Ski patrollers represent the first line of defense for skiers and snowboarders in trouble— but theyre often undervalued. 　　The last few years have seen repeated labor disputes between ski patrollers and the corporate-owned resorts that employ them. Worker strikes against Vail Resorts caused so much disruption this winter season that even a Utah major asked for a speedy resolution. A...

　　In April 2024, Liv expanded its women’s off-road mountain bike lineup with the new Liv Intrigue X Advanced. This mid-travel bike slots in between the existing Intrigue models. Liv designed it for all-around trail riding, with 150 mm of travel in the front and 140 mm in the rear. 　　I tested the premium long-travel Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0...

　　The winds have suddenly shifted for several of surfings most iconic brands. 　　Liberated Brands, the company that once held the license to a number of surfing brands, includingQuiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, filed for bankruptcy this week. 　　The company had licensed a large portion of the portfolio of Authentic Brands Group, which bought Billabong, Quiksilver, RVCA, Roxy, and others from Boardriders...

　　Ive used more than a hundred different types of yoga mats over the course of the last 20 years and have yet to find a perfect mat. For me, an ideal mat combines grip and durability. I prefer a design with an easy-to-clean texture and material. I also appreciate comfortable cushioning and an attractive aesthetic. The Mat from Lululemon comes...

　　Quality outdoor gear is an investment. But you dont have to break the bank to outfit your adventures. Instead, add to your gear closet the smart way, with deals from the Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale running through February 28. 　　As a one-stop shop for all types of outdoor gear, Backcountry carries top-rated products from some of the best brands in...

　　One of Altras most popular trail runners just got a little more dialed in. The brands Timp series has been battling toe-to-toe against competitors like HOKA for the last several years, adding various improvements to keep the attention of consumers in an increasingly crowded marketplace. We liked Altras slight change of direction with the Timp 5, which dropped weight and...

　　The REVIIT! Sand 4 design takes notes from the motocross world but is built for riding pavement. Theres a full leather palm. Stout knuckle armor is made of rubber — not carbon like you find on many street or race-focused mitts. The REV’IT! motorcycle gloves have elastic zones between the armor and incorporated a palm slider that’s critical for dissipating...

　　Each week, we try to fill Emerging Gear with the coolest new stuff we can find. But its always a balance between the sometimes huge technological leaps that seem to happen with increasing frequency, and the gradual improvements to gear well likely always need. 　　Thats more than evident this week. On the techy side of things, weve some fantastically smart...

　　Earlier this year, a PR rep from Fox News asked if Id want to review the conservative networks upcoming docuseries on the history of Yosemite National Park. Called Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner, the three-part series is the brainchild of the Academy Award-winning actor, and the follow up to his 2022 series Yellowstone: One Fifty. As I stared at...

　　Theres an old adage that if you show a gun in act one, it has to go off by act three. The idea being that if you dont deliver on a promise, youll let everyone down. 　　Consider this your first glimpse of the weapon,only on this stage —the theater of outdoor gear —its one extraordinary jacket. Today, Vollebak brandished a...

　　If you search for creatine recipes on social media, you’ll find many creators adding it to everything from smoothies to oatmeal bowls. Even though experts and influencers tout its benefits in their videos, I avoided using it because Ive always been a bit skeptical of supplements. Before adding it to my diet, I had tons of questions that needed answers....

　　The Forester is finally ready to head back into the Wilderness. Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Subaru revealed the rugged and capable Wilderness version of its latest Forester crossover. 　　At the same time, Subaru gave the Forester something it needed even more than a bit of extra ground clearance: a hybrid model. It delivers some desperately needed extra horsepower...