It was about 7:30 p.m. when the transformer explosion boomed a block away from my house, and the power went out. I checked the Xcel outage report and verified my expectations. It would be a whole night without electricity, probably more. 　　I quickly shuffled into action, checking my backup power sources to plug in my freezer and refrigerator. But before...

　　For thousands of people worldwide, summiting Mount Everest is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Kami Rita Sherpa, however, likely has a different perspective. 　　This morning, the 54-year-old Sherpa mountain guide reached the highest point in the world for the 30th time, beating his own Everest record and setting a new benchmark in the history of alpinism. Its also his second summit this...

　　Ian Middleton was topping out on a rock climb in British Columbias Coastal Mountains when he was struck with an epiphany. He stared out over the jagged granite peaks, glacial tarns, moraines, and valleys surrounding him. The area is massively popular among skiers and rock climbers. The endless terrain, steep pitches, cirques, rock walls, couloirs, and other features make it...

　　Does your car speak a different language? Ours does, too. Thats why we always keep an OBD2 scanner in the glovebox to help us bridge the gap if the engine starts to sputter, new noises pop up, or the check engine light pops on. 　　Communicating with your vehicles computer is the job of an OBD2 scanner, also known as a...

　　The last ray of sun disappears behind the reddish mountains, and I trade the pavement for the sand, a common exchange on a Jordan adventure. After hours spent roaming along the King’s Highway—a vital biblical trade route connecting Egypt to Mesopotamia on Jordan’s western shore—I have reached an extraterrestrial terrain: Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon....

　　The first I see of Faith Dickey is a headlamp beam floating in the driveway, her dark form loading two metal construction tripods from a storage shed into her pickup truck. It’s 4:30 A.M., and I’m about to hitch a ride to Day Canyon, an hour outside of Moab, Utah, to help her finish rigging and watch her lead a...

　　We’ve always been steadfast about three things when it comes to auto maintenance: Learn how to change a flat tire before the real thing, keep your fluids topped off, and you ought to be changing your windshield wipers regularly. Thankfully, our gearheads have cycled through just about every wiper on the market, so your next change will last longer than...

　　Two climbers are presumed dead and several others are lucky to be alive following a terrifying disaster near the summit of Mount Everest. 　　The accident happened on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 A.M. near the section of the route formerly called the Hillary Step, a steep, razor-thin ridge of rock and ice located at 28,839 feet, just a few hundred...

　　A good dog collar is the most essential gear for your four-legged BFF. It allows you to control and restrain, command and correct, and keep your pup safe and sound, near at hand. It can also mean the difference between a cozy evening at home with your pup and a stressful night spent searching for a dog that has gone...

　　Running is an exceptionally simple sport. You just lace any old trainers and head out the door. The more you run, though, the more you’ll realize that having the right gear, specifically the right shoes, will make a difference. The best running shoes for men will not only help you capture elusive runner’s high, but they’ll also keep you comfortable...

　　Figuring out which is the best tree stand for your hunt is no easy feat. It just isnt a product that lends itself to an easy test drive. Tree stands often have a painful price tag and its one that isnt easy to swallow if your stand makes your toes fall asleep mid-hunt. 　　When it comes to hunting, the right...

　　If you’re looking for a full-sized pickup, Ford has a model for virtually every taste and budget, especially for those looking to head off-road. But, if you’re looking for something rugged enough to handle anything you throw at it — from serious trail crawling to desert racing and even the drag strip — you’ll want to focus on what the...