As a snowboarder living in a wintry, cold mountain range, I generally compromise by wearing a snowboard boot that keeps my feet warm rather than a tighter-fitting design. After testing for a full season, what I like most about the Vans Encore Pro Snowboard Boots is that they hit both marks fairly well, providing general warmth and a secure hold around...

　　In May, my wife and I had a baby, and my fishing opportunities had been diminished to say the least. I start to get pretty squirrelly when I can’t get out, and my need to get out on the water was further exacerbated by the arrival of a new fly rod, the Orvis Superfine Graphite “Seven-Eleven.” Not being able to...

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　　One of my biggest frustrations with fishing from an inflatable kayak or paddleboard is the time and energy it takes to inflate them before hitting the water. 　　I’ve always been disappointed with the hand pumps that come with the inflatable SUPs and kayaks I’ve tested over the years. I’m already sweating thanks to the full-body workout I had to complete...

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　　As cold plunging grows in popularity, the methods also grow, from $100 inflatable tubs to feature-rich premium options that cost thousands of dollars. The Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro fits into the latter category. At $13,800, this cold plunge is pricey, but it has a premium build, a comprehensive filtration system, and can hold subfreezing temperatures, even in the middle...

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　　The original version of this story was published on ExplorersWeb. 　　In the last few days, Kilian Jornet has focused on completing two of Colorado’s most iconic mountain traverses: the Elks Traverse and Nolan’s 14. 　　The data shared about the speed, the altitude gain, the endless journeys, and — possibly the most shocking statistic for the average human — the crazy...

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　　Patagonia publicly called out the Trump administration in an open letter published in a Time magazine column this month. The companys CEO, Ryan Gellert, voiced the companys opposition to a White House proposal to overturn the Roadless Rule. The column urged the public to weigh in against rescinding the rule during the comment period, which closes after this week. 　　This...

　　The unicycling adventures of Jamey Mossengren have always included a certain zany cuteness. If youre familiar with the Unicycling Unicorn, its probably through his stage or street performances, where he wears a colorful unicorn costume and rides a 12-foot-tall unicycle while juggling swords — among many other jaw-dropping tricks. 　　This 46-year-old Minnesotan has also made a name for himself among...

　　This was the first year that Pure Fishing (parent company of Berkley) opted out of ICAST. With the show now a distant memory, Berkley finally dropped its new line of baits. For me, this promises to be one of the more memorable bait releases ever executed. 　　Why, you ask? Well, I, along with a select few other media members, had...