Dear Sundog,  　　Last September, in California’s Malibu Creek State Park, a mountain lion pounced on a five-year-old child. The father managed to save his kid by fighting off the cat, and soon after, officials euthanized the cougar. Isn’t this immoral and outrageous? The lion was behaving just as nature intended. — People against he Unethical Murder of Animals 　　Dear PUMA, 　　This...

　　The first pro bass tournament of the year promised an exciting start to the season with new forward-facing sonar rules and expectations of big fish in the Lone Star State. It lived up to the hype, with sophomore angler Justin Cooper pulling out a Bass Pro Tour victory with a buzzer-beater fish. 　　Justin Coopers Victory The final day of competition...

　　From first chair to après, ski pants are an integral piece for staying warm and embracing style. Womens ski pants are also utilitarian tools for the snow season, from running errands around town to sledding, shoveling, and walking the dog. And the evolution of snow pants for women means you dont have to give up function or fashion. 　　Womens ski...

　　My partner and I were camping on a friend’s land when he rolled up and found us testing the Yoshino Power B4000 SST. Like us, he’s a connoisseur of portable power stations, and I could tell from his inquisitive grin that he was already plotting ways to convince us to part with it. 　　He was initially enamored because it doesn’t...

　　I. Two Sides of a Single-Edged Blade Franklin Park, Illinois, December 25, 2021 The sword was suspended in the basement rafters with a message from 1945 still secured to its fittings. My grandfather and I were sitting one floor above it at his kitchen table when an email arrived. It was 9:17 A.M. on Christmas Day in 2021, the Chicago...

　　It sounds like Vail, Colo., will be even more fun than usual this summer. Each June, the ski towns GoPro Mountain Games hosts a lineup of competitions across 11 outdoor sports. And after record-breaking attendance last year — 95,000 spectators and more than 5,000 registered athletes — the event aims to level up in 2025. 　　For starters, this years games...

　　Washington, DC is justly famous as America’s capital city and home to many of the world’s best free museums and monuments. That distinction alone makes it well worth a visit, but those who scratch the marble façade will find a city bubbling with energy and full of surprises. Long celebrated as Chocolate City, DC’s cultural cake is now layered with...

　　Mick Jagger is 82 years old and on the Rolling Stones “Hackney Diamonds” tour. The shows run somewhere between two and two-and-a-half hours long. Jagger is running, gyrating, singing, and dancing at each one. I couldn’t help but notice that Jagger is in incredible shape—for a person at any age. How does he do it? And what would it feel...

　　Why is it so hard to find the perfect bag to hold everything I need for a simple photo shoot? Many smaller camera bags make me choose between protection and bulk. I dont want to sacrifice the cushioning and protection I need to keep my camera safe, but I also don’t want it to feel bulky if Im on the...

　　Planning spring break is high pressure. You only get a one-week respite from school or work, and the timing, late March or early April, makes it tough to find a location with consistently good weather. Those months could offer spring ski conditions or prime surf weather—or not. 　　More than a few times, I’ve had to pivot at the last minute,...

　　Propane firepits bring warmth and ambiance to camping without the work or risks of burning wood. Until recently, the Howl Campfires R4 was the king of firepits. But it was a heavy lift for both arms and wallet, at 34 pounds and $1,299. 　　Launched today, the Howl R1 addresses all the potential downsides of the Howl R4 in a package...

　　This was the best day of the season! The Sunday sun shined bright overhead after a massive storm blasted Colorado throughout the day before. Eighteen inches far surpassed the forecasted 7, and there were easily 2 feet of fresh coldsmoke powder (if you knew where to look). 　　And look we did: My friends and I barreled and slashed through deep...