Uncle Sam has a belated Christmas gift for anyone who loves visiting national parks. 　　After years of political wrangling between state and federal officials, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Monday the purchase of 640 acres of additional land within Grand Teton National Park. Known as the Kelly Parcel, the picturesque landscape has mountain views and world-class wildlife habitat,...

　　Steamboat Ski Patrol responded to an in-bounds avalanche in the resorts Christmas Tree Bowl on Saturday. The slide was triggered by a skier who ducked a rope to ski in closed terrain. In response, Steamboat issued a statement on Facebook, calling the incident troubling. 　　Closed trails are closed for a reason, the resorts Facebook statement reads. When skiers and riders...

　　With so much accuracy in performance and mechanical adjustments related to cycling, its curious that the same isnt true for the volume of tire sealant. There are suggestions on sealant bottles. But at best, they are very rough estimates of what amount of sealant will cover the entire interior surface of the tire and have enough left over to seal...

　　Voice guidance is the real standout feature on this beacon, and for the most part, it works very well. In single and multiple burial scenarios, the Ortovox handled itself very well with quick processing and clear guidance, partly due to the voice assist and partly to its large LED screen with clear graphics. 　　We also loved how the Ortovox Diract...

　　Whether youre capturing breathtaking landscapes, wildlife shots, or the northern lights, the best camera tripod for your specific needs is an essential addition to your photography kit. 　　Our lead testers, Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar, took these tripods on countless adventures in the Tetons, Yellowstone, Alaska, Colorado, and more to capture images of grizzlies, moose, sunrises, sunsets, the Milky Way,...

　　If you have any information about the vandalism of a Utah petroglyph this fall — federal authorities want to know about it. Investigators are asking for tips about the illegal installation of climbing bolts on the historic Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph Panel, an archaeological site located on Highway 40 near the Utah-Colorado border. 　　The damage, discovered on Nov. 10, has raised...

　　What does Germany smell like? If you just have to know, hit play and hear the aromatic explanation as the BeerJunkie himself, Paul Pabst, cracks open a Munich-style dark lager, brewed specifically for winter enjoyment. 　　Today, Pabst continues his five-part series on winter beer, this time sampling from Massachusetts Jacks Abby. The brewerys Extra Layer dark lager boasts notes of...

　　Earlier this fall, GQ’s Global Style Director, Noah Johnson, wrote an obituary for gorpcore: “[gorpcore] as a trend… is dead. Let it be known.” For the uninitiated, “gorpcore” uses an acronym for trail mix (“good old raisins and peanuts,” although that meaning is contested) to describe a style that involves wearing outdoorsy clothes as streetwear. The term, which has its origins in...

　　The Park City Ski Patrol, as part of the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA), went on strike on Friday morning, with 204 mountain safety personnel and ski patrollers not signing in for work and going on strike. The mountain remained open on Friday as Vail Resorts leveraged experienced patrol leaders from Park City Mountain and our other mountain...

　　The Arva EVO BT is a three-antenna digital avalanche transceiver (beacon) that stood out in our testing. It takes the best of many other beacons and wraps it into a high-performance, affordable package. 　　This beacon has long range, fantastic performance in single and multiple burials, great ergonomics, an easy-to-read screen, detection of electromagnetic interference, and useful special features like a...

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive a Segway eKickScooter ZT3 Pro. As Segways first off-road scooter, the ZT3 Pro ($1,300) has a powerful motor, full suspension, rugged tires, and 6 inches of ground clearance for speed and performance on all terrains. 　　Learn more about this advanced line of Segway scooters, and enter for your chance to win one! 　　More...

　　Mohair skin classic skis are gaining popularity for their versatility and ease of maintenance. The Atomic Pro C3 Skintec (W) + Shift CL ($430) is no exception. These skis are ready to tackle any winter snow conditions. From icy spring mornings to pristine midwinter snow, these were my go-to classic skis this winter. 　　Though more expensive than other classic skis...