Rich Batcheller describes the inception of his experimental fishing boat as a classic pandemic story. Like many Americans, Batcheller watched all his business suddenly evaporate when Covid-19 shut the world down in March 2020. 　　Unlike most of us, Batcheller used the opportunity to embark on an ambitious plan. Instead of building displays for events and museums, he would use his...

　　The National Park Service has confirmed the death of Malaysian climber Zulkifli Bin Yusof, whose team sent an SOS signal near the summit of Denali on May 28. 　　Yusof, 36, likely succumbed to exposure and altitude sickness on May 29 while sheltering in a snow cave at an elevation of 19,600 feet, park officials said. The climbers body showed signs...

　　A ski and snowboard helmet with double the antimicrobial tech means this safety accessory should endure multiple seasons. No matter how much you like hike-to terrain or how much you road trip to get to the chair lift, you likely wont need a snow helmet replacement due to grunginess. Two technologies are incorporated into the foam and the liner of...

　　Toyota issued a voluntary recall of approximately 102,000 2022-23 model-year Tacoma pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs on Thursday due to an issue that may pose an increased risk of a vehicle crash. 　　There is a possibility that certain machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced. In the involved vehicles, this can lead...

　　Gossamer Gear has been making high-quality ultralight backpacking gear for 20 years, refining products with an eye toward thru-hikers. The LT5 Trekking Poles reflect the care and experience GG has gained, creating ultralight products for backpackers and thru-hikers alike. Perfectly balancing weight and durability, these poles have thousands of miles in the tank. 　　Throughout my hiking career, Ive used a...

　　Theres no wrong way to cope with rising temperatures. For many of us, a cold body of water is the way to go, whether its an adrenaline-fueled day of wakeboarding or a lazy paddle along a winding river. 　　But if its just too dang hot where you live (were looking at you, Phoenix), the best plan might be to get...

　　Two women have gone on the record to accuse famed mountaineer Nirmal Nims Purja, of serious sexual misbehavior, according to reporting by The New York Times. 　　While the story mentions several cases of women who have suffered from sexual abuse in outdoor sports, it presents Purjas case in the most detail through the testimonies of experienced climber and former Miss...

　　Roam Resilient Expedition Vehicles (RREV) Baja Edition will officially launch to the world on June 1, but we have the early exclusive scoop for you. This new rugged off-road trailer looks ready for extended off-grid adventures in remote locations. 　　The Baja Edition is the Redding, Calif., companys first product offering. Its been in development for over a year and is...

　　Manmade: Fathers Day Bundle 　　 　　(Photo/Manmade) Manmade has released a limited-edition Fathers Day Bundle for $115, featuring four of its Dragons’ Den-featured boxer briefs, two pairs of low-cut socks, and its baseball cap. 　　The boxer briefs are crafted from moisture-wicking modal to keep dads feeling fresh all day without chafing or discomfort. 　　Shop the Manmade Bundle Scheels: Up to 50%...

　　I’m 42 and began skiing when I was in kindergarten, so I’ve spent a lot of time at Colorado ski resorts wearing a variety of ski kits. In all of my years on the slopes, I’ve never been stopped as much as I have while wearing the Rossignol Rallybird Ski Jacket. And as someone who lives and skis at Aspen...

　　While camping, making firewood can be a heck of a lot of fun. You get to use fun tools for a brief spell, work up a sweat, but dont actually have to do it all day so it turns into work. Kind of like taking a friends kids to the park; its the perfect dose of awesome, which you wrap up...

　　In a surprise announcement today, German outdoor gear brand Jack Wolfskin confirmed it will wind down its operations in the U.S. and shut down its U.S. retail site by July 1. 　　A brand representative said that Jack Wolfskin will refocus all resources towards its robust European, EMEA [Europe, Middle East, Africa], and Asian business operations. 　　GearJunkie reached out to the...