Of the four Routt models Moots offers, the RSL is its race-oriented gravel bike —lean, fast, nimble, and durable. The Routt YBB (Why Be Beat) revives a vintage bike part first introduced back when David Lee Roth left Van Halen. 　　Simple, durable, effective, the YBB suspension system marks the hallmark of Moots engineering —first introduced in 1987, it predates the...

　　When you think of $25 earbuds, you usually think of those cheap earbuds you see in gas stations. You know, the ones that you pick up when you left yours at home on a road trip, and plan on throwing away when you get home. Skullcandy’s EcoBuds ($25), however, are designed to stand out from the truck-stop detritus with some...

　　The YETI Roadie 24 is one of those upgrades that actually matters. The brand didn’t change much because there wasnt much needed to make it better. But by adding a drain plug and swapping the old handle for a shoulder strap, YETI made its already excellent mid-size cooler noticeably better in day-to-day use. 　　Youll often see this updated Roadie 24...

　　Boris Langenstein is the type of skier who pioneers lines on 8,000m peaks. His June descent of Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face is a perfect example of the kinds of objectives this ski mountaineering folk hero pursues. His old-school alpinist demeanor contrasts with his fast-and-loose skiing style. I couldn’t help feeling a little starstruck chasing him around a powder-plastered Chamonix for...

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　　Kentucky may be known for its horse racing and bourbon tasting, but the state has plenty of natural beauty to offer as well. Red River Gorge (RRG), approximately an hour from Lexington, is a fantastic spot for fall and spring outdoor adventures. Its beautiful, quiet, and family-friendly. 　　Pack the car and bring the kids to RRG to camp, climb, hike,...

　　Since Polaris first started making snowmobiles in Minnesota back in 1954, the brand has become synonymous with backcountry exploration. That eventually expanded into off-road vehicles capable of soaring over rough terrain. 　　This December, however, the classic vehicle brand has a different activity in mind for its off-roaders: shooting machine guns and blowing stuff up. 　　Digital Real World Off-Road Adventures Polaris...

　　If you thought you were high last weekend, youve got nothing on this Stark electric motorcycle. The bike, with Swiss adventurer Jiri Zak in the saddle, has just set a world record for altitude. Not just for electric motorcycles, but for motorcycles of all types. 　　Its a Long Way to the Top 　　 　　(Photo/Stark Future) On Nov. 30, Zak hopped...

　　The Hoonigan Gymkhana formula is often imitated, but rarely so well. Chinese car company HYPTEC, owned by the GAC Group, is showing off its latest supercar, the HYPTEC SSR, in an extreme drift video called Up Drift. 　　Just as in the Gymkhana video series, a specific location and vehicle are featured in the video. For Up Drift, the location is...

　　Throughout the year, the National Park Service (NPS) offers fee-free days, allowing visitors to access national parks, monuments, and other public lands at no charge. However, next year, the calendar will look a little different from what it has in recent years. 　　As of Jan. 1, 2026, NPS will no longer observe Juneteenth (June 19) or Martin Luther King Jr....

　　It all starts with a massive jump over one of Australias road trains in the outback, followed by a grind jump, and then somehow gets more unhinged from there. No, this is not an action sports video; its the latest Hoonigan Gymkhana film, the third starring Travis Pastrana. 　　The new Gymkhana is called Aussie Shred, and is set in the...

　　Its that time of year again: When strange ski collaborations get dropped, like the latest The North Face collaboration with chic Kim Kardashian brand SKIMS or a grungy Arcteryx ski capsule designed alongside Atomic Skis. Did we mention a new brand making ski mitten covers with prints of ski resort maps? Yeah, thats in here, too. 　　Thats not all, though....