Are you looking to venture farther away from civilization with a capable watercraft stowed in your backpack? The latest release from Alpacka Raft aims for low weight and high durability, adding a new model to the brands already diverse catalog. 　　The Mage, designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers tackling Class III-IV whitewater, falls between the Class V-capable Valkyrie V3 and...

　　Toronto is a vibrant city celebrated for its global cuisine, championship sports, and diverse communities. While the city pulses with world-class culture, its true heartbeat lies in its unique balance between urban life and natural spaces. 　　In Toronto, nature isn’t a distant escape. It’s woven into the city’s fabric. Trails run alongside rivers and through neighborhoods and parks across the...

　　Some dogs are happy riding with views from the backseat or vehicle rear behind a gate. But other dogs want to cruise with a windshield view like a copilot, I like to think my pup is helping to keep an eye out for deer on the highway. 　　But opening the passenger door to friends after Ive had my pet co-pilot...

　　With his final days in office, President Joe Biden is trying to cement his legacy of environmental protections. On Tuesday, he announced the designation of two new national monuments in California, amounting to 848,000 acres of federally protected land. 　　That includes the Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park, and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument near the Oregon border....

　　Most people would shudder at the idea of launching themselves on skis into the air and across a road. But using a gas-powered winch to ramp up your speed for a world record-sized road gap attempt? It would be a death sentence for almost anyone —except for Josh Daiek. For the 40-year-old pro skier from Detroit, it was a vision...

　　The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) went on strike on Dec. 27 and has yet to return to work. Now, weeks into the unfair labor practices strike, the mayor of Park City is pleading with Vail Resorts to end the strike as the resort continues to suffer from overwhelming lift lines, short staff, and disgruntled guests. 　　After yet...

　　The trail ahead is rocky, steep, and covered with patches of snow and ice. I plunge forward, dropping from the ridge as sunrise crests over the Great Plains below. My feet hop from rock to dirt, and I wear a silly grin as I careen down the rustic trail. Yes, these wild-looking shoes can really grip. This is one fun...

　　Stock up on versatile Columbia layers and performance gear during its winter sales. We combed through the sale to find pants, shackets, boots, and more for men, women, and kids. 　　Some layers will keep you warm during winter fun, while others youll want to stash until your next summer outing. You can save up to 40% off select styles through...

　　As a plus-size snow athlete, its no surprise I loved the Womens Carbide Bibs-Plus from Outdoor Research. The brand has been a serious contender for inclusive sizes in outdoor apparel for several winter seasons. In fall 2021, OR launched its first line of extended sizes across the most popular products. 　　While some brands choose to reduce the quality or features...

　　1Up has always built bike racks from extruded aluminum with replaceable parts, employing the double-wheel arm mechanism it originally developed. This produces incredibly durable racks that can be repaired by the customer with hand tools. And as burly as the racks are, they coddle fragile carbon bikes because nothing touches the frame. 　　I reviewed the prior version of the 1Up...

　　A lifelong bowhunting enthusiast, Matthew Jennings has been chasing wild game since he could walk. Jennings grew up in Alabama, where whitetail season is practically a state holiday. Today, the host of the popular hunting show The Game travels to the best hunting grounds across the country searching for trophy deer — the kind of mature wild buck that sends...

　　Colorado elk are renowned for their deafening bugle and pointy antlers—but alas, not for their belaying skills. 　　On January 3, Ben Hake, the head of recreation in Lake City, Colorado received a call from two climbers at the towns local ice park. A bull elk, they said, had become ensnared in a climbing rope and was stuck on a steep hillside....