Earlier this fall, GQ’s Global Style Director, Noah Johnson, wrote an obituary for gorpcore: “[gorpcore] as a trend… is dead. Let it be known.” For the uninitiated, “gorpcore” uses an acronym for trail mix (“good old raisins and peanuts,” although that meaning is contested) to describe a style that involves wearing outdoorsy clothes as streetwear. The term, which has its origins in...

　　Mohair skin classic skis are gaining popularity for their versatility and ease of maintenance. The Atomic Pro C3 Skintec (W) + Shift CL ($430) is no exception. These skis are ready to tackle any winter snow conditions. From icy spring mornings to pristine midwinter snow, these were my go-to classic skis this winter. 　　Though more expensive than other classic skis...

　　With so much accuracy in performance and mechanical adjustments related to cycling, its curious that the same isnt true for the volume of tire sealant. There are suggestions on sealant bottles. But at best, they are very rough estimates of what amount of sealant will cover the entire interior surface of the tire and have enough left over to seal...

　　Automakers continue to churn out new vehicles that are ready for adventure straight off the showroom floor. While 2024 was a year of many refreshes and not many truly new vehicles, there are a few standouts worthy of a 2024 GearJunkie Adventure Vehicle of the Year Award. 　　Our editors and contributors got behind the wheel of many new vehicles that...

　　As the light turns green, I bury the throttle. The electric motor twists with all its might, pressing me into the back of the seat. A moment later, the engine kicks on, and a second surge of acceleration pushes me back harder. Now, all 227 horsepower go to work, accelerating this mini-Telluride off into the horizon. All while it achieves...

　　Voice guidance is the real standout feature on this beacon, and for the most part, it works very well. In single and multiple burial scenarios, the Ortovox handled itself very well with quick processing and clear guidance, partly due to the voice assist and partly to its large LED screen with clear graphics. 　　We also loved how the Ortovox Diract...

　　Steamboat Ski Patrol responded to an in-bounds avalanche in the resorts Christmas Tree Bowl on Saturday. The slide was triggered by a skier who ducked a rope to ski in closed terrain. In response, Steamboat issued a statement on Facebook, calling the incident troubling. 　　Closed trails are closed for a reason, the resorts Facebook statement reads. When skiers and riders...

　　Uncle Sam has a belated Christmas gift for anyone who loves visiting national parks. 　　After years of political wrangling between state and federal officials, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Monday the purchase of 640 acres of additional land within Grand Teton National Park. Known as the Kelly Parcel, the picturesque landscape has mountain views and world-class wildlife habitat,...

　　Many outdoor brands have launched sustainability programs lauding recycled textiles and other materials. Black Diamond is taking another step with third-party validation of the recycled aluminum content in hard goods. 　　The brand claims verifying the content of recycled aluminum in products like carabiners and trekking poles is an industry first. 　　Quantity of Recycled Aluminum in Black Diamond Gear 　　 　　Trekking...

　　Noah Dines was skiing uphill when he answered the phone. It was December 20. He was in Stowe, Vermont, and closing in on 3.5 million vertical feet. Every step Dines took as he spoke with GearJunkie pushed the world record higher for the greatest altitude difference ever covered in a single year on skis. 　　Dines started skiing on January 1,...

　　The Arva EVO BT is a three-antenna digital avalanche transceiver (beacon) that stood out in our testing. It takes the best of many other beacons and wraps it into a high-performance, affordable package. 　　This beacon has long range, fantastic performance in single and multiple burials, great ergonomics, an easy-to-read screen, detection of electromagnetic interference, and useful special features like a...

　　If you have any information about the vandalism of a Utah petroglyph this fall — federal authorities want to know about it. Investigators are asking for tips about the illegal installation of climbing bolts on the historic Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph Panel, an archaeological site located on Highway 40 near the Utah-Colorado border. 　　The damage, discovered on Nov. 10, has raised...