This past summer, hikers on Colorados highest peak, 14,438-foot Mount Elbert, were met by a peculiar welcome committee. 　　Volunteers from Colorado Fourteeners Initiative handed out WAG bags near a padlocked receptacle marked “human waste pack-out bags only.” On some days, a researcher from Penn State University stopped visitors to ask questions about—you guessed it—poop. 　　Called Clean 14, the infrastructure was...

　　After taking more than a year off for pregnancy and having her firstborn, and then standing down from the 2024 X Games in January, 33-year-old Jamie Anderson competed in the 2024 Natural Selection Tour (NST) — and podiumed. 　　At the backcountry snowboard competition, athletes descend unmanicured terrain with sizable, gnarly features from cliffs to spines and pillows. Each athlete chooses their...

　　Until November 7, 2024, no human being had ever run 100 miles across Antarctica in less than 24 hours. But this month, when Paul Johnson and Rob Sembiante came jogging across the finish line, they made history. The two endurance athletes covered 100 miles in one of the planets driest, coldest, harshest environments in just 23 hours, 22 minutes, and...

　　Midlayers are some of the most versatile layers out there and come in all sorts of shapes and styles. If you feel that layering for the cold is tricky, or if you need an insulated jacket, our list of the best midlayers is a must-read. 　　Weve tested a slew of midlayer styles: full-zip jackets, hoodies, vests, puffies, and lightweight and...

　　November is the time of year when we in the northern hemisphere get that sweet reminder of how shitty it feels to be too cold. If you are one of us who depends on a fire to stay warm through the winter, you know this fact: kindling is king. Whether it’s for your wood stove at 6:00 am when your...

　　There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...

　　You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying safe. 　　Number one, you want a good warmth-to-weight ratio, and that means apparel made with either natural goose down or synthetic polyester fill. Both types of insulation are...

　　Shaun White spent his career competing in halfpipe events and bringing home medals. Now, the Olympic and X Game snowboarding icon has landed a deal for a halfpipe skiing and snowboarding TV show. The Snow League will showcase some of the best skiers and riders in the world. It will also highlight head-to-head halfpipe competitions at ski resorts around the...

　　Utah is stacked when it comes to outdoor adventure. Not only does the state have some of the country’s most badass skiing and mountain biking, but it also boasts the nation’s third most national parks in any state, which include some of the world’s best hiking trails. 　　These protected meccas—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion, known as the...

　　Its finally here. The Patagonia climbing film Jirishanca dropped on November 20. It follows Josh Wharton and Vince Andersons 2022 attempt to scale one of the steepest, tallest climbing objectives in Peru. With climate change affecting much of the route, the athletes face challenges and risks they didnt expect. 　　The trailer for this film debuted at Reel Rock 18. GearJunkie...

　　I could feel the percussive thump of the rotors in my chest. I knelt in the snow,crouching among my group. Everyone held their jackets high enough to shield their faces from the artificial wind and swirling snow. We watched the bird, unwilling to take our eyes away from what was arguably one of the coolest moments every time. 　　With our...

　　There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...