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Merrell Nova 3 Thermo Mid Waterproof Mens
  DESCRIPTION   The evolution of the Nova built to balance performance and style for a cold weather hiking boot alternative and trail running style. Built with lightweight synthetics and soft leather and a unique protective design. Paired with a Vibram Ice Trek outsole for best in class traction when the temperature...
Coal The Margot Beanie Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Coal The Margot Beanie - Women's: An easy fitting, slightly slouchy beanie has been knit in our custom houndstooth pattern. Super soft and fuzzy mohair blend yarn creates an ultra cozy style, finished with a metal label at side.   Mohair acrylic blend ...
Merrell Alpine Chelsea Boot Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Deceptively comfortable and supportive.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Size Fit - Fits True to SizeWidth Fit - Fits WideProduct Usage - Daily work wear, casual walking ...
Oboz Katabatic Low Shoes Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Featuring the lightest, softest, and most responsive midsole ever in an Oboz shoe, the Katabatic Low is built for moving fast on the hiking trail. The EVA midsole provides a smooth ride and good transition while the outsole’s multi-directional lug pattern provides exceptional grip and superior acceleration and braking....
Teva ReFlip Recycled Travel Sandals Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Teva’s most sustainably minded sandal to date, the ReFlip takes a bold step forward, reworked with recycled content across the straps, midsole, and outsole. Flipping the iconic travel sandal on its head, we’ve incorporated post-industrial waste that would’ve otherwise ended up in landfills.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Best for: all-day wear,...
Xero Shoes Aqua Cloud Sandals Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Take the Aqua Cloud on your next wet or dry adventure, and you’ll be on cloud nine. This update to our iconic Cloud sandal is perfect for water sports with its new more durable, grippier, rubber sole, we also extended the BareFoam™ footbed through the heel for additional comfort....
Lenz Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Mittens Unisex
  DESCRIPTION   Lenz Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Mittens - Unisex:   The revolutionary finger cap heating element guarantees all-round warmth for fingers and back of the hand. The unisex mitten provides warmth for up to 10 hours.   The optionally available lithium packs are attached to the glove with snap fasteners. The...
Eisbar Rana Lux Crystal Pom Beanie
  DESCRIPTION   My numerous decorative elegant crystals awaken the memory of glittering snowfall and also cheer up even the most trivial walk, together with the conspicuously fluffy pompon made of artificial fur.   Thanks to the additional inside band made of cozy fleece, I keep ears warm, even on the coldest winter...
Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 Ski Boots Womens
  Description   As slim and elegant as a Jimmy Choo pump but with a whole new level of performance on snow, the Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 W Ski Boots set a new bar in the light-but-powerful sweepstakes. Ideal for narrower and lower volume feet, but adaptable to average width and slightly...
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“Link Sar has Been Climbed”—American Team Makes First Ascent
  Photos courtesy of Graham Zimmerman   Eighteen years after his first attempt to reach the summit of Link Sar, prolific climber Steve Swenson finally stood atop the notoriously technical peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram. He was joined by alpinists Mark Richey, 61; expedition leader Graham Zimmerman, 33; and Chris Wright, 36. In an endeavor that was uncertain right to the last moment,...
From Sea to Source: Misadventures & Camping on the Hudson River
  In August of 2019, my friend Kirk and I fulfilled a childhood dream, paddling the Hudson River from source to sea. Growing up, my friends and I would explore my small hometown and go as far as we could get before making it home for dinner. We would go paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, hiking and occasionally jump trains when they...
How to Hike the Oregon Coast Trail
  Words and Photos by Laura Lancaster      “I knew you were coming.”   I had been dreading this stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail that ran between Manzanita and Tillamook since we started weekend thru-hiking (or section-hiking) it in chunks back in 2017. Heading south from Tillamook, the OCT follows Highway 101—the main artery for the Oregon Coast—for over 10 miles...
A Guide to Thru
  Written by: McKenzie Barney   New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail is the world’s newest long-distance thru-hike. Stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, to Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island, the TA is defined by its challenging terrain, unpredictable weather and navigational obstacles, and just may be the toughest of the world’s major...
Himalayas: Preparing for and Hiking at High Altitude
  I’ve joined friends and photographers, Dan and Janine Patitucci for a ten-day Himalayan adventure trek across the Gangotri Glacier organized by Ruck Sack Tours. This glacier is one of the main sources of the Ganges River, and one of the largest in the Himalaya. However, it is rapidly receding. We scramble over rock and rubble where ice once stretched to...
Glacier Peak—Skiing Washington’s Most Remote Volcano
  Words Photos by William Woodward      Volcano skiing is a well-honored pastime in Washington. While our most famous volcanoes live in plain sight, like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak often remains hidden but for a few high points on public roads. The fifth volcano highest in the state, Glacier is second only to Mt. Rainier in climbing prominence,...
