The first storm of winter rolled in overnight, heavy and quiet. By morning, the trails had vanished beneath a thick white blanket, and every step made that satisfying squeak that only deep cold brings. I laced up The North Face Chilkat V 400 ($159), clipped into snowshoes, and set out with my dog through the stillness. 　　Over the next few...

　　Supporting public lands is reason enough to donate to nonprofits, but now, youve got an extra one. Until midnight tonight, donate to the Outdoor Alliance for the chance to win a high-end camper from Tune Outdoor. 　　One lucky winner will receive a Tune M1L, a lightweight, high-end camper thats worth over $10,000. 　　Outdoor Alliance Camper Giveaway: How It Works Outdoor...

　　There’s a lot to like about the Mazda Vision X-Coupe Concept debuting at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. For one thing, it boasts the sort of eye-catching design the Hiroshima-based automaker has come to be known for. 　　Then there’s the powertrain. It signals that Mazda is getting ready, after years of false starts, to put its iconic Wankel rotary engine...

　　Yosemite National Park is most famous for El Capitan and Half Dome, but its animal residents deserve just as much attention. The areas rich diversity of wildlife finally gets the spotlight in a new book: Yosemite Wildlife: The Wonder of Animal Life in Californias Sierra Nevada. 　　Published this week by the Yosemite Conservancy, its the first comprehensive book in more...

　　Turns out, the best road-trip co-pilot doesn’t talk — it chills. I tested the TRAVOCA Rigel 25 Dual Zone (DZ) eCooler on a 10-day road trip from the Midwest to Colorado. I hauled it in and out of the trunk of my 1992 Toyota Hiace through high temperatures, dusty trails, and remote roads. 　　Over 1,200 miles from Chicago to the...

　　When is a Nissan Armada really a Patrol? When its been transformed into the Nissan Dune Patrol. Nissans latest concept and SEMA Show build takes its name from its more international near-twin, because the brand clearly knows the value of a good play on words. 　　Burly Beast Gets Awesome Suspension Upgrades 　　 　　(Photo/Nissan) Its not exactly made for jumping over...

　　Cotopaxi: Debajo Seamless Base Layers: 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Cotopaxi) A baselayer thats both warm and breathable is a must-have for the winter season. Now you can get one through a great deal from Cotopaxi. 　　The brands Debajo Seamless tops and bottoms are made with recycled nylon, polyester, and spandex, and have a Polygiene anti-odor finish. Grab mens and womens layers...

　　They’re not as widely known as dumbbells and barbells, but you should consider adding a kettlebell to your home gym. Making a resurgence thanks to its utility in functional fitness and HIIT training, the humble kettlebell may be the most versatile member of the bell family. 　　I covered Nike’s first kettlebell in our Best Kettlebells buyers’ guide, noting its excellent...

　　If theres one thing skiers, snowboarders, and anyone whos ever ventured into a resort can agree on, its that lift lines suck. Nothing will take the wind out of your sails like skiing down from a great run, only to see a massive crowd of people crammed around the lift, lined up past the ropes, and up the hill. 　　Ahead...

　　Backcountry Hunters Anglers (BHA) has announced that Ryan “Cal” Callaghan will serve as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. The appointment becomes effective Jan. 1, 2026. 　　BHAs Leadership Transition Callaghan will succeed Patrick Berry, who left the position in July after 18 months at the helm. The role was previously held by Land Tawney, who led the organization...

　　Im a passionate whitewater kayaker and love seeing the sport get attention. Nissans Frontier Rapid Runner 2025 SEMA show truck is whitewater kayak themed. Its a very cool, capable build. 　　The midsize pickup aims to make a splash at the largest car show on the planet next week. It looks like all kinds of fun, but it may leave actual whitewater...

　　This idea grew in Chris Benchetlers mind for over a decade — but life had to run its course before he could finally execute it. 　　First, in 2013, he skied in the lightsuit segment in the Sweetgrass Productions film Afterglow. Then, in 2019, he made Fire on the Mountain with Teton Gravity Research (TGR), which became an instant cult classic...