The second-best kind of day at a ski resort thankfully comes around pretty often in Colorado, where an overnight storm yields a powder morning. On days like these, by 11 a.m., the goods have been gotten. Yet, with the right ski and boot setup, the mountain transforms into a freeride playground, complete with ephemeral side hits, techy steeps, and gloriously lush...

　　A prototype travel trailer developed at Hondas U.S. RD center includes a shower, a kitchenette, and a fold-out futon-style bed. It can also be fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack to deliver zero-emission power at even the most remote campsite. 　　With more and more Americans heading off-road, Honda wants to enter the towable trailer market and today revealed a prototype...

　　Ford Motor Co. and Formula Drift Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. are taking their long track ties to the next level. The Detroit automaker’s RTR Vehicles brand is lending its name to a new line of Ford Bronco SUVs. The 2027 Bronco RTR line will offer an array of off-road features direct from the factory starting later this year. 　　A self-described...

　　One of snowboardings pioneering figures died in an avalanche on Saturday, Jan. 11. Ueli Kestenholz, 50, was riding in the backcountry of the Swiss Alps with a friend when a slide was triggered and swept him away. The Swiss rider, who won a bronze medal in snowboardings 1998 debut Winter Olympic Games, was airlifted from the scene. He was later...

　　As good as a hot cuppa joe is at home, fresh coffee on a crisp morning outside at camp adds a special something perfect to the brew. And believe it or not, there is no wrong way to make coffee. Thats true in your kitchen, but doubly so when weight, space, time, and other factors that come with a good...

　　Most people associate national parks with summer or fall vacations, but for a select few parks, winter is when they really shine. Temps drop, wildlife comes alive, and the crowds thin out. 　　If wet, dreary winters at home have got you down, consider a trip to these parks, where sunshine is on full display. From California to Florida to the...

　　Whether its skiing, thru-hiking, hunting, or climbing, outdoor-focused groups and organizations touch every aspect of our experiences in nature. From access to permitting to education to safety, nonprofits, government agencies, and community networks impact it all. 　　This wide-ranging influence also means these groups can produce profound change. With the government shutdown and budget cuts, many viewed 2025 as a tough...

　　Airstream has a new model for shoppers looking to get a travel trailer for the first time. The new Airstream World Traveler is a 22-foot model that the company says is the lightest in class. It will come with a lower price and a more crossover-friendly size than its siblings, but it will still have their look and feel. 　　Light,...

　　It began as a short-lived partnership between Strava and Chipotle. Now its quickly becoming a global phenomenon. 　　For 2 years, Chipotle offered a lifetime supply of burritos for Strava runners in 25 North American cities. All they had to do was run a short Strava segment in their city more times than anyone else (during the month of January). But...

　　Forget inside or outside, sometimes its time to think about the box itself. DECKED, a company built around making pickup trucks more organized and useful, has just redesigned its Tool Box. 　　The company says its stronger and more durable, with a better lid, more security, and other upgrades. But its missing one of the features that helped make the original...

　　The U.S. Department of the Interior is preparing to issue a new directive that would make hunting and fishing the default use across most Interior-managed public lands unless specific closures are justified. The policy represents a procedural shift in how access decisions are made, placing the burden on land managers to explain why an area should be closed rather than...

　　The early morning sun was no match for the frigid November wind. I was climbing my way along a technical ridgeline with airy drops on both sides as my fingers lost feeling and shivers set in. The wind was so strong that I first donned Norrøna’s Møre thermo60 jacket over my shell until I could find some shelter to re-layer....