Outdoor communication keeps getting smarter, smaller, and, like all thing, more expensive. Garmin’s new inReach Mini 3 Plus ($499) adds a touchscreen, voice messaging, and photo sharing to a device that once prided itself on being almost stubbornly simple. 　　The new version jumps from a tiny grayscale screen and a handful of buttons to something closer to a stripped-down phone....

　　The brand-new SQ5 is a big deal for Audi. The SUV is far and away its bestseller in the U.S., nearly doubling Audis next-best last year. When brand sales dropped 14% in 2024, and the Q5 and more powerful SQ5 were down 23%, its a big problem in need of a solution. 　　Audi needs to reverse that trend, and the...

　　Whether you’re looking for a buddy to take mountain biking, skiing, running, kayaking, or hiking, most dogs are up for anything given a bit of training and encouragement — and, of course, the right gear. 　　Our editors have traveled thousands of miles with their dogs, by car, foot, ski, and almost any other means of adventure. Needless to say, weve...

　　Accustomed to hunting on land where his grandfather taught him how to move through the woods, Jack Summerfield had his eyes set on a new property in Southeast Virginia this year. While he doesnt have as much time as hed like to hunt, he still enjoys bow hunting as a way to connect with nature and share the tradition passed...

　　Theres the history of Jackson Hole ski resort, and then, theres the history of the mountain itself. The former is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The latter is the subject of Jackson Holes new film Layers of Time, which explores the geologic history told by the layers of the rock, and how its tied to the resorts modern identity...

　　With the onset of winter, ski season is in full swing. If you havent bought a pass yet, nows the time. 　　Ikon Pass will stop sales for the year on Dec. 11. That means youve got less than 2 weeks to secure access for this season if you plan on skiing at Copper, Steamboat, Arapahoe Basin, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth, or...

　　Heres your chance to save on winter apparel and skis ahead of the best snow. And since this is prime gifting season, too, why not give the gift of gear? 　　Sun Ski Sports has several curated gift guides to help with your holiday shopping. But there are plenty of deals to check out, including in-season goods. Explore our selection of...

　　Theres a lot more to skiing than sliding around on snow. The culture of lodge life, travel elements, misadventures, impulsive strike missions, and moments of sillyness all define a winter. They fill in the space between runs with a special dopamine-fueled energy you cant get from any other sport. Its a hard thing to define — and its the subject...

　　There are many iconic moments from the 1989 classic National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. But the one that really etched itself into my childhood consciousness was when Clark Griswold ventured into a nearby forest to cut down a Christmas tree. 　　You can cut down your own tree? I thought. That sounds amazing! 　　Of course, this childhood dream never came true for...

　　A Montana woman who went viral earlier this year for grabbing a baby wombat in Australia is now facing a long list of wildlife-related charges in Wyoming. Newly obtained court documents, reviewed by GearJunkie, outline eight misdemeanor counts against Samantha Strable, also known online as Sam Jones or Sam_Strays_Somewhere. These include accusations that she falsely claimed Wyoming residency to secure...

　　A Utah father is facing six first-degree felony charges after a hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon left his three children in critical condition. Authorities released a detailed timeline that identifies weather exposure, delayed retreat, and medical emergencies among the primary factors in the case. 　　The Hike 　　 　　Wasatch Mountain Range Broads Fork Twin Peaks Trail; (photo/Shutterstock) In early October, Micah...

　　Somebodys been snooping around at Hyundai. Make that Snoopy-ing around at Hyundai. 　　The automaker has just added new in-car themes to bring Peanuts to your Palisade and other Hyundai models. Not the trail snack must-have, the classic comic characters. Its a new feature that replaces your boring in-car displays with ones that are a little more fun. 　　Why Not Put...