2025 was a rough year for human-bear relations. In the U.S., Florida had its first-ever fatal attack from a black bear, and two men died in Arkansas in separate incidents. Japans black bear population surged in 2025, resulting in so many fatal attacks on humans that the countrys military got involved. 　　And in perhaps the most terrifying example of all,...

　　Whether its skiing, thru-hiking, hunting, or climbing, outdoor-focused groups and organizations touch every aspect of our experiences in nature. From access to permitting to education to safety, nonprofits, government agencies, and community networks impact it all. 　　This wide-ranging influence also means these groups can produce profound change. With the government shutdown and budget cuts, many viewed 2025 as a tough...

　　Last week at CES, Chamelo’s co-founder and CEO, Reid Covington, privately shared with GearJunkie that when he originally envisioned electrochromic eyewear (that could change tint on demand), snow goggles were actually the first product he pictured. 　　And yet, even though the company’s been around for a couple of years, the brand just now released Aroza, its first set of tint-changing...

　　Ford Motor Co. and Formula Drift Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. are taking their long track ties to the next level. The Detroit automaker’s RTR Vehicles brand is lending its name to a new line of Ford Bronco SUVs. The 2027 Bronco RTR line will offer an array of off-road features direct from the factory starting later this year. 　　A self-described...

　　Its been a garbage snow year in Colorado so far, which means a whole lot of turns on groomers and not much back bowl action. Fortunately, those groomers are magnificent testing grounds for Nordicas newest flagship boot, the Promachine 3. 　　So I leaned hard on my uphill boot, throttling into the Faction Dancer skis I was also testing, and let...

　　Merrell: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Miya Tsudome) During its end-of-season sale, Merrell is slashing prices on a whole host of footwear, including winter boots, trail runners, and slippers. Grab the Moab Speed 2 Leather Mid Waterproof boot for just $142. 　　Shop Merrell Sale Marmot Guides Down Jacket: 55% Off at Backcountry 　　 　　(Photo/Jess Gresho) There are winter puffers, and...

　　Most people associate national parks with summer or fall vacations, but for a select few parks, winter is when they really shine. Temps drop, wildlife comes alive, and the crowds thin out. 　　If wet, dreary winters at home have got you down, consider a trip to these parks, where sunshine is on full display. From California to Florida to the...

　　A prototype travel trailer developed at Hondas U.S. RD center includes a shower, a kitchenette, and a fold-out futon-style bed. It can also be fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack to deliver zero-emission power at even the most remote campsite. 　　With more and more Americans heading off-road, Honda wants to enter the towable trailer market and today revealed a prototype...

　　A great womens ski bib should feel like part of your body. Ive spent enough years skiing in every imaginable condition to know that not all bibs achieve that. But the updated Arcteryx Rush Bibs come pretty darn close. Whether I was lapping runs at Aspen Snowmass or sucking wind while climbing 2,000 vertical feet on a hot and sunny...

　　The first trail camera I ever bought was a cheapo standard SD card camera that I could afford on a college student budget. I placed it over a promising-looking wallow months before the archery elk opener. With a week before season, I was burning with excitement to hit the mountains and retrieve it. 　　Unfortunately, I didnt get to, thanks to...

　　Fewer than 300 wolverines remain in the Lower 48. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has now released the state’s first plan to reintroduce the species. Beginning in 2027, the department will release translocated wolverines to help restore the population and the health of mountain ecosystems. 　　History of the Wolverine Wolverines, a member of the weasel family, were once widespread in...

　　An Idaho judge has sent the criminal case against Ryan Lampers to district court, allowing prosecutors to move forward following Lampers September arrest and bond release, East Idaho News reported Tuesday. 　　Lampers is a Montana-based hunting content creator who built a large online following through videos and social media under the name “StHealthy Hunter.” 　　The ruling came after a preliminary...