Let’s be clear: The toys do not make the summer. It’s the intention we as parents put into spending longer days outside with the kids once the school year ends that can make the season feel special. We can say, though, that the toys do make summer easier. 　　Gear that’s designed specifically for kids and thoughtfully built with smart performance...

　　Some pieces of gear are just controversial. Trekking poles, camp shoes, and even fleece jackets have their haters and die-hards. As it turns out, so do pee cloths. While legions of women have hailed the pee cloth—a reusable square of fabric used to dab drippy nethers—as a great equalizer in the backcountry, others have rolled their eyes at the excess....

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of hiking boots from KEEN (one mens, one womens). Each pair retails for $165. 　　The KEEN Targhee IV Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots build upon past success with new technology and more durable cushioning. And like all KEEN products, the Targhee IV is made without PFAS (aka forever chemicals). 　　Enter now...

　　California authorities have confirmed the first fatal black bear attack in the states history, which occurred in November 2023 in Downiville. The victim, Patrice Miller, 71, was discovered by police executing a welfare check. Her remains were badly decayed and appeared to have been fed upon for several days. It took investigators months to figure out what had happened inside...

　　The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)voted unanimously Wednesday to recognize freeride skiing and freeride snowboarding as official disciplines. 　　Legitimizing the sport is a major step toward making freeride an Olympic event in the future. 　　“This is an important day for the freeride community,” said FWT founder andCEO Nicolas Hale-Woodsin a press release.“The recognition of freerideskiing and snowboarding as an...

　　Roads usually leave me lukewarm. I understand they’re necessary, connecting us from points A to B, and they can be cool, but I don’t stay up late thinking about the adventures to be had on a two-lane blacktop. The exception, of course, is a road trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I’ve never driven the entire road, which passes right...

　　There’s a lot of trial and error that goes into serving up a kick-ass camp meal. For L.A.-based chef Brian Lee, that’s part of the fun. Lee has spent many years working in restaurants in L.A., and he’s spent time camping for most of his life. 　　So, it was only natural to combine the two and hone his skills in...

　　If youre looking for a Fathers Day gift, this weeks Emerging Gear column has several stellar options. Now Im not saying that every dad loves camping, drinking, and fishing. But if you happen to have a father who enjoys at least one of those things — read on. 　　And anyway, you dont have to be a dad to enjoy the...

　　If you are a road cyclist, finding the right pair of road bike pedals can enhance your efficiency and comfort on the bike. This seemingly simple component is a critical workhorse on your bike as it is subject to many thousands of revolutions and all the pedaling forces applied from your legs. 　　Along with your road bike shoes, your road...

　　Read on for a complete rundown of the world’s 10 most dangerous mountains for climbing, listed in no particular order. Most death statistics for Himalayan mountains come from The Himalayan Database, which collected data from 1950 to 2019, or 8000ers.com. 　　Editors Note: This article was originally published in 2008. It has been updated for clarity and accuracy. 　　1. Nanga Parbat...

　　MEATER: Fathers Day Bundle 　　 　　(Photo/MEATER) MEATER is holding a flash sale for Father’s Day. Now through June 10, customers can buy the brands discounted Fathers Day Bundle for $160. 　　The bundle includes a MEATER 2 Plus engraved with “BEST. DAD. EVER. It also comes with oven mitts, bottle opener, microfiber towel, and BBQ rub. 　　Not interested in the bundle?...

　　Martin Feistl died on Saturday, May 18, following a 130-foot fall in his native Austria, while free soloing on the steep 1,000-foot South Face of the Scharnitzspitze (8,097ft). The 27-year-old ice and mixed expert was climbing the Spitzenstätter up the center of the face. 　　While it’s unclear exactly what occurred, a report from Alpin—based on an account from a mountain rescuer...