While winter storms cover trails across the country in snow, Seattle’s mild coastal climate offers outdoor enthusiasts a unique opportunity for ample snow-free hiking throughout the colder months. Thanks to the city’s proximity to multiple national and state parks, hikers don’t need to venture far to enjoy stunning natural landscapes. 　　To the west, discover coastal ecosystems and lush rainforests on...

　　Like a butterfly-style knife, a gravity knife only requires a couple of simple flicks of your wrist to open and close. This sort of efficiency has come under scrutiny, and owning and operating a knife like this could land you in legal hot water. 　　That said, they’re also a ton of fun to use. Enter DailyCarryCo: a low-key, blade-centric brand...

　　Tis the season of cold-weather adventures, and weve got plenty of new gear to sate your appetite for exploring the Winter Wonderland. 　　Snow lovers have some sweet options this week, including a new smart helmet, skis with abstract art, and an award-winning backcountry backpack. Cyclists shouldnt miss another smart helmet — this one with tons of safety features, including SOS...

　　In a win for wildlife conservation and legal hunting, Christopher J. “CJ” Alexander, 28, of Clinton County, Ohio, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined over $43,000 for his role in a high-profile poaching operation. The sweeping judgment surpasses common poaching penalties, which vary by state but can be as little as $300. 　　Alexander was convicted on...

　　Gravity, speed, ice, and snow — the ingredients of a freestyle ski session are a recipe for adrenaline and possible disaster. Last season, my son learned the hard way by breaking a wrist on one of his first days out. 　　At Christmas, he had a cast on his arm, and he was sidelined as his friends grabbed the rope tow...

　　Even when the roads are iced over, the trails are covered in snow, and the wind is ripping, runners still ask themselves the question, “Can I get away with shorts today?” But there’s no need to sprint through your first mile in survival mode and finish your run with wind-burned thighs and a frozen grimace. The free-flowing, breathable materials, subtle...

　　If sitting is the new smoking, then flying in economy must be the equivalent of a pack a day. 　　Remaining seated for extended periods, whether you’re working at a desk or road-tripping hundreds of miles, causes blood to pool in your legs. Sitting on a plane exacerbates this, because air-pressure changes in the cabin lowers the oxygenation of your blood,...

　　Most ski films aim for energy —lots of energy. From hucking of cliffs to splashing pristine pow, the legacy of these short edits is to amp up viewers to shred their own gnar. Occasionally, though, a ski edit might follow their subject through tragedy, sadness, or a painful event. 　　But rare is the film that lies somewhere in the middle....

　　This winter, Turtle Fur wants to keep you warm and spark your next adventure. One lucky winner will receive the Turtle Fur Ultimate Winter Kit (valued at $3,700). 　　In addition to $300 worth of Turtle Fur gear, the kit includes everything you need to take on winter adventures like never before. Were talking custom skis, snowshoes, top-tier base layers, goggles,...

　　Dodge knew all along that converting the Charger to an EV might tick off muscle car fans. After all, the concept of a muscle car with electric motors seems counterintuitive, especially with a fake exhaust soundtrack added into the mix. But early design previews looked solid, and Dodge’s typically hilarious marketing played up the controversy well. 　　In a surprising decision,...

　　John Junky knew the beat-up REI Half Dome tent belonged in a museum as soon as it hit the counter of the Fairbanks, Alaska, store. The customer who brought it in told him hed slept over a thousand nights in it. But finally, it started to delaminate, and he was ready for a change. 　　So hed come to cash in...

　　I’ve read more books on climate action than I can count. So I don’t say this lightly: I’m obsessed with the one I just finished, What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. 　　In it, Johnson, a marine biologist and co-founder of the nonprofit think-tank Urban Ocean Lab, conducts interviews with 20 experts in everything...