Wood chopping is objectively awful for all the obvious reasons: blisters, back aches, over-the-counter painkiller expenses. But that’s not what you remember months later, when the fruits of your labor warm you and your loved ones on a cold winter night. See, wood chopping is really an investment—both in terms of that crackling fire, but also your emotional well being. ...

　　Skiing is so much more than the sum of its parts. Theres the après lifestyle, the beauty of the frozen mountains, ski movies, good company and lift conversations, hard physical work, and of course, the action of flying down the mountain itself. 　　Its the blend, the amalgamation, the whole that makes it such a special activity — and Heads latest...

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　　I was standing at a remote campsite at 11,000 feet. Night had already fallen when I pulled out Olights latest flashlight, the ArKPro (reviewed here). I pushed the button, and a beam shot forth, lighting up a wide section of hillside 75 yards away. 　　What the heck is that? one of my buddies inquired, grabbing for the flashlight. Wow, thats...

　　The Toyota Corolla nameplate has always been about dependability, practicality, and approachable pricing. Since 2023, that formula has stretched into the hot compact SUV space with the Corolla Cross model. For 2026, Toyota sharpens the Corolla Cross with new tech, refined styling, and an upgraded hybrid system. 　　I put both the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross gas and hybrid versions to...

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　　While the rest of the world enjoys reasonably priced lift tickets, here in the U.S., a single day of skiing can cost the family farm. But thats not true all over the States. Just 14 miles north of Flagstaff, Ariz., Snowbowl is undercutting almost every other ski mountain in North America this season. 　　If you plan ahead and buy early,...

　　Its September in the Rocky Mountains, and the ground is slopped with an inch of slush. I step on a soaked branch as I cross a ravine, half expecting to slip on the slimy surface. But the aggressive lugs of the pliable La Sportiva Aeqilibrium Hike GTX boots on my feet grip hard. I take another step and another as...

　　Wed been waiting for the zones to open after a 2-day storm. Gold Hill, Revelation Bowl, and now, Black Iron Bowl. It didnt take long for skiers to carve mesmerizing tracks into each untouched slope. So, as soon as we spotted hikers on the ridge below Palmyra Peak, we hopped on Lift 12. 　　Unclipping our gear at the top, we...

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　　A good slice-of-life documentary highlights a certain side of people. Usually, the more niche the personalities involved, the more entertaining the movie is. 　　For instance, Hands on a Hardbody documents an annual competition where 24 contestants keep a hand on a pickup truck, and the last person standing gets to keep it. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters...

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