Ive run a handful of ultramarathons, and while Im far from the most experienced guy on the starting line, Ive noted some common threads from races and conversations with many runners. 　　Each ultramarathon is a unique journey into an abyss of pain, suffering, and uncertainty. But when running an ultramarathon, defined as running more than 26 miles in one go,...

　　Joining a growing list of ski patrol outfits around the country, Jackson Hole Ski Patrol (JHSP) announced on Nov. 20 that it was filing for a union representation election with the National Labor Relations Board. After months of patroller-led organizing, 93% of the 88 patrollers signed the petition to form a union. 　　In the press release announcing the vote, JHSP...

　　Over the last couple of seasons, I’ve found myself spending more time with conventional fishing setups and bass boats and less time wearing waders and throwing flies. My job, proximity to good streams, and other factors have all played a part. But it hit me how badly I miss the serenity of fly fishing and the escape it provides from...

　　Winter will be here in the blink of an eye, and that means its time to trade in your mountain bike for skis or snowshoes and hit the hills. However, winter brings with it the risk of avalanches. In the backcountry, they take lives every single year. During the 2024/25 season alone, 22 people died in the U.S. due to...

　　For over a century, Buck Knives has been part of our heritage. From farmers working their fields, to soldiers fighting on the front lines, and folks like you and me wandering around in the woods, a Buck knife is part of those stories. However, as someone who writes about knives, this is the first time Buck has been part of...

　　The frenzy of holiday shopping has begun, and you can warm up to savings from a brand with an established history of high-performance winter gear. 　　For its Black Friday sale, Helly Hansen is taking 25% off almost all of its gear, with savings of up to 50% off select past-season styles. The deals start on Nov. 24 and run through...

　　Mystery Ranch turns 25 this year, and to celebrate, it relaunched one of the most popular packs its ever made. On Nov. 21, Mystery Ranch announced the limited-run made-in-the-USA Hip Monkey 25 and launched it on its website. 　　The pack, which has been sold on and off since 2001, has been upgraded with new materials, a retro heritage patch, and...

　　We know Thanksgiving isnt even hereyet,but you may have already noticed a chill in the air. Colder weather is rolling in fast, and one way to brighten incoming dreary days is with a splash of color in your winter wardrobe. 　　Cotopaxi fans know the brand is big on colorful gear and giving you a cozy, warm feeling, not just from...

　　There are plenty of things you expect to fight offshore: Wind. waves, the occasional bout of seasickness. But your own balance should not be one of them. 　　The Dometic DG3 is a compact, all-electric gyrostabilizer designed to counter boat roll and keep you steady when the ocean tries to throw you around. 　　Before testing it, I figured this might be...

　　The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has stopped work on a nationwide gray wolf recovery plan that it instituted just last year. The agency says the two wolf groups that remain listed under the Endangered Species Act no longer require a federal recovery roadmap. 　　USFWS released an exception finding that removes the requirement for a federal recovery plan for...

　　If theres one thing that can get us excited about new gear, its cute dogs. Put them in Carhartt jackets and were sold. Theres a novel collaboration with the vaunted blue collar brand were officially coining barkwear. 　　Elsewhere, a new e-bike looks to change the game in transportation as a sub-brand of the hot electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. 　　And for...

　　Rooftop tents have gained massive traction over the past decade, as theyre fun, comfortable, and convenient. For all of their advantages, however, they can weigh a ton and cost a pretty penny. 　　Thats where Groenberg comes in. The upstart brand is looking to upend the rooftop tent market with the WEEKEND, which it says is the lightest model on the...