REI Co-op unveiled a new approach Tuesday for improving diversity in the outdoors: nature trips designed and led by Black Americans. 　　The retailer has long offered multiday excursions to many of the countrys most popular parks, and regularly adds new destinations. But, this is the first time that REI has partnered with another organization to curate specific trips — especially...

　　A company that made a big splash with its car-plane-boat hybrid now appears to be drowning in debt. 　　Icon Aircraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 4, the company announced last week. It has accumulated $173.7 million in debt to dozens of different lenders. Now it seeks to sell the company, according to legal documents. Icon leaders will...

　　Just like we saw with the 2024 Tacoma, Toyota is all in on factory-fitted off-road and overland hardware upgrades. Toyota now offers a turnkey solution with a manufacturer-developed overland rig straight from the factory in the 2025 4Runner Trailhunter. 　　Not only does this new mid-sized SUV look the part, but it also has quality parts upgrades and additions that should...

　　“Forever Chemicals” keep mud out of your boots and make rain jackets waterproof, but they’re about to be illegal. So, back in 2013, footwear maker Keen decided to try and figure out the formula for keeping everyone dry without poisoning our drinking water and contaminating our soil. Could they make high performance boots and jackets without causing cancer and suppressing...

　　Towering mountain peaks surround Lake Annecy in France. For many, the beaches with their pristine alpine scenery are the big recreational draws. But for others, like Mammut athlete Gary Ozeray, its the alpine playground thats enticing. And when Ozeray looked upon those peaks, he had a distinct vision for conquering them — one that plays out in Mammuts latest feature...

　　No matter what kind of athlete you are—from casual dabbler to elite competitor—you’ve likely experienced the soreness that follows a strenuous workout. In medicalese, it’s called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and it usually peaks 48 hours after exercise. It’s a normal consequence of pushing yourself to get stronger or tackling a big goal like riding a century, but that...

　　Cycling and luxury timepieces are an easy pairing. Both share a history of marrying beauty and performance. That marriage underscores Bravur, a Swedish watchmaker with deep ties to the cycling world. 　　Bravur unveiled its latest collection — Team Heritage — this month, commemorating the golden era of racing from the 50s through the 80s. The collection comprises three watches, each...

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　　From 16 to 26, I worked at Mickey Finn’s, a family-owned business that sold camping gear, work clothes, work boots, and pretty much anything else you would need to live a rugged lifestyle. 　　During that time, we sold a lot of Carhartt clothing. In fact, they still do — and I still buy my Carhartt clothes from Finn’s. But a...

　　Many hikers and nature lovers get visibly frustrated when they have to share trails with offroad vehicles. Big, loud, and destructive, a growing collection of modern off-road vehicles (including ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles) have caused rifts in the outdoor recreation community. 　　Small mountain towns continue to fight over whether to allow them, and federal officials sparked outrage last year by...

　　The Super Sea Wolf is the defining watch of the Zodiac brand. Launched in 1953, this line of dive watches carries a deep history through diving and military service through the Vietnam War. 　　Zodiac leaned into this strong background and now offers the Super Sea Wolf in dozens of configurations, including many distinctive colors that help the brand stand out...