My old bike rack was starting to get pretty beat up before someone backed their truck into it and drove off. I still used it for another year after that (probably at great liability), and it worked. But it wasnt ideal. It was bent askew. It wobbled no matter how much I tightened it in the hitch; it creaked and...

　　Five years ago, Doug Fish co-founded Indy Pass to bring more people to Americas independent ski resorts. Despite competing against corporate giants like Epic and Ikon, the brand has since become the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world. 　　But now Fish and other Indy Pass leaders are embarking on a new experiment. Its converting one of Americas mom-and-pop ski resorts...

　　Offering convenient on-the-go charging when we’re traveling or there’s no wall outlet available, the best power banks help keep us out on our adventures longer. From expanded battery capacities to faster and even wireless charging, power banks have never been more viable and efficient. 　　To compile this list of the best power banks, we combed the market for the most...

　　We slept in an RV parked in my friend’s yard. He keeps it there, stowed permanently, for people needing to crash when coming through town. It was Labor Day weekend, sunny and 70 degrees, a perfect day in a port city known for fickle weather on the edge of the world’s largest lake. 　　I was up to visit for a...

　　Smells like somethings cooking in the outdoor gear industry lately. You might have seen the burly Brio Camp Kitchen from last weeks Emerging Gear. As that Kickstarter continues, we have two other approaches to a mobile camp kitchen in this weeks column, from Daylodges Kickstarter for mobile kitchen workspaces to Snow Peaks minimalist camping table. 　　But if camp cooking isnt...

　　The 2025 Ford Bronco is taking it easy. Ford will bring its popular Free Wheeling stripe package from the compact Bronco Sport to its burlier sibling, letting both models share in the late 70s-inspired fun. 　　Fords original Free Wheeling package was a graphics kit from the heydeys of custom trucks and vans. The package added red, yellow, and orange sunset...

　　Few skiers besides actual racers want to spend their ski day in a true race boot. But the most aggressive expert skiers can push through the stiffest recreational ski boots. So Fischer serves up its RC4 PRO line, which comes close to the power of a plug boot in a more approachable package. 　　New for 2024-25, the Fischer RC4 PRO...

　　Specializeds family of Vado e-bikes have long been a favorite of commuters and urban riding aficionados. Since the launch of the original Vado about 7 years ago, the platform has undergone a long series of transformations and evolutions. 　　Tweaks over time have moved the bike from its heavier, boxier roots to a much more refined platform that looks, feels, and...

　　Metcalfes final summit on the list of 14 8,000m peaks was Tibets Shisha Pangma, the lowest of the 14 at 8,027 m (26,335 feet). 　　This story originally appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　It was magical, Metcalfe told ExplorersWeb. The internal medicine physician from Vail, Colo., added some details about the summit day. 　　Conditions were much different than last year, Metcalfe said. We...

　　One of Americas most storied outdoor brands is making some big changes. In an internal letter, Orvis President Simon Perkins laid out a new plan for the future of the company, which has been making and selling fishing rods in Vermont since 1856. While Perkins acknowledged that Orvis has weathered many changes in its long history, he said its time...

　　Zwift just turned 10, and other virtual cycling apps have existed for nearly as long. These apps provide training motivation, digital camaraderie, and opportunities to race online. But they all require the cyclist to have a vivid imagination. The graphics by video game standards arent the best, and users cannot recreate their favorite routes. 　　ROUVY Route Creator aims to improve...

　　The view from Margys Hut looks south into the Elk Mountains near Aspen, Colo. I sipped a beer from the porch, watching the alpenglow shine pink on the alpine slopes of Ashcroft Mountain, Mount Shirmer, Green Mountain, and some others I couldnt name. Inside, I could hear happy hour sounds: people laughing, conversations, and exclamations over the appetizers. I soaked...