The two biggest problems with even the best binoculars is that they only provide a solo experience and the images are fleeting. 　　By contrast, MatataXplore’s compact Solvia ED 832 AI Binoculars, which I spotted last week at CES, allow you to capture and share images. Plus, they have a few AI-based tricks up their sleeve. 　　Now for sure, these aren’t...

　　Less than 3 months after filing for unionization, the ski patrol at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has concluded its effort to unionize. 　　On Nov. 20, 2025, the group filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a union election. After several months of organizing, 93% of the 88 patrollers signed the petition to form a union. 　　Like...

　　Fewer than 300 wolverines remain in the Lower 48. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has now released the state’s first plan to reintroduce the species. Beginning in 2027, the department will release translocated wolverines to help restore the population and the health of mountain ecosystems. 　　History of the Wolverine Wolverines, a member of the weasel family, were once widespread in...

　　The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is one of the most highly anticipated ski and ride competitions on Earth. Athletes from around the world embark on a global tour of legendary ski venues to showcase their skills on untamed terrain. They get one shot —one run —at each venue, and are scored based on the difficulty of the chosen line, their...

　　The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. 　　Over the weekend, Life Time — the organization behind the Leadville Trail 100 and Life Time Grand Prix (LTGP) race series — made headlines when it announced that it was banning drop bars from two of its three mountain biking events. 　　This includes the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Little Sugar...

　　Take a proven, multi-championship-winning powertrain and put it in a bespoke, rally-focused chassis, and what you get is the STRYKER. A new rally vehicle, which will have its own class in the American Rally Association (ARA) series in 2026 — the ARA STRYKER Challenge Series. 　　The whole idea of this new vehicle is to offer extremely high performance in a...

　　Will.i.am is looking to bring some boom, boom, pow to the car market. The rapper, producer, and serious auto enthusiast is looking to bring a new vehicle to the market. It focuses on AI and micromobility, but the specs are absurd. Think sub-2 seconds from 0 to 60 in a three-wheel electric car. 　　Trinity Is a Tiny Three-Wheel Monster 　　...

　　A Hyundai camper van? Its not as big a leap as you might think. In the rest of the world, Hyundai offers loads of vans, including its latest, the Staria. 　　Now, at a camping show in Germany, Hyundai has revealed the Staria Camper Concept. Think of it like a vintage VW Westfalia, but with an electric motor and an H...

　　January is an underrated month for the outdoors. Depending on where you live, you might be knee-deep in the snow or simply a bit chilly. Either way, winter wont keep us from skiing or camping — provided you have the right gear. 　　This weeks gear roundup will keep you prepared while taking some weight off your shoulders. From backpacking tents...

　　Base layers for women are one of those gear categories that dont get much attention. When they work, you forget about them. When they dont, you notice immediately. I tested the REI Co-op Midweight Long Sleeve Base Layer Top and Tights across a mix of activities, and I have some good news: They worked! 　　I wore this set while resort...

　　Take note, watch lovers: The clock is ticking on whats likely one of the best sales of the year. 　　Swiss brand Zodiac — which has long built some of the industrys most sought-after and iconic watches — is currently selling out its entire online inventory at steep discounts. The sale has been ongoing for weeks, but recently reached a new benchmark...

　　It was nearly 20 years ago when I slapped skins on my dad’s old 210cm telemark skis for the first time. Those first few tele turns made that much more unnatural by the headlamp-lit darkness and the icy bite of the evening wind. It didn’t help that his old Garmonts were at least three mondo sizes too big for my...