Traversing on a snowboard is synonymous with riding in the extremes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Last spring, while kicking up short, steep slopes, I was happy to be wearing a sturdy boot with an aggressive outsole: the womens Salomon Vista Dual BOA snowboard boot. 　　This design was a good match for the mixture of hardpack and slush as I...

　　Warren Miller movies have become an essential ingredient in the recipe for pre–ski-season stoke. They get skiers and riders hyped for snowfall, psyched for powder days, and eager to hit the hills. On Sept. 3, Warren Miller dropped the trailer for its 76th annual ski film, titled Snow-Ciety. The trailer alone is enough to get just about anyone excited for...

　　Yesterday, Garmin announced its new fēnix 8 Pro watch. The biggest selling point? It connects to both cellular and satellite networks. That means users can make phone calls, trigger an SOS, and have two-way text communications with friends, family, and emergency responders all from their wrist—off-grid and without their phone. Even with all these battery-sucking features, Garmin claims that the...

　　There are big changes in the works at BMW — and we’ve finally gotten a good look at what’s coming with the debut of the 2026 iX3. Its the first of what’s promised to be a wide range of “Neue Klasse” models. 　　The iX3 is an all-electric SUV — or what BMW calls a Sport Activity Vehicle — that promises...

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　　A verdict has been announced in the drawn-out case against Michelino Sunseri. The 32-year-old professional endurance athlete has been embroiled in controversy since he cut a switchback in Grand Teton National Park during an FKT attempt on Sept. 2, 2024. The judge in his case, Stephanie A. Hambrick, published her decision a year to the day later on Tuesday, Sept....

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　　Fjallraven is gearing up to release its lightest wood frame trekking backpack yet, the Kajka X-Lätt 45. Wood isnt often used as a design component in modern gear. Youll see wood cores in skis and bamboo (technically a grass) used for fly rods, garment fabrics, and even bike frames. 　　But when it comes to backpacks, which need to be light,...

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　　When it comes to outdoor gear, function comes first. But its also natural for us to want our gear to look really cool. From a purely aesthetic perspective, this weeks Emerging Gear is a feast for the eyes. 　　Arcteryx dropped new winter trail runners that look like something out of the world of high fashion, while Tifosi Optics collaborated with...

　　After a 21-mile, 10-hour day on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT), all I wanted was my calorically dense dehydrated pasta meal. I whipped out the Coastal Range Equipment Backpacker Stove ($149), and in less than a minute, I had enough water boiled for my meal, which was great because I had approximately zero patience left.  　　I tested the upstart brand...

　　After 16 years, a crucial road to one of Montanas most beloved national parks is once again open to the public. Its a stunning win for land access that sparked immediate celebration among Montanas hunting and conservation groups. 　　The Bullwhacker Road has long been one of Montanas biggest ongoing battles between private landowners and public land advocates. Back in 2009,...