There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...

　　Alex Honnolds latest climbing project has taken him back to Yosemite National Park. 　　Honnold, star of the Oscar-winning 2018 climbing film Free Solo has spent the last few weeks attempting to free climb El Capitans famed route The Nose, the 2,900-foot vertical climb that is among the most famous routes in American rock climbing. 　　You might be wondering: Hasnt Alex Honnold already...

　　Folding e-bikes have been a mainstay for city-inhabiting commuters for a while now. For those living in minimal square footage, folding bikes make keeping a bike at home easier. They also simplify the bike commute, fitting more easily on public transportation or in an office. And when youre heading out on the road, they can be stowed inside an RV or...

　　The Grand Canyon is stunning. At Outside, we’re in love with that giant ditch, and chances are, you are, too. This river canyon, measuring 278 miles long, roughly 10 miles wide, and in places more than a mile deep, is unlike anything else in the country. Artists paint pictures of it. Musicians write songs about it. Scientists read the history...

　　December 8, 2024, marks the day that Taylor Swift ends her record-shattering Eras Tour. It lasted 22 months, spanned over five continents, and earned more money than any tour that had ever come before it, grossing more than $1 billion in its first year alone. 　　At Outside, we wanted to pay homage to Swift’s Eras achievements through the lens of...

　　There isn’t much to Davis, West Virginia (population 581). Its downtown is only a few blocks long. There’s no movie theater, no Starbucks. The entire county has one stoplight. You could feasibly drive through Davis and miss it entirely if you were engrossed in a good podcast. 　　Davis sits on the northern rim of Canaan Valley, a broad, high-elevation basin...

　　Cyclings WorldTour is the pinnacle of road racing globally. Sponsors spend incredible amounts of money chasing results. Slim margins win road races, and air resistance is the largest obstacle to speed. Colnago launched an all-out attack on aerodynamics to produce the Y1Rs. 　　Announced today, the Colnogo Y1Rs is a wild departure from traditional bicycle design. This road bike removes the...

　　Ram has just recalled more than 300,000 units of its Heavy-Duty pickup line.Some 2017 and 2018 model year Ram HD trucks could experience a hydraulic control unit failure that could leave them without ABS, stability control, or traction control. 　　NHTSA recall documents say that from April 1, 2017, until December 29, 2018, some Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 pickups...

　　Glaciers have lifespans, and most of them are dying. Thats a big problem, not just for the people who like to ski, ice climb, and explore their frozen expanses, but for all of the ecosystems downstream. These icy colossi are essential to the rivers, valleys, lakes, and oceans they feed into. Thats why Protect Our Winters (POW) launched its documentary...

　　Titanium watches are light and easy on the wrist. Automatic watches are highly regarded for their internal intricacies and consistent functionality. And GMT watches add a complication that gives users access to a third time zone. 　　Its a popular combination, but automatic titanium GMT watches tend to be expensive. 　　Enter Timex with the Expedition North GMT at $550. This tough,...

　　The original version of this article was published on ExplorersWeb.com. 　　Forget about the latest Hollywood blockbusters — a far more interesting award ceremony kicks off in the Italian Dolomites this week. 　　The 2024 edition of the Piolets d’Or awards, regarded as the most prestigious recognition in mountaineering, takes place over the next few days in San Martino di Castrozza, an...

　　Even if you have your everyday go-to flip-flops, sometimes you want to dress it up a little and want something a little different. Maybe you’re headed to a trendy pool party or an island wedding like I was. Fashionable shoes can sometimes equal big bucks, but they don’t have to. Maybe, just maybe, you can have it all — cute...