Airstream calls its latest travel trailer its first electric-first model. What does that mean? Features that use modern technology to help keep you off-grid for longer. The new Basecamp 20Xe includes more than just a bigger battery; the company describes it as having a focus on energy independence. 　　Adds On-Grid Functions to Off-Grid Camper 　　 　　(Photo/Airstream) The Xe starts with...

　　Touring bindings have come a long way, but sometimes, less is more. That’s the idea behind the Dynafit Seven Summits binding — stripped down to the essentials for a no-nonsense, all-mountain touring experience. It’s lightweight, reliable, and built for efficiency. But does it deliver the performance and ease of use that modern alpine touring demands? 　　We tested it over several...

　　The first written accounts of surfing in Africa predate accounts of surfing in Hawaii by 100 years. In his new movie, Wade in the Water, documentarian David Mesfin asks: What else have we glossed over in the history of Black surfing? The result is a stunning look at Black suffering and Black joy, and how a group of people who...

　　Finding the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation is an art: part wilderness, part luxury, all rejuvenating. And one Colorado resort is showing how it’s done. The Broadmoor, a legendary destination resort in Colorado Springs, is complemented by its three all-inclusive Wilderness Experience properties, designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of the region. 　　For a full picture of...

　　Let’s face it: It’s a tough time to be anything besides a white male. And while the outdoor industry has long been a fantastic place to find our joys in nature, the industry—like many others—has been male dominated, especially when it comes to leadership roles at the brands that make the gear we all use to play in the great...

　　Nevada is full of new and unexpected experiences at every turn. To fully embrace the adventures and quirks of southwest Nevada, photographer Paulina Dao hit the road with her cousin, Jessica Phung. Together, they traveled the Extraterrestrial Highway, in search of the states most out-of-this-world attractions. 　　Read more in 10 Ways to Get (Way) Out There in Nevada. 　　We’re Travel Nevada—your...

　　I cannot stop watching the trailer for The Surfer, the new psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage. 　　The preview went up on YouTube on Wednesday, February 26, and by Monday, March 3, it had generated 1.2 million views. I probably account for one-quarter of those, as Ive been mindlessly rewatching it again and again, soaking in every hilarious and eye-popping frame. 　　Whats...

　　It’s 4:43 p.m., and it’s already dark outside. Temps are in the single digits, and the couch is whispering sweet nothings. The pull to hunker down is at an all-time high during the deep winter months in Minnesota, and it takes effort to keep yourself from spending the entire season indoors and out of the elements. 　　Enter cross-country skiing —...

　　Copper Mountain could be getting a lot bigger in the coming seasons. On Feb. 27, White River National Forest (WRNF) approved a master plan to expand the resort by more than 500 acres. The plan also includes eight upgrades to existing lifts and six brand-new lifts — one of which would be the highest in North America. 　　It is an ambitious...

　　When I lifted the Berd Sparrow wheels out of the box, I knew they were something special. They are incredibly light, 1,140 g for the pair, complete with freehub body, valves, and rim tape. The Sparrow was the lightest set of gravel wheels I ever threw tires on, and the brand claims its the lightest 25mm internal width production gravel...

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　　The first eclipse of the year is almost upon us, and it’s well worth a few hours of skipped sleep. In the early morning hours of Friday, March 14, stargazers in North America can watch the moon slide into Earth’s shadow then turn a haunting tangerine hue. 　　This striking phenomenon, known as a blood moon, is the signature finale of...