Its barely fall, yet early winter forecasts are already out, the annual debates over ski passes rage on, and REI is stocked full of new snowboard and ski equipment as well as fresh apparel. Nows the time to prep your gear closet for all things winter and see what needs an upgrade or replacement. 　　At REI, youll find plenty of...

　　If theres one thing skiers, snowboarders, and anyone whos ever ventured into a resort can agree on, its that lift lines suck. Nothing will take the wind out of your sails like skiing down from a great run, only to see a massive crowd of people crammed around the lift, lined up past the ropes, and up the hill. 　　Ahead...

　　Yosemite National Park is most famous for El Capitan and Half Dome, but its animal residents deserve just as much attention. The areas rich diversity of wildlife finally gets the spotlight in a new book: Yosemite Wildlife: The Wonder of Animal Life in Californias Sierra Nevada. 　　Published this week by the Yosemite Conservancy, its the first comprehensive book in more...

　　Hunters and wildlife consumers in central Maine now face a broader warning after state officials expanded a consumption advisory that warns of eating deer and wild turkey harvested in certain towns due to high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in wildlife muscle tissue. 　　What’s Happening 　　 　　(Photo/Maine.Gov) The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), working...

　　Backcountry Hunters Anglers (BHA) has announced that Ryan “Cal” Callaghan will serve as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. The appointment becomes effective Jan. 1, 2026. 　　BHAs Leadership Transition Callaghan will succeed Patrick Berry, who left the position in July after 18 months at the helm. The role was previously held by Land Tawney, who led the organization...

　　The first storm of winter rolled in overnight, heavy and quiet. By morning, the trails had vanished beneath a thick white blanket, and every step made that satisfying squeak that only deep cold brings. I laced up The North Face Chilkat V 400 ($159), clipped into snowshoes, and set out with my dog through the stillness. 　　Over the next few...

　　The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has just hit the big time. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Off-Road Concept is a SEMA-ready show build that takes Hyundais three-row EV and turns it into an adventure rig. A taller suspension, white-letter BFGs, and OZ Racing rally wheels are just the start of this silent but cool SUV. 　　This Is the Coolest Ioniq 9 Ever...

　　This idea grew in Chris Benchetlers mind for over a decade — but life had to run its course before he could finally execute it. 　　First, in 2013, he skied in the lightsuit segment in the Sweetgrass Productions film Afterglow. Then, in 2019, he made Fire on the Mountain with Teton Gravity Research (TGR), which became an instant cult classic...

　　There’s a lot to like about the Mazda Vision X-Coupe Concept debuting at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. For one thing, it boasts the sort of eye-catching design the Hiroshima-based automaker has come to be known for. 　　Then there’s the powertrain. It signals that Mazda is getting ready, after years of false starts, to put its iconic Wankel rotary engine...

　　When I was training for my first triathlon, every morning started with a several-hundred-yard swim in the pool at my gym. Staring at that black line at the bottom of the pool, lap after lap, my mind went numb. Then I got a waterproof iPod Shuffle from this new company called H2O Audio, and my boredom issue was solved. 　　Ten...

　　Supporting public lands is reason enough to donate to nonprofits, but now, youve got an extra one. Until midnight tonight, donate to the Outdoor Alliance for the chance to win a high-end camper from Tune Outdoor. 　　One lucky winner will receive a Tune M1L, a lightweight, high-end camper thats worth over $10,000. 　　Outdoor Alliance Camper Giveaway: How It Works Outdoor...

　　Cotopaxi: Debajo Seamless Base Layers: 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Cotopaxi) A baselayer thats both warm and breathable is a must-have for the winter season. Now you can get one through a great deal from Cotopaxi. 　　The brands Debajo Seamless tops and bottoms are made with recycled nylon, polyester, and spandex, and have a Polygiene anti-odor finish. Grab mens and womens layers...