Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl climbed Freerider (VI, 5.13a) on her first attempt, ground-up, without a single fall. She had never touched the route, and even if she had boggled her first step onto the notoriously slippery granite monolith, the attempt would have been over. There is only one time to earn a flash, and thats the first time you touch...

　　For some anglers, a bass fishing reel is a basic piece of equipment. Others treat them like high-end mens jewelry. Some claim that a $600 spinning reel is worth every penny. But is that really necessary? 　　Bass arent hard-charging saltwater fish that can burn up a drag. But startup inertia, smoothness, and ease of adjustability do differentiate one bass reel...

　　The number of bass fishing rod manufacturers in todays day and age is staggering. Every pro angler recommends the rods they use, but lets be real: theyre sponsored and get paid to promote the product. Of course, the guy with a boat wrapped with brand X logos says theyre the best. 　　Furthermore, one rod may excel in one application but...

　　Most people buy sunglasses solely based on appearance, but those looking for the best fishing sunglasses shouldnt. Anglers dont need sunglasses solely to dim bright sunlight and look good. They require much more than that. 　　When shopping around, anglers need to consider lens color and optical clarity. Both of those things will have a direct impact on your ability to...

　　A good knife is handy in just about every outdoor pursuit, and fishing is no different. But what makes a knife the best fishing knife? The most obvious specialized knives for anglers are fillet knives, which are used to process your catch at the end of the day. 　　However, fishing knives arent relegated to just fillet knives. While fishing, I...

　　Sunglasses are one of the most critical pieces of equipment I use while fishing. They are my underwater eyes. If I make it to a boat ramp and realize I forgot my sunglasses, Ill drive all the way back home to get them. For me, forgetting my shades is the same as forgetting my rods. This spring, Ive been relying...

　　A California man collapsed and died during the Boney Mountain Half Marathon on May 10 amid high temperatures. Spencer Cabral, 38, was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to several news reports. 　　First responders from the Ventura Fire Department found three other runners suffering from heat-related illnesses and took them to the hospital separately. On...

　　A new womens world record was broken on May 4 in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France. Megan Eckert, 39, ran 603 miles from April 28 to May 4 at the 2025 Global Organisation of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners (GOMU) 6-Day World Championship, surpassing the previous record of 540 miles set in 2024 by Camille Herron. Eckert ran for 144 hours straight, through sunshine, heavy rain,...

　　A good knife is handy in just about every outdoor pursuit, and fishing is no different. The most obvious specialized knives for anglers are fillet knives, which are used to process your catch at the end of the day. Over the years, Ive cut up countless fish with some of the best fillet knives out there, and hacked my way...

　　Steady rain pelts my tent, and the ominous sound of wind whipping through the trees outside sends a chill down my spine. It’s my first time in Alaska, and the third straight day of rain and 40-degree temps. While the tent exaggerates the severity of the rain, it is steadily raining, and there is no end in sight. 　　With a...

　　This new video series will spotlight guides and their turf. The Guides Guide aims to showcase the personalities behind those who deliver fruitful and fun wildlife experiences. In most cases, the path to becoming a guide is a winding one, and full of good stories. 　　In this debut episode, Duck Camp profiles Owen Gayler, the brands first ambassador. Gayler is...

　　Before they launched Rocket Ramps, Ted Jaramillo and Henry Lanman were just two kids who wanted to ride mountain bikes. When their skills surpassed the trails and infrastructure available to them, the Santa Fe locals decided to take matters into their own hands. 　　“You can’t have a solid mountain biking scene without the trails to support it,” Jaramillo says.  　　Rocket...