The mountains are muddy (or still socked in with snow), it’s raining in the woods, and rivers are about to overflow their banks with runoff. Winter has felt long this year, and youre probably itching to spend some time in the sun, and maybe go on a camping trip. But where can you find comfort and solitude in this transitional...

　　Before using the Turtle Fur Way Out, Ive always picked my fishing hat based on how dirty I want to look. Am I going for that crusty guide vibe? If so, Im throwing on the old hat I picked up at a fly shop a decade ago. 　　Maybe I want to look like a clean, consummate professional. Then Im going...

　　Buyers remorse can include the pair of prescription sunglasses you bought online that cant hack it on trail runs. Tifosi Optics wants you to skip the regret of buying the wrong pair, or the hassle of trying on sporty frames in a store. With its new program, you can order multiple pairs of performance eyewear to try on (and test...

　　The Forrest Fenn treasure hunt is back on, and if you want to find the loot, youre going to have to binge-watch Netflix. 　　Thats the big takeaway from Netflix’s three-part docuseries Gold Greed: The Hunt for Fenns Treasure, which went live on Thursday, March 27. The series chronicles the decade-long hunt to find the chest that Fenn buried in the western...

　　Every blue moon, you land a piece of gear that looks so good that you hesitate to want to use it. The risk of dirtying up a work of art outweighs the desire to put it through its paces. That’s how I felt (and still feel, to some degree) about the Benchmades latest folder, the Bugout 535-09. 　　This is a...

　　On Sunday, Arches National Park officials announced that the iconic Fiery Furnace hiking zone would be closed until further notice due to staffing shortages. 　　In February, the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired 1,000 existing National Park employees and rescinded job offers for another 5,000 seasonal workers. Although the government reversed course on the temporary workers a few...

　　Tim Sackbauer has been a skier all his life. Its one of the things that he grew up bonding with his family over, and as an adult with Down syndrome, skiing has been a refuge for him. The Vail Valley native has overcome a lot of challenging moments in his life. Like all of us, hell continue to navigate them...

　　The Barkley Marathon is one of the most unique and challenging long-distance footraces in the world. Not just because of its distance but also because it doesnt follow any kind of traditional trail. 　　Runners bushwhack, traverse, and navigate through truly wild and untamed terrain of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. There have been many years when no one finished...

　　When it comes to trail shoes, there are three things on everyone’s wish list: protection, cushion, and light weight. Most runners will tell you that you can only pick two. But thanks to some significant materials updates and smart new details, the Altra Lone Peak 9 defies conventional wisdom. Now, trail runners really can have it all. 　　Since its 2001...

　　Rest days are crucial for healing, muscle growth, and injury prevention, but when you’re craving the endorphin rush of a good workout, sitting still can feel pretty uninspiring. You don’t have to stay glued to the couch to reap the benefits of a day off, though. A little movement—specifically active recovery—can go a long way, both physically and mentally. Light...

　　Rumors of the demise of Nissan may have been exaggerated. The automaker is about to unleash a full quiver of new models including a Nissan Leaf crossover, a brand-new Rogue with gas and PHEV, and a rugged off-roader with electric power. It has plans for Infiniti to launch new models too. 　　Nissans lineup is about to see some massive changes....

　　At the bottom of the run, I zoomed back into the empty lift line, got on a chair, sat down, and waited. Within a couple of seconds, I heard the familiar chime in my ear and a soft female voice over the earbuds. 　　Now thats what Im talking about. Your Ski:IQ was 137, she said. You made 38 turns that...