As summer winds down into fall, and winter looms on the horizon, skiers and riders all over the world are faced with an annual conundrum: To Epic Pass, or to Ikon Pass? That is the question. 　　Its a choice that will define your ski season, who you ski with, where, how much you pay, and what kinds of benefits you...

　　As the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day Weekend usually has outdoor lovers scrambling to soak in the last of the season with one more big hike, camping trip, or other favorite warm-weather activity. Living in the moment and checking off those end-of-season adventures is a must. But don’t forget to look out for your future self, too, by snagging...

　　When 21-year-old Lincoln Knowles spoke with GearJunkie this week, he had (of course) just finished another morning of climbing without a rope. He was attempting a two-pitch climb in Salt Lake Citys Little Cottonwood Canyon, but decided to bail halfway up after a hornet stung his hand. 　　I realized I wasn’t mentally prepared, so I came back down, he said. I...

　　The days of making do with men’s gear are long gone. Women hunters now have serious choices when it comes to technical jackets that fit, function, and perform in the field. Whether you’re layering for a late-season rifle hunt, pulling on a softshell for early-season elk, or reaching for a waterproof shell when storms roll in, the right jacket can...

　　A good shotgun is a long-term investment. Ive personally been carrying one shotgun in my lineup, a Remington 1100 Special Field, since the early 1990s, and its still going strong with minimal maintenance. 　　So when you decide to close the deal, youre cementing a relationship with a tool that you may have for the rest of your life and pass...

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　　For the second time in less than a week, the womens unsupported fastest known time (FKT) on Grand Teton has been broken. On August 19, Jazmine Lowther ran from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead to the summit of the peak and back in 4 hours and 6 minutes. Three days later, on August 22, Jane Maus shaved 21 minutes off that...

　　The pumpkin spice is already flowing, but there are weeks of summer left. Its also the time of year when REIs Labor Day Sale discounts tons of in-season apparel and gear. 　　This sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gear to use until it gets cold, and it will still feel fresh when you bring it out of...

　　The summer temps are winding down, and its time to start planning for those cooler outings among the fall foliage. Even if youre not a leaf-peeper, fall is a great time for just about any outdoor activity. 　　And with REIs Labor Day Sale off and running, youve got a jump start to save on any gear you want for upcoming...

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　　For years, I thought a two-wheel-drive (2WD) van wasn’t capable of getting me to the places I like to camp the most: dispersed sites at the end of long, rough forest service roads somewhere in Northern New Mexico. But last summer, I spent a month driving one on backroads and was pleasantly surprised by where it could go. More importantly,...