Curling has become a darling sport of the Winter Olympics, and for 2026, Team USA will sport fresh new duds. For Februarys games in Milano Cortina, USA Curling will sport stars and stripes–themed apparel from Columbia Sportswear. 　　Today, the brand released images of the full kit. And for the first time, fans can purchase replica versions to show their support....

　　Some boots make an impression for a season or two. The Scarpa Maestrale ($799) and Maestrale RS ($899) have stayed with me for more than a decade. I first skied a version of the Maestrale in 2010, and it has been a constant in my backcountry kit ever since. It has carried me through early-season firm snow in the Tetons,...

　　We’re no strangers to the Cotopaxi Fuego collection, particularly the Fuego Down Hooded Jacket. It is a versatile jacket that can perform in the mountains or around town. It also packs down to a more manageable size when you need to carry it, but not wear it. 　　However, that jacket has been revamped with new materials and a roomier fit,...

　　When the first mass-produced suspension shocks hit the market for mountain bikes in the 90s, it changed the sport forever. Now, brands are applying that same concept to skis and snowboards. Last year, GearJunkie covered the launch of ShredShocks, a full suspension shock system for ski bindings. 　　This year, ShredLORD launched on Kickstarter, offering a similar system for snowboarders looking...

　　From collaborations with high-fashion brands to apparel made with graphene and Kevlar, there were plenty of cutting-edge gear innovations this year. However, sometimes innovation comes from rethinking the simplest things. Take, for example, the humble water bottle. In 2025, creative advancements have helped replace one of backpackings most ubiquitous pieces of gear: the disposable Smartwater bottle. 　　Thru-hikers have long loved...

　　The latest Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) is live. The Lost Coast BDR-X is the 20-second published route. 　　It is a 500-mile figure-eight loop through northern Californias Lost Coast, a mostly undeveloped stretch of rugged coastline. The route is designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycle travel, but can also be done with a high-clearance 44. 　　 　　(Photo/BDR) The route is designed...

　　For months, Ive been hiking and running in the Sierra Mountains, traipsing sandstone cliffs in Utah, and recreating in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, barefoot. Or, at least, close to barefoot, while wearing the minimalist zero-drop Notace Yama T1 shoes. 　　Barefoot running has reached a surprising level of popularity. People have latched onto the idea that zero-drop barefoot shoes can support...

　　I am part of a generation when kids carried pocket knives, slingshots, and shot BB guns on the regular. I am not saying there aren’t small pockets where this is still the case, but most kids nowadays just carry around a glowing screen for their entertainment. 　　Thankfully, theres a little knife-maker in Utah that still wants kids to get dirt...

　　Presented by Ram Trucks 　　 　　 　　Full disclosure — this is a love letter to my truck. It has been a constant, reliable friend for many, many overland adventures. Clocking in at over 115K miles, my Ram truck is still going strong. My truck has brought me paddling, skiing, fishing, backpacking, camping, climbing, and to countless post-hike vittles. Most importantly,...

　　When choosing protection, riders usually face a tough compromise. You often choose between hard plastic/EPS foam, which is protective but can feel like a sauna and restricts movement, or viscoelastic foam like D3O. Viscoelastic foam is a great solution, but in cold weather, it can become noticeably rigid and uncomfortable. 　　Koroyd, a brand usually associated with the distinct green straw...

　　Bernhard Braun makes it clear from the start: he has nothing to tell. He isnt going to try to educate viewers with his ski movie or make them watch his emotional breakdowns on the skin track. Instead, the Rossignol athlete is content to crack a few jokes, shred sick lines, and stick big air landings. Its what the people want...

　　Ford has finally admitted its tough to get lightning to strike twice. It has confirmed that its F-150 Lightning electric truck is officially dead. 　　Instead of a direct replacement, it is working on something it hopes youll like a little more: an extended range EV, with a big battery and a gas engine, so you can go a little longer...