Editors Note: The story below is the account of writer Edward J. Taylors experience exploring Japans newest National Park in the fabled northern province of Hokkaido. If youre interested in experiencing Hokkaido firsthand, theres no better time to go! And this tour makes it easy — with a curated itinerary that lets you dive deep into Hokkaidos natural and cultural...

　　Soft materials plus a higher cut for extra ankle support make this a very plush boot. If you associate hiking boots with bulky, stiff leather, then the X Ultra 4 Mid GTX ($175) will be sure to change your mind. This boot is noticeably softer than other boots we tested, but will still provide ample support over the miles. 　　The...

　　The 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purples most obvious feature is its paintwork. It debuts a brand-new color called Galaxy Purple Pearl. 　　When it comes to the BRZ, Subaru loves its special paint jobs. This is the sixth special color edition the company has done in the last few years, with lurid shades setting most of them apart from regular editions of...

　　Before July 3, 2024, the legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx held the Tour de France stage win record for an astonishing 48 years. On that day, 39-year-old Briton Mark Cavendish raised his arms in victory after a chaotic sprint to end the 110-mile stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas. This 35th win vaulted Cavendish to a pedestal all his own. 　　Cavendishs 19-year...

　　A sleeping pad is one of the most important purchases a backpacker or camper can make. Nothing affects your recovery, performance, and overall mood like sleep does — which was why I was grateful this fall for my Big Agnes Rapide SL. Despite sleeping on rocky, uneven surfaces and the cold Northwestern weather I had been camping in, I was...

　　Its the third time in 4 years that teammates Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit have won the Rebelle Rally, both the overall win and Bone Stock category, and each time in a Jeep. Its the first win for Jeeps only vehicle to wear a Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave. But, a Jeep has been on the top of seven...

　　Through an entanglement of state projects, investments from Walmart heirs, and a community willing to put pedals to pathways, Bentonville has proclaimed itself as the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.” 　　Now, Northwest Arkansas, fittingly known as Oz (short for Ozarks), is capitalizing on that MTB moniker. The Oz is expanding beyond a Bentonville-centric reputation. Its becoming a hotspot for...

　　If Robin Hooding the first two arrows out of a bow is a sign of success, the Bowtech Eva Gen 3 is about to take your money. Sure, my arrow-splitting antics could have been a fluke. But it happened and was quite an auspicious start for a brand-new bow. 　　As the name implies, theBowtech Eva Gen 3($1,199) is the third...

　　If youve been holding out on buying a name-brand wristwatch because of the price, then this is the deal that you — and your parents, and your parents parents — have been waiting for! 　　On November 16, Timex will launch a limited run of Waterbury timepieces that pay homage to the Yankee pocket watch that sold for $1 in 1854....

　　Ski and snowboard movies tend to have a lot of men in them. Sure, one or two films a year try to include a segment with mostly or all female athletes. From time to time, theres even a full film that keeps women at the center of the story and action, like Nexus, Advice for Girls, or Here, Hold My...

　　Keeping your hands warm with winter gloves can turn a miserable experience into a memorable one. Frozen fingers can halt a day on the slopes, end a hike early, and just be painful and uncomfortable. For outdoor work and play, we tested and narrowed down a variety of cold-weather pairs. 　　We found the best premium leather work-inspired gloves like the 4-Season...

　　It has been a rollercoaster couple of months for Michelino Sunseri. On September 2, the 32-year-old athlete set the fastest known time (FKT) on Grand Teton, sprinting from the trailhead to the summit and back in just 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. Sixteen days later, that record was revoked when Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) notified fastestknowntime.com that...