The last potentially unexplored whitewater canyon of the Nooksack watershed was right there in front of us, and like on any exploratory whitewater descent, the nerves, excitement, and fear all came flooding in at once. 　　After scouting, we ran the first two rapids — big and powerful — and we could sense the river was picking up some serious gradient....

　　Ready for some good news? America is becoming a better place to ride your bike. 　　Thats one of the main thrusts of PeopleForBikes annual report on the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. The 2024 ranking of cities by bikeability again gives Davis, Calif., and Minneapolis, the top spots for medium and large cities, respectively. But last years winner...

　　Trail Kreitzer’s been bow hunting since he was a little kid — and he has the photographic evidence to prove it. From an early age, he would roam the hills and river bottoms surrounding his childhood home attempting to shoot jackrabbits and cottontails.  　　Years later, as an adult, Kreitzer’s passion for archery and bowhunting reignited (about 24 years ago), and...

　　With the exception of a few, all my guns have previous owners. Most of them I bought while I worked in a gun shop during college or are family heirlooms (which my family also bought used). And I’ve had little to no functional issues with most of these rifles. In fact, some of them are nearly immaculate. 　　I actually prefer...

　　No trip to the beach is complete without the perfect beach towel. Whether your favorite beach spot is by the ocean, lake, or river, the best beach towel provides a space to kick back, relax, and, of course, help you dry off. 　　These days, beach towels come in a variety of different materials that provide varying levels of absorbency, sand...

　　When Spencer McCullough decided to spend over a year cycling to every national park in the contiguous U.S., he didnt have much experience. The 28-year-old had only gone bikepacking once before — a 3-day trip planned entirely by a friend. 　　But after 411 days and 18,247 miles, McCullough has finally met his goal of biking to 51 national parks, and hes...

　　Style and functionality can coexist with an expert-level product. Rossignol made no exception with the Chalet Shoes, a series of winter down booties with the support of a tennis shoe and the plushness of a house slipper. 　　While Rossignol is famously known for highly engineered skis, it also designs solid apparel and footwear, the Chalet included. With a high platform...

　　Climbing shoes are incredibly nuanced and diverse in shape and feel. Finding the right shoe depends a lot on what type of climbing youre doing and what type of rock you’re doing it on. Add in the fact that sizes, rubber type, and fit vary wildly from brand to brand, and its no wonder that finding the right shoe can...

　　Adjusting to winter running can be tricky. Swift movement in 30 degrees in November feels much colder than 30 degrees in March. Reminding your body that it can still function and do hard things when its cold can be challenging, even for those of us who live in super-cold climates — Im one of them! But, properly made winter running...

　　The Volvo EX30 is supposed to be arriving at North American dealerships now. But today, the company announced to its dealers and preorder customers that theyll have to wait for a 2025 target delivery date to be announced. 　　Volvos reasoning for this is due to changes in the global automotive landscape. That could mean a lot of things, from parts...

　　The best mountain bike flat pedals will help you feel confident by providing great traction, predictable mobility, and a supportive platform to ride on. A poor pedal choice can cause your feet to slip around, adding risk to every ride. While most pedals share the same basic design, there are many subtle differences that impact the feel. Small changes in...

　　The original version of this story was published on The Inertia. 　　Tamayo Perry was a dominant force at pipeline surfing and its South Pacific cousin, Teahupo’o. 　　He was a dedicated public servant guarding Hawaii’s waters for locals and beachgoers alike. He even played a small role as an actor in Pirates of the Caribbean, among other movies. And according to...