nate Mitka wrote that the DJI Osmo Action 4s large sensor size, stabilization, and ease of use make it an impressive contender for the best action camera. 　　Now you can snag one for 30% through Amazons Spring Sale, bringing the price down to a reasonable $210....

Apr 23, 2025

Try It to Buy It: Near Zero Launches Backpacking Gear Rental Program

　　Its not the mileage, inclines, or creepy crawlies that can scare off new backpackers fastest — its the cost of gear. The hefty price tag associated with collecting backpacking equipment is a reasonable hesitation. Its also hard to know if you love overnight backpacking without the gear to try it first. 　　Thats why Near Zero launched its backpacking gear rental...

Apr 23, 2025

Mount Everest Ban of Unsupported Climbers Won’t Affect 2025 Season

　　Guide services for Mount Everest and other Nepalese 8,000m peaks have confirmed that new measures that make a Sherpa guide compulsory will not kick in before September at the earliest. Unsupported (or solo) climbers can now proceed as planned for the 2025 season. This is a relief, as climbers plan far in advance for any expedition to this area and...

Apr 23, 2025

Why I Couldn’t Resist the Colorado Trail’s Cursed Charm

　　It was somewhere around the third or fourth storm on the tenth day of my first attempt at the Colorado Trail that I began to question my sanity. 　　I was drenched nearly to my internal organs, my pack probably five or 500 pounds heavier than before the sky began throwing its endless tantrum. So much hail had come down over...

Apr 23, 2025

How Bone Broth Helps to Optimize Your Post-Workout Recovery

　　Last year, a friend of mine, who is a nutritionist, recommended that I try drinking bone broth to help optimize my performance. I didnt think too much of it at the time, as guzzling the stock made from animal bones didnt sound all that appetizing to me, especially before or after a big workout. 　　I tabled the advice and didn’t think...

Apr 23, 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...

Apr 23, 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...

Apr 23, 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,...

Apr 23, 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...

Apr 23, 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...

Apr 23, 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...

Apr 23, 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...

Apr 23, 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...