“I just hope people have fun,” Jesse Itzler told me as we walked along the route of Runningman Festival’s main event, an 8-hour, choose-your-own distance race with options ranging from 5K to 50K. Itzler, a prolific entrepreneur, public speaker, and endurance runner, is the founder of Atlanta’s All Day Running Co., the running store that puts on the Runningman Festival....

　　They say stress is the silent killer. Not so silent? The blaring horns and eeking brakes that dominate Los Angeles’ roadways on any given afternoon. While L.A. traffic is a colossal cliché, the frequency that a 4-mile journey winds up taking 40 minutes has undoubtedly shaved minutes off my life. 　　With urban congestion on the rise and major cities like...

　　Following a now-infamous Mount Washington rescue in 1982, climber Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knees. He dedicated his life to honoring the SAR team member who sacrificed his life to save him. 　　The film 109 Below chronicles the dramatic and tragic rescue and reveals an insiders perspective on the cost versus benefit of mountain rescue attempts, particularly on...

　　The Indy Pass has been steadily growing in the last 5 years, adding mountains every season and usually selling out of passes early. On October 23, it announced that it was adding a whopping 30 new resorts to its lineup ahead of the 2024/25 ski season, including Loveland Ski Area in Colorado and Innsbruck in Austria. 　　That brings the total number...

　　Skiing is unapologetically addictive. Nothing compares to floating through deep snow, skimming across a crisply groomed trail, or summiting a peak in the wilderness. Each pair of sticks is strategically designed to serve winter athletes in their specific goals. 　　But todays volume of brands can be overwhelming to navigate, even for experienced carvers. Learning the origins of a ski brand,...

　　This week, two fortunate winners will each receive a pair of KEEN Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes — one mens and one womens — each valued at an MSRP of $160. 　　The Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes from KEEN are designed to be light on the foot and agile on the trail. 　　Find out more about these fast and light hiking shoes...

　　Your mountain bike grips are one of only three contact points between you and your bike and are important for comfort and control.For such a seemingly simple component, the right grips can improve your comfort with the right fit, cushioning, and ergonomics while ensuring you maintain your grip through whatever comes down the trail. 　　Compared to most other mountain bike-related...

　　I purchased the NEMO Jazz 30 Double sleeping bag with comfort as my priority. Of course, I wanted a bag that would be warm as well. Given how much time my boyfriend and I spend outdoors together, we also wanted something to accommodate both of us. We invested in the Jazz Double along with theRoamer 2 sleeping pad,and it was...

　　If this weeks Emerging Gear has a theme, its probably something about enjoying the outdoors —in style. That ranges from the Tron-like running gear of Swiss brand X-BIONIC to a sexy, stowable bike lock from OTTOLOCK thats perfect for a range of e-bikes. 　　But weve also got this weeks headliners: a classy collaboration between Birkenstock loafers and Filson boots, an...

　　The mud, creek crossings, and patches of snow were unavoidable as we squished along the trail using our poles for balance. Our A-framed skis stuck up amid the surrounding willow bushes. Ahead, we could see our snow-covered objective, still miles away. 　　I glanced down at my mud-caked Zamberlan 1996 Voiz Lux Hiking Boots — an upgrade to the original launched in...

　　Theres a new family of all-terrain tires coming in 2025 from Pirelli. The Scorpion XTM AT will be Pirellis most aggressive and off-road-capable tire yet, and will only be offered in the North American market. 　　Pirelli is a top-tier tire manufacturer and is heavily involved in the top echelons of a wide range of sports that need tires. From Formula...

　　Whether the new off-road-ready Scout Terra and Traveler can find a niche is far from certain, especially considering they’re both all-electric. Scout does have time to build expectations, however, with the two new EVs not expected to reach U.S. showrooms for another 2 years. 　　Once a market mainstay, it’s been more than 4 decades since Scout was available in the...