No adventure compares to driving across the United States. I’ll never forget my first coast-to-coast drive. It was two friends and me, post college, in a beat-up Subaru loaded with everything I owned. We took the long way home, starting in the farmlands of Vermont and making out-of-the-way pitstops for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, dining at legendary...

　　Stepping off the train in Kitzbühel, Austria, feels like entering hallowed ground: one of the most famous ski towns in the Alps, chartered in 1271 by Duke Ludwig II of Bavaria. I inhaled the crisp afternoon air and began a short walk to my accommodations, passing fur boutiques and high-end ski shops, medieval churches, and brightly lit, glassed-in hotel lobbies....

　　As a gearhead who mostly tests running shoes and apparel made for high-energy activities, I don’t often fire up about a sweater. But when I pulled on Paka’s  Original Sweater for the first time, I didn’t want to take it off. 　　I wore it while working at my desk. I wore it while walking my dog. I even ran about...

　　Wildlife officials in Montana are warning landowners and hunters after several elk calves in the Bitterroot Valley died from consuming a highly toxic ornamental plant. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife Parks confirmed that Japanese yew, a non-native shrub often used in landscaping, was the cause of death. 　　The incidents occurred in mid-February when officials were alerted to multiple dead...

　　Dear Sundog: I’ve always been an environmentalist and lived as close to nature as possible. Years ago I was lucky enough to buy a parcel that borders on public land near a river. I’ve designed and built a dream house that allows me to feel like I’m a part of the natural surroundings. The house is not visible from the...

　　The Polaris Slingshot just turned 10 years old. Thats 10 years of offering an experience thats not quite like anything else on the market — a low-sitting driving position, three wheels, and a big four-cylinder engine. The Slingshot — like many of us with a little age — wants a little more comfort. Today, the brand delivers just that by way...

　　Kawasaki is no stranger to producing all forms of internal combustion engines, powering anything from tiny 50cc dirt bikes for kids to massive 20-cylinder diesel marine engines larger than a bus. The NAV 4e is a distinct departure, solely powered by lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries. 　　Kawasaki labels the NAV 4e as a PTV, or personal transportation vehicle. It retains the...

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　　In 2018, I convinced myself my hormones were out of whack. Acne and unusual tiredness are supposedly tell-tale signs that your hormone levels are off—I had both. So, I scheduled an appointment with my physician and asked him to test my hormone levels. 　　A quick blood draw revealed that my androgens, a group of hormones produced by the adrenal gland...

　　It was 2 days before Thanksgiving, and Aspen was getting absolutely nuked by an early winter snowstorm. I could almost smell the electric stoke in the air as the ski town buzzed with powder day energy. 　　My timing couldnt have been better. Id come to Aspen to test out the Surefoot custom liner fitting process. The brand claims its custom...

　　For overlanders looking to maximize the INEOS Grenadier’s capabilities, the Silenus Roof Conversion by Alu-Cab offers a transformative solution. The Alu-Cab Silenus Roof Conversion turns the INEOS Grenadier into a fully integrated overland rig. 　　This aluminum pop-top camper seamlessly integrates with the Grenadier, turning it into a versatile home on wheels while preserving its rugged utility and off-road prowess. With...

　　Im not a fan of cheaping out on tires. Like shoes and camping mattresses, the things that go between you and the ground are crucial to having a good time (and avoiding the bad ones). Ive also learned the hard way that brands youve never heard of can be far costlier than the premium ones, even if theyre cheaper at...