Packrafting the Flathead River in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness
  Packrafting opened up a world of adventure for me. Being from the desert, the idea of hauling a raft deep into the wilderness was fairly novel. But when photographer Jacob Moon and his wife Natasha invited me to go packrafting on the South Fork of the Flathead, one of the world’s premier rivers, I couldn’t say no.      Photo by...
North of 60: Three Incredible Hikes in the Yukon Territory
  Story and Images by Joe Yelverton Story and Images by Joe Yelverton   The Sprinter van is packed, travel mug’s full of coffee, playlist is ready. Only 10 hours to go till I arrive in the Yukon Territory.   Despite being a full-time Alaskan I always look forward to my time in the Yukon— “North of 60” as many Yukoners call it—referring...
Mountain Running in the Sierra Nevada
  One of the best parts of mountain running is when you get to walk. I’m not calling mountain running a gentle stroll, but generally, you’re not full-on, maxed-out sprinting hour after hour up an enormous rock pile. The running part is great, but the main draw is that rock pile and the ones around it. Just being, and moving, in...
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A Tight That Does It All: Stio Women’s Glide High Rise Tech Tight Review
  Based in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Stio knows a thing or two about the luxury and convenience of clothing that goes from the trails to town. The brand combined that knowledge and created the Womens Glide High Rise Tech Tight.   This performance legging feels top-shelf, offering a velvety feel against the skin. But its not just about looks. It packs performance....
Second Endangered Condor Killed: Utah Officials on the Hunt for Poachers
  Utahs state wildlife officials are asking the public for help after two condors were killed by poachers over the last 2 years. The first dead condor was discovered in fall 2022 in a remote area north of Zion National Park and southeast of Cedar City. Last month, a second condor was found dead in the same area. Both were shot...
From Karl Meltzer to the HOKA Speedgoat 6: The Speedgoat Legacy
     It seems like Speedgoat is everywhere in trail running and ultrarunning these days.   There’s the shoe that dominates the start line of many ultras around the world, in its newest iteration as theHOKA Speedgoat 6;there’s the mountainous and rugged race in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, theSpeedgoat Mountain Races; and then there’s the man behind it all,Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer.   From the...
Deals Hotter Than Your Driveway: Great Prices on RTIC, Mountain Hardwear, and Water Sports
  RTIC: Up to 40% Off      (Photo/RTIC) For most of us, temperatures will stay scorching for months ahead —which just makes coolers all the more tempting. Thats even more true when you can get discounts on RTIC, which makes some of the best coolers around.   Case in point: You can snag the 52 QT Ultralight Cooler for 15% in the...
Benchmade’s Newest Osborne Is Its Best Yet
  Theres an ongoing argument among knife enthusiasts about which knife steels are best. But one of the top contenders is, without a doubt, MagnaCut. The darling of 2024, MagnaCut steel is among the most balanced on the market, with excellent hardness, edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.   Benchmade now put this top-tier steel (introduced in 2021) into one of its...
Swiss Army Knife With Style: Victorinox Launches ‘Farmer x Alox Damast’ Multitool
  This isnt just a solid EDC Swiss Army Knife — its also a limited-edition run of 7,000 units. That makes the Victorinox Farmer x Alox Damast an everyday carry item thats also a bit more special than your average knife.   Its the latest model in the Alox series, which refers to the handle cover made from stamped and polished aluminum....
A Hiker Was Lost in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 10 Days; I Retraced His Steps to Find Out Why
  The original version of this story was published onThe Inertia.   For a short moment this summer my home of Santa Cruz County was in the global spotlight. The reason: A man was miraculously rescued after being lost for 10 days in the forest, found alive and well. Big outlets like the New York Times, CNN, and the BBC jumped on the story, posting photos of...
Colorado Couple Climbs 58 Mountains in New Joint Record
  The original version of this story was published on iRunFar.   Whats the next big trip youve got planned with your significant other? A week in Paris? A cruise through the Caribbean?   Or how about 12-plus days of hardcore hiking to establish a new record in the Colorado Rockies?   That last option was the choice of Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton,...
Tenways CGO600 Pro Review: Lightweight Commuter E-Bike Is a Joy to Ride but Has Room for Improvement
  The Tenways CGO600 is designed in the Netherlands and has European vibes and clean lines, unlike many other direct-to-consumer Asian e-bikes in this category. Its proven to be a sleek and light city/commuter ebike that’s simple and intuitive to ride.   For this review, I rode the Tenways CGO600 Pro for 4 months in rural areas around Richmond, Vt., and the...
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