If your 2026 New Years resolution is to spend more time outside during the winter, this weeks Emerging Gear is for you. A bunch of brands put out fresh new gear to help you conquer the cold. 　　Arcteryxs slick new trail runner with built-in gaiter promises to be snow-proof, and Ortovox innovated the classic hardshell by adding merino wool inserts....

　　This year marks the official 20th anniversary of King of the Hammers (KoH), an off-road racing extravaganza that takes place each year in Johnson Valley, Calif. Perhaps most famous for spawning Ultra4 vehicles built for the gnarliest four-wheeling. KoH also includes high-speed desert running in trophy trucks, UTVs, and motorcycles — but rocks are always part of the equation. 　　Every...

　　I’ve slept for many nights at a time on a mattress only a couple of inches thick. Sometimes all summer long. Sometimes, I arrive after the sun has gone down, and I throw down camp on whatever approximates flat. 　　If I have spare natural light, I might manage the landscape a bit (pack wedged here; rope coiled there), but more...

　　While some brands are just starting to use Muscovy down in insulated products, Zenbivy has been doing it for years. But the brand claims its latest rollouts take the power of Muscovy fill even further. Going into 2026, Zenbivy will offer two new ultralight Muscovy technologies, which it says represent the future of Muscovy Down. 　　Muscovy down, for those unfamiliar,...

　　For decades, it was Americas family hauler of choice. Now, is the station wagon dead in the U.S.? Volvo, a brand that has championed the longroof for almost its entire existence, is now out of the game. And that cant be a good sign for the cargo-friendly car. 　　73 Years of Swedish Wagons 　　 　　Seven generations of Volvo wagons; (photo/Volvo)...

　　Ive burned through over a dozen pairs of upland bird-hunting pants over the last 6 years. You really ask a lot from a set of chap-style pants like the Kings Camo XKG Field Pants. 　　They need to be the most durable pants in your closet, capable of withstanding miles of briar patches, taking a beating from cattail sloughs, and protecting...

　　If I asked you to think of what a flannel is, most would likely think of a soft, chunky cotton shirt with a bold plaid pattern. No snaps. No eccentric trim. No handcrafted embroidery. It’s a white Ford truck with heated seats. It’s not going to blow any doors off. It just “is.” Durable. Capable. Dependable. 　　When conjuring up the...

　　The price of duck hunting waders is getting out of hand. When SITKA entered the game with a premium wader, it seemed like every manufacturer followed suit with price hikes. 　　Unfortunately, unlike SITKA, most manufacturers werent creating a product that justified higher prices. In fact, Ive been saying for years that outside of the Delta Pros, duck hunting wader manufacturers...

　　Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain Trail in unincorporated Larimer County. At around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, hikers reported seeing a mountain lion near an adult woman lying unresponsive on the trail. When they approached, they scared off the animal by throwing rocks and found the woman without...

　　The beast is back. Ram Trucks has just made the return of its TRX official, but this isnt the same truck as before. 　　It has evolved, with a new supercharged Hemi V8 that makes it the most powerful production pickup ever. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX has one heck of a name, but its also going to have one...

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a Seirus Heatwave Base Layer Set (top and bottom) of their choosing. The same warming tech in its glove liners is now available in four styles of baselayers designed for different conditions. The prize is valued up to $250, depending on the set. 　　Learn more about the Serius Heatwave base layers below and...

　　Tucked away on the edge of town in Carbondale, Colo., is a goldmine of ski history, memorabilia, and sick vintage gear. The warehouse is challenging to find, even when you know where it is. But follow the signs toward Vintage Ski World to an innocuous warehouse door, and beyond it youll find Richard Allen, 73, and his unbelievable collection of...