The two 911 calls were made separately, but both reported the same thing: Two bodies were at a remote campsite in Michigans Isle Royale National Park. Around 4 p.m. on June 8, two National Park Service (NPS) rangers responded to the calls, hiking 11 miles overnight to the remote location. When they found the scene, an investigation was opened, the...

　　If you had told me a year ago that my favorite pair of pants would be joggers, I would have laughed in your face. I would have found it even more ridiculous if you told me that I would be wearing them while fishing. Joggers bring to mind lazy Saturday mornings, grabbing coffee in Suburbia. Not outdoor pursuits. 　　However, my...

　　For overlanders and off-road explorers, reliable communication isn’t optional — it’s essential. That’s why serious trail users turn to high-powered, vehicle-mounted GMRS systems. Transforming the communications space with cutting-edge technology since 1959, Midland offers GMRS two-way radios built to deliver clear, long-range communication in remote locations over challenging terrain. 　　Whether youre coordinating across a remote basecamp or leading a multi-rig convoy...

　　It was a scorcher in Vail’s back bowls. Without a cloud, the snow softened to perfect corn. I enjoyed uninhibited turns for thousands of vertical feet. While those conditions are my favorite, the blasting sun and snow reflection demand solid eye protection. Thankfully, I was testing the Vallon Freebirds ski goggles — alongside a heavy layer of sunscreen. 　　The lens...

　　AMG doesnt do concept cars often. When it does build one, like this Concept AMG GT XX, the results are astounding. 　　The GT XX is a four-door coupe with no rear glass that promises to deliver well over 1,300 horsepower thanks to some of the most advanced electric motor technology in the world. Oh yeah, its an EV, too. 　　Concept...

　　The origin story for On’s LightSpray technology seems tailor-made for Hollywood (cue the Damon and Affleck script). It all started on Halloween several years ago, when Johannes Voelchert, the senior lead of innovation technology design for Swiss brand On, watched his kid use a hot glue gun to make a costume. Marveling at how quickly the liquid turned solid, Voelchert...

　　Another Trump administration proposal is taking aim at public lands — this time through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 　　In a Monday announcement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said she would rescind the Roadless Rule, which protects 58.5 million acres of national forests from road construction, logging, and other resource development. 　　Initially passed in the Clinton administration in 2001,...

　　With an elevation of nearly 20,000 feet and treacherous routes to the summit, Mt. Artesonraju in the Peruvian Andes rarely sees ascents. The tragic deaths this month of an experienced climbing party show why it remains such a dangerous mountain. 　　Several weeks after their initial disappearance, three climbers — including National Geographic photographer Edson Vandeira — were found dead on...

　　You just dropped a paycheck or two on premium glass. Youre spotting elk at a thousand yards and glassing into the sunset with crystal-clear precision. But what happens when your toddler knocks your binoculars off the tailgate? Or you take a spill and your optics bounce down a shale slope? 　　Thats when you find out if your investment came with...

　　Last Wednesday, Simon Perkins, the president of Orvis, announced that the company would reduce its workforce by 4% by the end of 2025. This is the company’s second round of layoffs in less than a year.  　　Previous Cuts, Closed Stores, and a Shift From Print In October 2024, Perkins issued a similar statement, informing the public that the fly fishing company...

　　When I was coming up as a new bowhunter, the standard release everyone was given was an index-style release aid. It was the easiest transition from gun hunting to bowhunting. Fast forward to the present day, and I’d argue that the standard is slowly moving toward handheld releases. 　　More specifically, a thumb release. They offer a natural, open-handed feel at...

　　It’s embarrassing how many tents I have tucked away in our garage. So much so, I’m pretty sure I got an eye roll from my partner when the NEMO Aurora Highrise 4 showed up. In my defense, it’s hard to purge our stash of tents, with some feeling like part of the family, like my parents’ old center-pole Kelty, and...