Ski patrollers are living the life, right? After all, they get to ski for a living, dropping ropes on freshly covered slopes, snagging fresh powder turns, and soaking up the mountain vibes all season long. 　　       Also Read: This Group of Skiers is the Most Likely to Have a Fatal Accident, According to Experts 　　In reality, that’s only...

　　Adjusting to winter running can be tricky. Swift movement in 30 degrees in November feels much colder than 30 degrees in March. Reminding your body that it can still function and do hard things when its cold can be challenging, even for those of us who live in super-cold climates — Im one of them! But, properly made winter running...

　　Ready for some good news? America is becoming a better place to ride your bike. 　　Thats one of the main thrusts of PeopleForBikes annual report on the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. The 2024 ranking of cities by bikeability again gives Davis, Calif., and Minneapolis, the top spots for medium and large cities, respectively. But last years winner...

　　The last potentially unexplored whitewater canyon of the Nooksack watershed was right there in front of us, and like on any exploratory whitewater descent, the nerves, excitement, and fear all came flooding in at once. 　　After scouting, we ran the first two rapids — big and powerful — and we could sense the river was picking up some serious gradient....

　　Lukas McClish had been lost, wandering the Santa Cruz Mountains of California for 10 days before he was rescued on June 20. When the 34-year-old hiker finally came out of the woods, he was shirtless, scruffy, and on the verge of malnutrition. Hed been surviving on berries and creek water, sleeping on wet beds of leaves, and screaming for help...

　　The 2024 Subaru WRX TR is the hottest version of the Subaru WRX. For now, that is. Because the TR is a 1-year-only special that is biding time until an even hotter one arrives. 　　That doesnt mean you should wait, though, because the basics of the last remaining rally sedan are better than ever, and the Rex is still equally...

　　But, Amazfit? I’d never even heard of the brand. Was it Amazon’s entry into the market? How would it stack up with Garmin, COROS, Suunto, and Apple? The Cheetah Pro certainly doesnt have the name recognition of those fitness watch brands, but it talked the big talk on paper — and the name sounded fast. 　　As it turns out, even if...

　　As a reader of Outside, you already know that staying active is good for body and soul. And there’s no doubt you know the value of travel: horizons broadened, relationships deepened, spirit rejuvenated. But you should know that putting the two together is uniquely rewarding, multiplying the benefits of your hard-won PTO. Active travel, like a walking and hiking tour,...

　　The original version of this story was published on The Inertia. 　　Tamayo Perry was a dominant force at pipeline surfing and its South Pacific cousin, Teahupo’o. 　　He was a dedicated public servant guarding Hawaii’s waters for locals and beachgoers alike. He even played a small role as an actor in Pirates of the Caribbean, among other movies. And according to...

　　No trip to the beach is complete without the perfect beach towel. Whether your favorite beach spot is by the ocean, lake, or river, the best beach towel provides a space to kick back, relax, and, of course, help you dry off. 　　These days, beach towels come in a variety of different materials that provide varying levels of absorbency, sand...

　　The critics were correct—of course we should have had a Garmin inReach. 　　Early last October, after nearly 10,000 miles of hiking together without major incident, my wife, Tina, and I became separated on the Continental Divide Trail. A snowstorm had swept through the San Juan range of southern Colorado, and we’d unknowingly taken different routes on that choose-your-own-adventure trek. For...

　　The tour includes various landscapes that assault riders in different ways. Sprints create exciting finishes where athletes often win by microscopic margins. Time trials force riders to give all-out performances, leaving fans marveling at their power. Hilly stages are sometimes wild cards where racers can take risks and push themselves differently. 　　But nothing blows the pack of the Tour de...