YETI has a knack for taking the simplest gear and turning it into something fad-worthy. The new LoadOut GoBox 1 is just the next thing that people are going to need to have in several seasonal colors. 　　It is, at its core, a small hard case for your essentials, yet somehow feels over-engineered for a military expedition. Built from the...

　　Los Angeles may be known for its traffic, but for runners, it’s a city best experienced on foot. From coastal paths and canyon trails to early-morning track workouts and vibrant neighborhood run clubs, LA’s running scene is as diverse and energetic as the city itself. 　　Plugging in is easy once you know where to look: a mix of local run...

　　I only encountered a few on-snow days when Stio’s Environ ski pants didn’t excel at my local ski resort. And that’s only because I prefer ski bibs when I’m slashing (and occasionally tomahawking) through waist-deep powder. But as far as mens ski pants go, the Environ had me covered through a huge variety of weather conditions brought on by the...

　　Pushing the last backpacking trip of the year to late fall in Colorado’s high peaks comes with a near guarantee of bad weather — but outlandish beauty in exchange. And pure solitude if you get deep enough. I hoofed it deep into Colorado’s Gore Range just past the peak of the fall colors. Cold, wet, and worth it. 　　Outdoor Vitals’ overhauled...

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　　The LIDAR Data mapping Colorados Park, Custer, and Fremont Counties was published in 2020, and it raised questions for Eric Gilbertson. The mountaineer and mechanical engineer likes to conduct ground surveys on peaks in his spare time, and his friend Ben Loftin pointed out how close Crestone and East Crestone Peaks elevations looked on the LIDAR data. They were damn...

　　When a pair of pants has been worn a few times and returned to a retailer, what happens? The answer is complicated and varied, but for a small but growing percentage of these products, a second life begins in a large, nondescript building in Denver. 　　Inside the Tersus Solutions headquarters in an industrial complex just south of Denver, something revolutionary...

　　Since the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, many national parks and historic sites have remained open — but with severely reduced staff. 　　Entrance fees are going uncollected, visitor centers are closed, and illegal activities abound in popular parks like Yosemite. In response to these challenges, local organizations and groups have stepped up to help visitors, maintain facilities, and preserve...

　　Los Angeles may be known for its traffic, but for runners, it’s a city best experienced on foot. From coastal paths and canyon trails to early-morning track workouts and vibrant neighborhood run clubs, LA’s running scene is as diverse and energetic as the city itself. 　　Plugging in is easy once you know where to look: a mix of local run...

　　KETL Mtn. Apparel, a brand known for its travel and hiking clothing, is enticing customers with a good old-fashioned treasure hunt. On Oct. 18, the company will release coordinates to hidden jars of cash and KETL gift cards stashed away throughout the Front Range of Colorados Rocky Mountains. If youve ever dreamed of following clues and maps to hidden riches,...

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　　Its time to find a new home for my custom-made Jeep Camper, and I want to make it a fun experience rather than just being sad to see it go. 　　This camper was designed and built from the ground up to explore the most remote corners of the globe. And, I want to see the new owner do exactly that,...