Iconic ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter is known for her grin-and-bear-it attitude when shes running the ultra worlds toughest races. In 2023, the Salomon athlete launched a collaboration running short called the ‘Shortney, which sported Dauwalters trademark 8-inch inseam and oversized feel. 　　This year, the collab returns with fresh designs and gear to tackle gnarly distance efforts, a trail shoe, hydration vest,...

　　The original version of this story first appeared on The Inertia. 　　The body of a ski mountaineer who fell 3,000 feet to his death on Denali on June 3 has been recovered. According to a statement from the National Park Service (NPS), 41-year-old Alex Chiu of Seattle, Washington, fell from a point on the mountain’s West Buttress route called Squirrel...

　　I used to hear everything: the crunch of boots on frosted grass; the unlimited hum of billions of little wings; the flick of a mule deer’s tail as it vanished into the brush; the smallest disruption in the flow of stream water. 　　I didn’t think much about it then. Hell, I didn’t think at all. 　　I shot guns without ear...

　　In a 1949 speech in the tiny town of Lyndonville, Vermont, senator George Aiken stated, You know, this is such beautiful country up here. It ought to be called the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. 　　Aiken was referring to the counties of Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia, situated between Canada to the north, the Green Mountains to the west, and the Connecticut...

　　I’ve slept on glaciers, mountains, beaches, and—more than once—under roadside bushes mid-hitchhike to a trailhead. But few camps have required more preparation than my latest: one night in a backyard in a bougie Chicago suburb. 　　Let me explain. 　　In normal times I live deep in the Wisconsin Northwoods with a team of sled dogs. But for the past few months,...

　　After nearly 8 decades led by 105-year-old Klaus Obermeyer, Sport Obermeyer has tapped Kris Kuster to serve as its first-ever CEO. Obermeyer will remain active as owner and president of the board, but Kuster will lead the company’s upcoming transition from purveyor of winter outerwear to a year-round outdoor sports brand — with a heightened focus on women. 　　Its no...

　　One of the biggest frustrations I faced as a kayak angler was floating past the juiciest-looking spots without a cast because I didn’t have a way to stop instantly. After I installed the Power-Pole Micro Anchor, that frustration vanished.  　　However, I still had many questions, like, “How durable is it?” “Will the battery pack last a full day of fishing?”...

　　If you own any BowFlex adjustable dumbbells that youve purchased in the last 20 years, youll want to stop using them immediately. 　　More than 3.8 million BowFlex SelectTech adjustable dumbbell units have been recalled, according to a June 5 notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This applies to the weight plates from the BowFlex SelectTech 552 and SelectTech...

　　Alex Ferreira said hes the happiest and most grateful guy in the world. This past winter season, the 30-year-old half-pipe skier competed in seven different events and podiumed at every single one. 　　Last year, he also podiumed in seven competitions. The year before that, he podiumed once. Hes coming off a 15-podium streak, having won the FIS crystal globe twice...

　　With longer daylight hours and sunny weather, summer is a season for experimentation. Its a time to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. 　　This weeks Emerging Gear has plenty of those vibes, with Caterpillar attempting to capture history through boot aesthetics, Chinese brand Mount to Coast putting out its first trail runner, and Skratch Labs giving us...

　　Hunting arrows are not a one-size-fits-all piece of gear. Your hunting style, bow setup, and even the species you are hunting need to be taken into consideration when choosing an arrow. 　　The more time I spend behind the bow, the more I have realized how important hunting arrow selection is. With that said, it’s a rabbit hole and a quite...

　　Filson Journeyman Backpack: 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Filson) The hardy bags and apparel from Filson are both pricey and popular, so its quite rare to find steep discounts. But you can snag a Filson Journeyman Backpack for half off at the moment, though that still means paying $2380. 　　For lovers of both camo and finely made packs, however, that might be...