At 4 a.m. on opening day, I found myself in the darkness, ripping through soaking-wet, thorn-infested brush. I was trying to locate the tree I had selected to hunt from weeks before. On that previous adventure through the head-high brush, I got ripped to shreds, but this time, my hands were wisely protected by the Kings Camo XKG Primaloft Guide...

　　It was the sound of kids chatting and laughing that got me out of bed that morning. I’m used to that, though. After all, I live in a friendly, family neighborhood. Except, this time, the kids sounded closer, like they were hanging out on my front porch. 　　When I pulled the curtains, I was instantly reminded of the special press...

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　　The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Today, Kilian Jornet topped out on Mount Rainier, marking the successful completion of his States of Elevation project. The Spanish mountaineer and ultrarunner has climbed all 72 accessible 14,000-foot peaks in the contiguous United States. His scorchingly quick journey began on September 3 at Longs Peak, Colo. 　　 　　(Photo/Killian Jornet)...

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　　Sams Throne, a popular campground in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas, was the site of tragedy this week. On October 2, local sheriffs found a 60-year-old man deceased in one of the campsites, likely from a bear attack. The suspected animal was tracked and euthanized by the sheriffs department, with assistance from locals and the Arkansas Game and...

　　Colorado is blazing the trail for accessible outdoor recreation. That’s why the Colorado Tourism Office partnered with AllTrails to help you explore accessible trails across the state. 　　This curated collection of more than 20 trails makes it easier than ever for everyone, including travelers with mobility challenges, to get outside in Colorado. Whether you’re strolling, rolling, or just taking in...

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　　LEKI, best known for its trekking and skiing poles, is now looking to further boost its profile in the winter sports world. The German brand just dropped its first-ever collection of gloves and mittens, specifically tailored for backcountry skiing and mountaineering. 　　The Montera line boasts ultimate comfort and warmth with materials like goatskin, merino wool, Primaloft, and GORE-TEX. Heres the...

　　The original version of this article first appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Over the weekend, a violent blizzard hit the Himalayas in Nepal and Tibet. It caused serious disruptions on roads, and hundreds of tourists are still stranded on the Tibetan side of Everest. (They’re not climbing Everest, as some news stories seem to suggest, but are just blocked by a snowbound...

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