Bond Almand departed from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, on Aug. 31, 2024, and rolled into Ushuaia, Argentina, today. He smashed the prior Pan American Highway record by 9 days. And, astonishingly, he chose to do it fully unsupported, solo, even though the gatekeepers to such records do not require this self-imposed limitation. 　　Almands Pan-American Highway Route 　　 　　Almands record-breaking route. Each...

　　Talk about a bear-faced lie! In a wild scheme, a person donned a bear costume and caused a grizzly amount of damage to cars, hoping to paw off the blame on real bears. 　　The four individuals involved in the scheme presented video footage as proof, thinking their plan was unbearably clever. But the authorities at the California Department of Insurance...

　　REI is kicking off seasonal savings before the big holiday sales commence. Save up to 30% during REIs Winter Sale, which runs through November 25. 　　Its a great time to gear up for winter and snowsports because the Co-op has several deals on its gear and other top brands. Save up to 30% off during REIs Winter Sale, which runs...

　　Crashing while riding motorcycles on dirt is inevitable and sometimes out of the riders control. But dressing for the crash is not. The Alpinestars Tech-Air Off-Road expands the lauded systems coverage to trail and adventure riding with an off-road-specific algorithm and appropriate passive protection. 　　The Tech-Air Off-Road jacket combines elements found on other under-the-jersey back protectors, chest protectors, and pressure...

　　Paulie The BeerJunkie Pabst is double-fisting again — remember, were reviewing two beers every episode until Thanksgiving — and this time, hes blurring lines. From Rust Belt to Beach Bum and sports to cigars, this weeks pairing has a little something for everyone (or possibly nothing — you decide!). 　　To kick off, Pabst taps Great Lakes Brewings 73 Kolsch, a mix of malt,...

　　Taking my hands off the wheel as the Enclave works its way up to a near 80 mph cruising speed, I reach for a sip of tea and simply watch the vehicle decide to change lanes on its own as it steers around a curve. My hands remain free until it’s time to exit the interstate several miles later. 　　The...

　　If you bought one of Mammuts brand-new avalanche transmitters last month — the brand has some bad news. 　　After discovering a potentially dangerous malfunction, the Swiss brand recalled all units of two models released in October 2024. According to a voluntary recall announced on the brands website last week, the Mammut Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2 avalanche transmitters may have...

　　There are passionate artists behind the fly rods at G. Loomis. 　　Sometimes, gear becomes a bit disconnected in our hands. It can be easy to think it popped off a production line, and some robot used a mechanical hand to deliver it straight to you. In reality, many of the pieces of outdoor gear you come to rely on for...

　　Colorados early season snow cycles have moved the starting line for ski season up across the state. Numerous resorts, large and small, are up and running, and on Saturday, Nov. 23, Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will follow suit, opening 5 days ahead of schedule. 　　“Thanks to the dedication of our hard-working resort teams and the help of some great early...

　　Honda has just transformed the Passport SUV. The outgoing models bland styling is being replaced with a much more rugged-looking shape. 　　Just ignore that some of that styling is clearly borrowed from its competitors because the hardware underneath — including an upgraded TrailSport off-roader — is all new. 　　Tougher Styling Looks Oddly Familiar 　　 　　(Photo/Honda) The automaker says the design...

　　If setting out to see the world with just a backpack sounds like your idea of a good time, you’d get along great with TEREN co-founder Nick Rader. An avid adventurer, Rader has traveled around the globe — enjoying as many outdoor experiences as possible and always packing light. Make that ultralight. 　　On a motorcycle trip from South Africa to...

　　Hikers can be easy to shop for. There is so much hiking gear, apparel, and accessories out there, and so many different styles, colors, and use cases that the gift options are plentiful. That is a double-edged sword, though. It can also be overwhelming to shop for hiking gear, and choice paralysis is a real thing. 　　No need to fret,...