If youre trying to make camping plans for this summer — you might want to avoid Yosemite National Park. 　　Just a few months ago, Yosemite officials said the parks timed-entry reservation system would become permanent in 2025. After years of complaints about traffic and overcrowding, visitors mostly supported a reservation system that alleviated some of those problems, according to officials....

　　After its invention in 1969, the waterproof material called GORE-TEX became a household name in outdoor gear. Now, the iconic company behind that invention is facing allegations about toxic chemicals in its apparel. 　　W. L. Gore Associates, Inc., the Delaware-based company that owns the GORE-TEX brand, is being sued in a class-action lawsuit over claims it misled consumers that all...

　　Traditionally, staying safe on outdoor adventures has meant purchasing expensive GPS devices, and then paying even more for insurance covering costly rescues. 　　But the status quo is changing fast. 　　An expanded subscription service may offer the cheapest way to ensure financial coverage of backcountry rescues. With its global launch today, Overwatch x Rescue (OxR) is the first SOS plan to...

　　Bestselling author Jon Krakauer is hitting back at a vocal online critic. 　　On Thursday, February 6, Krakauer, 70, announced on Instagram that he will publish an eight-part series of YouTube videos and written essays on Medium about his bestselling book Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. 　　$8.69 at Amazon 　　The purpose of the project, Krakauer...

　　Prices may be going up on everything from eggs to e-bikes, but Americans continue to show up for camping. 　　Thats the conclusion of a 2024 report from camping app The Dyrt, which surveyed several thousand of the 81.1 million Americans who enjoyed some form of camping last year, whether with a tent, trailer, or RV. Despite rising prices impacting much...

　　Forget roses. I don’t need chocolate. And the last thing I want to do for Valentine’s Day is go out to an overpriced prix fixe dinner. What I want for Valentine’s Day, and what I think is the most valuable gift from one partner to another, is to spend quality time together in the great outdoors. Time outside together is...

　　Few things make sleeping more difficult than the nightly hijinks of drunk musicians. 　　I used to spend several months on the road every year touring with a band, and the most difficult part by far was simply getting some shut-eye. My ultimate solution involved covering my eyes with a bandana, and — more importantly — shoving whatever pair of hard plastic...

　　Carbon fiber is known for its incredible stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio. The bicycle industry leverages these properties to create the most energy-efficient and lightweight machines possible. However, these properties also mean carbon bikes tend to be unforgiving and harsh, especially race bikes. Speed trumps comfort. Or does it? 　　Cannondale launched the SuperX gravel race bike today, and instantly, the images...

　　Now that the excitement of New Year’s has long worn off, you might find yourself de-prioritizing the list of resolutions you made at the top of the year. I, for one, have already skipped the daily journaling and stretching practices I committed to more times than I’d like to admit. Whether your goal was to squeeze in a ten-minute walk...

　　Aspen isnt just some mountain town in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. While fewer than 7,000 residents call it home, Aspen is known around the world as a destination for recreation, splendor, and affluence. It may not cater to everyone, but for those with discerning, high-class taste, the word Aspen rings with posh exclusivity. 　　Too much? Its hard not to...

　　The first time Reagan Goodwyn led a climb, she was four years old. My son is also four, and sometimes I still wipe his butt. 　　But Reagan—and her family—inhabit a different realm than us mortals. Reagan, her parents, and her three little siblings live in a van. All the kids (except the almost two-year-old) climb. And most mind-boggling of all:...

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