Woe is the wallet of the outdoor enthusiast. High-quality gear typically comes with a high price tag. But if money isnt an object, investing in ArcTeryx gear is often your best move. The brands outerwear is consistently bomber, the insulators toasty, and hell, even the base layers are so cozy Ill wear them for days on end. 　　But affording Arcteryxs...

　　This is a vegan, gluten-free smoothie recipe that I do not believe will change your life. Or will it? Just make sure you follow the directions. 　　Ingredients 1.5-inch ginger root ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds ⅜ cup hemp hearts 1 apple 1 cucumber (sub 1 large carrot during winter) 2 cups frozen chopped spinach 2 cups flax milk 1.5 cups...

　　Truck campers are some of the most popular rigs for outdoorsy folks, for good reason. They’re designed to slide into or sit on top of just about any truck bed, are relatively simple, and can go anywhere a pickup can haul them. 　　So far this year we’ve seen the release of three new truck camper models from established manufacturers that...

　　Alex Wild, 35, has been a park ranger for 15 years, working seasonal National Park Service positions for five of the last six years. Then, in 2024, Wild landed his dream job as an interpretive ranger at California’s Devil’s Postpile National Monument. He was still within the 12-month probationary period that all NPS workers undergo when they start a new...

　　New cars and trucks are more expensive than ever—the average price of a used car was just shy of $50,000 in January, according to Kelly Blue Book. Interest rates to finance a vehicle are ballooning as well. To this car enthusiast, out of control costs sounds like a good argument for hanging on to your current vehicle, and taking care...

　　Summer means long days, warm temps, and miles on the trail.And while we love a good pair of hiking boots, a hiking shoe is ideal for many trail adventures. They’re light and easy to move in, and they keep your feet cool. You’ll give up a bit of ankle support with a shoe, but many find that the increased comfort...

　　 　　REI: Extra 25% Off Tents, Boots, Luggage, and More REI offers some really good, slightly under-the-radar sales right now with its EXTRA 25% off top brands deals. Top products like the MSR Advance Pro tent and the MSR Habitude 6 tent (pictured above), for example, will ring up for a solid 50% off after additional discounts taken at checkout....

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　　I like to think of the Iditarod race as a cruise ship vacation. Each checkpoint is a new port of call, and the food might be served buffet style rather than made to order, but it’s a very good buffet. The offerings are varied enough that the route has some texture. For instance, one evening’s meal might feature chicken thighs,...

　　Adventure photographer Nate Dodge stepped foot in Yellowstone for the first time last fall and was amazed by its sheer size. “I had no concept of the scale of the national park,” he says. “As we were driving to a trailhead, going over these mountain passes and vast landscapes, I kept asking, ‘Are you sure we’re still in the national...

　　In the past two years,  a handful of brands have leaned into—or doubled down on—the category of shoe that can both run smoothly on pavement and keep you from falling on your face on a trail. Several brands, like Craft Sportswear and Salomon, have introduced what they’re calling their “Gravel” category of shoes, aiming to piggyback on the explosion in...

　　The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), the non-profit organization responsible for preserving and promoting the West Coast’s iconic 2,650-mile trail, announced on Wednesday that it will drastically reduce its planned program of work in 2025. According to a statement on the organization’s website, the decision is a result of delayed grant funding, which is part of the administration’s efforts to reduce...