Produced by: American Alpine Club, Louder Than Eleven, and Mountain Hardwear 　　Run time: 40 minutes 　　 　　The Best Bouldering Crash Pads of 2024The object of the game is simple. Climb to the top — no rope required. Keep it safe and fun with our review of the best bouldering crash pads. Read more ...

　　Gear is a generous Valentine’s Day gift. Picking something other than the usual chocolate, flowers, or booze shows that you acknowledge your partner’s interests and listen to their needs. Beyond that, the right gear gift can enable you and your Valentine to plan a romantic outdoor getaway. 　　Below we list some of our favorite gear specifically designed for two. Each...

　　NESTOUT: Up to 20% Off 　　 　　(Photo/NESTOUT) Since NESTOUT makes GearJunkies favorite power bank, wed be remiss not to share this Valentines Day deal with lovebirds who prefer camping to a night on the town. 　　NESTOUT offers 20% off sitewide on orders over $89 in a sale running through next weekend. Just use code HEARTS20 at checkout. The sale even...

　　Steer your cart through any supermarket and they are everywhere – packaged foods of every imaginable kind. Universally, these can be considered “processed” and it’s a term you’ve likely heard bantered around for years. But recently, new terminology has emerged to define certain foods and beverages that are processed and then some – in other words, ultra-processed foods. 　　Experts estimate...

　　Its the Scandinavian electric off-roader. Volvo has taken its EX30 compact electric crossover and given it the rugged treatment that buyers of every crossover on the market seem to love. 　　The EX30 Cross Country is more than just good looks, too, adding some extra ground clearance and tires better suited to rough conditions to help boost its capability in rough...

　　Within the last few weeks, I would bet my last Gu gel that someone has asked you, “Do you watch Severance?” And if you said no or blinked back in confusion, I’m sure I’m not the first one to tell you that it’s incredible. 　　For the un-aquainted, Severance, which first aired in 2022, is set in a futuristic era where...

　　No matter where we hike, how long we go for, how (or whether) we train, or how much or little weight we carry, there’s one thing all hikers need: strong legs. On the trail, legs help you keep up the pace, power up steeps, and maintain your balance on everything from uneven treadpath to tricky creek crossings. Ensuring yours are...

　　The FOX Transfer Neo is the iconic brands first entry into the wireless dropper post market. It ups the ante with more drop, the latest tech, and excellent performance — for a price. 　　The Neo is based on the same design as the latest version of the cable-actuated Transfer and has FOX’s signature Kashima-gold bling. With a 200mm length option...

　　Leslie Gaynor, 68, loves survival shows. After she finishes her day’s work as a therapist, she makes herself some tea and puts on an episode of Naked and Afraid. By the time the show’s over, it’s dark out. Her dog has to pee, but she doesn’t like to go outside at night. What if there are wild animals in the...

　　There’s tons of evidence, from hundreds of studies with hundreds of thousands of participants, showing that exercise is an effective tool to combat depression and other mental health issues like anxiety. These studies find that it’s at least as good as drugs or therapy, and perhaps even better. It’s now recommended in official guidelines around the world as a stand-alone...

　　As a professional photographer and filmmaker, Michael Shainblum relies on his versatile collection of gear to meet the demands of his work. In the past, he often turned to Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace to find used cameras and lenses. But numerous last-minute meetup cancellations and alarming stories of friends getting scammed pushed him to seek out a more reliable option....

　　The Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite Cross-Country Skis with TURNAMIC Bindings ($369) are meant for the trail less traveled. Deep in the Colorado backcountry, I cruised confidently through everything from rolling hills to tight trees. 　　The following day, I crushed out a few quick laps on the groomed trails out my door in Crested Butte. How could I do both on one...