HOKA: Up to $60 Off 　　 　　(Photo/HOKA) With HOKAs stellar running shoes continuing to surge in popularity, its no small feat to snag a pair at a decent discount. But right now, even right after the holiday season, its possible to buy many of the brands bestselling models in a rare New Years sale. 　　That includes the Bondi 8, which...

　　Looking for the ultimate winter getaway? With access to multiple ski areas, tons of public lands for on-the-snow adventures, and exciting village and town hubs filled with dining, nightlife, and entertainment options, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is hard to beat. We tapped the pros at Visit Lake Tahoe for their recs.  　　Outside: What makes the South Shore of...

　　A mild morning on the skin track had turned into an afternoon of whipping wind and freezing mist at the resort. Frozen rime covered everyone’s helmets. I pulled the hood of my Arc’teryx Sabre Jacket up against the blasting gusts and chill at the summit. We pushed past the top of the lift through a stand of pine trees to...

　　It’s the bluebird days that tend to sneak up on me. High air pressures and high altitudes in Colorado can make for devastatingly cold air temperatures, even though it doesn’t look cold outside when you’re layering up. Those temps can exhaust the fun factor quickly. 　　I am not getting more tolerant of cold temperatures over time. So, the last time...

　　Press a button and rotate a wheel, and the Fenix LD45R flashlights beam of light smoothly adjusts from a tight beam to a broad floodlight. Sure, zooming flashlights may seem like old news on the surface. But inside the LD45R is a new technology, unlike anything Ive ever used. 　　Thats because the LD45R doesnt have any moving internal parts. Instead...

　　Every single bike brand will tell you that more women on bikes is an important goal. Then many of those same brands will offer smaller bikes with build kits, specifically handlebars, that aren’t appropriate for smaller riders. The practice is even more common in the world of gravel cycling. 　　The details that set the stage That’s the gist of the...

　　Jake Shealy didnt used to wear a ski helmet. When he started researching them in the early 1990s, almost no one did. At that time, there were a lot of questions about how effective helmets were at preventing injuries. Some argued that they actually made falls more dangerous, but no one really knew for sure. There wasnt any data to...

　　Back before climbing went mainstream (Olympics, gyms, Hollywood documentaries, Jared Leto, yippee!), we climbers were known for our social awkwardness and unapologetic penury. The community was an eclectic mix of rule-following problem-solvers (e.g., mathematicians and engineers) and barely functioning societal dropouts who survived on peanut butter and ramen while sleeping in caves, stripped-down cargo vans, or passenger cars with plywood...

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitts (a $600 value). The heated mitts provide maximum warmth and its easy-open magnetic closure lets you quickly free a hand for dexterous tasks. 　　The magnetic closure seals back up for complete weather protection from the elements. 　　More on the Prize Package The Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire...

　　Montana state officials have already made a New Years resolution: Sue the federal government. In a lawsuit filed on Dec. 31, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte accused the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) of violating established agreements for managing bison. 　　Federal wildlife officials have ignored Montanas concerns about increased numbers of bison, the lawsuit said, and also avoided vaccinating the animals...

　　In early August, on the shoulder of Colorado’s highest peak, 14,439-foot Mount Elbert, I suddenly found myself unable to do anything except apologize. 　　I had started up the mountain so early that morning you could still call it night, hiking the remote Black Cloud Trail that leads to Elbert’s southeast ridge. The trail was lit by so many stars I sometimes...

　　When it comes to home gyms, floor space is a precious commodity. The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells happen to be somewhat of a Swiss Army knife for strength training. 　　With their cool look, dial-a-weight system, and promise to replace 15 sets of dumbbells, they had my attention. I mean, I happen to have the room, but I dont want...