Just as hiking differs from skiing and snowboarding, so too does the performance required from specialized winter jackets and pants. No matter how you like to charge in the winter, Helly Hansen designs winter shells and active insulation pieces to meet your needs. 　　These selections from the current winter lineup include techy shells to keep you comfortable on resort slopes,...

　　Collaborations are a tried-and-true method for outdoor brands to build hype, and this week has plenty of tag teams for smart new products. 　　Topo Designs worked with VAER and Watch and Wound for a chic timepiece, while cycling brand Velocio teamed up with Rux for a do-it-all gear bag. Sorel and British luxury brand Barbour released boots that look fit...

　　If youre an avid whitewater kayaker, take note: Werner Paddles is recalling two of its latest kayak paddles. The paddles may break, posing a risk of drowning. 　　On Nov. 9, Werner Paddles posted a notification that its recalling its Covert and Stealth downriver whitewater racing models of kayak paddles. The brand says, We have identified an issue with the collar...

　　Multitools always make their presence known in my pocket, reminding me that they are in there. While something like the mid-sized Leatherman Skeletool CX doesn’t take up too much real estate, I am constantly aware of it. That’s fine when I’m working around the yard, but when I’m walking around the city, I want something that completely disappears in my...

　　Years ago, when I was in college, I worked at The North Face (TNF) store in Boulder, Colo. As employees, we had a 50% discount on gear, so naturally, every payday, I would give my entire paycheck back to the company, buying rain jackets, tents, backpacks, and sleeping bags that would last me for years to come. 　　One of the...

　　The original version of this story was published on BikeRumor. 　　A storied cycling and running brand is apparently closing down after 4 decades. This week, retailers received a letter from GOREWEARs parent company announcing its intention to shut down the brand. 　　In the letter, GOREWEAR claims that economic hardships are the reason for the closure, despite “careful consideration and in-depth...

　　On Wednesday, President Donald Trump nominated former New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The nomination has added fuel to the nation’s long-running fight over how public lands should be managed. 　　The BLM oversees 245 million acres of surface land and nearly three times that in mineral rights, making its director one of the...

　　True confession. I’m a mainlander living in a mountain state, and I’m reviewing a tide tracking watch. But I’m also an Oregonian expat who makes a yearly pilgrimage home, introducing the coast of my youth to my own child. Brackish water pumps deep in the veins. 　　Being an inlander unplugs you from coastal time. It’s a gap of intuition, a...

　　Kia is about to launch a brand-new Telluride. The three-row SUV is getting longer and taller, but its the design that is going to catch your attention. 　　Our first look is at the rugged Kia Telluride X-Pro trim, and it comes with a 1960s car face and a Range Rover–like rear end. Between the front and rear, the new SUV...

　　When the snow starts to fall, Mammoth Lakes becomes the kind of winter destination that keeps people coming back year after year. Set high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, this little ski town delivers on big mountain adventure — whatever that means for you. 　　From perfectly groomed runs to fresh powder days, cozy lodges, and family-friendly fun, Mammoth Lakes has...

　　The Nissan Sentra has been a steadfast sedan offering for 43 years. In fact, Nissan has sold some 6.5 million Sentras over nine generations since 1982. 　　Fast forward to the present, and sedans of all sizes seem to be losing popularity in favor of endless hordes of crossovers. Nissan even axed its own Maxima sedan in 2023, and there’s a...

　　The two things you need to know about me are that I generally like to hike and camp alone and that I like to hit the trailhead before sunrise. To catch those early morning adventures over the years, I’ve had to sleep in my vehicle, and it’s never been optimal. 　　To date, I can confirm that it is uncomfortable to...