A climbing rope is one of the most important pieces of gear you can buy. It is literally your lifeline, and can also make or break your experience climbing outdoors. There are a few important factors to look for when deciding which rope to buy, such as diameter, weight, performance, and feel, and you can’t discern all of these things...

　　Ive done a lot of performance driving schools, but never before wheel-to-wheel racing. That all changed for me at the 2023 Red Bull Ice Scramble. My first experience with proper frostbite also occurred at the event. But, it was all very worth it! 　　I think the Red Bull Scramble Series might just be the best value in racing. While the...

　　The team at Huckberry knows a thing or two about making outdoor lifestyle gear look stylish. Huckberry’s recipe is to draw inspiration from the product’s theme or special characteristics and reboot it in new color schemes or branding that makes the item rare, unique, and appropriate for off-trail fits. 　　The e-retailers curated “Trail Shop” has products from core brands like...

　　Summer running can be both amazing (all that daylight!) and challenging (all that sweat!). The right apparel can help you enjoy this special time of year by keeping you cooler and drier while feeling fast and fashionable. We tested 143 hot weather shorts, shirts, singlets, socks, and hats to find the best men’s apparel for your summer runs. 　　At a...

　　The 200th person to break four minutes for the mile, according to the National Union of Track Statisticians, was a Swiss runner named Rolf Gysin. On August 16, 1974, Gysin clocked a 3:56.88. It wasn’t a big surprise: he had already run 3:37 for 1,500 meters the year before, which is equivalent to about a 3:54 mile, and had competed...

　　Some gear is simple to maintain —pack it up, put in a cool, dry place, set it and forget it, and itll be ready when you need it. But some gear —in fact, most gear —requires at least a modicum of TLC. Tents should be shaken out and dried before being rolled up (with all the poles and stakes) and...

　　Nepali mountaineer Purnima Shrestha reached the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday, May 12 amid howling winds. Shrestha, 33, who summited alongside a guide and climbing Sherpa, encountered no other teams near the top, and the absence of crowds meant she could have savored the experience for 15 or 20 minutes. But Srestha kept her visit short, departing just five...

　　A quality pair of mountain bike gloves is an essential piece of kit for most riders. As the primary control contact point between you and your bike, finding a well-fitting pair of gloves that suits your riding style, environment, and needs is important for comfort and protection out on the trail. 　　With gloves made for hot weather, cold weather, and...

　　Whats the only thing better than a summer camping trip? Not having to pay for it, obviously! 　　Thats what one lucky winner will get in a new contest from Winnebago subsidiary Grand Design RV. The brand is offering a trip to New York City and an entire summer of free camping to celebrate the launch of Lineage, its first Class...

　　If your family dog ran off on its first camping trip, how far would you go to get them back? Scott and Shelby Prue had to ask themselves this question repeatedly on a trip to West Virginia when Holly, their Labrador mix, took off into the forest. Things quickly got weird, then they got scary. ...

　　A good foot massage is heaven on earth. Whether it’s simply a way to unwind after a tough day or a means of therapeutic recovery, treating your feet is one of life’s purest pleasures. And a great way to appreciate all that we depend on them to do for us. 　　Our experts have been writing about footwear, fitness tech, massage...

　　It doesn’t matter whether you’re trail running, skiing, or backpacking through the high alpine: your socks are the unsung hero of any adventure. They’re the last line of defense between your tender tootsies and the blistering and harsh realities of nature. 　　But not all socks are created equal. Wool socks are especially known for their technical prowess since they wick...