Charles Barrett, a 40-year-old rock climber convicted of sexual abuse, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday. 　　The longtime Yosemite climber had been convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact, according to a news release. All three incidents occurred at Yosemite National Park in 2016, said U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. 　　“Barrett’s...

　　Its pitch black in a canvas wall tent at night, and I softly speak two words, Coast on. Almost instantly, a beam of light shoots from my headlamp, illuminating the inside of the tent. Then, a snicker from the neighboring cot. 　　Coast off! Coast disco! The laughter crescendos, and of course, the light turns off. Fortunately, there is no disco...

　　Red Bull Rampage has come a long way since 2001, when a ragtag group of freeriders first gathered in the Utah desert to show off their best stunts. 　　But when this world-class mountain biking event returns to Virgin, Utah, in October, it will feature something new in its 23-year history: women riders. Red Bull announced the change with a brief,...

　　While camping, making firewood can be a heck of a lot of fun. You get to use fun tools for a brief spell, work up a sweat, but dont actually have to do it all day so it turns into work. Kind of like taking a friends kids to the park; its the perfect dose of awesome, which you wrap up...

　　Petzl released the new GRIGRI Neox today, and it looks just like the dominant assisted-braking belay device so many climbers use and trust. However, information from the French brand reveals that although the familiar form and rope locking cam are intact, the Neox has significant differences from the GRIGRI line. 　　How a GRIGRI Works 　　 　　An official Petzl diagram depicting...

　　If you want to improve your swimming skills, you have to practise your swimming skills.And improving your skills often involves working on effective drills. 　　Consistently working on those drills is critical for long-term progress.But to continue to learn, you need to new learning experiences. Even the best drills can get stale, and you need to switch it up. 　　However, you...

　　A young Italian couple died together after taking a massive fall from an Italian mountain. 　　Professional skier Jean Daniel Pession, 28, and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, 27, have died in a tragic mountain accident, the Italian Winter Sports Federation reported Saturday.   　　The two ski instructors were hiking up Mount Zerbion, an 8,921-foot mountain in Aosta Valley, Italy, when they suddenly plummeted more than 2,000 feet,...

　　An 83-year-old woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this weekend, officials said. 　　In a terrifying incident on Saturday, one of the parks many bison attacked the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns, Yellowstone officials said in a news release. The woman — a resident of Greenville, S.C. — was attacked...

　　Women’s fit backcountry hunting packs are a relatively recent addition to hunting products designed to fit the female frame. With most of what’s available weighing well over 5 pounds, KUIU’s offering stands out as the lightest model available — not just for women, but also for any backcountry hunter. Its highly adjustable suspension, carbon fiber frame, and efficient storage layout...

　　It was one of those sleeper pow days that no one saw coming. My husband and I planned to ski at Aspen Highlands since they reported the most snow, but the parking lot was full. Instead, we dejectedly headed to Snowmass, the only Aspen ski hill not reporting any wintry weather. 　　But turns out, the app got it wrong —...

　　Let’s face it: a lot of luggage is bulky and ugly. And if you’re an occasional traveler, pulling out that battered suitcase or duffel from the back of your closet will be just fine for your annual trip back home. However, for others, having a more polished look is important. That’s where Away comes in with The Carry-On ($275). This...

　　Gossamer Gear has been making high-quality ultralight backpacking gear for 20 years, refining products with an eye toward thru-hikers. The LT5 Trekking Poles reflect the care and experience GG has gained, creating ultralight products for backpackers and thru-hikers alike. Perfectly balancing weight and durability, these poles have thousands of miles in the tank. 　　Throughout my hiking career, Ive used a...