Three brothers from Scotlandset a world record Saturday, August 30, completing the fastest unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean. 　　Ewan, 33, Jamie, 31, and Lachlan Maclean, 27, completed the 9,000-mile journey in 139 days, arriving in Cairns, Australia. They started their journey in Peru, becoming the first team to achieve the full crossing from South America to Australia. 　　The trio...

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　　A brand-new pair of skis can change your entire season. Especially if you find The Right Pair that matches your style, ability, and terrain preferences, it can unlock new levels of confidence and control. Plus, getting some rad new topsheet graphics under your feet is always a good feeling. 　　Most people only treat themselves to new skis every few years....

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　　Shortly after noon on September 7, National Park Service (NPS) authorities at Grand Canyon National Park received alerts that a vehicle had driven off the rim of the canyon near South Kaibab Trailhead. 　　According to a press release, park rangers responded immediately and recovered the body of one individual, Steven (Drew) Bradley, 27, of Federal Heights, Colo., about 300 feet...

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　　Taylor Jeffers and Johnny Miller call themselves magic miners. It’s hard to argue with them: The California couple make their living as full-time crystal hunters, traveling across the West, exploring otherworldly landscapes, and unearthing tiny gemlike fragments. It’s the kind of free-range life many of us dream about. But building it wasn’t easy. It took hard work—and a few key...

　　The vehicle behind that fish-like grille is the latest SUV from Mercedes-Benz. The all-new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC is strange on the outside, but up-to-the-minute high-tech on the inside. The launch model is all-electric with 483 horsepower, a range of about 400 miles, and the ability to tow more than 5,000 pounds. 　　Electric Model Will Launch New GLC 　　 　　 　　(Photo/Mercedes-Benz)...

　　I owe my father an apology for not recommending the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure ABS ($8,099). When I moved back to the States about a decade ago, we were both in the market for motorcycles. He started riding as a kid and still rips. I didn’t start until I was an adult. (Wait, maybe he owes me an apology?!) We...

　　When Black Diamond announced the Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody ($499) as the “lightest down jacket in the world,” I’ll admit I raised an eyebrow. At 5.2 ounces, it weighs less than a Clif Bar and is about half the weight of my long-trusted ultralight choice, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer. I couldn’t help but think, how much warmth could...

　　The ROC collection has been around the block, bringing tough-wearing pants to your daily-wear closet since the early 2000s. The “Rugged Outdoor Collection” (ROC) is Columbia’s answer to everyday gear that can transition from the office to the trail as soon as you clock out.  　　The ROC pants are full of thoughtful design features, from the no-back-gap waistband for women...

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